Fiona Higgins

"My stories usually feature feelings and experiences that most people don’t like to talk about…"

Fiona Higgins is the author of four novels - An Unusual Boy, Fearless, Wife on the Run and The Mothers’ Group - and a memoir, Love in the Age of Drought. She writes predominantly about contemporary life, with a special interest in intimate relationships, families and the complexities of parenting in the age of social media. Her novels have been translated internationally, including in the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain and Estonia.

Her fifth book, An Unusual Boy, will be released globally in October 2020.

Outside of writing, Fiona has tertiary qualifications in the humanities, social sciences and Indonesian Studies, and a longstanding involvement in the Australian not-for-profit sector. Over the past twenty years, she has worked with organisations specializing in philanthropy, international development, youth at risk, rural and regional issues and youth mental health.

She lives in Sydney with her family and enjoys ocean swimming, early morning runs and arguing about Monopoly with her three children.

What genres does Fiona Higgins write in?

She writes contemporary fiction and memoir, with a focus on intimate relationships, family dynamics and parenting in the age of social media.

What are Fiona Higgins's main books and which are novels versus memoir?

Her novels include An Unusual Boy, Fearless, Wife on the Run and The Mothers' Group. She has also written a memoir titled Love in the Age of Drought.

Are Fiona Higgins's books part of a series or standalone reads?

Her books are standalone works rather than a connected series.

Where is a good place to start if I'm new to her work?

Start with whichever subject appeals most: if you want fiction about family and parenting try The Mothers' Group or Wife on the Run; if you prefer nonfiction start with the memoir Love in the Age of Drought.

Has Fiona Higgins received international recognition or awards for her work?

Her novels have been translated into several languages, including Dutch, French, German, Spanish and Estonian. No major awards are listed in the available information.