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Sienna Brown Sienna Brown i(15408151 works by)
Born: Established: Kingston,
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Jamaica,
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Caribbean, Americas, ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Afro-Caribbean
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BiographyHistory

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, and raised in Canada, Sienna Brown later moved to Sydney: while working at Sydney Living Museums, she came across the story of William Buchanan, Jamaican slave, rebel, and convict in Australia, who became the basis for her debut novel.

She has also worked as a professional dancer, film editor, and documentary director.

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Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Master of My Fate Melbourne : Penguin Random House Australia , 2019 15408170 2019 single work novel historical fiction

'William Buchanan lived an extraordinary life: born a slave on a plantation in Jamaica, he escaped the gallows more than once, took part in the rebellion that led to the end of slavery in Jamaica, was transported to the other side of the world as punishment, tried his hand at robbing stage coaches, and finally won true freedom on Australian soil.

'Sienna Brown came across William’s story while working in Hyde Park Barracks, the very building he was transported to in Sydney. Sharing his Jamaican background, Sienna was inspired to write Master of My Fate, a novel based on his story.

'Told through William’s voice, this is a lyrical, historical, coming of age story about learning to fight for your rights – and finally becoming the master of your own fate.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
2020 shortlisted HNSA Historical Novel Prize
2020 winner MUD Literary Prize
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