Katherine Johnson

Varuna Sydney Writers' Festival 2017

Photo credit: Anita Kazis

Pescador's Wake

‘Katherine Johnson’s debut novel is much like the icebergs that threaten both vessels. Perfectly crafted crystalline prose dazzles on the surface while intricately woven characters and their stories explore the unknown depths of heartache and betrayal, love and resilience.’ Goodreading magazine, February 2009. ****

Book Launch Pescador's Wake

Katherine Johnson at the launch of her debut novel.

Matryoshka, Ventura Press, 2018

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hobart-based writer Katherine Johnson’s first novel, Pescador’s Wake (Fourth Estate 2009), tells the story of the danger and heartbreak of lives at the mercy of the sea during a three-week Southern Ocean chase. It won a HarperCollins Varuna Award in 2007.

Books by Katherine Johnson

Katherine Johnson’s debut novel is much like the icebergs that threaten both vessels. Perfectly crafted crystalline prose dazzles on the surface while intricately woven characters and their stories explore the unknown depths of heartache and betrayal, love and resilience.

Paris Savages due out Oct 1 (Ventura Press, sales and distrib Simon and Schuster). Design: Alissa Dinallo.

Bookshop visits

It’s about time I compiled a few images from bookshop visits and events around the country over the last six months. Thank you so much for supporting local authors and for the warm welcome. A special shout out to the wonderful Fullers, Petrarch’s, Riverbend, Abbey’s, the Bookshop at Queenscliff, State…