James McQueen (writer)

James McQueen
James McQueen in 1958
Born
James Stuart McQueen

(1934-08-05)5 August 1934
Ulverstone, Tasmania, Australia
Died19 December 1998(1998-12-19) (aged 64)
OccupationNovelist
short story writer
non-fiction writer
environmental activist
LanguageEnglish
Notable worksHook's Mountain
The Heavy Knife
SpouseRosemary (first), Barbara (second)
Children2

James Stuart McQueen (5 August 1934 – 19 December 1998) was an Australian novelist, short story writer, and environmental activist. His work is noted for its powerful, often confronting, portrayals of the Tasmanian landscape and its inhabitants, exploring themes of masculinity, violence, and nature conservation. An outspoken advocate for the environment, his activism, particularly his involvement in the Franklin Dam protests, significantly influenced his writing.

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