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Iron Heart by MC D’Alton & Melanie Page – Author Post

We welcomed MC D’Alton, to discuss her journey (along with fellow Australian author Melanie Page and writing partner) as they release their new steampunk romance novel Iron Heart. This is the first title in their planned Iron Universe series.

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Thanks to publisher Vulpine Press we have 2 ebook copies of 'Iron Heart' to giveaway – entries open worldwide. Read more & ENTER NOW >>
The Binder of Lost Stories by Cristina Caboni, Book Review

This novel is unapologetically romantic. It is about the love of books (the items themselves along with the treasures hidden within them), the love between people born from intellectual connection and respect, the love of family, and most importantly, having love for oneself.

The alternating dual timelines and epistolary elements in The Binder of Lost Stories imbue a fairytale-like mystique and enchantment. Both the historical and modern-day plots include echoes of Cinderella and hinge on happy coincidences. In regards to the latter, it is just fortunate I think that I was in the mood for a little escapism. Continue reading >>
Just in case you missed our last edition... Our world 2 x ebook copy worldwide giveaway of Shel Calopa's new dystopian sci-fi novel LETTERS FROM THE LIGHT entries close midnight 25 January 2020. ENTER NOW >>
An Elephant in My Kitchen by Françoise Malby-Anthony, Book Review

What the Herd Taught Me About Love, Courage and Survival

An Elephant in My Kitchen is described as a sequel to the international bestseller The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony. In it Francoise Malby-Anthony recounts events covered in her husband’s book from her perspective (including their fateful meeting in Paris and her move to South Africa) along with her heartache and struggles to keep their conservation dreams alive since his passing in 2012. Continue reading >>
The Twentieth Man by Tony Jones, Review: Taut political thriller

I have always found fiction based on fact especially compelling, but with The Twentieth Man Tony Jones has set a new bar. Despite no living memory of the early 1970s, I know enough about the time period to admire this depiction’s authenticity and how skilfully Jones’ has interwoven real and fictional characters.  

I think many would be surprised at the fact-to-fiction ratio. As they say, history is so often stranger than fiction. The level of cowboy behaviour (however well-intentioned), corruption and brutality is galling, and thus enthralling reading. Continue reading >>
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6. RAELIA by Lynette Noni (Kathryn @ Kathryn's Inbox)
7. MAGGIE’S GOING NOWHERE by Rose Hartley (Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out)
8. THE GOOD WOMAN OF RENMARK by Darry Fraser (Sally906)
9. THE MOTHER- IN- LAW by Sally Hepworth (Sally906)
10. THE TWENTIETH MAN by Tony Jones (Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews)
11. THE BEE & THE ORANGE TREE by Melissa Ashley (Jennifer @ Tasmanian Bibliophile)
12. SALTWATER by Cathy McLennan (Jennifer @ Tasmanian Bibliophile)
13. UNSHACKLED by Michael Beashel (Jennifer @ Tasmanian Bibliophile)
14. UNBOUND JUSTICE by Michael Beashel (Jennifer @ Tasmanian Bibliophile)
15. MAURICE BLACKBURN by David Day (Jennifer @ Tasmanian Bibliophile)
16. WATERSHED by Jane Abbott (Jennifer @ Tasmanian Bibliophile)
17. MILES OFF COURSE by Sulari Gentill (Cloggie Downunder)
18. DARKNESS FOR LIGHT by Emma Viskic (Jeff @ Murder Mayhem & Long Dogs)
19. SUCCESSION by Michael Beashel (Jennifer @ Tasmanian Bibliophile)
20. CILKA'S JOURNEY by Heather Morris (Denise Newton Writes)
21. BUCKLEY'S CHANCE by Garry Linnell (Veronica @ The Burgeoning Bookshelf)
22. THE GREAT DIVIDE by L.J.M. Owen (Jennifer@ Tasmanian Bibliophile)
23. PAVING THE NEW ROAD by Sulari Gentill (Cloggie Downunder)
24. BODIES OF MEN by Nigel Featherstone (Jennifer@ Tasmanian Bibliophile)
25. FIELD OF POPPIES by Carmel Bird (Jennifer@ Tasmanian Bibliophile)
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27. AFTER SHE WROTE HIM by Sulari Gentill (Cloggie Downunder)
28. EGGSHELL SKULL by Bri Lee (Denise Newton Writes)
29. THE DAUGHTER OF VICTORY LIGHTS by Kerri Turner (Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out)
30. GENTLEMEN FORMERLY DRESSED by Sulari Gentill (Cloggie Downunder)
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