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Just returned from three weeks in Indonesia and an adventure holiday that included visiting Borabadur (ruins of a Hindu temple) and dodging volcanic eruptions near by; being tipped into the sea while cruising around the Spice Islands and also snorkeling around marvellous coral gardens and seeing a sea snake, a manta ray, a white-tailed sting…
I had a lovely day with Loreto students yesterday, talking about my books and about my life as an author. I got some great questions and I was also asked to do a reading. I NEVER do readings! But I did and the girls seemed to enjoy it, so maybe I need to rethink my…
A big surprise a couple of days ago when a box of books lobbed onto my doorstep – the German translation of the Janna Mysteries, Book 1 – no longer Rosemary for Remembrance but now called Janna: die tochter der heilerin (Janna, daughter of the healer – I think!) To any readers from Germany who…
It’s lovely to be in touch with so many ‘old’ friends from the past – those of you who have read and loved Janna #1 – 4 and who have contacted me to say how pleased you are that #5 & 6 will finally be available. Just to let you know that my website has…
Again, my thanks for all your encouraging messages – love the poison ivy suggestion! BUT we’re now MOOOVING FORWARD at last. I’ve found a company in the states (createspace)that will publish Sage for Sanctuary and Thyme for Trust (Truth? I need to make up my mind on this!!) You will FINALLY be able to buy…
Just back from a wonderful time researching and exploring Norfolk Island, but more of that in another post. More important right now is to let readers know the latest regarding the last two Janna Mysteries. Unfortunately, Random House Australia has now said a final no to publishing the last two books in the series that…
Hi all,Just a quick update before I fly over to Norfolk to research Hearts in Chains – really looking forward to it, and will be doing plenty of talks and workshops with the school while I’m there. So it’ll all be a really good learning experience. Many thanks for all your queries and comments re…
Hi everyone,First up, many thanks for all your helpful comments about my proposal to put Books 5 & 6 of The Janna Mysteries on line. It was really interesting for me (and for the editor at Random House) to see how you feel about reading books on line. The good news is that I’m going…
Life’s been pretty busy since I got back from my writing fellowship in Adelaide. I’ve been working hard on Hearts in Chains and plan to go to Norfolk Island at the end of August for a research trip – I’m looking forward to that. I’m also looking forward to meeting and talking to students on…
It’s been quite a shock coming back to the ‘real world’ after a really wonderful month in Adelaide, writing, teaching & workshopping, walking, and socialising with SA writers (who were so warm and welcoming as was everyone associated with the May Gibs trust – my gratitude and thanks to you all!) I also caught up…