

BETH - THE STORY OF A CHILD CONVICT - The harrowing account of the youngest female transported Downu
Warning – Major Spoilers. When I first picked up this story, Beth – The Story of a Child Convict by Mark Wilson, it appeared to be...


SPRING'S VIVID AWAKENING - My contribution to a Facebook group of artists and crafters for our m
Above: Flic en Flac Beach outside the Hilton Mauritius with frangipani trees in full bloom A cold bleak winter gives way to the warm...


THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN - A psychological thriller with all forms of twists and turns displaying the h
Small Spoiler Alert: Over the last few weeks, I have read conflicting reviews for this movie, though they didn’t put me off wanting to go...


CURTAINS - The Musical ... A Delightful Surprise in More Ways Than One!
The cast list was the first thing that caught my eye - an excellent line up with some of the cream from Aussie theatre joining forces for...
A DISCARDED PILE OF WADDING - An ode to an old friend...
He’s been plopped down in the corner, all alone and forlorn... “Where are all the little people, where've they all gone?” Outside...


Dürnstein – An Enchanting Town with a Real Life Fairytale
I will never forget waking up on a foggy autumn day to the sight of the little town of Dürnstein, nestled on the banks of the Blue Danube...


BLUE DOG - And So The Legend Begins - The Prequel to 'Red Dog'
What was the story behind that red kelpie – you know … the one that spent years wandering around a dusty red plain in the far north of...


THE LIVES OF STELLA BAIN - An Intriguing Mystery Woven Around the First World War
I thoroughly enjoyed this gentle tale from the pen of this highly acclaimed author. The Lives of Stella Bain by Anita Shreve weaves an...


SECRET SISTERS - A Tale of Suspense, Romance and Reconnecting With Long-Lost Friends
Long-held secrets, a tapestry of intrigue, deep-seated patterns of both revenge and madness, along with a trail of fraud and unsolved...


THE DRY - A Tinder Dry Land, A Town Brimming With Secrets and A Tale of Four Unexplained Deaths
Right from the first gripping opening lines of the prologue, Jane Harper's graphic prose grabbed my attention, bringing with them images...