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12 promising Australian debut writers - Reading Matters

2014-05-09T23:47:00.000-07:00

I was very excited to learn that Lisa Hill from ANZLitLovers blog named me as one of twelve promising Australasian writers (for The Wedding Shroud) on Reading Matters blog in the UK. Many thanks to both Lisa and Kim! Read more...

100 Five Star Reviews on Amazon for The Wedding Shroud

2014-05-04T19:40:00.001-07:00

Following on from the milestone of reaching 200 reviews, The Wedding Shroud has now received 100 five star reviews on Amazon. Many thanks to all who have added them. It is much appreciated. Read more...

The Golden Dice - runner-up in the 2013 Sharp Writ Book Awards.

2014-04-03T19:16:00.001-07:00

The Golden Dice has been judged runner-up in the 2013 Sharp Writ Book Awards in general fiction! Thanks you Smart Book Lovers Read more

The Wedding Shroud: 200 reviews on Amazon US!

2014-03-16T23:37:00.000-07:00

Amazingly, The Wedding Shroud received its 200th review on Amazon US yesterday. It has also been added over 1,000 times on Goodreads. Many, many thanks to all those who've taken the time to review it or have added it to their 'To Read' list!

Review of The Golden Dice: All the Books I Can Read

2014-02-18T23:27:00.002-08:00

Bree Testa from All the Books I Can Read lit blog has given The Golden Dice 8/10! Lovely! Read more

Review of The Golden Dice - Historical Novel Review Litblog

2014-02-18T23:25:00.003-08:00

Mirella Patzer of Historical Novel Review lit blog has given The Golden Dice a great review. Thanks Mirella! Read more

2013 Australian Women Writers' Challenge Round up

2014-01-24T17:50:00.003-08:00

I was thrilled to discover that The Wedding Shroud and The Golden Dice were both mentioned in the 2013 Australian Women Writers' Challenge round up. A big surprise. Many thanks, Marg Bates. Read more

Opinion Piece for ALLi: Australian Prime Minister's Literary Awards Let Indie Authors Down

2014-01-23T03:44:00.001-08:00

The Alliance of Independent Authors is currently running the 'Open up to Indies' campaign. Here is my opinion piece on the prohibition placed on self-published authors entering the Prime Minster's Literary Awards. Read more

Learn more about the Open Up Campaign here. It would be great if you could consider signing the petition.

Best of 2013 - Historical Tapestry

2014-01-06T20:14:00.002-08:00

Marg Bates from Historical Tapestry has named The Wedding Shroud as one of her best reads of 2013. I'm in hallowed company.Thanks Marg! Read more

Memorable Reads of 2013 - Reading the Past

2014-01-03T04:52:00.001-08:00

Sarah Johnson, reviews editor for the Historical Novels Review has named The Golden Dice among her top memorable reads for 2013 at her Reading the Past litblog. Many thanks, Sarah! Read more

Best Book of 2013 - Confessions of an Avid Reader

2013-12-23T02:20:00.000-08:00

Delighted to discover that Melissa from Confessions of an Avid Reader has chosen The Golden Dice as her best book of 2013! Thanks Melissa:) Read more

Review - HF Book Muse

2013-11-04T02:39:00.001-08:00

Lucy Bertoldi has given a wonderful review of The Golden Dice at her new look blog - HF Book Muse. Thanks Lucy! Read more

The Golden Dice hits #107 in Paid Kindle Store

2013-11-03T23:23:00.000-08:00

Today, after a 99c bargain promotion, The Golden Dice hit #107 in the Paid Kindle Store. It also was in the top 100 bestseller list for Literature & Fiction - over the moon!!!

Review of The Golden Dice - Reading The Past litblog

2013-11-03T23:18:00.002-08:00

A wonderful review of The Golden Dice from Sarah Johnson from Reading the Past litblog - many thanks! Read more

Review of The Golden Dice - Historical Novels Review Online

2013-11-03T23:06:00.002-08:00

Elizabeth Jane has written a lovely review of The Golden Dice for Historical Novels Review Online (Historical Novel Society). Many thanks. Read more

Giveaway & Guest Post at the HF Book Muse

2013-10-25T03:50:00.000-07:00

This weekend Lucy Bertoldi from HF Book Muse is hosting a giveaway of The Golden Dice. Here's my guest post on Figure it out - Red and Black in Ancient Pottery. Visit the site and enter the draw! Read more

2013 Historical Fiction Reader Survey - A Writer of History

2013-10-20T22:15:00.004-07:00

M K Tod from A Writer of History blog has prepared this years's survey for historical fiction readers to give their opinion on what they love about the genre. Please take a moment to complete it - and pass it on! Mary is especially interested in hearing from Aussies readers Read more

Review of The Golden Dice by Judith Starkston

2013-10-20T22:10:00.001-07:00

Delighted to have returned from China to a wonderful review by Judith Starkston. Many thanks! Read more

Review of The Golden Dice: The Australian Bookshelf

2013-09-23T19:08:00.002-07:00

I've very pleased to say Lauren Murphy from the Australian Bookshelf has given 5 stars to The Golden Dice. Many thanks for reviewing the book, and for the rating, Lauren! Read more

My Dream Interview - Venture Galleries

2013-09-17T01:16:00.000-07:00

As I am a finalist in The Kindle Book Review Best Indie Book of 2013 competition, Venture Galleries has kindly featured a 'dream interview' with me. Here, Caecilia finally gets her say about how I've treated her so far...Read more

Giveaway and Guest Post on Historical Fiction Connection

2013-09-12T05:03:00.001-07:00

Here is my post on Neo-Etruscan jewellery on Historical Fiction Connection. Many thanks to Michelle for hosting a giveaway of The Golden Dice, too. Read more

Endorsement from Sherry Jones - author of Four Sisters, All Queens

2013-09-01T20:38:00.000-07:00

Sherry Jones, author of Four Sisters, All Queens and the controversional The Jewel of Medina has very kindly endorsed The Golden Dice! Thanks Sherry!

'Skillfully plotted and with vividly drawn characters, THE GOLDEN DICE is a suspenseful, romantic, exciting drama that transports its readers into the ancient cities of Veii, fighting for its independence, and insatiable Rome, determined to devour it. Love; seduction; black magic; bloody battles; courageous (and sexy) heroes; despicable villains, and, best of all, inspiring heroines, THE GOLDEN DICE kept me turning its pages -- with increasing speed -- to the very end.'

Finalist - 2013 Kindle Book Review Best Indie Book Awards

2013-09-01T20:35:00.000-07:00

I'm excited to say that The Wedding Shroud has been listed as one of the top 5 books in the literary fiction category in the 2013 Best Indie Books competition. The winner will be announced on 1 October by The Kindle Book Review - stay tuned....

Interview on Ms Stuart requests...

2013-08-29T16:58:00.002-07:00

Alison Stuart invited me to take tea with her on Ms Stuart requests. We found we had a lot in common...Read more

Review, Giveaway and Guest Post - Confessions of an Avid Reader

2013-08-22T19:58:00.000-07:00

Melissa from Confessions of an Avid Reader blog has done me proud with a wonderful review of The Golden Dice. In addition to this, I've written a post on Votives: Promises and gifts in the ancient world - and there's a giveaway as well! Read the review & guest post