The best way to share my clients’ publishing success is to show you their books. For these novels, I’ve played a role as an editor or critique partner through Brightside Story Studio, NAC or privately. Please click on the link to find the book in Amazon Australia, or search in your favorite online bookstore.
Mad Mason, David Boni’s debut novel, is a dark, tense and tragic psychological crime thriller set in rural Australia.
Scattering Light, A Memoir by Audrey Smyth is particularly special because Audrey is my mum. She wrote her life story before she died, and my Dad and I edited it and had a limited run printed in hardcover for family and friends.
Sarah Bourne’s The Paris Resistance follows a woman who becomes a courier for the Paris resistance during World War II. This interview features her previous novel, Letting Go.
Tara Oldfield’s debut novel is historical fiction, Diamond, Furs & Murder: The many crimes of Mona Hayes. It features little-known 1930s thief Mona Hayes, described by police as a well-educated, exceptionally clever crook.
Sarah Hawthorn’s third novel is a romcom, Love. Camera. Action. about an aging actress who buys a movie theatre to live out her glory days and the patrons who come to visit.
Her interview is Sarah Hawthorn on Love. Camera. Action.
Susannah Hardy’s second romcom, My Hot House Mate is a fun story about an actor, a house mate and a dog!
Her interview is Susannah Hardy on My Hot Housemate.
Diane Clarke’s The Bracelet follows a woman’s quest to establish a relationship with the man she believes to be her father.
Her interview is Diane Clarke on The Bracelet.
Lisa Darcy’s latest novel is Christmas Actually, about a photographer having a midlife crisis.
Her interview is Lisa Darcy on Christmas Actually.
Paul Flavel wrote John Martin’s, The story of South Australia’s beloved depertment store.
His interview is Paul Flavel on Capturing Memories of John Martin’s.
P.D. McShane’s debut spy thriller, The Minerva Agenda, is a chase to shut down Minerva, a powerful force that controls governments through manipulation, fear, and terror.
His interview is P.D. McShane on Spies, Conspiracies and The Minerva Agenda.
Diane Clarke’s debut women’s fiction novel, The Photograph, is a family drama about secrets, lies and a search for lost family.
Her interview is Diane Clarke on wartime evacuation and her novel, The Photograph.
Lisa Darcy’s latest women’s fiction novel, The Pact, is a story about sisters who are doubles tennis champions.
Her interview is Lisa Darcy on Tuscany and Tennis.
Rosie Schonell’s debut is a delightful middle school mystery, Breaking School Rules is Easy, The Hard Part is Not Getting Caught. When Minty and Billie investigate, they find themselves drawn into a one-hundred-year-old mystery, a town’s ghostly past and a search for lost treasure. Her interview is Rosie Schonell on her debut novel Breaking School Rules is Easy.
Donna Carbone’s debut women’s fiction, All That Is Sacred, is a heartfelt story about the power of friendship.
Her interview is Donna Carbone on the evolving nature of friendship.
Sara Adrien’s fourth Jewish Regency Romance is Instead of Harmony.
Her interview is Sara Adrien on her second series.
Pauline Yates’s Memories Don’t Lie is a science fiction adventure guaranteed to keep you glued to your seat.
Her interview is Pauline Yates on science fiction – it isn’t all about spaceships.
Caitlin Avery’s Life of Cyn, a gripping women’s fiction tale, dives into issues regarding the #MeToo movement.
Her interview is Caitlin Avery on Life of Cyn and the #MeToo Movement.
Sara Adrien’s third Jewish romance set in Georgian England, A Kiss After Tea, was published in 2022.
Her interview is Sara Adrien on The Jewellery Competition.
Sarah Hawthorn’s second novel, published in 2022, is historical fiction. The Dilemma is set in Guernsey and London.
Her interview is Sarah Hawthorn on The Dilemma.
Sara Adrien’s second Jewish romance set in Georgian England, The Pearl of All Brides, was published in 2022.
Her interview is Sara Adrien on Falling in Love With Your Characters.
Sara Adrien’s debut Jewish romance set in Georgian England, Margins of Love, was published in 2022.
Her interview is Sara Adrien on Her Debut Historical Jewish Romance.
Lisa Darcy’s psychological drama, Should You Keep a Secret?, was published by Bloodhound Books in 2022.
Her interview for this novel is Lisa Darcy Asks Should You Keep a Secret?
Nore Hoogstad’s Gunfire Lullabies, contemporary historical fiction, is set against the turbulent backdrop of East Timor’s independence ballot. It was published by Nore in 2021.
Her interview is Nore Hoogstad on Contemporary Historical Fiction.
Jill Adams Alone: A Little Book About Grief was published posthumously by her daughter, Karla Chisholm. Illustrated by Firmiana Wu, it is an adults picture book about dealing with grief.
Hidden Gem, Enni Amanda’s delightful steamy romantic comedy was issued by Lumi Publishing in 2021.
Her interview is Enni Amanda on Sex, Religion and Politics in Hidden Gem.
Lisa Darcy’s romantic comedy, My Big Greek Holiday, was published by Bloodhound Books in 2021.
Her interview for this novel is Lisa Darcy on Giving a Book a Makeover.
Sarah Hawthorn’s thriller, A Voice in the Night, was published by Transit Lounge in 2021.
Her interview is Sarah Hawthorn on Writing a Thriller.
Susannah Hardy’s romantic comedy, Loving Lizzie March, was publsihed by Pan Macmillan Australia in 2021.
Her interview is Susannah Hardy on the Funny Side of Writing.
Lisa Darcy’s romantic comedy, Lily’s Little Flower Shop, was published by Bloodhound Books in 2021.
Her interview is Lisa Darcy on Writing, Flowers and Inspiration.
Nest or Invest, Enni Amanda’s delightful romantic comedy was issued by Lumi Publishing in 2021.
Her interview is Enni Amanda on Nest or Invest.
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Thank you for sharing, Andrea. Such a pleasure working with you!
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