Overview

Spacey, with Go-Anna by his side, sets off in a beaten-up van and armed with a borrowed surfboard, chasing freedom along Australia's sunburnt coast-where strangers become kin and the ocean feels like home. Go-Anna's fierce independence collides with Spacey's escape from suburbia, sparking a bond forged through humour, trauma, and salty resilience. Together, they hitch rides, dodge disasters, and confront ghosts of their past-on beaches, in festival haze, and through unexpected acts of kindness. From dodgy roadkill stew to illegal van mix-ups, every twist tests their grit and deepens their connection. This raw, rollicking coming-of-age tale surfs the edge of rebellion and belonging in the unruly surf-and-soul landscape of 1980s Australia. Packed with laugh-out-loud moments and gut-punch truths, Spacey & Go-Anna is a wild ride about chosen family, Indigenous pride, and a love brave enough to fall face-first into the break. Infused with lived experiences, salty resilience, and humour, Spacey & Go-Anna is a must-read for those who seek heart and the kind of friendship that can save a life.

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""I loved reading this book! It has the laugh-out-loud humour, vivid Aussie larrikin characters, and action-packed pace of a Robert G. Barrett novel. But it also offers something deeper and unique-a reverence for nature, insights on building community, and an excellent insider's guide to the surf. Greg authentically captures the larger-than-life scale of '80s Aussie surfing culture and its personalities, weaving it into an absorbing tale that is both riotous and sensitive. Thoroughly recommend!"" [Elspeth Tilley, PhD, Professor Creative Communication, Massey University, New Zealand]

Author Information

Greg Howell was born in Brighton, Victoria, Australia, and grew up near the beaches of Port Phillip Bay.He was raised in a typical Aussie family of five. Greg's mother worked as a nurse and later became a radiology assistant, while his deceased father was a wool buyer/classifier and also a hobby farmer. His two sisters both still reside in Melbourne with their families. Greg's daughter also lives in Melbourne.Like his character Spacey, Greg was unremarkable at school but excelled in mischief and survived a lifetime of daredevil pursuits-from surfing and motorcycling to over fifty jobs, including actor, factory worker, security guard, national secretary, executive director, sustainable events manager, business owner, and surfing coach.Restless by nature, he bounced between suburbs, then took leaps to Sydney and the Gold Coast. Greg now lives in Agnes Water, Central Queensland, where he surfs, volunteers at the local op-shop, and serves as a Turtle Monitor. He is also active with a local environmental organisation.Greg infuses his writing with lived experiences, salty resilience, and humour.

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