Fleur's latest novel 'The Shearer's Wife' is now available to buy on Booktopia
Introducing Tahna Jackson. A South Australian by birth, Tahna is now the Regional Manager for AgForce Queensland. 1. Summary I grew up on a dairy and stud Charolais beef operation on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia. My childhood was idyllic, on the weekends playing netball and going to the footy (AFL) with my parents…
DetailsI grew up surrounded by music. My Papa sang in a beautiful rich voice – I still get shivers when I remember he and my Uncle Grant singing The Old Rugged Cross, in Church. Mum sang beautifully, although she would say she didn’t, all my cousins play the guitar, drums, sing and write songs; one…
DetailsIntroducing Executive Officer of the South Australian Sardine Industry, Paul Watson. Paul was a prawn fisherman for many years before taking on this role in the Sardine Industry. His passion for sustainable fishing is clear and I thank him for being a part of my blog. 1. Summary of the Sardine Industry Port Lincoln…
DetailsIntroducing Corey Blacksell. Corey is the fifth farmer I’m featuring in my quest for 52 farmer stories in 52 weeks as a part of our celebration of the Australian Year of the Farmer! 1. Summary of your family and farming enterprise Together with my wife Tiffany and children Brandon (14) and Lauren (13) we…
DetailsI know I’ve been a bit quiet on the farming blogs lately – sorry about that! I’m sure you understand getting kids on holidays and then getting them back to school. Covering books, naming clothes, making sure school uniforms fit and all of those sorts of jobs. My kids were so excited to be…
DetailsI asked Lisa for the back story behind the novel – how she got the idea, if she was plagued with demons while writing, how long it took… Thanks for having me over Fleur! Stella Makes Good came together fairly easily for me.
DetailsIntroducing John Beesley. John is working hard to make a difference in his own small way. His story whilst unique, is one of a growing number popping up across Australia. John is fairly modest in his blog here, but you can read more about him on his own blog, Lantana Land
I’ve been hanging out to show you the cover for Purple Roads and here it is! Isn’t it beautiful? Lisa White, one of the amazing Allen and Unwin designers, has excelled herself, once again. There is also a book trailer to whet your which you can take a look at here: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5R0uAYwmkk[/youtube] April 2 is…
DetailsIntroducing Lynne Strong from Clover Hills Dairies, NSW Firstly I would like to thank Fleur McDonald for giving me this opportunity to share my story and congratulate her for taking the lead in Australian Year of the Farmer by sharing 52 farmers’ stories. For too long food has been about cooking and eating and…
DetailsI feel sick. I’ve got butterflies and the shakes. And on top of all that, I’m nervous (and a worrier!). Purple Roads is heading to the printers on Monday. That’s it. Done. Finished. There’s nothing more I, nor my editor, can do. The sun has set on this journey. I get like this any…
Details“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! — When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.” ? Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice Do you love going to a movie…
DetailsIntroducing Ben from Bond Springs Station, NT 1. Summary of your family and farming enterprise My Family started in the Flinders Ranges, and then in 1959 my Mum moved to the NT as a School of the Air Governess. She loved the Red Centre so her and Dad purchased Bond Springs Station in the…
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