I love discovering new authors in unexpected places. When the Romantic Book of the Year (R*BY) finalists were announced I knew two of the ‘With Romantic Elements’ authors, but I hadn’t read Dianne Blacklock’s books. I have now and she’s been added to my automatic ‘buy’ list. Dianne very kindly agreed to answer my questions Continue reading
Tag: Australian Author
I remember when….
My husband’s in Manchester visiting his family and he sent me a photo for my blog (I knew he was a keeper!) I’m most impressed – apparently the good folk from England can have much more than milk delivered to their doorsteps by the local diary 🙂 I think we need civilising in Australia… Do Continue reading
At Home with Monica McInerney
Today I welcome Monica McInerney to my corner of the web. I’ve been a devoted reader since I discovered one of her early stories, ‘Spin the Bottle,’ and now have a collection of her wonderful warm stories. She’s taken time out from her busy schedule to chat today. Monica, congratulations on your 2011 Romantic Book of the Continue reading
Possibilities
Dawn. A new day. The possibilities are endless 🙂
Plan Z
New York, with its crowded skyline, busy streets and Broadway, is still a mystery. For three days we tried every which way to get there. We spent a day at Narita airport in Tokyo and failed to get on any of the flights we listed for. We flew back to Sydney and spent another day Continue reading
It Takes a Village
Today my guest is Sophie, the lead character in Christine Stinson’s wonderful new novel, IT TAKES A VILLAGE, released by Pan Macmillan. I read Sophie’s story on flights to and from Sydney recently and could only be grateful I had empty seats next to me both times. I cried and  laughed and cheered with Sophie. Continue reading
Happy 1st Birthday Aus Lit!
A couple of weeks ago I had a fascinating chat with Steve Rossiter, the man behind The Australian Literature Review. He was in Cairns scoping out the writing scene up here. Â After our chat he headed south to Mackay to launch the latest Aus Lit Anthology – Basics of Life. I was surprised how young Continue reading
Mandy Magro’s Station
My blog guest today is debut author, Mandy Magro, who’s a fellow North Queenslander. Her novel, Rosalee Station, is published by Penguin Australia who have a strong tradition of contemporary rural stories with established authors like Rachael Treasure and Fiona Palmer. Mandy brings a younger voice to that genre. Mandy, welcome to my corner of the internet Continue reading
Knee high
Perhaps not quite hero material, but there is something very soothing about watching a tradesman wielding heavy machinery 🙂 Now if I can just do something about the drone of an orbital sander…
A Fragment of Lily
Today I welcome Lily to my blog. Her story, as told by Phillipa Fioretti in THE BOOK OF LOVE, took me on a journey through Antiquarian Bookshops and the streets of Rome. All the while I battled to contain my vintage frock envy… She re-introduced me to the delights of jam and toast (I’d fallen Continue reading