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


Girl with a golden heart

I met Fiona Palmer on-line courtesy of Fleur McDonald and then had the pleasure of meeting her at last year’s RWA conference. She’s the quintessential good looking country-girl with a wide smile and her stories reflect that. She’s taken time out of her busy schedule to talk about writing and her latest release “Heart of Continue reading


This Aviation Life – Chief Flying Instructor

Today’s visitor, Sally Scott, is the Chief Flying Instructor of the North Queensland Aero Club.  She’s been working in Commercial aviation for 18 years and is responsible for sending many young men and women onwards and literally upwards with their flying careers. To say I’m a little jealous of Sally would be an understatement. Being Continue reading


Unusual places to visit

What’s the most unusual place you’ve visited? I’m over at Kylie Griffin‘s blog today discussing that, amongst other things. I’m giving away a copy of WINGS OF FEAR and SHATTERED SKY so leave a comment to go into the running. If you already have the books, then feel free to hand them on as pressies! I’m Continue reading


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