Diane Finlay – Northern Vision

Diane, welcome to my blog. It’s lovely to be able to welcome another North Queensland Writer. Have you always lived in Cairns or are you an import? How does the tropical north influence your writing? I came to Cairns in ’91/’92 and fell in love with the place. I went back to the UK and Continue reading


Barbara Hannay – The Sweetest of Romances

I‘m delighted to welcome Barbara to my blog today. I met Barbara at my very first RWA conference in 2004. I’d read a number of her lovely stories and was thrilled to have my photo taken with her. She’s now unofficial ‘den mum’ to the enthusiastic Nth Queensland RWA writers. Barbara, you’re the author of over Continue reading


Trinity Picininis

There’s something very engaging about small children intent on their artwork. A tongue sticking out of the corner of a mouth, the furrowed forehead of concentration, the tunnel vision required to get that curved line just right. So absorbed are they, you can speak to them and they don’t hear you. It’s not that they Continue reading


And the winner of Bronwyn Parry’s book is??

Thanks to everyone who dropped by to chat with Bronwyn Parry and myself. It did make me very hungry reading all the tempting recipes and dishes… The  choice was eventually too hard, so we resorted to drawing the winner of Bronwyn’s book out of the hat. Sandy, come on down! You’re the lucky winner!! Send Continue reading


Bronwyn Parry – Finding the heart of Dungirri

I’m very excited to welcome award winning author Bronwyn Parry to my blog today. Bronwyn was recently awarded the Best Romantic Suspense Novel in the ARRA awards. She’s also a finalist in the RWAmerica RITA and the Daphne Du Maurier Award (go Bron!). Helene, thanks so much for inviting me to ‘visit’! It’s been wonderful being Continue reading


Bron Parry’s visiting the blog tomorrow!

Bronwyn Parry, author of award winning novels ‘As Darkness Falls’ and ‘Dark Country’ will be dropping by my blog tomorrow. Come and learn more about where Bron draws her inspiration from and get some sneak peeks into First Light, her new novel due out early 2011. We’ll also find out which dish is Bron’s favourite Continue reading


Airports- heaven or hell?

The wild weather that’s battered the south east corner of Australia over the weekend has crept north. I’m currently sitting in Sydney airport waiting for my delayed flight. It’s not a good sign when you’re looking out at the tarmac at departure time and there’s not even an aircraft parked on the bay… I’m probably Continue reading


Anna Campbell’s Reckless Surrender

Hi Anna, thanks for dropping by my blog. It’s fantastic to be able to welcome you here. Congratulations on your recent ARRA Awards – Favourite Australian Romance Author and Favourite Historical Romance, woohooo!!! Well deserved wins.  Since we finalled in the Emma Darcy you have been an inspiration to me – and your support and Continue reading