Writer and Psychologist
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
Ravenous by Eden Summers ebook Review copy provided by publisher/ netgalley Harlequin Escape Publishing, August 2013 Synopsis- She’s a small town caterer, he’s a big city chef, but they don’t need a kitchen to make things sizzle... Erin McDonald likes her simple life in her small town: no drama, no fuss, no uncertainty...until Jesse Hackett… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Ravenous by Eden Summers
Memories of Love by Jenny Schwartz ebook Review copy provided by publisher/ netgalley Escape Publishing, April 2013 Synopsis- In a style reminiscent of Robyn Carr, an intensely emotional story about taking chances and risking your heart. When her family home burns down, it’s the final heartbreak for Rita Jorden who has already lost her parents. Her… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Memories of Love by Jenny Schwartz
The Portal by S.E. Gilchrist ebook Review copy provided by publisher/ netgalley Escape Publishing (Harlequin), March 2013 Synopsis- When Janni, a young salvager, boards a space wreck, she is caught for daring to steal Darkon tech by a patroller and the one man she had thought never to see again. Several months ago she had allowed… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: The Portal by S.E. Gilchrist
The Convict's Bounty Bride by Lena Dowling ebook Review copy provided by publisher/ netgalley Escape Publishing (Harlequin), March 2013 Synopsis- Life as a convict in an Australian penal colony was brutal, but James Hunter had the advantages of raw physical strength and courage on his side. He survived, and now he is back; a self‐made man… Continue reading Book Review: The Convict’s Bounty Bride by Lena Dowling
Room Service by Vanessa Stark ebook Review copy provided by publisher Escape Publishing, February 2013 Synopsis- Although she is a bestselling author of erotic romance, Natasha Raven has never penned a sex scene. Her sister, Liza, was responsible for the sizzle in Natasha's books – until she passed away only months ago. Now Natasha must write… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Room Service by Vanessa Stark
High Stakes by Robin Thomas ebook (novella) Review copy provided by publisher Escape Publishing, February 2013 Synopsis- Kate Higgins is an ambitious 24 year old, whose goal is to climb the corporate ladder. Emotional entanglements just aren’t on her wish list. When her boss, Shelley, tells her she is in line for a promotion, Kate… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: High Stakes by Robin Thomas
I have recently published two short stories; Tuning In (self-published) and Last Chance Junction (Kellan Publishing) and was invited to join the Short Fiction Writer's Guild (SFWG) where members have access to their beta-reading program and writing resources. It's also a great place to check out articles about short fiction (up to 40,000 words) and hear… Continue reading Short Fiction Romance Competition at SFWG
Christmas Wishes by Rhian Cahill ebook Freebie from publisher Escape Publishing, November 2012 Synopsis- This Christmas, Santa is granting wishes these two friends never knew they had. Helping his best friend photograph a bunch of hyperactive kids is suddenly the least of Dean Hall's problems when he sees the costume Talli wants him to wear.… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Christmas Wishes by Rhian Cahill
I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with Australian romance author, Jenny Schwartz. Jenny, thank you for taking the time to stop by The Australian Bookshelf to talk about your latest release with Escape Publishing, Mistaken Engagement. Hi Lauren, it’s wonderful to be here. I’ve been following you as Jayne on Twitter for ages. I’m thrilled… Continue reading Q&A with Australian author, Jenny Schwartz
