Newcastle author Jess Black draws on her childhood for new book Pepper Creek Ponies

Jim Kellar
Updated February 12 2021 - 3:07pm, first published 3:00pm
Good memories: The first book in Jess Black's newest series, Pepper Creek Ponies, will be launched on Saturday.
Good memories: The first book in Jess Black's newest series, Pepper Creek Ponies, will be launched on Saturday.

Jess Black has always loved ponies. After pleading with her parents for a pony as a child, she was allowed to lease one from age nine.

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Jim Kellar

Jim Kellar

Weekender Editor

Jim Kellar writes about culture, art, food and music. He's been a journalist at the Newcastle Herald since 1997. jkellar@newcastleherald.com.au

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