I'm thrilled to pass on the news that The Bass Rock by Evie Wyld is this year's Stella Prize winner! If you need a reminder on why I love this novel so much, read my review here. The Bass Rock is published by Penguin Random House Australia.
Book News
Vale Julian Leatherdale
The news that Julian Leatherdale has passed away has brought great sadness to the Australian historical fiction community. He was was well liked, generous with his time and expertise, and he wrote marvellous historical fiction. He will be missed and I thought I'd share this lovely tribute written by his publisher, in memory of a … Continue reading Vale Julian Leatherdale
ABIA 2020 Longlist
The ABIA 2020 Longlist was released today. I thought I'd just do my usual replication of the list, so here it is: Very pleased to see Your Own Kind Of Girl by Clare Bowditch listed! Fingers crossed for The Dutch House here but I also liked Where The Crawdads Sing. Look at this bottom row! … Continue reading ABIA 2020 Longlist
Announcement! Upcoming Buddy Read: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
I'm super thrilled to announce that Tracey Allen from Carpe Librum and I are teaming up for a buddy read! đ We'll be reading Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier in the first week of August to coincide with the original publication date back in August 1938. A modern classic and an international bestseller that has … Continue reading Announcement! Upcoming Buddy Read: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Longlist Announced for the 2019 ABIAs
Today the longlist has been announced for the 2019 Australian Book Industry Awards. A shortlist will be released on Thursday April 11, with the winners announced on Thursday 2 May. As I've done in past years, I'm just going to share the photos showing the nominated books in their categories as released by ABIA over … Continue reading Longlist Announced for the 2019 ABIAs
New non-fiction, âBuddhism for Meat Eatersâ, coming July 2019 â Josephine Moon
I can't wait for this book by Josephine Moon. It's almost as though she's written it just for me! Needless to say, look out for my review in July! And now for something completely different⌠Coming in July from Simon & Schuster Australia is my second non-fiction title and they have done a beautiful job … Continue reading New non-fiction, âBuddhism for Meat Eatersâ, coming July 2019 â Josephine Moon
Behind the Pen with Ann B. Harrison
Today on Behind the Pen we are joined by Ann B. Harrison who has graciously shared with me a few of her favourite things... What is your favourite⌠Character from one of your books? Callie from Chance for Love. She is strong, resilient and still has a great big heart. Be kind and she will … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Ann B. Harrison
Debut Author In Focus: Lisa Bigelow – We That Are Left
Following on from my review yesterday of We That Are Left, today it gives me great pleasure to bring to you an interview with the author, Lisa Bigelow. We That Are Left is Lisa's first novel and I am always thrilled to have an opportunity to showcase a debut Australian Woman Writer. What … Continue reading Debut Author In Focus: Lisa Bigelow – We That Are Left
Welcome to the Festival of Sofie Laguna
I thought it only fair to let you know that I'm deep into preparations for a Sofie Laguna festival of my own making. See, I started reading The Choke a couple of days ago, soon to be released by Allen and Unwin (September 1st). In addition to reviewing this new release by Sofie, I'll also … Continue reading Welcome to the Festival of Sofie Laguna
Behind the Pen: Clare Connelly
Welcome to Behind the Pen, a new series of author interviews for TheresaSmithWrites. Today, for my first guest, Iâm welcoming a friend of mine, romance writer Clare Connelly, to my blog. Clare is an absolute inspiration with what sheâs achieved over the last three years and her story is proof that writing dreams can come … Continue reading Behind the Pen: Clare Connelly
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