Lukas Jackson
Photograph of Glebe Tram Sheds © Lee Duguid
Lukas Jackson is a Sydney-based writer, living on Tharawal Country. His work has appeared in Australian and international journals.
Lukas's novel 99 Names was published in February 2025.
The novel was shortlisted for the 2023 Dorothy Hewett Award for an Unpublished Manuscript. It was described in the Judges comment as 'a visceral coming-of-age story' which 'vividly evokes the impasses of migrant experience'.
'A deftly told and richly detailed novel about coming of age in a place you don't quite belong.' — Kirkus Reviews
'This novel is capable of opening eyes and hearts.' — Kevin Brophy, CBCA Reading Time
Lukas's story 'Flatrock 1979' was published by Spineless Wonders in 2015.
The story was commended in the Carmel Bird Award 2014 and appears as part of the 'Michael McGirr Selects' series.
Find Lukas online @lukasjac_
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