The Desert Nurse... About the Book: Amid the Australian Army hospitals of World War I Egypt, two deeply determined individuals find the resilience of their love tested to its limits. It's 1911, and 21-year-old Evelyn Northey desperately wants to become a doctor. Her father forbids it, withholding the inheritance that would allow her to attend … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Desert Nurse by Pamela Hart
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New Release Book Review: The Missing Man by Peter Rees
The Missing Man... About the Book: From the outback to Tarakan, the powerful story of Len Waters, the RAAF's only WWII Aboriginal fighter pilot. He was our first Aboriginal fighter pilot, he flew multiple sorties during Australia's World War II Pacific campaign, and he should have had a world of opportunity ahead of him … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Missing Man by Peter Rees
New Release Book Review: LADY BIRD & THE FOX by Kim Kelly
Lady Bird & The Fox... About the Book: It’s 1868 and the gold rush sprawls across the wild west of New South Wales, bringing with it a new breed of colonial rogue – bushrangers. A world far removed from hardworking farm girl, Annie Bird, and her sleepy village on the outskirts of Sydney. But when … Continue reading New Release Book Review: LADY BIRD & THE FOX by Kim Kelly
Behind the Pen with Kim Kelly
On the eve of the release of her latest novel, Lady Bird and The Fox, it gives me great pleasure to welcome Kim Kelly to Behind the Pen. Today we've left the regular questions at the door and instead we're digging deep, so pull up a comfy chair and a drink of your choice because … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Kim Kelly
New Release Book Review: The Pearler’s Wife by Roxane Dhand
The Pearler's Wife… About the Book: From the high seas to the deep seabed, from the latticed verandahs of Buccaneer Bay to the gambling dens in Asia Place, The Pearler’s Wife is a stunning debut, inspired by a small yet pivotal moment in Australian history. A distant land. A dangerous husband. A forbidden love. It … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Pearler’s Wife by Roxane Dhand
Pre-release Book Review: LADY BIRD & THE FOX by Kim Kelly
Lady Bird & The Fox... About the Book: It’s 1868 and the gold rush sprawls across the wild west of New South Wales, bringing with it a new breed of colonial rogue – bushrangers. A world far removed from hardworking farm girl, Annie Bird, and her sleepy village on the outskirts of Sydney. But when … Continue reading Pre-release Book Review: LADY BIRD & THE FOX by Kim Kelly
Sunday Spotlight with Kali Napier author of The Secrets at Ocean’s Edge
I'm so thrilled to be able to pay it forward to steadfast Australian Women Writers Challenge supporter Kali Napier. Her debut novel, The Secrets at Ocean's Edge, is releasing on Tuesday so here's an interview I did with her for AWW to pique your interest. I loved this novel so finding out more from Kali … Continue reading Sunday Spotlight with Kali Napier author of The Secrets at Ocean’s Edge
Guest Post: Writing War – Truth to Power by Ben Marshall
I have a friend – an ex-cop. He’s out of the Force due to injury and PTSD, and we have more in common than I expected. I’ve worn another kind of uniform – critical care and remote area nursing. These jobs are also on a front-line of sorts. My friend finally shared … Continue reading Guest Post: Writing War – Truth to Power by Ben Marshall
New Release Book Review: We That Are Left by Lisa Bigelow
We That Are Left... Book Description: A moving debut novel about love and war, and the terrifyingly thin line between happiness and tragedy, hope and despair. Melbourne, 1941. Headstrong young Mae meets and falls head over heels in love with Harry Parker, a dashing naval engineer. After a whirlwind courtship they marry and Mae is … Continue reading New Release Book Review: We That Are Left by Lisa Bigelow
Book Review: Barbed Wire and Cherry Blossoms by Anita Heiss
Barbed Wire and Cherry Blossoms... Book Description: 5 August, 1944: Over 1000 Japanese soldiers attempt to break out of the No. 12 Prisoner of War compound on the fringes of Cowra. In the carnage, hundreds are killed, many are recaptured and imprisoned, and some take their own lives rather than suffer the humiliation of ongoing … Continue reading Book Review: Barbed Wire and Cherry Blossoms by Anita Heiss
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