Canberra author's debut novel The Doubles rooted in rural NSW family history
Jacob K. Gallagher's debut novel draws on family memories from Werris Creek. It reflects his Kamilaroi and regional NSW heritage.
Jacob K. Gallagher's debut novel The Doubles is set in Werris Creek, a small NSW town central to his family history. Gallagher's grandfather was from there.
Childhood visits to the old family house sparked stories that stayed with him. Gallagher's grandfather often recalled bushwalking Mount Terrible.
This mountain features in the novel. Gallagher is now based in Canberra.
He grew up in Gunnedah and Dubbo. He moved to the capital 15 years ago.
His family background blends Irish, German, Scottish, English and Kamilaroi heritage.
- 1989
- Birth year
- About 10,000
- Hometown population
- 15 years
- Years in Canberra
- Warrigundi
- Kamilaroi mountain name
Why it mattersAn Australian author's debut draws on family stories and regional roots. This expands literary voices from outside major publishing centres.
AustraliaAustralian literary culture gains a Canberra-based voice telling rural NSW stories; readers discover fiction rooted in indigenous heritage and family legacy.
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