Review: The Heart of the King by J.J. Fischer.
March 17, 2026
Tag: aussie author
My ‘I Got The Call’ Interview!
March 13, 2026
Hi Everyone, My ‘I Got The Call’ interview is up on the Write For Harlequin blog. They asked a few questions about me, my journey to publication, and what I was doing when I got the call from my editor offering me my contract. It also has a lovely note from my editor explaining why … More My ‘I Got The Call’ Interview!
January 2026 Writing Update.
February 13, 2026
January was a hard month for me. My father-in-law lost his battle with cancer at the end of the month. He declined fairly rapidly after Christmas, and even though it was expected, it was hard to say goodbye. Although it was difficult with the passing of my father-in-law, writing has been a solace to help … More January 2026 Writing Update.
November 2025 Writing Update.
December 4, 2025
I have had a busy but productive November, writing wise. I submitted two novels to two different publishers, which I will talk more about below. Short Stories: I didn’t have the time to work on my short stories this month. During November, my Therrus flash fiction story released on Havok, which I was so excited … More November 2025 Writing Update.
ARC Review: Christmas on the Goblin Express by J.J Fischer.
November 10, 2025
Publisher: Self-Published. Release Date: 5th November 2025. (Available now!) Source: An eARC from the author. All opinions are my own honest opinions. I also purchased a physical copy. Category: Christmas, contemporary, fantasy. Stand alone. Synopsis from Goodreads: For Claire Samson, the only way to survive Christmas this year is to escape it. High-achieving Australian medical … More ARC Review: Christmas on the Goblin Express by J.J Fischer.
Review: Goodluck and Other Lies by Catriona McKeown. #AussieYAChallenge2025.
September 10, 2025
Publisher: Rhiza Edge. Release Date: July 15th, 2025. Source: Free copy from author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Category: Contemporary, YA. Synopsis: Six teens, fifty million dollars, two A.I programs, and a whole lot of lies to cover it up. Imagine being one of six high school students who … More Review: Goodluck and Other Lies by Catriona McKeown. #AussieYAChallenge2025.
Review: The Distance Between Us By Lisa Renee.
February 13, 2025
Publisher: The Colab Press. Release Date: January 30th, 2025. Source: From author in exchange for an honest review. Category: Contemporary Romance, Christian, Sweet. Synopsis from Goodreads: “Complicated” doesn’t begin to cover it. Chance McMillan has filmed over fifty weddings, but none have gotten under his skin quite like this one. Not because of the bride … More Review: The Distance Between Us By Lisa Renee.
#AussieYAChallenge 4: The Peak by Jack Heath.
December 30, 2024
Publisher: Scholastic Australia. Release Date: February 1st, 2024. Source: Purchased. Category: YA, Contemporary, Spy. Series: Spy Academy #1. Synopsis from Goodreads: After thwarting a robbery, Nolan Hawker is invited to the world’s most dangerous school. At The Peak, he learns to crack codes, fly planes and deceive enemies so he can someday infiltrate the deadly … More #AussieYAChallenge 4: The Peak by Jack Heath.
Review: Calor By J.J Fischer
October 30, 2024
Publisher: Enclave Publishing. Release Date: December 6th 2022. Genre/Series: Fantasy – The Nightingale Trilogy #1 Source: Purchased. Synopsis from Goodreads: What if you could edit memories with a single touch? The world-that-was is gone, lost to everything except living memory . . . but remembering comes at a terrible price. Sixty-two years after the apocalypse, … More Review: Calor By J.J Fischer
Mini Review: Twelve by James Phelan.
March 2, 2014
Synopsis from Goodreads: This is where you die, Sam. The nightmare is real and Sam must face his destiny. Will the chilling prophecy and the ultimate battle against Solaris come true? Nothing could have prepared Sam for this terrifying new life as one of the last 13 Dreamers. From New York to Egypt, to Italy … More Mini Review: Twelve by James Phelan.
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