Heather Jane Hill

Heather Jane Hill is an Australian author celebrated for her evocative storytelling that captures the essence of rural life and human connection.

Dividing her time between Tropical North Queensland and South Australia's Yorke Peninsula, Hill draws inspiration from the natural beauty and everyday rhythms of these regions.

Her diverse writing portfolio includes rural romance, children's literature, and tourism copy, reflecting her deep engagement with Australian culture and landscapes.

Hill's debut novel, June's March: In Millbrook, love's a little wild—and so is grandma, introduces readers to June Hall, an Adelaide locum nurse who embarks on an assignment in the tropics of Queensland, only to find herself entangled in the quirks of country life and the complexities of love.

The story's vivid characters and heartfelt narrative have resonated with readers, earning praise for its authenticity and charm.

Beyond her writing, Hill is a former tour guide, hosting day tours in the greater Cairns and Daintree regions, a nurse, a poet, and an art and sustainability enthusiast. She has authored children's books such as The Termi’riffic Haircut, The Seymour Big-Cloud Strut, The Quickest Quokka's Quest, and The Baker's Dozen: 13 Critter Poems from Northern Australia.

Her commitment to community is evident in her practice of sharing her books for free with patients at the rural GP clinic where she worked as a nurse, offering comfort and escapism through her stories.

Her latest book is a collection of poetry—Gettin' Poetic Down Under; a symphony of language as Australian as it gets. (Deadly backyard critters, roofers without grip, and bush toilet etiquette... This little book is a rhyme-fuelled dose of quintessentially-Australian contemporary verse. Larrikin life lessons baked in a camp oven by a middle-aged Aussie sheila!)

Facebook - Heather Jane Hill - Writer