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Toni Jordan

Tenderfoot

The new book by Toni Jordan

About

Toni's Story

Toni Jordan is the author of the international bestseller Addition, which was longlisted for the Miles Franklin Award and adapted into a feature film, in cinemas in 2026. Her novel Nine Days was awarded Best Fiction at the 2012 Indie Awards; Our Tiny, Useless Hearts was longlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award; and her two Schnabel family novels, Dinner with the Schnabels and Prettier if She Smiled More, were critically acclaimed. Toni holds a Bachelor of Science in physiology and a PhD in Creative Arts and lives in Melbourne. Her latest novel is Tenderfoot.

Toni's Books

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IN THE PRESS

Once again proving why Jordan is one of this country's most exceptional writers

Better Reading

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Upcoming Events

Thu, 16 Oct
HEATHER ROSE in conversation with Toni Jordan
Carlton
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16 Oct 2025, 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Carlton, 380 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
We are thrilled to have Toni Jordan in conversation with multiple prize winner Heather Rose to discuss A Great Act of Love.
Sat, 25 Oct
Toni Jordan at Mooroolbark Library
Mooroolbark
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25 Oct 2025, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Mooroolbark, 7A Station St, Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia
Come and meet Melbourne author Toni Jordan as she introduces us to her eighth novel Tenderfoot.
Sat, 01 Nov
History Unbound Festival -- Toni Jordan and Emily Maguire in conversation
Parramatta
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01 Nov 2025, 11:00 am – 11:50 am
Parramatta, 182 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia
Emily Maguire and Toni Jordan have both earned accolades for their novels. Linda Funnell will explore why Emily decided to venture into historical fiction with Rapture, and why Toni has returned to the genre with Tenderfoot after a 10 year absence.

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