Reviews for The Truth About My Daughter:
‘An evocative Brisbane-based story brimming with authentic detail. A story about children: yearning for them, coveting them, losing them, giving them away… and the consequences. A thoughtful portrait of the shifting kaleidoscope of family dynamics.’ Cass Moriarty, Author
‘A heartfelt, inspiring read about family, found or otherwise. The book is unafraid to dig into the impacts of less-than-stellar family and how that toxicity can affect everyone in its sphere of influence. The romance is excellently crafted and the story touches on many topics that readers can empathise with. A very enjoyable book.’ Nita Delgado, Editor
‘A heart-warming and heart-wrenching journey of family, romance, and parenthood, The Truth About My Daughter explores what it means to protect your loved ones, claw for motherhood, and stare the harsh realities of life right in the face. A wonderfully compelling and consuming read with a message that lingers in your gut.’ Olivia Griffith, Editor
‘The Truth About My Daughter is a gripping tale of family, passion, human frailty, secrets, and betrayal, that’s impossible to put down. Set across rural and urban Queensland, and New York, the descriptions and settings are evocatively delightful. The rendition of family life and the often competitive nature of sibling (in this case sisters’) rivalry, is realistically, psychologically and dramatically honest. With two compelling timelines running, the plot, sometimes spicy, has many twists and turns that keep the protagonist stretched, the emotional tension high and the reader mesmerised with the final reveal, clever and satisfying. You can’t help but love nurse Fin, the novel’s protagonist, even when she’s not at her best. For a debut author, Jo Skinner’s The Truth About My Daughter is reminiscent of Australia’s Sally Hepworth and Holly Ringland. Don’t miss this read.’ Peter Long, Author
'A bittersweet tale of family, sisters, lovers, all the ways life confounds us, but surprises us too. The Truth About My Daughter is familiar and affirming, an out-and-out page-turner. Save it up for a cosy weekend. Jo Skinner is a talent, a kind and tender writer.’ Al Campbell, Author
Reviews for Rosanna:
‘Rosanna’s life has not been easy. The richly descriptive prose journals her path through hell and back during the post-Vietnam hippie era of northern New South Wales and southern Queensland. Rosanna survives and ultimately thrives, not just through her own strength but through the love shown and shared with a wonderfully eclectic cast of characters. This book has many twists and turns, mystical allusions and historical referencing, so read it slowly to savour the difficult but intriguing mystery and ultimate restoration of her life.’ Dr Margaret Matthews
‘Rosanna is set in a small rural town in the magical forests of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. Underlying this natural beauty is a disturbed and destructive underbelly that reflects a shameful era of neglect, abuse and violence in Australian family culture. Annie O’Moon-Browning’s subtle and sophisticated novel weaves the story of one woman’s triumphant healing journey back to herself. Rosanna is an important read.’ Dr Nicci Buirski
'There are some novels that are woven with magic and Rosanna is one of them. This is a book of the soul, transcending mere storytelling to become a guiding light that illuminates even in the darkest moments of life. Rosanna encapsulates the beautiful essence of Australian magic and infuses it with Celtic folklore to create a mesmerising and enriching tale. O’Moon-Browning writes as if the earth itself composed a melodic symphony, and she stood as the sole enraptured listener to write it for the rest of us to hear.' Paris Thompson, Reviewer
‘I loved the vivid, descriptive prose of O’Moon-Browning’s skilfully crafted novel about Rosanna’s life journey which follows the changing face of Australian history in the counter-culture. It is a beautifully written debut novel that I could not put down.’ Cathy Scully, Karuna Biographer
‘An engaging novel of a young woman’s traumas and journey to healing, revealed through conversations with her therapist. Vivid descriptions of life and landscapes in 1970’s and 1980’s northern New South Wales and Brisbane.’ Suzy Teo, Director Union Society Brisbane
