Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton
Lola in the Mirror is a moving, blackly funny, violent, heartbreaking and beautiful novel of love, fate, life, death and all the things we see when we look in the mirror:…
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Outback by Patricia Wolf
Our customers are always looking for good quality reads by Australian authors, the most popular genre being crime. Chris Hammer, Christian White, Jane Harper, Gary Disher and my own personal…
Renee helps others explore the healing power of writing
Central Coast author Renee Simpson believes in the power of writing to heal and will conduct a workshop on January 22 to help others open up to the experience. “I…
Auntie Di’s book tells of strength from adversity
The launch of Auntie Dianne O’Brien’s book, Daughter of the River Country, was a joyous occasion attended by over a hundred people at Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation….
Local author releases second edition of rainforest book
Tascott author and retired school teacher, Peter Fisher, has released the second edition of his book: Tales From the Rainforest: History and Heritage on the NSW Central Coast. A local…
Sara has written 1.2M words in 14 months
Sara Powter of Kincumber little suspected that COVID-19 lockdowns would see her emerge as a prolific novelist – but that’s just what happened. It all began with three manuscripts which…
Down-to-earth guide for those navigating cancer
A local author has launched a new book to help individuals impacted by cancer. Ettalong’s Dr Toni Linsday said ‘The Cancer Companion’ will provide a guide and strategies for individuals…
Farmers and villagers help research second novel
Following the success of her first novel, the Safe Place, which was set largely in France Wamberal author, Anna Downes, decided to look a little closer to home for the…
Amber’s sweet romance series is a fiction jewel
Ex-patriot Coastie Amber Jakeman has been writing up a storm during lockdown and has just published the third book in her series House of Jewels. Jakeman, who worked as a…
Tara pens fantasy trilogy
Tara Chau has been busy during lockdown, penning her first novel Rise of the Xavia. The 15-year-old Central Coast Steiner School student has been working on the book for two…
Tina Tower is now officially a best-selling author
Tumbi Umbi’s Tina Tower is now officially a best-selling author as her book, Million Dollar Micro Business, is topping the best sellers’ list on Booktopia. The book is a how…
Bob Pierse publishes ‘A Delltones Story – Get a Little Dirt’
For 13 years, Bob Pierse was a member of iconic Australian rock band The Delltones. The Narara resident has now released a book outlining his musical career, including those heady…
Local author brings lavender to life
A Pretty Beach author has brought lavender to life with a new illustrated novel on how to grow, care and use the popular herb. Marian French’s ‘A Lavender Affair’ is…
Electricity for Beginners is being distributed in many countries
When Trevor Wrightson, 87, of Wyee Point retired as electrical foreman at Vales Point Power Station, he turned his hand to writing books and is now a globally recognised author….
Local author publishes new collection of poems
A Woy Woy author has recently released her second collection of poems, ‘A Scent of Frangipani’, to help celebrate the beauty of the Central Coast. In the book, which has…
Toukley author announced as bronze winner of international award
Toukley based author and business leadership mentor, Courtney Jones, was announced as the bronze winner in Business/ Career and Sales at the eLit Awards held on May 1 in New…
Local author showcases new novel
Woy Woy Antiques & Collectables have brought stories to souvenirs with a book signing day on April 3 at their Deepwater Plaza stall. Author Peter J Fisher showcased his new…
Self-publishing the way to go
Writing a book can be challenging but Kincumber resident, Chris Dillon, believes the writing is the easiest part. Following a bad experience when publishing his book professionally, the 87-year-old is…
West Gosford author’s Grand life
What started as a quest to write a bucket list has now turned into an internationally selling book for Patrick Griffin. The West Gosford local recently released The Grand Life:…
Beating cancer inspired Saratoga author
Before his brain tumour diagnosis, Brett Finneran never thought of poetry. But after being declared cancer-free, all that changed. The Saratoga local is a reformed “brain tumourist” and the author…