Welcome to Behind the Pen. Today my guest is S.C. Karakaltsas, here to share some insight into her writing process along with the details of her forthcoming novel, A Perfect Stone. Over to you Sylvia! When did you start writing and what was the catalyst? I spent many years in the corporate world before I … Continue reading Behind the Pen with S.C. Karakaltsas
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Behind the Pen with Diane Demetre
A warm Behind the Pen welcome is extended to today's guest, Diane Demetre, here to talk about her latest release, Retribution. Over to you Diane... What inspired your most recent novel? This book is my way of paying tribute to the people who have endured more than most. Those who have lived hellish childhoods, those … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Diane Demetre
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
Behind the Pen with Jennifer S. Alderson
It's with pleasure that I welcome international author Jennifer S. Alderson to Behind the Pen today to share with us a few of her favourites. Over to you Jennifer... What is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? Arjan van Heemsvliet, a Dutch art dealer and main character in The Lover’s … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Jennifer S. Alderson
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
Behind the Pen with Phillipa Nefri Clark
Today I'd like to warmly welcome Phillipa Clark to Behind the Pen, here to share a few of her favourites. Over to you, Phillipa! What is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? Martin Blake from both The Stationmaster’s Cottage and its sequel, Jasmine Sea. Martin is a brooding … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Phillipa Nefri Clark
Origin of the Writer: Maggie Ray
Origin of the Writer is a series of essays giving emerging writers the opportunity to share their writing journey so far. “I’ll give you a title,” my classmate said as she pushed a fresh sheet of lined paper at me. “Then you write a story using that title.” Her brown eyes shone with … Continue reading Origin of the Writer: Maggie Ray
Release Day Book Review: Fortunate Friends by Louise Guy
Fortunate Friends… About: Three women in their thirties. Different backgrounds, different beliefs, different aspirations; same good fortune. For Shauna, celebrations surrounding an unexpected windfall are short-lived. Facing a lawsuit, her mother’s unpredictable behaviour, and the sudden appearance of a long-lost relative, the shine of good fortune is quick to fade. Frankie loves her life. Even … Continue reading Release Day Book Review: Fortunate Friends by Louise Guy
Book Review: Steady as the Snow Falls by Lindy Zart
Steady as the Snow Falls… Book Description: Hired by a stranger to write his life story, Beth Lambert arrives at a seemingly abandoned house in the hills near her hometown. She knows the rumors, she knows it is dangerous and unwise. But she needs the money. And she needs to prove that it isn’t a … Continue reading Book Review: Steady as the Snow Falls by Lindy Zart
Theresa Smith Writes 