It gives me great pleasure to welcome debut author Maya Linnell to Behind the Pen today, here to share with us a few of her favourites. Over to you Maya... What is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? One of my favourite Wildflower Ridge characters is Nanna Pearl. She’s only a minor … Continue reading Behind the Pen – A Few of my Favourites with Maya Linnell
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Behind the Pen – A Few of my Favourites with Elizabeth Coleman
Today I warmly welcome Elizabeth Coleman to Behind the Pen, here to share with us a few of her favourites. Over to you Elizabeth… What is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? I have a particular soft spot for Dave Rendall, a suburban solicitor in Losing the Plot. Dave is a real … Continue reading Behind the Pen – A Few of my Favourites with Elizabeth Coleman
Book Review: Daughter of Bad Times by Rohan Wilson
Daughter of Bad Times... About the Book: A suspenseful, truthful and compelling novel from the critically acclaimed author of The Roving Party. Rin Braden is almost ready to give up on life after the heartbreaking death of her lover Yamaan and the everyday dread of working for her mother's corrupt private prison company. But through … Continue reading Book Review: Daughter of Bad Times by Rohan Wilson
Book Review: Fled by Meg Keneally
Fled... About the Book: Highway robber. Convict. Runaway. Mother. She will do anything for freedom, but at what cost? Jenny Trelawney is no ordinary thief. Forced by poverty to live in the forest, she becomes a successful highwaywoman – until her luck runs out. Transported to Britain’s furthest colony, Jenny must tackle new challenges and … Continue reading Book Review: Fled by Meg Keneally
#BookBingo – Round 8
For the purposes of bingo, themes of fantasy also encompasses paranormal and gothic elements. I know many will scream nooo!!!! It's not the same!!!! It really isn't, but since I was at risk of blowing bingo out to an epic size, I had to stop adding categories. And paranormal didn't make the cut as a … Continue reading #BookBingo – Round 8
Behind the Pen with Emily Brewin
It’s always a pleasure to welcome to Behind the Pen an author whose work I admire and today my guest is Emily Brewin, talking with me about her latest release, Small Blessings. How would you describe Small Blessings if you could only use 5 words? Hope, connection, friendship, motherhood, loss. What was the inspiration … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Emily Brewin
Book Review: Painting In The Shadows by Katherine Kovacic
Painting In The Shadows: An Alex Clayton Art Mystery About the Book: Art dealer Alex Clayton and conservator John Porter are thrilled to be previewing the Melbourne International Museum of Art’s (MIMA) newest exhibition, until they witness a museum worker collapse and badly damage a reportedly cursed painting. Belief in the curse is strengthened when … Continue reading Book Review: Painting In The Shadows by Katherine Kovacic
Behind the Pen with Karen Viggers
Today I am delighted to welcome Karen Viggers to Behind the Pen. Her latest release, The Orchardist's Daughter, is a beautiful story about the intersection between nature and humanity. I loved it and I'm so pleased to be able to feature it again through this interview. What provided the initial inspiration for The Orchardist’s Daughter? … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Karen Viggers
New Release Book Review: Small Blessings by Emily Brewin
Small Blessings… About the Book: Through the unlikeliest of friendships comes a second chance. Rosie Larson doesn't trust people - and with good reason. Her violent ex-boyfriend, Joel, is out of jail and she's determined he won't find her or their eleven-year-old son. For Isobel Hutchins, the cost of success is beginning to prove too … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Small Blessings by Emily Brewin
New Release Book Review: The Orchardist’s Daughter by Karen Viggers
The Orchardist’s Daughter... About the Book: A story of freedom, forgiveness and finding the strength to break free. International bestselling writer Karen Viggers returns to remote Tasmania, the setting of her most popular novel The Lightkeeper's Wife. Sixteen-year-old Mikaela has grown up isolated and home-schooled on an apple orchard in south-eastern Tasmania, until an unexpected … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Orchardist’s Daughter by Karen Viggers
