The Night Whistler by Greg Woodland is an absolute ripper Aussie crime thriller, with the heft of history and heart. The Night Whistler Synopsis The summer of 1966–7. Hal and his little brother have just come to live in Moorabool. They’re exploring the creek near their new home when they find the … [Read more...]
A Theatre for Dreamers by Polly Samson, Review: Gravitas surpassing nostalgia
A Theatre for Dreamers by Polly Samson is immersive, transportive historical fiction inspired by real people and events - its gravitas surpassing mere nostalgia. A Theatre for Dreamers Synopsis 1960. The world is dancing on the edge of revolution, and nowhere more so than on the Greek island of … [Read more...]
Inheritance of Secrets: Sonya Bates on ‘What’s in a name?’
Today we welcome author Sonya Bates to discuss the importance of title selection and the journey that involved for her debut adult novel, historical fiction thriller Inheritance of Secrets. Plus, thanks to HarperCollins Australia we have 2 paperback copies of Inheritance of Secrets to giveaway to … [Read more...]
Mammoth by Chris Flynn: Fresh perspective on age old lessons
In Mammoth, Chris Flynn's cutting humour and evocative characterization offers fresh perspective on age-old lessons, and most importantly hope. Mammoth Synopsis Narrated by a 13,000-year-old extinct mammoth, this is the (mostly) true story of how a collection of prehistoric creatures came to … [Read more...]
Alison Booth’s The Philosopher’s Daughters: Inquiring historical fiction
The Philosopher's Daughters by Alison Booth is captivating and thought-provoking historical fiction tackling discrimination with artistic impact. Read on for my full review. The Philosopher's Daughters Synopsis A tale of two very different sisters whose 1890s voyage from London into remote outback … [Read more...]
The Deceptions: Q&A with author Suzanne Leal
Today we welcome bestselling author Suzanne Leal to discuss her new release The Deceptions (Allen&Unwin), a searing, compassionate tale of love and duplicity-and family secrets better left buried - fiction inspired by a true story of wartime betrayal. Q&A with Suzanne Leal on The … [Read more...]
To Have and To Hoax by Martha Waters, Review: Feisty flirtations
To Have and To Hoax, Martha Waters debut novel, is feisty and fabulously distracting romantic fiction and a timely reminder life is too short for petty squabbles. To Have and To Hoax Synopsis In this fresh and hilarious historical rom-com, an estranged husband and wife in Regency England feign … [Read more...]
Iron Heart by MC D’Alton & Melanie Page – Author Post
Today we welcome MC D'Alton, to discuss her journey (along with fellow Australian author Melanie Page and writing partner) as they release their new steampunk romance novel Iron Heart. This is the first title in their planned Iron Universe series. Plus, thanks to their publisher Vulpine Press we … [Read more...]