Mathilde Lewly--a female painter at the dawn of the twentieth century--has achieved notoriety among the Parisian avant-garde. But when her perfect life is threatened by the shadow of her little sister, Eugenie, what follows is a fierce rivalry, an emotional tug-of-war, played out against the bohemian riot of the last century's wildest years.

This historical romance/crime is set in Perth during the Second World War. Nell is an Australian journo, and quite the fashionable lady, and Johnny is a captain with the American Press Corps who has a bit of a shady romantic past.

From the author of the critically acclaimed Partitions, a bittersweet novel that explores the heart of family life, the immigrant experience, and bridging the gulfs between generations

Full of suspense, Harmless, is the tightly woven story of eight year old Amanda, whose father is in prison, and Rattuwat, a Thai man burying his daughter in a strange land.

Finola Fox loves to collect shoes. She finds them in strange places all over the city -- but the pair to one stunning feathered and bejewelled slipper continues to elude her. Then Finola meets handsome Frederic Fox, and they set off together on a hunt that uncovers a whole lot more than a missing shoe ...

In this collection of poignant and heartfelt essays, ten Australian writers take their own approach to the meaning of 'home'. Whether home for them is their country of origin, their town, their house or their relationships with others, almost all find that the concept of home sparks an examination of self and identity.

In Writing the Story of Your Life Carmel Bird author of the classic writing guide Dear Writer brings you down-to-earth advice inspirational quotations and suggestions and practical exercises. Clear and easy-to-use it is an essential reference tool for anyone thinking about writing or anyone who loves writing.

A collection bringing together the best of Carmel Bird's short stories - stories to beguile, bedazzle, disturb and amuse; stories that nudge reality's farthest borders.