It’s bingo Saturday once again – that rolled around fast! The square I’ve filled for this entry is: A memoir In this case, it's a biography and partial memoir, but it fits the bill nicely for me! This was a particularly lovely read as it shone a spotlight onto one of our forgotten Australian … Continue reading Bingo! The Wasp and The Orchid by Danielle Clode
Month: Jun 2018
My Reading Life: #aww2018 Challenge Checkpoint 3
I've read 52 books for my Australian Women Writers Challenge so far this year, 15 since my last #aww2018 checkpoint post at the end of April. There are just so many exciting new releases, week to week, by our Australian women so my totals are soaring and it's only just half way through the year. If … Continue reading My Reading Life: #aww2018 Challenge Checkpoint 3
New Release Book Review: True Blue by Sasha Wasley
True Blue... About the Book: Love is random. Accidental. You just live your life and then one day it’ll hit you with the right person. Wandering soul Freya ‘Free’ Paterson has finally come back home. Idealistic and trusting, she’s landed the job of her dreams working on an art project with the local school, but … Continue reading New Release Book Review: True Blue by Sasha Wasley
Behind the Pen with Tim Hawken
Last week I read and reviewed an incredible novel titled If Kisses Cured Cancer. Today I'm so pleased to be able to welcome the author, T.S. Hawken, whose actual name is Tim, to Behind the Pen. Over to you Tim... When did you start writing and what was the catalyst? I started writing seriously … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Tim Hawken
New Release Book Review: Bluebottle by Belinda Castles
Blue Bottle… About the Book: With sea-salt authenticity, Belinda Castles sets the Bright family in the sprawling paradise of Bilgola Beach. But darkness is found both in the iconic setting as well as in the disturbing behaviour of one of the family. As he tilted the blinds she saw her mother in her tennis … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Bluebottle by Belinda Castles
New Release Book Review: Eleanor’s Secret by Caroline Beecham
Eleanor's Secret... About the Book: London, 1942 When art school graduate, Eleanor Roy, is recruited by the War Artists Advisory Committee, she comes one step closer to realising her dream of becoming one of the few female war artists. But breaking into the art establishment proves difficult until Eleanor meets painter, Jack Valante, only to … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Eleanor’s Secret by Caroline Beecham
TV Series in Review: The Collection – Historical Drama
Earlier this year, I read The Paris Seamstress by Natasha Lester, an absolutely gorgeous novel that I loved to bits. I went into a fair bit of detail in that review about my love for fashion, specifically: I will happily admit up front that I love fashion. My grandmother was a dressmaker, professionally in … Continue reading TV Series in Review: The Collection – Historical Drama
New Release Book Review: Retribution by Diane Demetre
Retribution… About the Book: A gripping romantic suspense of betrayal, hope and love. Jessie Hilton is tough. Since the age of fifteen, she has dreamed of being a principal dancer with the Australia Ballet Company. Now at twenty-four, she stands on the brink of fulfilling her dream unaware of a secret buried deep within her. … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Retribution by Diane Demetre
Page by Page Bookclub Titles for June
The Page by Page Bookclub with Theresa Smith Writes is an online bookclub with an emphasis on books written by Australian Women, chatting in a setting that is above all else, friendly and inclusive. Flexible reading timelines and multiple titles to pick from each month. And lots of chatter… Each month’s books will be posted … Continue reading Page by Page Bookclub Titles for June
Behind the Pen with Diane Demetre
A warm Behind the Pen welcome is extended to today's guest, Diane Demetre, here to talk about her latest release, Retribution. Over to you Diane... What inspired your most recent novel? This book is my way of paying tribute to the people who have endured more than most. Those who have lived hellish childhoods, those … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Diane Demetre
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