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WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU FOUND OUT THOSE WHO ARE IN THE POSITION OF POWER, WHO MADE ALL THE DECISIONS REGARDING YOUR LIFE, WERE USING YOU AS AN EXPERIMENT...?Agent, a former individual from the planet Ganji, has found himself in this situation after being tortured and sent to the planet Sensum, to be terminated by the hands of those who he followed and trusted.What he couldn't have imagined finding were all the previous agents living peacefully on the planet, all with a hunger for revenge.Agent must rediscover who he is as he learns to live with the fact that his fight against the Superiors will not be over until he joins the resistance and takes control for the freedom he dreams of.In this thrilling sequel to Death's Embrace, Agent must come to terms with fighting for what is right and discovering the terrors of his new home planet."A great sequel to the first book, Death's Embrace, from a wonderfully talented Indigenous Australian author... Brilliant!" Travis, Indie Book reviewer

A BIOGRAPHICAL ACCOUNT OF THE WELL-KNOWN BALLARAT TONG WAY FAMILY FROM 1863 ONWARD...Striving to become accepted, this account is filled with the historical impacts of a family looking to find a home while they deal with the battles of religion and the introduction of the White Australia Policy.Chinese Roots is an honest and at times confronting telling of the challenges that each generation was faced with, laced with real world impacts of Australian and global history from the 1900s to the modern day.Australia has been built on the histories of all the people it has raised on its soil... This is one story that matters also."A moving and real slice of history told from Yvonne's unique perspective... Wonderful work and such authenticity in the narrative voice of the author..." Simone, Indie Book reviewer

UPON RETURNING FROM THE FIRST WORLD WAR, WILL SHEPHERD HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REALISE HIS DREAM OF OWNING LAND...With his wife Alice and their children to support, many things conspire to turn the dream into a nightmare.With determination, Will and Alice thrive on their land but it is not the unpredictable environment alone which threatens them.An unexpected arrival may unearth a dark, long hidden secret, while the looming shadow of World War II sweeps the nation. The Shepherd family confront the past so they can overcome it and save their future...Can Will keep his family safe with all that must be faced?"A gripping and engaging read with well thought out plot and prose... Great book from a new author..." Robyn, Indie Book reviewer

TO FLEE FROM ONE LIFE TO FIND ANOTHER CAN BE EXCITING... BUT WILL IT BE MORE THAN SHE IMAGINED...?Struggling with the death of her boyfriend, Summer leaves a life in Australia to study overseas where she meets the enigmatic Lincoln, who becomes an instant distraction for her.Despite the numerous rumours warning her about Lincoln, they find an intense chemistry and Summer cannot seem to keep her distance from him.Lincoln has been trying to escape his past and is haunted by his mistakes. His past isn't the only thing Lincoln is running from, and he knows the dangers that come with allowing himself to get close to Summer.Yet, when he realises she is the one keeping his deepest demons at bay, he cannot keep away from her.Summer and Lincoln need each other to help face the past and overcome painful grief... but when secrets come to light, will they make it through?Or will the truth destroy everything...?"An exciting romance of passion and danger that keeps the pages turning... Loved it immensely!" Robyn, Indie Book reviewer

FAMILY IS THE TIE THAT WILL BIND...Set amongst the giant ghost gums of country Victoria, follow the trials and tribulations of two sisters who must battle through great personal sacrifice, unrelenting passions and disarming loss as they navigate the happenings around them.The Vietnam War arrives and brings them more heartbreaking tragedy, loss and unrequited love from which they may not recover.Spread across both time and place, The Ties That Bind is a journey of healing and love but not one that shies away from the pain that comes from the intensity of both.When two worlds collide, peace can be found on both sides..."Stunning and moving as we share such insight into family and the consequences and tribulations of lives entwined... Great read..." Samantha, Indie Book reviewer

SOME OF THE BEST MOMENTS IN YOUR LIFE ARE THE ONES YOU CAN NEVER TELL ANYONE ABOUT...Stella knew she had to share her story about her passion with Jack before she burst!Their chemistry was off the charts!From the moment they'd met at a simple job interview, to the day their lips touched for the first time...The Universe knew they were meant to be together and their destiny would be written in the stars. They were going to get together no matter what, especially if Stella had her say! No one would get in her way when it came to her true love and her destined happiness. Well... at least she hoped that would be the case and not another disaster story.But let's continue now with Jack and Stella's true love story and find out together... Shall we?"A romp of good measure in romantic idealism and innocent fun with a twist of dreaming... Great read and clever tale..." Diana, Indie Book reviewer

