The Second Cure… About the Book: Control the brain and you control the world. In a fractured nation, two women are left with a choice – risk all to bring humanity together or let it fall apart. A pandemic is racing through our world, changing people subtly but irrevocably. The first sign for some is … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Second Cure by Margaret Morgan
Australian Fiction
Behind the Pen with Rachel Nightingale
Today I warmly welcome Rachel Nightingale, author of the Tales of Tarya series, to Behind the Pen with a few of her favourites. Over to you Rachel! What is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? My favourite character has to be Luka. One of the reasons I wrote this series of books is that … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Rachel Nightingale
Behind the Pen with Julian Leatherdale
I am thrilled to welcome Julian Leatherdale, author of The Opal Dragonfly and Palace of Tears, as my guest for Behind the Pen today. What inspired your most recent novel? A few things came together as inspiration for The Opal Dragonfly. Thinking about an ‘unlucky’ family heirloom as a possible centerpiece for a story, my … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Julian Leatherdale
Behind the Pen with S.C. Karakaltsas
Welcome to Behind the Pen. Today my guest is S.C. Karakaltsas, here to share some insight into her writing process along with the details of her forthcoming novel, A Perfect Stone. Over to you Sylvia! When did you start writing and what was the catalyst? I spent many years in the corporate world before I … Continue reading Behind the Pen with S.C. Karakaltsas
New Release Book Review: The Children’s House by Alice Nelson
The Children's House... About the Book: A love song to the idea of families in all their mysteries and complexities, their different configurations and the hope that creates them. Marina and her husband, Jacob, were each born on a kibbutz in Israel. They meet years later at a university in California, when Jacob is a … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Children’s House by Alice Nelson
Sunday Spotlight with Janet Lee — Australian Women Writers Challenge Blog
More of an indepth chat today over at the Australian Women Writers Challenge blog with UQP author Janet Lee about her recent release, The Killing of Louisa. Welcome to Sunday Spotlight. Our guest today is Janet Lee, whose novel The Killing of Louisa was recently released by UQP. What was it about Louisa Collins that … Continue reading Sunday Spotlight with Janet Lee — Australian Women Writers Challenge Blog
New Release Book Review: The Book of Ordinary People by Claire Varley
The Book of Ordinary People... About the Book: A grieving daughter navigates the morning commute, her mind bursting with memories pleading to be shared. A man made entirely of well-cut suits and strictly enforced rules swims his regular morning laps and fantasises about his self-assured promotion. A young lawyer sits in a fluorescent-lit office, typing … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Book of Ordinary People by Claire Varley
Behind the Pen with Janet Lee
Welcome to Behind the Pen. Today my guest is Queensland author Janet Lee, whose novel The Killing of Louisa was recently released by UQP. Over to you Janet, what is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? The Missus from The Killing of Louisa. The Missus has a very complex back story yet … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Janet Lee
New Release Book Review: The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village by Joanna Nell
The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village… About the Book: Joanna Nell's life-affirming debut is a moving, funny, heart-warming tale of love and community in the spirit of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Grace and Frankie. The life of 79-year-old pensioner PEGGY SMART is as beige as the decor in her retirement village. … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village by Joanna Nell
New Release Book Review: Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
Nine Perfect Strangers… About the Book: The retreat at health and wellness resort Tranquillum House promises total transformation. Nine stressed city dwellers are keen to drop their literal and mental baggage, and absorb the meditative ambience while enjoying their hot stone massages. Watching over them is the resort's director, a woman on a mission to … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
