The Feathers of Farwood and the Gripps' Curse

Jayne McIntyre

Jayne McIntyre is a marketing manager based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism and was a finalist for Professional Business Woman of the Year in the 2023 Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Awards. Jayne is a member of the Queensland Writers Centre and recently completed a Writing Residency at Varuna.

With a lineage tracing back to the esteemed Australian author Ethel Turner, Jayne possesses a deep-seated passion for crafting imaginative stories that educate and inspire. Her formative years included nearly a year of homeschooling on K’gari (formerly Fraser Island), an experience that ignited a profound fascination with the island’s natural environment. This wonder for the natural world, coupled with a love for words and magic, served as the inspiration for her debut novel, The Feathers of Farwood, which was shortlisted for the Text Prize in 2024.

Communication has always been a central theme in Jayne’s life, partly due to growing up with Auslan as a second language, as her brother is non-verbal. This lived experience is subtly woven into her writing, becoming an integral part of her unique voice. Jayne skillfully blends the ordinary with a touch of whimsy, aiming to portray modern Australian life through playful wordplay and a keen focus on the natural world.

Jayne brings a wealth of experience in corporate writing, editing, design, workshop facilitation, and social media management. She is eager to engage in book reading events, school talks, and other literary opportunities.

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