Articles by Fiona Purdon (Brisbane Courier Mail) Herald Sun06/03/10 Courier Mail 06/03/10
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.
Border Watch – the launch finale
I’m ending this series of posts on two contrasting images. The first one is iconically Australian. And no, the book doesn’t cost an arm or a leg and it’s cover price isn’t the equivalent of petty theft, but in its own way it will be part of the cultural synapses of this country. And of Continue reading
Border Watch – the launch III
They came from far and wide. Helene has never made a friend that she’s lost, that I’m aware of, and never misplaced one either. She’s obviously also made a lot in Cairns. Francine, from Vivienne Francine’s, is responsible for designing Helene’s stunning dress and Rhonda and Rachael, from Rhonda’s Beauty Spot, are two beauticians who Continue reading
Border Watch – the launch II
God bless all who sail in her – the book is launched, with champagne and speeches. Just the right amount of both. Helene spoke last holding a bouquet of flowers from mum and Bronwyn, and Dad. (Dad died four years ago, but his spirit lives on, and as he was the author of a couple Continue reading
Border Watch – the launch I
Everyone is very excited about “little sister’s” official launch of her debut novel. Son Andrew and I have flown up to Cairns, and Mum Marie with my two daughters Sophia and Libby will be Skyping in from Brisbane when the speeches begin, while sister Bronwyn and her children Rebel and Wolfram hope to be on Continue reading
Border Watch is in the shops!
Thanks to Suzanne Brandyn for my first photo of Border Watch on a book shelf! She found it in Port Maquarie at Big W. :-) Liz also found it in Kmart at Smithfield and sent me a lovely photo, but that’s on the home computer, not here in Sydney with me… Another friend, Amanda, bought Continue reading
And the very lucky winner is?
And the winner from this week’s blog on Glaskins Gallery is Anita. So end me your details – heleneyoung01@gmail.com – and I’ll send you a beautiful dipping sauce set, handpainted by Tanya Sarianti Ashworth! Cheers Helene
Thomas Storrie
Today I’m featuring another talented exhibitor at Glaskins Gallery. Please welcome Thomas Storrie. Like Tanya, Thomas found his artistic ability at a young age. At school he excelled at arts, graphics and most things to do with using his hands. He went on to complete a Diploma of Visual arts at Central Gippsland Institute of Continue reading
Tanya Sarianti Ashworth – Parallels of artists and writers
I’ve always wondered whether artists were any different to writers in their approach to their work so I thought I’d ask one. This week I’m welcoming to my blog Tanya Sarianti Ashworth, a North Queensland artist, whose paintings, ceramics and t-shirts have found homes all over the world. She’s now also available at Glaskins Gallery. Continue reading
GLASKINS GALLERY
It all started when I decided I needed to have a party to thank friends and family for supporting me on the journey to publication. Usually a party in Trinity Beach involves staking out of the public BBQs on Vasey Eslpanade at sunrise, to ward off anyone else wanting to get their snags cooked to Continue reading