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Courtney Jaye

About Courtney -

Courtney Jaye is a Ngarrindjeri woman and writer who grew up all around Australia and is currently living on Kaurna country. She has been published in anthologies and journals, and reviews literature through her TikTok account @sunnycaffeinereads. Courtney is a recipients of the InReview x Arts South Australia First Nations arts writing mentorship program and is being mentored by Karen Wyld.

Articles by Courtney

On high seas: Saltblood is historical fiction with a contemporary core

Pirates and gender roles aren’t two themes that traditionally go hand in hand, but Francesca De Tores covers both in her novel Saltblood, which follows the remarkable life of Mary Read.

Book review: The Rocks Remain

This broad-ranging collection of Blak poetry and story brings together writers with a connection to South Australia and offers a panoramic view of place, identity and the ways they link together.

Book review: Always Will Be

Author Mykaela Saunders – winner of the 2022 David Unaipon Award – has created an immersive collection of speculative short stories that will resonate across generations.

Fringe review: Aboriginal Comedy Allstars

While pulling no punches, these six comedians deliver a night of big laughs that resonate with their entire audience. ★★★★★

Fringe review: Mga gamit ng isang makata

Multi-disciplinary artist Matcho Makata communicates the essential conflicts of diaspora life in this layered and affecting exhibition. ★★★★