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Author: Jon Doust

This man has had diverse careers, in journalism, comedy, business, farming and then, late in life, came to terms with his real profession ─ storyteller, writer. His first novel Boy on a Wire was long listed for Australia’s premier Literary Award, the Miles Franklin, in 2010, and this was followed by two more novels in a trilogy of the life of Jack Muir. The second, To the Highlands, followed Jack through his mental collapse in Papua New Guinea, Australia’s colonial experiment. His most recent novel, Return Ticket, was released in 2020 in a time of global crisis and the book itself is set in a time of crises for Muir and the countries he lives in, South Africa and Israel. This man has had diverse careers, in journalism, comedy, business, farming and then, late in life, came to terms with his real profession ─ storyteller, writer. His first novel Boy on a Wire was long listed for Australia’s premier Literary Award, the Miles Franklin, in 2010, and this was followed by two more novels in a trilogy of the life of Jack Muir. The second, To the Highlands, followed Jack through his mental collapse in Papua New Guinea, Australia’s colonial experiment. His most recent novel, Return Ticket, was released in 2020 in a time of global crisis and the book itself is set in a time of crises for Muir and the countries he lives in, South Africa and Israel.

Excerpts from RT

March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 ~ Jon Doust ~ Leave a comment

There is another war on and I write in the full knowledge that there is always a war on. The most recent to impact on my emotional life was the Taliban raging into Kabul. I did not know anyone involved in the conflict, but I have friends who had family in Afghanistan, and some of … Continue reading Excerpts from RT

Ukraine and more – updated

March 19, 2022March 20, 2022 ~ Jon Doust ~ Leave a comment

The Weekend Australian, 19/3/2022 I have two Australian friends who live in Kyiv and have decided to stay and help. I have friends in my home state from Slovakia, Estonia and Israel. None of them can understand the complacency that often greets them, that so many seem not to understand the gravity of this war … Continue reading Ukraine and more – updated

This is your 100th year, Stanley Roy Doust

January 1, 2022January 1, 2022 ~ Jon Doust ~ Leave a comment

Our father Who is no longer with us We remember your name And your legacy Things are still being done As you once did them And the things you recognised in us That you had not done We forgive you As you forgave us Temptation still temps us But your voice saves us For you … Continue reading This is your 100th year, Stanley Roy Doust

Perth dearth mirth

November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 ~ Jon Doust ~ Leave a comment

In 1993, I was a journalist and a stand-up comedian. Both activities frustrated me.I did not think I could ever be the kind of journalist I wanted to be - I was too old already; I did not want to leave my home state; all the jobs I really wanted and applied for I did … Continue reading Perth dearth mirth

And here is another one …

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 ~ Jon Doust ~ Leave a comment

It was a big year for me, 1986, and in July I had been almost two months clean and sober. Exciting times, living a life without assistance of booze, dope, or some of the other stuff I occasionally dropped. But not at first. First there was fear, frustration, anger and depression. What better way to … Continue reading And here is another one …

A long time, yes, but …

October 24, 2021October 24, 2021 ~ Jon Doust ~ Leave a comment

The thing is, I'm writing another book. Love to tell you about it, but sworn to keep the mouth shut. Why? Well, I wrote a book once and while writing it I talked it to death, literally. Everyone wanted to know: "How's the book coming along, Jon?" I talked so much I lost the thread, … Continue reading A long time, yes, but …

That Fb thing

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021 ~ Jon Doust ~ Leave a comment

I wrote this in 2015. Today I found it and liked it. I had started writing another piece about Fb and when i tried to save it, low and then behold, the file name was taken. More to come.To help get you in the mood, here's a photo from 2015. Early last week I dropped … Continue reading That Fb thing

We won’t win, but we must try

July 17, 2021July 17, 2021 ~ Jon Doust ~ Leave a comment

Here is a letter I wrote last month, following a long drive to Esperance, through Ravensthorpe, once a beautiful stretch. No more. And now the replies. Download

A talk in writing

June 10, 2021June 18, 2021 ~ Jon Doust ~ 1 Comment

Recently I was asked to give a talk, but first I had to offer a title. I called it: Climbing up, falling off the edge and climbing back up the cliff. Or something like that. The title is not anywhere near as important as the content, and neither should it be. It was all about … Continue reading A talk in writing

a City visit

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 ~ Jon Doust ~ 1 Comment

Recently I attended an author night at the Joondalup City Library. In case you wondered, yes, I was the author. Did I arrive in time to hear myself speak? Only just. It was not easy getting there. First, there was the long drive, over 450 kilometres, all the way from the deep south of Western … Continue reading a City visit

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