CAIRNS author and pilot Helene Young revisited a windswept Trinity Beach yesterday to recall the inspiration for her novel, Wings of Fear, which won the Australian Romantic Book of the Year award. “When I found a dead body on Trinity Beach in 2003, it started me thinking,” Ms Young said about her book, which centres Continue reading
Tag: Wings of Fear
Book sites
Are you a fan of Goodreads? Or The Reading Room? How about Shelfari? Librarything? Have you even heard of theses sites? Do you really need any more reasons to procrastinate? I certainly don’t, but I find myself strangely drawn to theses sites. The other day, chatting in the flight deck to a colleague who barely uses Continue reading
Too good to drink…
Palm Cove has many hidden treasures. Eric, the Barista at The Chill Cafe, is one of those. A morning coffee takes on a new dimension when you’re torn between drinking or photographing your cappuccino. And if you drop by you’ll have a sneak preview of the setting for a chapter in Burning Lies 🙂
Trinity Turtles
There’s a wonderful band of retirees at Trinity Beach who keep the gardens on the foreshore full of vibrant colour. (Graham and I provide the muscles when required.) Yesterday we had a birthday barbie to celebrate the birthdays amongst the group in August. It was a windy but glorious day in paradise and I even Continue reading
Australian Bookshelf Blog
I’m guest blogging over at The Australian Bookshelf Blog. A copy of this year’s Romantic Book of the Year, Wings of Fear, is up for grabs. The competition runs until 30th August 2011. Drop by for a chat about Sense of Place! The Australian Bookshelf Blog
Romantic Book of the Year
Thank you 🙂
Writerly Warriors
I had so many lightbulb moments during yesterday’s workshop with Bob Mayer it’s a wonder I didn’t blow the fuses in the hotel. Bob runs a workshop formerly called ‘Warrior Writer.’ I’ve been a Xena fan for many years so a course training me to be a Warrior Writer Princess was destined to suck Continue reading
The Right Time for Dianne Blacklock
I love discovering new authors in unexpected places. When the Romantic Book of the Year (R*BY) finalists were announced I knew two of the ‘With Romantic Elements’ authors, but I hadn’t read Dianne Blacklock’s books. I have now and she’s been added to my automatic ‘buy’ list. Dianne very kindly agreed to answer my questions Continue reading
I remember when….
My husband’s in Manchester visiting his family and he sent me a photo for my blog (I knew he was a keeper!) I’m most impressed – apparently the good folk from England can have much more than milk delivered to their doorsteps by the local diary 🙂 I think we need civilising in Australia… Do Continue reading
At Home with Monica McInerney
Today I welcome Monica McInerney to my corner of the web. I’ve been a devoted reader since I discovered one of her early stories, ‘Spin the Bottle,’ and now have a collection of her wonderful warm stories. She’s taken time out from her busy schedule to chat today. Monica, congratulations on your 2011 Romantic Book of the Continue reading