Elsa’s Stand

Today the wonderful, witty and wise Cathryn Hein is visiting my blog. If you haven’t tried any of her rural romances then you’re in for a treat. She writes clever heartwarming stories that often have cheeky, memorable animals in danger of stealing centre stage. Her latest release, ELSA’S STAND, is part of a series and I Continue reading


Feasting with Cathryn Hein today!

One of my favourite blogs has very kindly asked me back for a chat – Cathryn Heins’s Friday Feast 🙂 If you love food, laughter and fabulous recipes check out this vibrant corner of the web. And just because I can, I’m giving away a copy of Safe Harbour today. Come and join in the Continue reading


Rocking along!

Today’s guest is the inimitable Cathryn Hein. Her wicked sense of humour, passion for golf, and obsession with a bunch of grown men wearing red and white tight shorts, makes her stand out from the crowd. I love hanging out with Cathryn and Rachael Johns at RWA and ARRA events – and if you want Continue reading


How I made a House for All Seasons a home

Please welcome today’s special guest, Jenn J McLeod, debut author of House for all Seasons! I’m delighted to have Jenn visit today as she’s been a writing buddy on this journey for quite a few years now. I was lucky enough to receive an advance copy of her wonderful novel (thanks, Jenn 🙂 ) and Continue reading


Let the Muse Take the Lead

Kicking off  my guest blogs for 2013 is Rachael Johns. Congratulations to Rach for being shortlisted for the Australian Romance Readers Awards. It’s a wonderful accolade and richly deserved. Please make her very welcome as she shares some of her writing process. Hi Helene – thank you so much for having me back on your Continue reading


Australian Women Writers Challenge 2013

I have a cunning plan this year to ensure I list all the books I read as part of the AWWC 2013. Simple, really! As I read them I’m going to post something about them. These won’t be rated reviews as I’m way too close to many of the authors and I know I’m incapable Continue reading


A Rural Writer’s Life

Please welcome Mandy Magro to the blog today. A fellow Penguin Australia author, Mandy’s new book, JACARANDA, has hit the shelves and I’m sure it will be a roaring success as was her debut novel, Rosalee Station. Looking forward to reading it very soon! Over to you, Mandy 🙂 Hi Helene, it’s so lovely to Continue reading


Masochistic tendencies…

Why oh why do I do it…. I have an end of May deadline for my next book on top of an already busy month with two library visits and a QWC writing course to run in Mission Beach, but still I go and buy irresistible books!! (And over the next month these three lovely Continue reading