Jay Martin in a red dress with patterned details, sitting indoors.

“I believe that stories can and do change hearts, minds and lives.”

Jay Martin’s writing engages with complex, contemporary themes in unique and distinctive landscapes. She is passionate about sharing the joy and power of writing with others.

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Book cover of 'Boom Town Snap' by Jay Martin featuring a woman with sunglasses reflecting birds and industrial structures.

‘Bold, unflinching and tender and, ultimately, incredibly hopeful.’

- Ashley Kalagian Blunt, Dark Mode

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'Humorous and graceful … depicts a woman’s search for identity with a winning mixture of pain and aplomb.'

Foreword Magazine
‘This is a candid, brave and amusing book that should be handed to every spouse of every diplomat going to their first overseas posting.’

Good Reading
‘A great read. Rage has never been this compassionate, absorbing and thought-provoking. When do I get to party with these smart, talented, wonderful women?’

Judith Lucy
This intelligent debut follows Georgie from the searing Aussie outback to the freezing Canadian North. ... Witty and wry, Boom Town Snap looks at the use of power from the top-level of governments and corporations right down to the dynamics in marriages and family. All along, we’re cheering for Georgie to realise her true value and find her way out of the mess. Boom Town Snap is a nuanced story about relationships, communities and our impact on the natural world. It will keep you thinking long after you’ve finished the last page.’

Petronella McGovern, The Last Trace
‘Boom Town Snap takes readers from the broiling heat of Karratha to the arctic tundra of the Canadian oil sands, challenging us to grapple with the realities of our short-sighted politics. At the heart of this highly original story is one woman’s heartbreak and humanity. Pacey and full of tension, Jay Martin’s debut novel is bold, unflinching and tender, and, ultimately, incredibly hopeful.’

Ashley Kalagian Blunt, bestselling author of Dark Mode
‘Boom Town Snap is smart, salacious and full of depth. Jay Martin deftly explores gender politics, sex, family, and the messy morality of the mining industry. Fast-paced and riveting from start to finish.’

Amy Lovat, Mistakes and Other Lovers