Toni Jordan
About the author

Toni Jordan

Toni was born in Brisbane in 1966. She loved reading and writing at primary school (Seven Hills State School) but by high school (Lourdes Hill College) had become a science nerd. After leaving school, she enrolled in a Bachelor of Science at the University of Queensland, which she completed part time after almost failing due to a preoccupation with chasing boys.She has worked as a research assistant, molecular biologist, quality control chemist, door-to-door aluminium siding saleswoman, marketing manager, shop assistant and copywriter. In 1996 she moved to Melbourne, and in 2004 quit her job to study professional writing full time at RMIT University. While studying, she began writing her debut novel, Addition.Addition has been published in Australia, the UK and Holland (as Alles Telt), with publication in Italy, France, Germany, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Israel, Brazil and North America coming soon.Toni’s articles have appeared in The Sunday AgeThe Sun-Herald andThe Monthly, and she also teaches creative writing.Toni lives in Melbourne with her husband Rob.

Books by Toni Jordan

Toni Jordan Articles

Your Preview Verdict: Prettier if She Smiled More by Toni Jordan

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8 May 2023

Your Preview Verdict: Prettier if She Smiled More by Toni Jordan

    A Triumph of Heart and Humour: Read an Extract from Prettier if She smiled More by Toni Jordan

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    4 April 2023

    A Triumph of Heart and Humour: Read an Extract from Prettier if She smiled More by Toni Jordan

      A Smart, Sassy Coming of Second Age Novel: Read Our Review of Prettier if She Smiled More by Toni Jordan

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      4 April 2023

      A Smart, Sassy Coming of Second Age Novel: Read Our Review of Prettier if She Smiled More by Toni Jordan

        Podcast: Toni Jordan on the Popularity of Women's Fiction

        Podcast

        3 April 2023

        Podcast: Toni Jordan on the Popularity of Women's Fiction

          Better Reading Preview: Prettier If She Smiled More by Toni Jordan

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          20 March 2023

          Better Reading Preview: Prettier If She Smiled More by Toni Jordan

            Podcast: Toni Jordan on Science, Writing and Barbie Dolls

            Podcast

            14 April 2022

            Podcast: Toni Jordan on Science, Writing and Barbie Dolls

              Outrageously Funny: Read an Extract from Dinner with the Schabels by Toni Jordan

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              7 April 2022

              Outrageously Funny: Read an Extract from Dinner with the Schabels by Toni Jordan

                A Wise Comedy: Read Our Review of Dinner with the Schnabels by Toni Jordan

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                6 April 2022

                A Wise Comedy: Read Our Review of Dinner with the Schnabels by Toni Jordan

                  Your Preview Verdict: Dinner with the Schnabels by Toni Jordan

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                  4 April 2022

                  Your Preview Verdict: Dinner with the Schnabels by Toni Jordan

                    Q&A with Toni Jordan on the Australian Reading Hour

                    News

                    11 September 2017

                    Q&A with Toni Jordan on the Australian Reading Hour