After a fairly tricky six weeks in the marina in Brisbane while my sister, my husband, and two wonderful neighbours sorted through Mum and Dad’s old house we’re finally back out on the water. It’s been an emotional time for all of us and yet strangely cathartic seeing so many items from the family home Continue reading
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ARRA Awards 2015
Congratulations to the Australian Romance Readers Association and its organising committee who staged another successful awards night at Cello’s Restaurant in Sydney last Saturday. It’s always wonderful to catch up with readers and writers and celebrate our genre in style! Congratulations also to the winners: Favourite Cover: The Horse Thief by Tea Cooper. Strongest Heroine: Continue reading
Congratulations to the winners!
Thanks to everyone who took part in the Australia Day Blog Hop Book Giveaway. I wish you all could have been winners! We did a random draw out of the Captain’s Hat and the winners are: Amanda Barrett – Northern Heat and its matching beanbag. Veronica – The Outback Heart. Ladies, please email me at Continue reading
2016 Australia Day Book Giveaway!
I’m delighted to be part of the Book’d Out Australia Day Book Giveaway Blog Hop celebrating Australian Writers and stories. I’m giving away a copy of NORTHERN HEAT and a matching book beanbag – the perfect place to rest your book or your e-reader when you’re snuggled up reading! I’m also giving away a copy Continue reading
A lovely start to 2016
I’m absolutely delighted that Northern Heat is a finalist in the Australian Romance Readers Awards in the Favourite Romantic Suspense category as well as the Favourite Cover (thanks to Penguin’s wonderful cover designers and Ali Watts!) and also the Strongest Heroine Category for Kristy Dark. It’s very special to find so many readers connected with Continue reading
Booktopia’s Annual Poll is back!
Booktopia’s Favourite Australian Author Poll I’ve made it through to Heat 1 – a huge thank you to all the lovely people who nominated me! Now the voting begins, so drop by the Booktopia Blog and vote for all of your favourite authors. Heat 1 closes at midnight tonight and be sure to drop back Continue reading
Travels in the Top End with Annie Seaton
I’m delighted to welcome Annie Seaton to the blog today to talk about the research for her new release, KAKADU SUNSET. I loved the story, particularly the evocative sense of place. It’s so real! To celebrate the release we’re giving away a copy of KAKADU SUNSET to one lucky commentor (Australian readers only). Share the Continue reading
A Christmas Poem by Valerie Parv
A very big thank you to Valerie Parv who whipped this poem up in 12 minutes! ‘Twas the night before Christmas All through Roobinesque Our eager young writer still slaved at her desk. The stockings were hung from the galley with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there. The captain was nestled Continue reading
The downside of the great adventure…
It’s been a strange old week. The forecast winds haven’t dropped below 25 knots (50 kms/hr) and the gusts have been considerably stronger. We’ve stayed anchored in Double Bay along with another couple of boats, all cocooned in our own little worlds. Roobinesque’s been tugging at her anchor while Wilbur the Wind generator continues to Continue reading
Friends, sailing and strong wind warnings.
We’ve had a smorgasbord of delights over the last week. 7 days ago we were hauled out at Shute Harbour and Roobinesque had her propellor seals changed. 6 days ago our friends arrived from Cairns and we set sail with a near perfect forecast. It’s always great to catch up with friends and being able Continue reading