The far north of Australia is a place of extremes. It is where dense rainforest meets endless ocean, and where beauty hides behind danger. Few regions are as rich in natural drama, and few lend themselves so perfectly to storytelling. For Jim Cooper, this landscape was not just a backdrop for Starfish Bay; it was […]

Long before he ever sat down to write a novel, Jim Cooper was a storyteller through song. His guitar, his voice, and his lyrics were the tools through which he shared his experiences with the world. Years spent performing on stages across Australia and beyond gave him an instinct for rhythm, timing, and emotion, all […]