Elayne M Jay

In the quiet sun-soaked streets of an Australian beachside town, faith can be a

sanctuary and a curse.

＂Collateral Damage＂ is the harrowing tale of a family torn apart by

devoted belief and a young girl forced into an unimaginable choice.

Elayne Jay, a distinguished former ministerial speechwriter, has left an indelible mark as an advocate, storyteller, and champion of cultural preservation. Her eloquent words shaped transformative legislation, advancing the rights of Aboriginal communities and addressing critical issues like the controversial practice of forced docking.

Beyond her advocacy, Elayne’s passion for culture and history led her to translate traditional Irish folklore, breathing new life into age-old tales and sharing their magic with modern audiences.

Now, Elayne embarks on an exciting new chapter as a fiction writer. In Collateral Damage, her debut short story, she weaves a compelling narrative that reflects a lifetime dedicated to truth, justice, and the enduring power of words.