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My Hundred Lovers
Susan Johnson’s new novel My Hundred Lovers is one woman’s reflection on one hundred sensory memories throughout her fifty years of life. Lyrical and beautifully written, this novel explores sensuous wonders from “the shadow” and “the beautiful” lovers to sensations … Continue reading
Flight of the Eagle by Peter Watt reviewed by Jill Smith
This is the third book in the continuing saga of the Duffy and McIntosh families shared curse. The blurb describes this as a stunning conclusion to the trilogy although I’m certain that this tale will continue for many more tomes. … Continue reading
Shadow of the Osprey by Peter Watt reviewed by Jill Smith
‘Shadow of the Osprey’ is a must read follow on from ‘Cry of the Curlew’. The family conflict between the Duffy and McIntosh families continues to follow the burgeoning growth of the Australian nation. The savagery of this new frontier … Continue reading
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Cry of the Curlew by Peter Watt reviewed by Jill Smith
Peter is a masterful writer who displays a wonderful ability to make every word count. Carefully researched, this is a something akin to an historical romance with vivid Australian content, telling the story beginning an epic journey. The brutal dispersal … Continue reading
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Zombie lunch
Only 48 hours to go until…. Om, nom, nom, nom …
Indie Writers Festival Robina Community Rooms 29th Oct
Festival of Independent Writers and Publishers on Sat 29th Oct from 9 am to 4.30pm – Free Entry For READERS – come and meet some new authors For WRITERS meet other authors and learn about the business of writing For … Continue reading
The Wreckage by Michael Robotham
Be fascinated, enthralled and thoroughly entertained by Michael Robotham when he talks about his new thriller The Wreckage at an evening Readers’ Rendezvous with Gold Coast Libraries, next week The Wreckage will have you on the edge of your seat, … Continue reading
Meet Toni Jordan
Did you love Addition, the story of obsessive counter Grace Vandenburg?
Grab your chance to meet the author, Toni Jordan, at Robina Branch Library next week. She’ll be talking about her new book, Fall girl, which is “a story about passion and loyalty, deceit and integrity, and the importance of believing in things that don’t exist…”
When: Thursday 4 November
Time: 10.30am
Where: Robina Branch Library
Bookings: Phone 07 5581 1600 Continue reading
Author Encounter with Sean Dooley
Sean Dooley is a Melbourne author who has worked as a television comedy writer. He is a contributor to The Age, ABC Radio and 3RRR, writing and talking about birds, environmental issues, sport and – well, anything really. But his … Continue reading
Author Encounter with Robyn Sheahan-Bright
Robyn Sheahan-Bright was appointed the first Executive Director of the Queensland Writers Centre in 1991 and was also a founding director of Jam Roll Press. She works as a freelance editor and edited the highly successful young adult fiction book … Continue reading
