Category Archives: General

Happy 2013!

A great start to 2013! Booktopia, one of Australia’s major online booksellers, is running a poll this month to find Australia’s Favourite Novelist – and I’ve made it through to the final round of voting 🙂 There are 75 authors … Continue reading

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Friday Photo – and Feast!

I’m visiting the talented Cathryn Hein over on her blog today for her regular Friday Feast – so do come and join us for some sourdough fruit toast and a chance to win a copy of Dead Heat! Even the … Continue reading

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Dogs gone wild…

I must have wandered away from the computer, because next thing I know, the dogs have been posting over at the lovely LoveCats DownUnder blog. They’re even giving away a copy of Dead Heat to the person who comes up with … Continue reading

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My first hero

In my first book, As Darkness Falls, the dedication reads: For my parents: My father, who demonstrated every day of his life what true courage and heroism really are; My mother, who has a beautiful, giving spirit, and the grace … Continue reading

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Sad Valentine Anniversary: the Vyner Brooke Nurses

I had thought about writing a post about Valentine’s Day, and about love being more than flowers and chocolates and fancy cards, but last night I happened to be reading Ian Shaw’s On Radji Beach, the story of Australian army … Continue reading

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