Princesses Biscottini and Bruschetta Onion are the only children of King Onion and Queen Broccoli, who rule the Kingdom of Chipolata. The twins venture on a dangerous journey into the wide world in... More > order to find something elusive that is missing from their own lives. Lessons are learned quickly as they find ways to avoid being captured by the notorious Mr Cage-man. They discover the importance of rules, the value of hard work and how to be discerning about friendships. They fail the King's test of discovering princesses and are alarmed as their life changes dramatically. Hopes and dreams of returning home fade rapidly. Together they embrace their new life style, that of humble people, living simply. Someone changes everything by one simply decision...< Less
The curse of Cain was a term used by Irish folk about tinkers, because of their roaming around the country in search of a living. Niamh Murphy, is young, inexperienced in the art of romance, passion... More > or love, but soon learns all about the secret life of adults. This vivacious woman is tried by family, friends and the holy people of Ireland. Despite her harsh upbringing there is a real fire inside her heart that will not stop burning...with one goal, to find love no matter what the circumstances, or pain. The secret language of Tinkers is used in this volume... Marie Heartwarming..." Wendy O'Hanlan, Australian Provincial Newspapers (2005) 'Couldn't get anything done all weekend, had to finish this,' Trish, [2008] 'I cried when I finished it, and wrote a poem...[ Keith, 2007] 'It's a wonderful story...' [Joyce, 2008]< Less
NaNoWriMo Winner, 2010. Anger, fear and suspicion are experienced by three middle-aged Aussie women, who find themselves victims of drug smuggling at Denpasar Airport. Locked in a cell together they... More > contemplate the death penalty, unlock their secret pasts, uncover their own personalities and hidden characteristics; gain courage to attempt an escape. A pleasant surprise awaits them after their trial and a shock disturbs their lives for ever. Susan Mahoney said, "I just finished your 50 Hours, definitely a masterpiece. Thank you for enjoyable reading. So many insights, you are brilliant. It touched my inner core, I know many readers who are into mysteries will love this story." (Facebook quote)< Less
Niamh Murphy belongs to a people group called tinkers or Tinceards: folk who roam Ireland doing odd jobs, such as mending pots. Their greatest love is bright copper. Niamh has been used used... More > frequently by her stepmother, Maura, to earn money by begging. Now, Niamh has seen that others live in real houses, with biscuits and milk, her one desire is to find a husband who works, and to live in a house, finally defeating the curse of Cain. She does a runner to find her dreams, ending up almost drowning. Love comes to greet her but her father needs his daughter for the price of a keg of beer. Niamh fights desperately for her rights, but is overpowered and eventually yields to her father's wishes, marrying an abusive, drunkard. Niamh feels defeated for a time, but her yearning for true love gives her courage to once again leave her clan after her husband disappears. Now, she is despised by her step sister and friends, so with nothing to lose, she takes her two children and heads to Cork...< Less
The curse of Cain was a term used by Irish folk about tinkers, because of their roaming around the country in search of a living. Niamh Murphy, our protagonist, is a young woman ready for adventure,... More > romance and taking risks. This vivacious woman is tried by family, friends and the holy people of Ireland. Despite her harsh upbringing there is a real fire inside her heart that will not stop burning...with one goal, to find love no matter what the circumstances. The secret language of Tinkers is used in this volume... Marie
Heartwarming..." Wendy O'Hanlan, Australian Provincial Newspapers (2005)
'Couldn't get anything done all weekend, had to finish this,' Trish, [2008]
'I cried when I finished it, and wrote a
poem...[ Keith, 2007]
'It's a wonderful story...' [Joyce, 2008]
free download: http://www.aussieoibooks.com.au< Less
Fast paced adventure of four children (2 boys + 2 girls) who discover something sinister going on in an old Queenslander. They follow a trail and find themselves uncovering something sinister. They... More > have to use their wits to win the battle against criminals. Will they get back home again? Download free or buy this book for your enjoyment over the holiday season.< Less
The Gum Tree Gang are having fun at a school convention at the famous Mount Tamborine in Queensland. Their convention centre is in danger of being bought up and gone for ever. The Gum Tree Gang begin... More > to discover secrets on the mountain, but can they save their beloved convention centre in time...?< Less
NaNoWriMo Winner, 2010.
Anger, fear and suspicion are experienced by three middle-aged Aussie women find themselves victims of drug smuggling at Denpasar Airport. Locked in a cell together they... More > contemplate the death penalty, unlock their secret pasts, uncover their own personalities and hidden characteristics; gain courage to attempt an escape. A pleasant surprise awaits them after their trial and a shock disturbs their lives for ever. Susan Mahoney said, "I just finished your 50 Hours, definitely a masterpiece. Thank you for enjoyable reading. So many insights, you are brilliant. It touched my inner core, I know many readers who are into mysteries will love this story." (Facebook quote)< Less
Devotion specifically for widows, inspired by working with Godly widows. Suited for January 2010, inspired by the Holy Scriptures [Bible].
This is the story of the widow in Elisha's ministry, when... More > she had nothing but a drop of oil. Fulfilling story, inspirational to the last drop.< Less
Always walking in the shadow of someone. Second daughter, in the shadow of my beloved older sister, Dolores [who is very beautiful]. Piggy in the middle of my two sisters! The baby in the doll's stroller. "Little fat Marie" was one of my nick-names. That was enough to make me succeed to greater heights than I could imagine. Was Secretary to high-profile politician in Dublin, but prefered the stage to the office desk. Made tongues wag in The Hostage with a brilliant performance [note that I am also very humble!]. I have become more open and pragmatic as I get older and wiser as I look back on my life. Now, I sometimes feel like superwoman as I have become more confident about who I am. I spend a lot of time with my creator, which I think makes me feel really strong-minded about social justice, integrity, honesty and openness. I just love being the perfect person inside. I wish I had been a detective, but being a writer is close to perfect for me. Love my family and friends next to God.
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