A FAMILY SAGA SET ON AN ISOLATED OUTBACK PROPERTY HAUNTED BY AN ANCIENT SPIRIT.After her grandmother dies, Julia comes to Barragunyah to prepare the place for sale and is trapped by rising floodwaters. Alone, without power or transport, and unable to contact anyone, she passes time reading the diaries and letters written by five generations of women who once called the outback property home.When the ancient spirit known as Mary appears, borders between then and now begin to dissolve. Swept again and again into Barragunyah's past, Julia drifts towards madness.Sometimes the only way out is to pass through the unknown..."A stylish tale of darkness and suspense, cleverly written by this exciting author... A very good read..." Susan, Indie Book reviewer

THE INNOCENT ARE SIMPLY THOSE WHO ARE BETTER AT BURYING THEIR SECRETS...The murder of a wealthy family catapults Detective Albert Strom into an investigation where nothing is as it seems.With the help of an unpublished manuscript, Albert might just find the clues he needs to solve the mysterious and incongruous crime... but then will time be available to him to find the truth...?Layers of sinister secrets, hidden from prying eyes, are suddenly forced into the view of the public to reveal a city that is corrupted.Buried writings of a troubled woman may be all that offers the truth in the mysterious and confronting Enigmatic.Told in four perspectives of one event that will unfold the one truth for all involved..."A thriller of well-written prose and excitement for lovers of great murder mysteries and suspense..." Henry, Indie Book reviewer

OPENING DOORS IS ALSO ABOUT STEPPING THROUGH THEM TO FIND THE TRUTH...Yvonne is guided by The Voice as she embarks on a long journey from fear and confusion toward trust and acceptance. She learns to value the use of her gifts for the emotional and physical healing of herself and others.Woven seamlessly through the narrative are practical tips for self-development and stories from the lives of people she has helped. Filled with a combination of Yvonne's visions and experiences, it offers an insight into the lives of Yvonne, the many she teaches and even your own.Get ready to take your own step forward with this teaching of spiritual guidance and empowerment."An enlightened work of thoughts and experiences that may serve all who are seeking more of themselves within..." Tabitha, Indie Book Reviewer"Moving, thought provoking and enormously insightful, Yvonne's book has captured me. Read it and you will benefit." Margot Storer"Narrated with an appealing voice that is laced with humour, Opening Doors is a compellingly honest account of Yvonne's life and the courageous journey she has taken in order to accept and properly utilise the great gifts she was born with." Dr Rosie Dub"Instinctively with every page I read in 'Opening Doors - The Enormity of Us', by Yvonne Fogarty, I knew that my friend, and my Reiki Master, was reopening my path so I could return home to my inner truths. Each of Yvonne's heartfelt chapters brought me to fresh tears; some were tears of recognition of a personal journey, tears of acknowledgment of our fears and setbacks, tears of understanding of what we each possess inside our very being to help guide us, and mostly tears of happiness and joy and love for this woman who inspires me and always will be my mentor. With Yvonne's endearing wit and humor as her book unfolded before me, I smiled and chuckled, as I heard the voice of a lady who is human, like any of us, and that felt so great to know that in being so human, I am not alone. I will carry many things with me from reading Yvonne's book, but one of the most important messages for me at this time of my life is now my new mantra, 'If our concscious awareness is not fully NOW HERE present within us, it is NO WHERE, to be able to fully support us.' Thanks my friend, for writing your inspiring story." Deborah Shucart

