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.
Fleur McDonald is best known as one of Australia's most successful rural fiction authors, but her greatest story is not found in the pages of her 27 novels—it is the remarkable life she has lived.
A farmer, mother, advocate and survivor, Fleur has overcome extraordinary challenges with resilience and determination. She worked full-time on the land, starting in an era when women were not legally recognised as farmers and could not secure a farm loan without a male guarantor. While raising two children with disabilities, caring for her terminally ill mother-in-law and living in an isolated Atco hut without power or a toilet for seven years, she found the determination to pursue her dream of writing.
Behind her success was the reality of surviving domestic violence, an experience that would ultimately shape the next chapter of her life. After rebuilding from what she describes as "rock bottom," Fleur channelled her experiences into creating lasting change for women living in regional Australia.
She invested $70,000 of her own money to establish DVassist before successfully lobbying the Federal Government for a $3 million pilot program that has grown to support communities across 96% of Western Australia.
Today, Fleur's story is one of courage, resilience and purpose. She inspires audiences to see adversity not as the end of the story, but as the foundation on which extraordinary lives—and lasting legacies—can be built.
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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