PRE- ORDER Fleur's newest novel 'Voices in the Dark'
Introducing Fleur and David Ferris. Fleur and her family farm on properties near Bunnaloo in Southern NSW. Fleur’s story is number 20 in our quest to feature 52 farming stories in 52 weeks. Introduction My name is Fleur Ferris. I live on our 1000 acre irrigation farm in Bunnaloo, southern New South Wales, with my husband, David, and…
DetailsThe name Liz Harfull is well known in media and country ciricles alike. She is an award-winning journalist and Churchill Fellow who grew up on a small farm near Mt Gambier which has been in the family since the early 1860s. She worked for several newspapers before spending twelve years with a leading national public relations…
DetailsMum’s are so important – let’s face it, without them none of us would be here! Although there are times I wonder if they are the unsung hero’s of the world. I mean, who, other than a mum, will be up with a child, rubbing their back and offering comforting words, as they vomit, or…
DetailsDo ever feel you can define your life with songs? I do. During earlier posts, I’ve talked about my love of music and how is it a huge part of my life. What I’m really interested in is what music makes your world go around? I went to Boarding school from 1987 to 1991.…
DetailsIntroducing Elizabeth Brennan. Elizabeth and her family farm on properties between Wongan Hills and Moora in the WA Wheatbelt. Elizabeth’s story is number 19 in our quest to feature 52 farming stories in 52 weeks. 1. Summary of your family and farming enterprise I remember thinking as a young tacker the only thing I would change about…
DetailsI’m off to Perth next week with a great book under my arm. Karly Lane’s new book Morgan’s Law just somehow jumped into my hands, when I was in the Book Shop last week! North Star (Karly’s first book) was a great read and I’ve no doubt that Morgan’s Law will be the same…
DetailsThursday presented itself as a big day. We had about one thousand lambs to mark. The first thing about that statement is: I know my back is going to hurt. The second thing: ‘Are you we going to be able to get a mob that size in the yards?’ It’s a scary thought. Imagine one…
DetailsTwo of the main towns mentioned in Purple Roads, is Spalding and Clare. Last week I was lucky enough to be back in South Australia to promote Purple Roads. I had an event in Clare but I also drove through Spalding. I went to the parking bay I had Matt frequenting and I drove a…
DetailsSome of you may remember back in July or so of last year, we got a new working puppy. Her name is Meita and you can read about some of her adventures here. It’s been a while since I’ve posted about her – mainly because she is such a busy dog, it’s hard to catch…
DetailsTouring is a part of being an author, but a part I find slightly confronting. I’m much better off behind a computer screen than public speaking. However, my Papa always told me it was important to push outside of my comfort zone, so bearing all this mind, I set off, last Sunday, on a flight…
DetailsIntroducing Jo Bear, Farmer and Mother, Loddon Vale, Victoria. My Story I live on a 4000 ha farm with my husband Greg and our 3 young boys. We also farm with Greg’s brother Graeme and his wife Rosina and their 2 children.
DetailsWelcome to Cathryn Hein whose new book, Heart of the Valley has just hit the shelves. Having picked this book up in the airport on the way home, after my Purple Roads tour, it was luxury just to sink into it, while having four hours on interrupted flight time and just read. Here’s Cathryn:…
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