The Mother-In-Law… About the Book: ‘Someone once told me that you have two families in your life - the one you are born into and the one you choose. Yes, you may get to choose your partner, but you don't choose your mother-in-law. The cackling mercenaries of fate determine it all.’ A twisty, compelling new … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Mother-In-Law by Sally Hepworth
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Behind the Pen with Cheryl Adnams
Today I warmly welcome Cheryl Adnams to Behind the Pen with a few of her favourites. Cheryl is soon to release her first historical fiction novel, The Girl from Eureka. Over to you Cheryl… What is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? I love all my characters, but I admit my latest … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Cheryl Adnams
Farewell #aww2018, Hello #aww2019
I've been participating in and blogging for the Australian Women Writers Challenge for longer than I've been blogging right here. It's a challenge that means a lot to me, not only has it introduced me to the wonderful world of blogging, it's also brought a whole lot of fabulous people, bloggers, authors, and readers alike, … Continue reading Farewell #aww2018, Hello #aww2019
New Release Book Review: The Lost Man by Jane Harper
The Lost Man... About the Book: The man lay still in the centre of a dusty grave under a monstrous sky. Two brothers meet at the border of their vast cattle properties under the unrelenting sun of outback Queensland. They are at the stockman's grave, a landmark so old, no one can remember who is … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Lost Man by Jane Harper
Behind the Pen with Téa Cooper
Welcome to Behind the Pen. Today my guest is the ever-popular Téa Cooper, here to chat about her latest historical fiction release, The Woman in the Green Dress. When did you start writing and what was the catalyst? I can’t remember a time when I didn’t write, or tell stories. My mother branded me a … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Téa Cooper
Behind the Pen with Kate Morton
One of my top reads for 2018, without any doubt, is The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton, an author who has long been a favourite of mine. I am so thrilled to welcome Kate to Behind the Pen today. Birdie Bell is a departure from your usual character and yet I feel as though you … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Kate Morton
Behind the Pen with Isobel Blackthorn
Welcome back to Behind the Pen. Today I am joined by fellow reviewer and esteemed author, Isobel Blackthorn, here to talk about her novel, A Perfect Square. When did you start writing and what was the catalyst? I started writing creatively in 2010. The catalyst was actually two years earlier when I worked as a … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Isobel Blackthorn
New Release Book Review: On the Same Page by Penelope Janu
On the Same Page… About the Book: WINNER OF THE XO ROMANCE PRIZE Sometimes a girl just has to do what’s in her heart … By day Miles Franklin, named after the famous author, is a successful lawyer. But by night she writes historical romance novels under the pen name Emma Browning. When Miles’s assistant … Continue reading New Release Book Review: On the Same Page by Penelope Janu
Book Review: Hello from the Gillespies by Monica McInerney
Hello from the Gillespies... About the Book: For more than thirty years, Angela Gillespie has sent friends and family around the world an end-of-year letter titled 'Hello from the Gillespies'. It's always been cheery and full of good news. This year, Angela surprises herself – she tells the truth... From the bestselling author of The … Continue reading Book Review: Hello from the Gillespies by Monica McInerney
My Reading Life: #aww2018 Challenge Checkpoint 5
I've been thinking lately that it was about time I did another #aww2018 challenge checkpoint post because it seemed like ages since my last. I just had a look back, and it was the beginning of August when I last checked in with 65 books. My total has risen to 96 books, far surpassing my … Continue reading My Reading Life: #aww2018 Challenge Checkpoint 5
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