Thrilled to be sharing this news…
I have been accepted into the latest round of Residency Callouts from leading literature institution, Varuna.
Located in the Blue Mountains, Varuna offers highly sought-after residencies and professional development programs for writers throughout the year.
I will spend one week (later this year) at Varuna working on my latest children’s middle-grade manuscript, which combines mystery and magic in uniquely Australian settings.
Growing up with Auslan as a second language (my brother is non-verbal), communication has always played an important, and somewhat varied, role in my life. I incorporate this experience into my writing.
Mixing the everyday with a bit of whimsy, I want to reflect modern Australian life with wordplay and a focus on the natural environment.
Having spent some of my childhood living (and being home-schooled) on K’gari (then Fraser Island), I’ve always had an appreciation for and interest in native flora and fauna, which I bring to life in my children’s manuscripts.
Jayne is a member of the Queensland Writers Centre and works as a marketing manager on the Sunshine Coast while forging a career in Australian publishing. She is represented by Debbie Golvan of Golvan Arts Management.
About Varuna:
Varuna’s mission is to be a catalyst for artistic excellence through its unique residency programs and professional development opportunities, empowering the literary imagination at every stage of a writer’s career. Through its community programs, Varuna seeks to foster a deeper appreciation of Australian literature, and to share the transformative power of the written word.
Each year, over 200 writers participate in residencies and professional development programs at Varuna, and many hundreds more readers and writers participate in its workshop programs and literary events.
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Congrats, Jayne. A friend of mine just spent time there and loved it.
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