Stone Circle... About: Is the ability to read minds a blessing or a curse? When Antonius’s father dies, he must work to support his family. He finds employment as a servant in the Palazzo Ducal, home of Conte Valperga. Sixteenth-century Pesaro is a society governed by status, and Antonius has limited opportunities.When a competition is … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Stone Circle by Kate Murdoch
Month: Nov 2017
Behind the Pen with Juliet Madison
Today I am delighted to welcome Juliet Madison to Behind the Pen, sharing a few of her favourites. Over to you Juliet! What is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? With 15 fiction books published and so many characters to choose from that is a really tough question! There are many characters … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Juliet Madison
New Release Book Review: The Long and Winding Way to the Top by Andrew P Street
The Long and Winding Way to the Top 50 (or so) songs that made Australia... About: Australia likes to celebrate its musical heritage, but there are so many stories that haven't been told. 'Andrew tells us things about the songs that we might not know and things about the songs that no one should … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Long and Winding Way to the Top by Andrew P Street
Origin of the Writer: Karen Alexander
Origin of the Writer is a series of essays giving emerging writers the opportunity to share their writing journey so far. The year 2017 has been the beginning of a new chapter for me, filled with all of the rich textures that life has to offer. I devour books - my preferred … Continue reading Origin of the Writer: Karen Alexander
New Release Book Review: Six Ways to Sunday by Karly Lane
Six Ways to Sunday… About: When city naturopath Rilee Summers meets gorgeous farmer Dan Kincaid, sparks fly. A whirlwind romance follows, and the next thing Rilee knows she's married and living on her husband's family property in a small rural community. Never one to shy from a challenge, Rilee is determined to win over her … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Six Ways to Sunday by Karly Lane
Quick Shots Book Review: Evergreen Falls by Kimberley Freeman
Evergreen Falls... About: A long-forgotten secret, a scandalous attraction and a place where two women's lives are changed forever - Evergreen Falls is the captivating new novel from Kimberley Freeman. 1926: Violet Armstrong is one of the few remaining members of staff working at the grand Evergreen Spa Hotel as it closes down over winter. Only a … Continue reading Quick Shots Book Review: Evergreen Falls by Kimberley Freeman
My Reading Life: The Spoils of Time Series by Penny Vincenzi
In case you hadn’t yet guessed, I have a literary love of the saga series, the ones where each book is around the 500 to 700 page mark with the content spanning decades and generations through the entwined lives of one family. A little bit like Downton Abbey but in book form, which is probably … Continue reading My Reading Life: The Spoils of Time Series by Penny Vincenzi
Release Day Book Review: The Good Sister by Maggie Christensen
The Good Sister... About: Two Isobels. A lifetime of regret. A love that spans the years In 1938, as the world hurtled towards war, twenty-year-old Isobel MacDonald fell madly in love. But fate and her own actions conspired to deny her the happiness she yearned for. Many years later, plagued with regrets and with a … Continue reading Release Day Book Review: The Good Sister by Maggie Christensen
Behind the Pen with Monique Mulligan
Today on Behind the Pen, I am delighted to welcome multi-genre author, Monique Mulligan. When did you start writing and what was the catalyst? I have always been a writer – journalist, editor, book reviewer, blogger, curricula writer, training package writer … the list goes on. It’s always been part of who I am. It’s … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Monique Mulligan
Release Day Book Review: Fortunate Friends by Louise Guy
Fortunate Friends… About: Three women in their thirties. Different backgrounds, different beliefs, different aspirations; same good fortune. For Shauna, celebrations surrounding an unexpected windfall are short-lived. Facing a lawsuit, her mother’s unpredictable behaviour, and the sudden appearance of a long-lost relative, the shine of good fortune is quick to fade. Frankie loves her life. Even … Continue reading Release Day Book Review: Fortunate Friends by Louise Guy
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