DID YOU KNOW THERE'S A BAMBOO SCHOOL IN THE HEART OF BALI'S JUNGLE?Our Green Change follows Sandra and her family on their quest to go 'green' as they relocate from Sydney to Bali. Immersing themselves in Green School's dynamic community, they embark on a road less travelled. But the life Bali has to offer won't necessarily be easy.It's a warm, funny and at times deeply moving memoir that chronicles one family's attempt at a different way of living, exploring both the exceptional highs and devastating lows that come with uprooting their lives.With a backdrop of unique festivals, environmental awakenings and educational insights, Our Green Change is a journey of discovery, healing and learning to 'bend like bamboo'.OUR GREEN CHANGE WILL SHOW YOU BALI IN A WAY NOT IMAGINED..."Engaging and deeply felt." Susan Johnson, author of Aphrodite's Breath"A captivating tale of real-life experience within beauty and elation... Wonderfully written and a learning of a world not well known about..." Debbie, Indie Book reviewer

RAVENS ARE THE SENTINELS THAT WATCH OVER THE TOWN OF LOST SOULS...Ravens Hollow is a hauntingly beautiful story of facing confrontations from the past and overcoming the terrifying bleakness of the future.Set in a small, central Victorian town, rooted in the gold rush of 1851, Lee Ping, a Chinese migrant and gold digger, is murdered and his soul left to drift; trapped in the eternal terror of Ravens Hollow.Ravens Hollow follows families haunted by the dead as they become trapped within their final resting place.With the dead watching and the living often providing no comfort; family secrets are forced to be revealed as a dim hope for peace is craved.With secrets finally revealed too late, the implications of Ravens Hollow are profoundly emotional and tragic for all residents.

A SIMPLE TALE ABOUT A HALFLING STRUGGLING TO GAIN THE RESPECT OF THOSE THAT HAVE GREAT PREJUDICE...Torbiro is on a quest of discovery to seek out his dream, one so impossible to achieve that even his friends laugh at the absurd notion.The trials ahead will be filled with humourous moments and littered by quirky characters who all help the quest unfold in wonderous ways through the journey of our halfling hero.Will the battle for advancement between science and magic be too big for a little hero like Torbiro? Only he can decide... once he either succeeds, or is defeated."A frolic of classic telling the farfetched and the humour of perspectives we take for granted...great work and an enjoyable read..." Colin, Indiebook reviewer

ADRIAN ASHTON IS ABOUT TO FACE HIS MOMENT OF TRUTH.Set in 1994, in the period between the Soviet Union's collapse and Putin seizing power of Russia, Adrian reflects on a life cursed by childhood trauma, sexual ineptitude and unreciprocated love. Provocative, evocative and highly addictive, Weather over Mendoza follows a troubled man who mistakes love for ideology and his benefactor's ruthless genius in protecting him.A newspaper article is set to reveal his secret past as a Soviet mole in Britain's MI6. The situation was created by the betrayal of his Soviet benefactor, with whom he had developed an unhealthy reliance.A fast-paced, no holds barred account of late-night introspection, Adrian Ashton's tale weaves to a taut conclusion to answer a philosophical question: is Adrian the victim or the villain?"A winner for lovers of great thrillers and written with such style and form that it is clear this author is one to continue to enjoy in the future...exceptional read!" Thomas, IndieBook reviewer

FROM AWARD NOMINATED BEST SELLING BRISBANE AUTHOR COMES ANOTHER INSTANT MYSTERY CLASSIC...It's 1886 when Dr Hamish Hart is asked to examine the body of a Chinese businessman found murdered in a Brisbane factory.Hamish recognises the deceased as the uncle of his childhood friend and makes a commitment to his friend to find the person responsible.The investigation takes Hamish deep into the secrets of Frog's Hollow, a smoky world of gambling houses, opium dens and prostitution.Hamish is forced to navigate a complex array of kinship obligations and family debts to reveal the ultimate truth which he seeks.He is desperate to help his old friend - but can either of them handle the real truth?"Karen is a master of her genre and this book is the evidence of her confidence and poise for the story and the characters she makes us all love...brilliant and absorbing...marvelous read!" Tabitha, Indie Book Reviewer"Splendid, exciting, and very intriguing...a wonderful book and a great opener to a new mystery series and sleuth...hungry for the next one as this one delivered so much more than expected with amazing locations and characters and plot...a great new author...5 stars" Caroline, Indiebooks reviewer."Karen Thurecht has done it again with a captivating and engrossing mystery set in a detailed period of Australian history and culture...her attention to detail and thought-provoking characters blended with her tapestry of plot is exceptional...brilliant..." Thomas, Indiebook reviewer

