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
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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: Whistle In The Dark by Emma Healey
Whistle In The Dark... About the Book: Jen's 15-year-old daughter goes missing for four agonizing days. When Lana is found, unharmed, in the middle of the desolate countryside, everyone thinks the worst is over. But Lana refuses to tell anyone what happened, and the police draw a blank. The once-happy, loving family return to London, … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Whistle In The Dark by Emma Healey
New Release Book Review: The Trick to Time by Kit de Waal
The Trick to Time... About the Book: Birmingham, 1972. Mona is a young Irish girl in a big city, with the thrill of a new job and a room of her own in a busy boarding house. On her first night out in town, she meets William, a charming Irish boy with an easy smile … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Trick to Time by Kit de Waal
Book Review: The Three of Us by Kim Lock
The Three of Us... About the Book: A life lived in the shadows. A love that should never have been hidden. In the small town of Gawler, South Australia, the tang of cut grass and eucalyptus mingles on the warm air. The neat houses perched under the big gum trees on Church Street have been … Continue reading Book Review: The Three of Us by Kim Lock
Behind the Pen with Lia Weston
I'm delighted to welcome Lia Weston to Behind the Pen today. I recently reviewed (and loved!) her latest novel, You Wish, so it's terrific to have an opportunity to share a little more about that novel with you all. Where did the initial inspiration for You Wish come from? Most people have daydreamed … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Lia Weston
New Release Book Review: Little Gods by Jenny Ackland
Little Gods... About the Book: As a child, trapped in the savage act of growing up, Olive had sensed she was at the middle of something, so close to the nucleus she could almost touch it with her tongue. But like looking at her own nose for too long, everything became blurry and she had … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Little Gods by Jenny Ackland
New Release Book Review: Mother’s Day by Fiona McArthur
Mother's Day... About the Book: Burra District Hospital's maternity unit is under threat and will close for births unless a new obstetrician can be found. Midwife Noni Frost needs a miracle. A single mum, Noni lives with her young son, Harley, and her Aunt Win, a free spirit and the beating heart of Burra Guest … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Mother’s Day by Fiona McArthur
Behind the Pen with Fiona McCallum
It gives me great pleasure to welcome Fiona McCallum to Behind the Pen today. Ten novels in 7 years, congratulations Fiona! How far has your writing career evolved from when you first began to write to what it is today? Is this in line with your initial expectations? Thanks very much! In terms of output, … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Fiona McCallum
Bingo! The Shape of Water by Daniel Kraus in collaboration with Guillermo del Toro
It’s bingo Saturday once again – that rolled around fast! The square I’ve filled for this entry is: A Book that became a Movie This is a book that has a slightly different journey to movie in that it was written alongside the creation of the movie, rather than simply having a … Continue reading Bingo! The Shape of Water by Daniel Kraus in collaboration with Guillermo del Toro
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