Author draws on real life for debut novel

Carmen Von Nida lives with her husband, two children, and their therapy dogs on the Central Coast and she’s now a published author.

Her debut book, Whispers on the Wind, is a romantic historical fiction set in 1960s Australia, inspired by her parents’ real-life love story.

It follows Irma and Friedrich, two souls from different worlds brought together by fate on a flight that would change their lives forever.

“Whispers on the Wind is my first book, and it’s inspired by my parents’ real-life love story that began in post-war Europe where they had met on the plane ride over to Sydney,” Von Nida said.

“I’ve been writing since I was a teenager, but took it seriously (four years ago) after my parents passed.

“This is the first time I’ve taken the leap to publish.”

Alongside her writing, Von Nida has worked in the aged care personal care sector for Australian Unity for the past five years, providing personal care and support to elderly clients across the Central Coast.

“It’s a role that keeps me grounded, but also makes me deeply aware of how precious love, family, and resilience really are, all themes reflected in my book,” she said.

When she’s not writing or working in the healthcare sector, Von Nida enjoys celebrating the beauty of nature, sharing her love of 1980s culture, and empowering women to pursue financial freedom and personal growth.

The book is available through the Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites.