I've always been drawn to telling stories—whether through words, images, or the space where both meet. I work under three names, each one exploring a different aspect of my creative life and reflecting a significant relationship along the way.
Belinda Jeffrey
Jeffrey belongs to my children and my granddaughter—under that name I wrote award-shortlisted Australian YA novels exploring identity across the Northern Territory, the Murray River, and beyond.
Belinda Newton
Newton belongs to my best friend and creative partner—together we're co-authoring adult historical fiction, with our debut novel Byssus arriving in 2027.
Learn more about Belinda Newton →Belinda Jordan
Jordan belongs to my husband and stepchildren—it's the name under which I animate, illustrate, and run an eLearning company with that same creative partner.
Learn more about Belinda Jordan →Perhaps I always had a subconscious inkling that I would weave many paths under many names.
Jeffrey wasn't my first last name—or my second. But I've always only ever signed books as Belinda. Almost everyone who knows me calls me Bee.
I live in Brisbane with my husband and our blended family. If I'm not creating with words or pictures, then I'm probably cooking or dancing or talking with friends.