Brad’s writing career has seen him pen everything from magazine features and political speeches to charity fundraising campaigns and film scripts. His short fiction has received several award nominations and been published in The Big Issue.
Away from his writing desk, Brad is active on the music scene, fronting Americana band Copperline and touring with Sydney indie supergroup, the Gin Palace.
Saltwater Boy is his first novel.
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When Dad goes to jail, Matthew and his mum move to the coast, so mum – an artist – thinks she can renovate her late father’s old place to sell it to get them back on their feet. Matthew strikes up a friendship with Old Bill, an Indigenous man who becomes a father figure to him, and teaches him how to find and eat pippis, fish (and to make a few dollars from it). Dad gets out on parole and moves back in with the family, but his anger fractures the newfound peace and everything is once again at stake, and in peril.
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Latest News!
Saltwater Boy is out now!
Saltwater Boy, the debut novel from Brad Christmas, is officially out in the world!
Set on the beautiful South Coast of NSW, this coming-of-age story weaves together powerful themes of sustainability, family, reconciliation and the importance of home. It also draws heavily on Brad’s lifelong love affair with fishing the estuaries, creeks, bays and lakes of the country he has been closely connected with since early childhood.
Saltwater Boy is ideal for readers aged 10 to 14 but can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is available from leading bookseller including Collins, Dymocks, Gleebooks as well at online at Booktopia and Amazon.