Australian Crime Author Inessa Jackson
A passion for murder...
For Inessa, crime writing isn’t just about a captivating mystery. It's the fun of unravelling motives for murder and delving into the secrets & lies of seemingly charming characters. Add a killer on the loose, a handful of red herrings... And let the fun begin.
BIO
Inessa Jackson is a Sydney crime writer living on Guringai country. Her debut crime thriller, Devil Mountain, won the Affirm/Varuna Mentorship Award and will be published mid 2026.
Her first mystery novel was runner-up for the 2023 Banjo Prize and short-listed for the 2022 ASA/HQ Commercial Fiction Award. Before she fell in love with crime writing, Inessa backpacked around the world, worked in consumer PR, then settled into life as a stay-at-home mum.
When she’s not writing, Inessa spends her time reading, swimming at Manly beach and walking her loyal assistant, Billy the Cavoodle. She has a passion for cheese, loves all types of Aussie fiction and is terrified of sheep.
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AWARDS
SHORTLISTED
ASA/HQ Commercial Fiction Prize
2022
WINNER
Varuna/Affirm Mentorship Award 2023
SHORTLISTED
Banjo Prize
2022
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