Thanks to my sister, Bron, for forwarding a recent BBC news story (here’s the link : BBC Article) about a new study into grumpiness. (I love the way a researcher in NSW can end up making headlines in the UK and not get into the news in Oz – go figure…) Anyway, one of the findings Continue reading
Author: Helene
I live by a beach just north of Cairns – my own tiny slice of paradise in North Queensland. When I'm not writing, you'll find me flying Dash 8 aircraft for QantasLink around regional Australia.
I write romantic suspense with feisty, confident heroines who (not surprisingly) work in the aviation industry. My stories are set in the top end of Australia – a wild and wonderful, larger-than-life environment just begging to be showcased in anticipation-filled novels.
Airports- heaven or hell?
The wild weather that’s battered the south east corner of Australia over the weekend has crept north. I’m currently sitting in Sydney airport waiting for my delayed flight. It’s not a good sign when you’re looking out at the tarmac at departure time and there’s not even an aircraft parked on the bay… I’m probably Continue reading
Anna Campbell’s Reckless Surrender
Hi Anna, thanks for dropping by my blog. It’s fantastic to be able to welcome you here. Congratulations on your recent ARRA Awards – Favourite Australian Romance Author and Favourite Historical Romance, woohooo!!! Well deserved wins. Since we finalled in the Emma Darcy you have been an inspiration to me – and your support and Continue reading
And our holidays are over…
Back to work… After a wonderful holiday it’s always a touch hard to get motivated and this time was no exception. Spending so much time away from home with work meant I treasured the four weeks of having GW all to myself! I’m back in Sydney now and I have one final story from holidays Continue reading
Bikers Descend on Darwin
This should be titled ‘The people you meet on the road’! We went all the way to Darwin to have catch-up sunset drinks with Ray and Owen. They’ve spent the last week, along with 300 other bikers (as opposed to bikies…), riding from Brisbane to Darwin as part of a Ulysses Long Ride, raising funds Continue reading
Next stop Freo, then Darwin and WordStorm!
We cycled from one end of Rotto to the other, visited the Lighthouse, the Gun Battery and most of the lakes. For me it was a trip back to my childhood at Currumbin Beach – packs of kids running amuck with little or no adult supervision required. The smells of sea, cement and fish ‘n Continue reading
Of gulls, and stingrays, and fishermen
This blog was meant to be about something quite different, but then we took our glasses of Dukes Cabernet Merlot and walked to the Bathurst Lighthouse. (I love a sunset over water….) Over the last couple of days I’ve been watching the beautiful stingrays swimming along the beach. They look like black velvet as they Continue reading
Tourist tames terrifying wild animal
Ok, so maybe I’ve taken some liberties with the title, but it worked! Here you are reading a story about Mocha the Quokka on Rottnest Island. These engaging little marsupials are everywhere – including this one in our shower. We figured it was thirsty so GW put down a bowl of water. Five minutes and Continue reading
Moo to you too!!
White Elephants- rarer than hens teeth!
One of the joys of staying at Prevelly Beach has been the lovely cafe at the end of the beach. The White Elephant’s comfy chairs, sunny aspect and gorgeous view make for a lovely lazy way to pass an hour or two, watching the scenery walk by with boards under their arms. (Bit concerned I’ve Continue reading