G.S. Johnston’s new novel For A Moment More (2026), is set in Sydney, Australia between 1993 and1996. It tells a story of resilience and resistance. He is the author of three historical novels, Sweet Bitter Cane (2019),
The Cast of a Hand (2015), The Skin of Water (2012). And a fifth novel set in contemporary Hong Kong, Consumption (2011). The novels are noted for their complex characters and well-researched settings.
In one form or another, Johnston has always written, at first composing music and lyrics. After completing a degree in pharmacy, a year in Italy re-ignited his passion for writing and he completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. Feeling the need for a broader canvas, he started writing short stories and novels.
Originally from Hobart, Tasmania, Johnston currently lives in Sydney, Australia. He is treasurer of the Historical Novel Society Australasia and hosts HNSA’s podcast, Imagining the Past.