Who is Gary Wood?
Founder of Digital Swaggie Publishing, author of the Australian Motorcycle Adventure Series and this blog. Gary Wood blends the spirit of traditional independent storytelling with modern digital innovation. When not crafting his next manuscript, he helps shape modern narratives and navigates the evolving landscape of independent storytelling.
His journeys take him well beyond the highway — into small towns, remote communities and places where the road narrows and the stories begin.
Travelling long distances via motorcycle, van or on foot and taking the time to stop, and document the stories of the people, landscapes and experiences many Australians have forgotten, but that still define the country.
His books Gun Fights, Ghosts and Goannas, Red Dust and Rainforests and Riding the Ridge, capture these journeys with a mix of travel, history and Australian humour.
Along the way, Gary has developed a deep respect for the practical knowledge found in these places — from trades and crafts to the everyday skills that keep remote communities alive.
His work is driven by a simple idea: that adventure isn’t about distance, but about paying attention to where you are — and understanding the place you’re in.
Digital Swaggie
The persona of the Swaggie is one of independence, living a life of freedom, exploration and adventure. The Swaggie represents an opportunity to follow a dream and excel at storytelling without boundry’s.