WELCOME THE NUDGE OF TINY FAE WINGS SKIMMING YOUR CHEEK.UNFURL YOUR OWN, BELOVED. PREPARE TO BE SPIRITED AWAY.Fearing culpability for the loss of her brother, unpredictable firecracker, Fleur Alton, resorts to ripping everything apart: family, Tripp... even herself.She aches for a supernatural power her mother Grace calls beyond, which often works with Nature, revealing portents to seers.Fleur wills the 'gift' to empower her to find something deeper in life. She refuses to become shallow like her tormenting nemesis, who delights in digging away at dead things.But beyond has its own agenda.Caught in the liminal space between what she thinks she wants and what the universe decides must be, can a magical alliance and the tears from a sage old eucalypt save Fleur?Will she find her niche? Will it ultimately find her?NICHE IS THE FIERY CONCLUSION TO THE CRYING TREE DUOLOGY."A book of power and imagination that binds the series and adds amazing follow on to the beauty and design of this talented author's works...Wonderful reading..." Tabitha, IndieBook reviewer

"HE MADE YOU FEEL COMPLICIT ... ASHAMED AND GUILTY, SO THAT YOU WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO TELL ANYONE ..."Joey, the child, in desperation, had to eventually tell one person.Joanna, the woman, tells no one until she reaches a turning point in her life.After many years of recurring nightmares, flashbacks and futile self-medication with risk-taking and alcohol, she knows she must seek help.A GP whom she has come to trust will offer her the safety and courage to speak the unspeakable: the narrative of deeply traumatising sexual abuse she suffered as a child.Writing a journal enables her to explore her present experiences and reflect on her memories of her childhood - narrated in Joey's voice.Joanna will finally break the 54 years of silence that has held her captive to the traumatic abuse of her childhood."A deeply moving and well written work that immerses you in a world not many would understand, let alone survive...wonderful and brave work..." Caroline, IndieBook Reviewer

REFRAMING BEAUTY PRESENTS A DIFFERENT WAY OF VIEWING A WOMAN'S BEAUTY THAT'S NOT ABOUT HER LOOKS, NOT ABOUT HER FACE OR BODY...Anita Selzer explores the role of a woman as a person; what she is doing with her life and how she is living it.The book offers examples of diverse women around the globe who are currently performing beauty in various & unique ways.Anita shares her own real experience of facial surgery and how that made her feel, considering the cultural value highly accorded to a woman's beauty in the world.She considers past and recent ideas about all women's beauty that have been influential, chronicling how ideals of beauty in terms of hair, makeup and fashion have changed over time; what they are currently and the trending shift towards diversity that we see now."An insightful and thoughtful work of perspectives and challenging the social awareness of often misunderstood intentions...I loved this as a book to help all women put balance in their views of themselves and the world around them...liberating..." Lenore, indiebook reviewer

AS A RUNNER, HE STRIVES TO FINISH THE RACE BUT AS A MAN RUNNING, HE HOPES TO STAY ALIVE...For Sebastian, running is his freedom and love as he competes in marathons and feels his body burn with every stride.But his love of running will be his undoing as he flees from his family of dark secrets, straight into the waiting arms of a cult who desire his spirit for their own. On the horse stud owned by his grandparents, and where they operate a cult for followers who are lost souls amongst the inept world that forgot them, Sebastian will learn what he is truly made of and discover a love of horses he never knew.Generations of Sebastian's family will clash over the dark secrets kept silent within all of them. Sebastian's mother, Connie, is desperate to save her son from her parents, recalling she had to leave long ago to save herself...Sebastian's only saving grace will be the Arabian horse who will rescue him from a tragic accident and befriend him as no other creature has before.To find himself and to uncover the darkness hidden by his family, Sebastian must become lost in a hope he can survive and live his true passion once again..."Gillian Wells has found her stride with yet another great novel of dark menace and intrigue, mixed with her usual gripping drama...exceptional work...you will get lost in LOST..." Abigail, Indie Book Reviewer

