About Bestselling Author & Speaker Fleur McDonald
With 27 fiction novels and more than 1,000,000 book sales to her name, bestselling crime author Fleur McDonald has always had a strong affinity with the land and the vast Australian outback.
Raised in Orroroo, South Australia, Fleur loves the open roads, red dust and magical sunsets. She has built a strong following of loyal readers with an insatiable appetite for her craft and characters, most notably Detective Dave Burrows.
She spends much of her year behind the wheel, traversing our big country, scouting inspiration and potential storylines for future books, and appearing as a guest speaker at a range of events, including country shows, ladies’ days and writers’ festivals.
A trailblazer in all aspects of her life, Fleur has been a jillaroo farming the land for more than 20 years, founded DVassist to help regional dwellers access crucial support for family and domestic violence, and raised two children with developmental and speech delays, teaching them Makaton sign language to communicate.
These days, in between putting out two books a year, she has her sights set on learning to fly a plane. Fleur lives in Esperance, Western Australia with her two children, Rochelle and Hayden, who come and go as they please and an energetic border collie Shadow
Fleur McDonald is a highly sought-after guest speaker
Known for her warm storytelling, genuine connection with audiences, and her ability to bring both heart and humour to the stage
“Fleur’s authenticity shone through every story and anecdote, resonating deeply with the women in the room and creating a lasting impact that continued well beyond the event. She was extremely well prepared, professional, and easy to work with.
Fleur’s generosity with her time and attention to detail made the entire process seamless. As MC, she kept the Bale UP conference running smoothly and on time, balancing confidence with a gentle and caring presence. Her keynote address was powerful and heartfelt, leaving attendees moved and inspired.”
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Detective Dave Burrows country has a special pull on me. I guess that's why I shifted Dave to his little town called Barker. With Dave and his wife, Kim, living there, I got to hang out in the Flinders Ranges every year, even if I hadn't got back there to physically visit.