Rachael Johns is the bestselling author of The Patterson Girls, winner of the ABIA for General Fiction, and a two-time recipient of the Romance Writers of Australia’s RUBY Award. With more than 30 titles to her name, she’s one of Australia’s most beloved authors of warm, witty women’s fiction and heartfelt rural romance.

A passionate advocate for books and readers, Rachael co-hosts two podcasts—Reading Between Deadlines and Dear Rach & Soph—and leads the 6,500-strong Rachael Johns’ Book Club on Facebook.

She lives in Western Australia’s Swan Valley with her family and their adorable Sheepadoodle. On her Substack, Pink Ink, she shares a behind-the-scenes look at writing life and publishes her hit romance serial, Meanwhile in Mount Merry Glen.

‘…arguably the best romantic writer in Australia.’
The Australian

10 Things About Me

  1. I started writing after a breakup at seventeen and immediately killed off my ex in fiction. No regrets.

  2. I have a degree in Writing and English, which I mostly use to justify the number of books I buy.

  3. I once wrote a biker romance—which was super fun to write (and a little bit terrifying).

  4. I believe Diet Coke should only be consumed from a can and in a glass. Size IS important. And no, Pepsi Max or Coke No Sugar are NOT okay.

  5. I don’t believe in ironing and do it as little as possible. Read, only when absolutely necessary in a hotel room.

  6. My celebrity crush is Grant Denyer, and no, I will not be taking further questions.

  7. My wardrobe is about 73% pink. The rest is earrings.

  8. The best thing about working from home is that I can stumble out of bed and into my office without having to get dressed or put on make-up.

  9. I’m a drama nerd and when I get stuck on a manuscript I threaten to run away and try to make it on Broadway.

  10. I have a tattoo reminding me to ‘trust the magic’ when point number nine happens.

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