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
Tag: Culture
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. 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
Starting Over
My guest today is Miles ‘Ratty’ Rattenbury, a simply gorgeous hero in Sue Moorcroft’s novel ‘STARTING OVER’ which recently released in Australia. As those who follow my blog will know I’m a little partial to Regency Rakes – think heroes by Anna Campbell and Anne Gracie. But I do love a good modern day English 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
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
Cosmetic Surgery?
Definition of Tip Pruning…
Hmm, my idea of a light tip prune didn’t include a chainsaw… I should have known better than to leave my husband unsupervised in the garden 🙂
Shattered Sky
It’s official!! You may have thought yesterday’s rather lengthy announcement of the new government of Australia was the most important thing to hit the headlines. Well, as the saying goes, have I got news for you! The name for my new novel has been released. SHATTERED SKY. It won by a full length (without the Continue reading
The Dark Brethren’s Tracey O’Hara
Welcome to Tracey O’Hara. She writes Dark Urban Fantasy with fast paced plots. Her debut novel ‘NIGHT’S COLD KISS’ was released in 2009 to great reviews. DEATH’S SWEET EMBRACE is due for release January 25, 2011. They are part of her Dark Brethren series. Tracey and I met when we were finalists in both the Continue reading