These turned out to be important years for my writing.In 1980, I look a year's leave, stuffed a backpack full of clothes and went off to see the world. Got to My full name is James Francis Moloney and I was born in Sydney, Australia on 20 September, 1954.When I was seven years old, my family moved to Brisbane and except for the odd year or two, I have lived in Brisbane ever since.hese turned out to be important years for my writing.In 1980, I look a year's leave, stuffed a backpack full of clothes and went off to see the world. Got to My full name is James Francis Moloney and I was born in Sydney, Australia on 20 September, 1954.