Marisa K. Jones is a writer, with her debut historical fiction novel, A Dangerous Land, a story about love and belonging set in WWII New Guinea now available. Click above to purchase online, or buy in store at Brian Bell Gordons, Port Moresby.
Prior to fiction writing, she worked as a freelance writer for magazines such as House & Garden, International Traveller, Yoga Journal, Aniko Press and Air Niugini’s inflight magazine, Paradise.
Born and raised in Hawaii, with her late teens and twenties spent in Australia, Marisa loves travelling and can often be found wandering the edges of the globe. She currently lives in Papua New Guinea with her family (a husband, Labrador and three kids, not to be cliche). She draws inspiration from the Pacific, bringing its varied cultures and history to life through words. She holds a Master of Creative Writing from Macquarie University.
‘Told with heart and vibrant energy, A Dangerous Land is action packed and brimming with love. Marisa Jones’ debut deftly combines the sweetest romance with the tough realities of war, colonialism and racism. Amelia and Daniel leap from the page. Jones is a next-gen Belinda Alexandra.’ KIM KELLY, author of This Red Earth.
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