My guest today is Australian author, Joanne Van Os, who currently lives in Darwin. Joanne has four books in print and a fifth underway. She’s covered the gambit from memoir to children/YA stories to adult fiction. Her latest book – THE SECRET OF THE LONELY ISLES – has recently been released. She’s also currently living Continue reading
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Claudia takes a break to chat
Lisa Heidke very kindly agreed to tee up an interview with Claudia whose story she told in Claudia’s Big Break. I was a little nervous as Claudia seems to me to be the consummate party girl and I’m always a little in awe of women like her… But she was lovely, so here’s what we Continue reading
Kate, from North Star
Ever wanted to know just a little more about a character in a story? I frequently find myself wondering about characters long after I’ve finished a book, so today I’m putting one under the spot light. Karly Lane has kindly allowed me to interview Kate, her heroine in North Star, her latest release by Allen Continue reading
Visiting Fiona Palmer’s blog
Today I’m over at Fiona Palmer’s blog. She’s one happy writer after her latest release, Heart of Gold, was listed at Number 1 on the Sydney Sun Herald’s Top 10 Romance books for the week! Congrats, Fiona 
You’ll find us at http://www.fionapalmer.com/
Guest blogging with Mandy Magro
Today I’m chatting over at Mandy Magro‘s blog. Mandy is a fellow North Queensland local and her debut Rural novel, ROSALEE STATION, is being released in May by Penguin Australia. Drop by for a chat and browse around her site – you’ll find us at http://www.mandymagro.com/blog/2011/03/30/Helene-Young.aspx If you have any special camping spots you’d like to share Continue reading
After the rain
We planted a pair of Golden Penda over five years ago on our front footpath. For five years they haven’t flowered, barely a flash of a yellow between them. Now, after the rain, they are making up for lost time. The birds love them. So do I
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Guest blogging with Phillipa Fioretti
I’m guest blogging with fellow Hachette author, Phillipa Fioretti, tonight and tomorrow. She’s put me under the microscope with some very curly questions! Find us at: http://www.phillipafioretti.com.au/ And keep an eye out for Fragment of Dreams, Phillipa’s latest novel, out soon with Hachette Australia!
Partying with Black Cat Style
Black Cat Books and Cafe in Paddo certainly know how to party! Steph and her team did a fantastic job last night keeping the champagne flowing as we celebrated the release of Shattered Sky. Thanks also to Hachette Australia’s wonderful area manager, Adele, who made sure the evening ran smoothly and calmed my nerves. And Continue reading
Penn it right
My brother recommended I should check out the Creative Penn website. When I did I was amazed. Joanna Penn, author, blogger, speaker and business consultant, happily shares her knowledge free of charge. Her advice is gold-plated and I learnt a great deal about using the web to promote my writing. (Unfortunately, there’s a lot more Continue reading