Real Aussies
5 STAR REVIEWS
ALL ROUND!
Readers’ Favorite April 2025
“The plot is filled with brilliant twists and turns to keep readers on their toes, making for a wild emotional rollercoaster that is equal parts hilarious, heartbreaking, and unforgettable.” 5/5 stars
K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
“Impresses with its sharp, authentic writing and a depth… but it’s when the narrative shifts to a more emotionally intense moment that the writing truly stands out, capturing the weight of fear, regret, and anger with a rawness that feels powerful. This is intelligent, witty, and piercing fiction. Very highly recommended.” 5/5 stars
Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
“Real Aussies is an emotional rollercoaster with lovable, fully drawn characters. Jezbon writes in gorgeous prose, punctuating the vivid scenes with sparkling dialogue.
This novel is well-paced, balanced, and deftly written. From the settings to the intense emotional conflict, from the memorable characters to the crisp prose, there is much to enjoy in this tale of heartbreak and self-discovery.” 5/5 stars
Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
“It’s set against a vivid Aussie backdrop of drag queens, classic Holdens, meat pies, and church pews. It’s heavy, hilarious, heartbreaking, and, at times, unhinged.
The dialogue snaps with authenticity, the slang hits just right, and the pacing is mad. One minute you’re laughing at a wild Monaro test drive, and the next you’re cringing through John’s brutal Sunday family lunch, dripping with micro-aggressions, classism, and suppressed rage.
It’s handled with unflinching honesty. It doesn’t glorify or overexplain, it just lets you sit in the horror of it. It messed me up a little. That’s powerful storytelling.
The emotional rollercoaster is real, and I didn’t wanna get off. It’s not tidy. It’s not polished. It’s real. And that’s exactly what makes John’s Heartbreak stick. Jezbon wrote something that lingers.” 4/5 stars
- Literary Titan
John’s Heartbreak
Release Date: Monday, 7th April 2025 (OUT NOW!)
ISBN: 9781764040006
John, a twenty-four-year-old top car salesman at Inner West Holden, is waiting to buy the dealership that changed his life, his family's future will be set, and he can finally outshine his brother. You beaut!
Sydney is thrown back to the late 70s and early 80s in this Aussie epic that sees John navigate the explosive consequences of his ill-thought actions, his wife’s destructive wake, and the unexpected feelings he has for his nurse; his male nurse… oh crap!
Amid drag queens, nightclubs, drugs, and iconic decade-defining music, John struggles with his identity, whilst trying to secure the custody of his two sons. With a batshit crazy family and a chaotic trip to Kiama, John’s life spirals out of control.
This rich multi-decade LGBT quasi-hetero romantic drama, written by an Aussie nomad, is layered with deep emotion and complex relationships. Profound, soul touching, and reflective, this novel opens questioning the impact of all life’s choices.
Perfect for that weekend curled up in bed with a box of tissues, chocolates, and ice cream.
“There’s so much to love about Real Aussies. John’s story is both heartbreaking and heartwarming.Real Aussies is for every gay man or ally who wants to experience what it was like growing up in Sydney in those decades.” 5/5 stars
Stephen Christopher for Readers' Favorite
“Far more than a linear coming-out story, it is a complicated emotional journey wrapped in moments of aching realism, where love is messy, bravery is personal, and healing never comes easy.
Readers are given an honest portrayal of what it means to be human, flawed, and trying. This novel lingers—raw, real, and ultimately redemptive.” 5/5 stars
Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite
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Peter’s Nightmare
Expected Release: Early 2026 (TELL ME WHEN IT’S OUT!)
Absolute chaos! You can’t describe the life of Peter McMillan in any other way. Terrifying childhood experiences have left his soul shattered, nightmares torment him daily, and all he wants is love; a love he can never have.
The beauty of life is that no matter how broken you are, you can always be redeemed. You can always be saved. Your only hurdle? To admit how fundamentally broken you are, to admit your choices were all mistakes, and to take ownership of your past, present, and future.
Does Peter have what it takes to leave his past behind, to forgive himself for the horror he’s caused, and to move forward into his new life? — or will he always be haunted by John?
“A truly heroic journey of facing the past, self discovery, and trying to build a life moving forward”
