Sometimes the fork in the road is imposed rather than selected. In this case it’s Mother Nature doing the imposing… Yesterday we were due to fly to Singapore then on to Manchester in the UK. Instead, we turned left out of Cairns and headed to Ayers Rock and Perth. I couldn’t help but compare the 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.
Blondes have more funds?
According to Vivien Cuttle not only do blondes have more fun, but they also take home the loot as well! Her article for ABC news at http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/09/2868901.htm highlights the roots of the matter. Researchers at QUT sampled 13,000 women and deduced that the only thing separating the ‘haves’ from the ‘wannebes’ was the colour of Continue reading
Fiona’s Family Farm
Fiona Palmer’s first novel, The Family Farm, has been a big hit since its release in July 2009. She’s currently working on her second novel and has taken time out from her busy life to visit my blog. So welcome, Fiona! Firstly, I must thank Helene for the opportunity to guest blog on her site. Continue reading
Golden flashes of sun
There’s something so joyous in an animated discussion between a pair of sunbirds that I have to smile. These tiny northern-dwelling honey-eaters are happiest nesting as close to humans as they can reasonably manage – including building their homes hanging off the centre piece of a wind-chime… How’s that for thrill seeking? Like so many Continue reading
ABC Far North Radio Interview
ABC Far North – article of radio interview with Fiona Sewell. Story and photo by Sam Davis
Can you find love in a book?
Of course you can! ‘The Book of Love’, debut novel from Phillipa Fioretti hits the shelves next week. It’s full of wit, romance and adventure. Drop by Phillipa’s website and tell us where’s your favourite place to read and you could be holding one of the very first copies of ‘The Book of Love’! Here’s Continue reading
Treasure Hunt anyone?
Hands up – who loves a treasure hunt?? Can you remember the last time you did one? Was it an easter egg hunt, or a mintie trail? Maybe it was a geocache run – and if you don’t know what that is, google it – fascinating stuff. Perhaps it was a car rally style hunt Continue reading
That’s criminal – SinC style!
Who knew being on a panel could be so much fun? I spent Friday night in Melbourne, sharing the stage with Felicity Young, as a guest of the Sisters In Crime, and I had an wonderful evening. Felicity’s latest novel in her Stevie Hooper series has just been released and that is going to be my reward on Continue reading
Young by name… criminal by intent…
Young by name, criminal by intent? Well, why not? Friday 12th March I’m slipping down to Melbourne to meet the wonderful people in the Sisters in Crime Australia! I’ll be joining Felicity Young, a West Australian author who writes gritty police drama with a very complex heroine, and we’ll be chatting with Lindy Cameron about Continue reading
Thanks for a gallery of memories!
Wow, what a launch party at Glaskins Gallery! It’s taken me three days, but I finally get to stop and draw a very deep breath.. Friday night was amazing – so many smiling faces, so many good wishes and so many wonderful friends! I felt as though I air-kissed everyone and talked to no-one. I Continue reading