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Empathy is a thrilling science fiction about a pleasure-nymph servicing wealthy clients.
Fiction inspired by a tragic train derailing in 1947.
I whole-heartedly recommend Jack Roney's book.
Breaking the romance genre mould. Bringing class and dignity to love stories.
There is always room for a re-imaging of the Ned Kelly story. Here it is!
A story about how kindness and self-belief can build a fulfilling life.
"I struggled to put this down.. I was caught up in the story about reuniting her family."
'Smith's Magnus Nights deserves to be brought to the big screen to showcase the madness of its metropolis.'
Hawkeye Manuscript Development Prize Winners Announced!
Anne suggests writers find courage and tell the world you’re writing.
2022 Shortlist Announced! Read about what it takes to make the list.
Hawkeye biographer, Gabriella Kelly-Davies, was a special guest at Bloomingales, Kirribilli, to celebrate International Women’s Day 2022. Gabriella is the author of the highly acclaimed ‘Breaking Through the Pain Barrier’, a biography on pioneering Australian pain specialist, Dr Michael J. Cousins. The author was asked to share what she thought were the most important issues […]
Congratulations to these 21 writers for their most impressive submissions.
Children short stories shine in writing competition
An outback opal, a protagonist and jewel thieves battle it out for the ultimate prize.
Watch Nicole at the Port Fairy Literary Weekend talk about Lament.
Authors talk about the healing power of writing for mental health.
A novel about how people can trick themselves into stagnation, but also hope and spontaneity.
'Frankly I view this book as a compulsory presence in any pain departmental library.'
Print books remain alive and well! 18-34 are leading the charge.
Your heart will inhale every sentence and speak to the power of love.
I was given a copy of Leaving Blackwood by the publishers in exchange for an independent review. The Blackwood trilogy is a Young Adult supernatural fiction series. Back in the mists of time I reviewed Welcome to Blackwood, and now Leaving Blackwood is out and my goodness, it was worth the wait. Freya, the hero, is a Syphon – she can […]
Learn what it takes to successfully pitch to Hawkeye.
A novel with a 'great plot, engaging characters and a memorable setting.'
Blackwood Book 2 is another winner!
A great book for anyone wanting Australian WWII fiction with a difference.
Natalie Lowndes. Knows life in the fast lane. Fans can read all about it in her biography Just Nat.
And the WINNER is..
Review by Jessica from @jessilea_reads who is obsessed with this book.
Leaving Blackwood as reviewed by @the_books_and_cats_life/
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What If You Fly? will live on inside readers long after they’ve read it
After months and years spent writing, authors love nothing more than talking about their labour of love, their finally printed novel, especially to book lovers and bookstagrammers. This certainly was the case for Nicole Kelly, author of Lament, when she had the chance to chat with two members of the Southcoast Bookclub. With two popular […]
"This book takes the momentum and worldbuilding established by the first, and uses it as a foundational point to build more."
A story about the struggles for funding, support and recognition around pain management.
More supernatural abilities than you can think of, and Avengers meets Twilight.
Lawrey Goodrick hard at work.
Read this great review by Darci Robbins.
A universe that deserves to be expanded… As an avid reader, it’s not often that I come across a book that can have me grinning at witty dialogue on one page and cringing in sympathy for a kidnapped cop moments later. Magnus Nights: The Helios Incident had me doing both these things and more as […]
I had the luck to have an early reading copy of Just Nat, and it’s one of the best biographies I’ve ever read.
Historical Fiction. 'Pulsating with twists and adventure, this book is just too exciting.'
Preorder Book 1 now for a chance to win our great prize: Your name written into Book 2: Magnus Nights Leviathan.
'Welcome to Blackwood is a young adult paranormal fiction novel about a town where ‘nothing is as it seems.'
If you are a fan of the Ned Kelly legend or Australian history in general, this book will surprise and delight you.
"A list of helpful resources is included at the end, along with a 10-week set of writing exercises to hone your craft."
Crude oil is cheap, crude humour is priceless — Australian Author Dean Blake launches ‘Everyday A-holes’, a picture book for adults The book, aimed at adults who enjoy dry humour and aren’t offended easily, is inspired by real-life encounters during the author’s travels across the globe Australia-based award-winning author Dean Blake has launched his second […]
"Every Politician, policymaker, hospital administrator, medical practitioner, and sufferer of chronic pain should read this book."
Adult fiction dystopian crime thriller. Edge of your seat crime noir.