John B. Biggs John B. Biggs i(A76578 works by) (a.k.a. John Burville Biggs; John Biggs)
Also writes as: Sally Leigh
Born: Established: 1934 Hobart, Southeast Tasmania, Tasmania, ;
Gender: Male
The material on this page is available to AustLit subscribers. If you are a subscriber or are from a subscribing organisation, please log in to gain full access. To explore options for subscribing to this unique teaching, research, and publishing resource for Australian culture and storytelling, please contact us or find out more.

Works By

Preview all
1 y separately published work icon From Ashes to Ashes John B. Biggs , Carindale : Interactive Press , 2013 6013264 2013 single work novel

'From Ashes to Ashes tells the story of Peter Morrison, son of a school teacher in rural New South Wales. When Peter’s beloved teacher is pushed to enlist in World War II by his father, his boyhood is fractured by trauma and doubt.

'As he comes of age, Peter veers from the values of his conservative parents and begins a lifelong march to the beat of two different drummers. While one leads him to teaching and family, the other draws him to illicit love and classroom scandal.

'With maturity, Peter rights his choices, retiring as a respected school principal. However, finally verging on dementia, he hears, again, the beat of the other drummer.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 y separately published work icon Towards Forgiveness : Sino-Tasmanian Stories from Two Islands John B. Biggs , Port Adelaide : Ginninderra Press , 2012 Z1855074 2012 selected work short story
1 She's Late John B. Biggs , 2011 single work short story
— Appears in: Award Winning Australian Writing 2011 2011;
1 A Good Christian Girl John B. Biggs , 2008 single work short story
— Appears in: Love & Lust 2008;
1 1 y separately published work icon Tin Dragons John B. Biggs , Sorell : Maygog , 2008 Z1533377 2008 single work novel historical fiction Jack Yang, orphaned in a horrific incident during the Tai Ping Revolution in China, seeks a new life far away in the tin mines at Emu Flat in Tasmania, as do many of his fellow Chinese. Emu Flat is also a magnet for misfits and fortune-hunters, including a crooked mine manager, his muscle-bound minder, the evil Wu Ying, and Terry and Lizzie, two working girls in the guise of English teachers. A dangerous swindle by Wu Ying throws them all together. Terry falls in love with Jack but he, recognising Wu Ying as the one who destroyed his family, is too obsessed with exacting a savage revenge... -- From the author's website
1 His Old Man Suit i "Laughing face, black hair, tilted eyes,", John B. Biggs , 2008 single work poetry
— Appears in: Cha: An Asian Literary Journal , February no. 2 2008;
1 Her Toy Pig John B. Biggs , 2007 single work short story
— Appears in: Thirst , July vol. 2 no. 1 2007; (p. 49-52)
1 Two Birds, One Stone John B. Biggs , 2007 single work short story crime
— Appears in: Hong Kong Whodunnits: One City, Twelve Murders 2007; (p. 215-238)
1 1 y separately published work icon Disguises Sally Leigh , Hobart : Burville Books , 2007 Z1407999 2007 single work novel young adult 'Cathie Lee is a Gen Y Australian girl - but as a second generation Chinese, she's forced to wear a Chinese disguise. That's cool - until Pauline Hanson strikes and Cathie experiences racism from her fellow Australians. She writes about one nasty experience that wins an essay competition - and that decides her career: journalism. For a student assignment, she interviews Peter Harris, a harmless looking old man she meets in a cafe. But the story he tells about a love affair in 'sixties Hong Kong, involving the Cultural Revolution, police corruption and murky family secrets, detonates a time bomb that blows Cathie's life apart.' (Source: Bookseller's website)
1 Whited Sepulchres John B. Biggs , 2006 single work short story
— Appears in: Sweat & the City: Stories and Poems from the Hong Kong Workplace 2006; (p. 109-121)
1 Wok au Vin John B. Biggs , 2005 single work short story
— Appears in: Running Through the Stars : An Anthology of Poetry and Prose by Tasmanian Writers 2005; (p. 68-74)
1 y separately published work icon John Biggs Homepage John B. Biggs , 2005 Z1428321 2005 website This website contains a detailed biography of John Biggs (along with his academic profile) and a comprehensive bibliography. There are also selections from Biggs's memoirs and some of his photography.
1 1 y separately published work icon Project Integrens John B. Biggs , Hartwell : Temple House , 2005 Z1388179 2005 single work novel science fiction
1 Seeing a Ghost John B. Biggs , 2004 single work correspondence
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , June-July no. 262 2004; (p. 7)
1 Just One Sip More John B. Biggs , 2004 single work short story
— Appears in: Conversations , Summer vol. 4 no. 2 2004; (p. 68-73)
1 7 y separately published work icon The Girl in the Golden House John B. Biggs , Canberra : Pandanus Books , 2003 Z1051463 2003 single work novel
1 Cymru am Byth John B. Biggs , 2002 single work short story historical fiction
— Appears in: Island , Autumn no. 89 2002; (p. 75-76)
1 The Chinese Doll John B. Biggs , 2002 single work short story
— Appears in: Famous Reporter , June no. 25 2002; (p. 51)
1 Transubstantiation John B. Biggs , 1999 single work short story
— Appears in: In a Dark Wood Wandering : 8 Prize-winning Stories 1999; (p. 97-116)
1 Supreme Sacrifice John B. Biggs , 1999 single work short story
— Appears in: In a Dark Wood Wandering : 8 Prize-winning Stories 1999; (p. 75-96)
X