Summary

Jay Martin’s writing engages with complex, contemporary themes in unique and distinctive landscapes. She is passionate about sharing the joy and power of writing with others.

With a background in social policy and community development, she combines her professional experience with writing to help people consider political and social issues from multiple sides.

Biography

Jay Martin is a writer, writing facilitator and presenter who lives and works on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar (Perth, Western Australia). Her first book, Vodka and Apple Juice: Travels of an Undiplomatic Wife in Poland, was published by Fremantle Press in 2018, winning the TAG Hungerford Award. Her second book, BOOM TOWN SNAP, is out in May 2025. She was also included in the anthology Women of a Certain Rage edited by Liz Byrski.

Jay’s short-form writing has been featured in European and Australian publications including the Warsaw Insider, Warsaw Business Journal and news site Crikey. She has been an invited guest at literary events in Australia and Canada.
Jay designs and runs writing workshops and programs around Western Australia, and loves helping others discover the joy and power of writing.

Relevant qualifications

Boom Town Snap was published by Fremantle Press in 2025. Vodka and Apple Juice was awarded the TAG Hungerford award and was published by Fremantle Press in 2018.
I hold a Master of Public Policy from ANU and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Murdoch Uni.

Recent experience

Author talks: Cockburn Library, Dymocks Literary Events Club, Audrey's Books (Edmonton, Canada)
Interviews: 6PR; The West Australian; ABC Radio (Australia); CBC Radio (Canada); Fremantle Radio; the Book Podcast
When Worlds Collide (Calgary, Canada) - Panelist/Presenter
LitFest Alberta (Edmonton, Canada) - Panelist/Presenter

Publications

Get in touch

Website https://www.jaymartin.com.au/

Instagram http://@jaymartinwrites