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
Julian Leatherdale
Behind the Pen with Julian Leatherdale
I am thrilled to welcome Julian Leatherdale, author of The Opal Dragonfly and Palace of Tears, as my guest for Behind the Pen today. What inspired your most recent novel? A few things came together as inspiration for The Opal Dragonfly. Thinking about an ‘unlucky’ family heirloom as a possible centerpiece for a story, my … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Julian Leatherdale