I can understand people treating their pets like children (Zeus the wonder Staffie is definitely NOT a dog…) but treating myself like my pet maybe going just a tad too far for me – especially if that pet’s a hamster. Check out this ABC story: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/17/2745682.htm Apparently people are paying good money to be treated 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.
Border Watch – What a beautiful cover!
It’s official! And I am so excited. (Can you tell??) I think the designer has captured the feel of the waters around Northern Queensland perfectly. Morgan is suitably reserved, but feisty and the colours are gorgeous. I couldn’t be happier. I’d love to hear what you think about it!
Eden found
Standing in a queue to board a flight in Sydney recently, I was telling a colleague I needed to find a beautiful, serene spot near Cairns for my husband’s birthday. She suggested Eden House in Yungaburra. A gentleman in line behind us added his opinion and I was sold. Have just come back from the Continue reading
When it takes more than ‘sorry’…
A florist with a sense of humour!
Human trafficking – a globalised travesty
Have just finished reading “Trafficked” by Kathleen Maltzahn. I’d tracked down the book because I was doing some research into the sex slave trade for my next novel. “Trafficked” is a compelling and disturbing read about the horrific treatment of young women brought into Australia, often illegally, to work in brothels where they then have Continue reading
Fleur McDonald blogging on Bronwyn Parry’s Blog
Contemporary Suspense with a love story. You can find two of my favourite Australian authors today on Bronwyn Parry’s blog. If you love suspense, action, Australia and a love story woven through a believable plot, then these writers are for you! Fleur’s debut book, Red Dust, was released earlier this year. Bronwyn’s second book, Dark Continue reading
Love those early mornings
If there’s one thing I miss most when I’m away from home (apart from husband and hound) it’s an early morning walk on the beach. The serenity of the ocean, laying the first footprints down the sand, watching the sun crack the horizon wide open with orange fire – each day is different, each sunrise Continue reading
Grumpy is good! Apparently?
Thanks to my sister for the following link to the BBC – ‘Feeling Grumpy is Good for you’ It seems someone was just grumpy enough to study whether being grumpy is actually a useful thing. Dr Joe Forgas, an Australian, is making headlines in the UK (and England may have some experience with grumpy old Continue reading
‘Plastiki’ – Message in a bottle?
Check out ‘Plastiki’ at – http://www.theplastiki.com/lo-fi/ – It’s a catamaran built from recycled plastic drink bottles and set to sail from the USA to Sydney. I remember going to see the Kon-tiki when I was very young so when I saw the name Plastiki in an ABC article I had to read further. Plastic Boats aren’t Continue reading
Spring time and Jacarandas
Springtime in Brisbane and the streets are lined in purple! When we lived in Bris I loved going to New Farm Park, with its graceful avenue of Jacarandas, having an ice-cream and strolling across the purple carpet. Had to take a photo of this one near the hotel I’m staying at… On our way to the Continue reading