Julie Janson

The gut-truths presented in Benevolence are tied to a larger reckoning needed in Australian society—one that involves a centring of First Nation voices, a willingness to address not just a violent history, but a hostile and violent present. Mascara Literary Review At the time of its original release in 2020, Benevolence was celebrated as a refreshing response to colonial narratives...

'You can't enslave us all, Captain!' I yelled into his face. 'We will resist, and you will die a beaten man. Our Blackfellows will rise...' From the acclaimed author of the Miles Franklin longlisted Madukka: The River Serpent and the Barbara Jefferis Award shortlisted Benevolence, Compassion continues Julie Janson's emotional and intense literary exploration of the complex and dangerous lives...

Aunty June is the proud owner of a TAFE certificate III in Investigative Services. It took her thirty hours to complete online. Now, she has set up her own private investigation service: Yanakirri Investigative Services — Confidentiality Guaranteed. When environmental activist, Thommo, suddenly goes missing and the police ignore the case, Aunty June takes it upon herself to uncover the...