The healing power of stories

Have you ever felt like curling into a ball and hiding in the corner because life’s just run you down? Have you reached for a book instead of giving in to that urge because you know a story will take you away to a mystical place where life delivers rainbows and love, heartache and happiness, Continue reading


A love for all ages

“Older love is different to a young love with all that wide-eyed optimism. It’s more cautious, yet liberating. It’s careful yet wild. It’s passionately sexy yet respectful of bodies that have borne children, changed shape, been broken and healed.” Come and join in the conversation about ‘love for all ages’ on the Australian Romance Readers Continue reading


Who knew hanging around in a window could be so much fun??

Thanks to Kathy Mexted and her brilliant ideas I spent a couple of hours hanging around in the window of The LABoratory, a women’s fashion store in Pakington St, Geelong. I loved the images Kathy captured and I hope to see more of The LABoratory if we can hatch a plan – more about that Continue reading


Cairns Tropical Writers Festival

We have six days to make our way north to Blue Water Marina in time for the Cairns Tropical Writers Festival – I do hope the weather behaves! Check out all the details of the full programme at: CTWF Programme. The Literary Dinner, starring Madga Szubanski in conversation with Helen Chryssides, is sold out, but there’s Continue reading


2016 Australia Day Book Giveaway!

I’m delighted to be part of the Book’d Out Australia Day Book Giveaway Blog Hop celebrating Australian Writers and stories. I’m giving away a copy of NORTHERN HEAT and a matching book beanbag – the perfect place to rest your book or your e-reader when you’re snuggled up reading! I’m also giving away a copy Continue reading


Travels in the Top End with Annie Seaton

I’m delighted to welcome Annie Seaton to the blog today to talk about the research for her new release, KAKADU SUNSET. I loved the story, particularly the evocative sense of place. It’s so real! To celebrate the release we’re giving away a copy of KAKADU SUNSET to one lucky commentor (Australian readers only). Share the Continue reading


Desperate Deception – a genre-crossing story by DB Tait

I love being able to share recommendations for great books and today you get to meet the author of one of those as well as hear about the story. DB Tait’s first book, Cold Deception, hooked me from the first page. Her second book in the series, Desperate Deception, kept me glued to the pages Continue reading


The inspiration behind the book.

I’m delighted to welcome Jenn J McLeod to my blog. Last week she hosted me as part of my pre-release tour. This week it’s my turn. We’re kindred spirits and her post really resonates with me so I hope you enjoy it too! Please welcome Jenn. As the title tends to suggest, Season of Shadow Continue reading


Cold Deception

I’m always on the look out for new Australian Romantic Suspense writers. There’s a small but dedicated group of us who continue to work to raise the profile of the genre in Australia. Today’s guest, D.B. Tait, writes one hell of a story. COLD DECEPTION is gripping but with truckloads of emotion. How does DB Continue reading


All woman!!

A wonderful thing happened aboard Roobinesque in 2014. I met two women who’ve inspired me in very different ways. In 1979 I watched Deb Wardley (Lawrie) do battle with the aviation giant that was Ansett. She took on the establishment of the old boys’ club to win the right to be Australia’s first female airline Continue reading