Katherine Johnson

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

Varuna Sydney Writers' Festival 2017

Photo credit: Anita Kazis

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Katherine Johnson’s fourth novel, Paris Savages (Ventura Press 2019), tells a little-known story of colonial history - the story of three Badtjala people from Queensland's Fraser Island taken to Europe to perform in "human zoos". Previous novels include The Better Son, Matryoshka and Pescador's Wake.

Books by Katherine Johnson

Book Reviews

Sydney Writers’ Festival 2017

Thoroughly enjoyed talking ‘Sins of the Past‘ at this year’s Varuna Sydney Writers Festival at the beautiful Carrington Hotel, Katoomba. As participating chair, I had the joy of discussing writing with authors Maggie Joel and Natalie Haynes. Photo credit: Anita Kazis

Tasmanian caves in the spotlight

Very happy to see ‘Wild Medicine‘ in the Sydney Morning Herald this morning, putting Tassie caves and adventure in the spotlight. My second novel, The Better Son, based in the vast northern Tasmanian cave described in the article, is out today after six years of research, writing, and just a…