Jane Burke’s first novel White Lies was published in 2002 by Lothian and was a CBC notable book in 2003.  Her second novel, a supernatural mystery, The Red Cardigan followed in 2003 (Random House and The House of Books, Holland) and was a CBC Notable Book in 2005.  Its sequel Nine Letters Long was published in 2005.  The Story of Tom Brennan was voted CBCA Book of the Year for Older Readers in 2006 and has just been announced as a major part of the HSC English Syllabus for 2009-2012.  Jane’s first venture into teen-chick-lit Faking Sweet was published by Random House in 2006.  The first in a teen series about surf girls The Starfish Sisters was published by Random House and was followed by Ocean Pearl in November 2008. Jane is currently working on a new YA novel which to be published in 2011.