From the Bush to Your Book Shelf

Hiya! I'm J.C. HARRIS

I write Young Adult fiction from our property in rural Victoria, Australia. Half my life is spent writing YA, and the other half is spent reminding our dachshunds they are not in charge (they disagree — often very loudly).

I write YA because the books you read as a teenager stick. They get under your skin and stay there for life. I still remember the books I read, and I want to write the ones you’ll remember too.

I have a Master of Arts (Writing & Literature), and I’m currently working on a PhD in Creative Writing, focusing on how fear affects voice, space and...

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☆☆☆☆☆ - Lisa (aged 16 years)

“Props & Paddocks is so good!

The book is really funny and easy to read. I love Grandma JuJu and the happy ending!

I'm going to read this every Christmas!"

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  • Aravis

    “Props & Paddocks is a welcoming story that kept me on my toes the entire time. It truly feels Australian and reminds me of home”

    Props & Paddocks 

  • Jilly (aged 15 years)

    “The Cowboy Chance is such a cute story! It’s funny and easy to read, and I liked how it showed what it’s like having chronic fatigue, but also had a romance where they totally hated each other at first”

    Boots & Buttons 

  • Georgia (Props & Paddocks)

    “Very inriguing, had me hooked from the start!! I read a lot of books, and these are by far in my top 5 books to read"

    Props & Paddocks 

  • Emma (aged 19 years)

    “Hidden Mermaids is a great read. Lots of mermaids and mystery that kept me guessing to the end!

    It’s like a tv mystery rom-com!”

    Hidden Mermaids 

Boots & Buttons by J.C. Harris - Book 2 in the Sienna Grange Australian Love Stories series - OUT NOW!