Difficult themes in a story

Lauren at The Australian Bookshelf is hosting the NORTHERN HEAT Pre-release Blog Tour today. Some themes in books are confronting and difficult to write. NORTHERN HEAT threw up some challenges for me and I hope that I’ve done the story justice. Drop by and share your thoughts at The Australian Bookshelf. Catch up on any Continue reading


Book’d Out visit!

There are several reviewers blogs I religiously follow and  Book’d Out is one of them. I’m over chatting with Shelleyrae about what I do with books after I’ve read them. Come and join in the conversation for a chance to win a signed copy of Burning Lies. Find us at http://bookdout.wordpress.com/2012/07/03/aww-feature-giveaway-helene-young-author-of-burning-lies/#comments Later this week Shelleyrae will Continue reading


Smell the roses…

Last night it rained and rained and rained some more – 190 mms in the rain gauge and the swimming pool is full again. This morning the sky is gunmetal grey with a pale blush of dawn, the grass is vibrant green, the plants are standing tall. Maybe the wet season has finally arrived?! I Continue reading