Writer and Psychologist
The Australian Women Writer’s Challenge in 2013.
I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with Australian debut rural romance author, Meredith Appleyard. Meredith, thank you for taking the time to stop by The Australian Bookshelf to talk about your debut novel with Penguin Random House, The Country Practice. South Australia is my favourite state in Australia (I fell in love with the Clare… Continue reading Q&A with Australian Debut Author Meredith Appleyard
I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with Australian romance author Alissa Callen about her new book release with Random House, Down Outback Roads. Hi Alissa, welcome to the Australian Bookshelf! How would you describe Down Outback Roads in five words? Thanks so much for having me. Five words to describe my new rural would be:… Continue reading Q&A with Australian Romance Author Alissa Callen
Today, I have had the lovely Juliet Madison drop by to chat about her new book release with Escape Publishing, The January Wish. Hi Juliet, welcome to the Australian Bookshelf! How would you describe The January Wish in five words? Thanks for having me here today! Five words to describe my new release The January… Continue reading Q&A with Australian Romance Author Juliet Madison + Giveaway
What a year! 2013 was certainly a jam-packed year for me. I got married and honeymooned in Europe and now the whirlwind year has come to an end. It looks like 2014 will be an even bigger year! It's only week one and we've sold a house, bought a house and booked another overseas trip!… Continue reading 2013 Challenge Wrap-Up and Summary
Southern Star by J.C Grey Paperback Review copy provided by publisher Destiny Romance, November 2013 Synopsis- Will running from fame only lead her into danger? Her reputation and career in tatters, Hollywood siren Blaze Gillespie escapes the scandal by fleeing to the Queensland property she still calls home. Sweet Springs has been deserted for years… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Southern Star by J.C Grey
Catch of the Day by Carla Caruso Paperback Review copy provided by publisher Destiny Romance (Penguin), November 2013 (printed edition) Synopsis- After a regrettable incident at the office Christmas party, up-and-coming fashion editor, Winnie Cherry, is banished to coastal South Australia to set up a beach lifestyle magazine – 300km from nowhere. Her friends joke… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Catch of the Day by Carla Caruso
Right as Rain by Tricia Stringer Paperback Review copy provided by publisher Harlequin Mira, December 2013 Synopsis- Mackenna Birch thinks she's met the man of her dreams while on holiday in New Zealand. Adam Walker is funny, kind and loving but he walks out on her, or so she thinks... Hiding from a broken… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Right as Rain by Tricia Stringer
Nobody But Him by Victoria Purman Paperback (uncorrected proof copy) Review copy provided by publisher Harlequin, October 2013 Synopsis- At the age of eighteen, Julia Jones left her hometown — the small beachside town of Middle Point — with a head full of grand plans. Plans for an exciting life in a town that didn’t… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Nobody But Him by Victoria Purman
Poppy's Dilemma by Karly Lane Paperback Review copy provided by publisher Allen & Unwin, December 2013 Synopsis- Poppy Abbott seems to have it all. Bright, successful and attractive, she lives in a beautiful apartment with sweeping views of Sydney. However, since the recent death of her beloved grandmother, she's been struggling to come to… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Poppy’s Dilemma by Karly Lane
Outback Dreams by Rachael Johns Paperback (Uncorrected Proof Copy) Review copy provided by publisher Harlequin Mira, October 2013 Synopsis- Faith and Monty are both looking for love...but they’re looking in the wrong direction. Faith Forrester is at a crossroads. Single, thirty and living on a farm in a small Western Australian town, she’s sick of… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Outback Dreams by Rachael Johns
