Most readers, not to mention aspiring authors, love hearing about the writing and publishing process authors go through. What inspired their book? How did they go about writing it and were there any hiccoughs along the way? How hard was it to get an agent and/or publisher? What role did the publisher/editor have in shaping … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Author blogs on the publishing journey
Annabel Smith
Annabel Smith, Whiskey and Charlie (#BookReview)
Some explanations first. Western Australian author Annabel Smith's novel Whiskey & Charlie was first published in Australia back in 2012 as Whisky Charlie Foxtrot, which immediately brings to mind the two-way alphabet (or, as I knew it, the alphabet used by the police on The Bill for communication. The things you learn via TV!) However, as happens, … Continue reading Annabel Smith, Whiskey and Charlie (#BookReview)
Annabel Smith, The Ark (Review)
I must start by thanking Western Australian short story writer Glen Hunting* for recommending Annabel Smith's The Ark in his comment on a recent Monday Musings post. Hunting wrote that it "is self-published and available as a print book, e-book, app, and has its own interactive website". I was intrigued so checked it out. My initial reaction … Continue reading Annabel Smith, The Ark (Review)
Whispering Gums 