J.P. Pomare

J.P. Pomare is an award winning writer who has had work published in journals including Meanjin, Kill Your Darlings, Takahe and Mascara Literary Review. He has hosted the On Writing podcast since 2015 featuring bestselling authors from around the globe. His first novel, Call Me Evie, was critically acclaimed and won the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best First Novel. In The Clearing, Pomare's second novel, was also a critically acclaimed bestseller. He was born in New Zealand and resides in Melbourne with his wife.

What genre does J.P. Pomare write in?

He is best known for psychological thrillers, often described as tightly plotted, impeccably paced suspense.

Which of his books are most notable and where should I start?

His debut novel Call Me Evie is award winning and a common starting point. Other well known titles include The Clearing, Tell Me Lies and Home Before Night. Starting with Call Me Evie is a good introduction to his work.

Are his novels part of a series or are they standalone?

His major novels are standalone psychological thrillers rather than entries in an ongoing series.

Has he won any major awards?

Yes. Call Me Evie won the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best First Novel, and his subsequent novels have received critical acclaim.

Does he write other types of work besides novels?

Yes. He has had shorter work published in literary journals such as Meanjin, Kill Your Darlings, Takahe and Mascara Literary Review, and he hosts the On Writing podcast.