THE HERO OF THIS STORY IS A MOST UNLIKELY CHARACTER...This is a tale of how misunderstandings, suspicions and superstitions lead to a mass hysteria. The towns of Scaysborough and Tremlite are embroiled in such an occurrence within their communities.Truscott knew that there was no point in going over things that could not be changed. He put his mind to what they could do to prevent the war that was rising. They needed to alert the leaders to the mistake and prevent possible bloodshed.Danio knew the clearing at the foothills, where the troops were headed because he'd spent days there exploring the bush and surroundings. He predicted that the Tremlite troops and the Scaysborough troops would be on opposite sides of the great lake and the potential attacks would happen here at the edge of the vast water.They needed to get to the lake and plead wisdom to both sides and alert them of the errors in their fabled reasoning. The talk had taken hold and the Lurkin be ripe for satisfaction...and suffer the fool who delves into the truth of the whisper."An intriguing and beguiling tale of characters and perspectives of conversation...a very thoughtful work from a new author..." Daniel, indiebook reviewer

THIS IS A STORY OF TRAGEDY, TRAUMA AND PAIN OF THE WORST KIND. A STORY OF UNBELIEVABLE RESILIENCE AND THE STRENGTH OF A WOMAN WHO NEVER, EVER GAVE UP ON HER FAMILY...It is the story of a mother who raised her disabled child, suffered an injury at work and then dealt with the loss of her beloved mother. An incredible and unimaginable breakdown of her husband occurred that resulted in a tragedy that would see him rendered disabled for over two years and Kelly found herself having to support, provide and care for her family of six during these years of ongoing challenges and seemingly endless recoveries.At only 42, she was the one capable of carrying the burden for all. Kelly is a normal everyday loving wife, mother and member of the global community.Yet she has found inspiration from her life journey and shares it beautifully in this moving and inspiring book. Her story gives a firsthand look into courage, strength and pure determination in the rawest of human spirit.It only takes one person to save another, if they are willing to carry this burden...Kelly is such a person and this is the burden she carried."A book of emotive telling that breaks your heart at the same time it makes you cry out for joy...brilliant and a must read...!" Catherine, Indiebook reviewer

A GREAT OCEAN SEPARATES THE COUNTRIES OF TWO YOUNG MEN BUT THE WATERS ARE NOT ENOUGH TO SEPARATE THE SHARED FATES...Two boys come from different countries face the extraordinary challenges of dealing with dragons, magic, family, love and famine...Alexander the Bear King of Yarexih, comes to power and discovers long standing issues from generations ago. The support of a few and the power of the mighty dragon Zenos, are what he needs to raid a neighbouring country for precious food and supplies so his people may survive...Golgoth is a country lad from a loving home, thrust into a whirlpool of self-discovery after an unexpected encounter with dragons. He finds challenges that no human has ever faced as he fights the first battle of war now brewing in his peaceful homeland...All the while Zupic has become a unwilling pawn, her heart torn apart as she must quell the violence the two nations are about to endure with great consequence..."A wonderful tale of worlds and youth and passions...a great ride into real fantasy and storytelling...great work!" Donald, Indiebook reviewer

SET IN CRETE, 1941, IN THE SHADE OF THE MOUNTAIN IS AN EMOTIONALLY COMPLEX STORY.As the youngest son growing up on a vast South Australian sheep station, Andrew Mitchell earns his living by being a gambler, fighter and a conman. He certainly knows that the fastest way to make money is to tell people what they want to hear. He was often so good at it that he made a living from it until Andrew enlists for a war spread over three fronts. His own personal battles, his confronting creditors and Elizabeth, the one woman he cannot extricate from his soul. His goal is desertion; to run and join the local Greek resistance movement and vanish from the war without remorse, only there is one small problem ... the new price on his head. A desire to survive and the desire to get home to his love will drive Andrew to all ends of his convictions in this intelligent work by new Australian author M.K.Jacobs."A delving and immersing experience by a talented new author who knows her geography and her characters without fault. Wonderful and thoroughly recommend..." Tabitha, Inbdiebooks reviewer

IT IS THE EARLY 1980'S.Greg Bowker is a young senior constable forcibly transferred to a one-officer station in a remote and dying Mallee town.Welcomed by a brutal combination of heat, dust, isolation and primitive amenities, the new officer expects to waste years of his career in 'purgatory'.He is greeted with warmth by the community but becomes increasingly worried by the behaviour of two delinquent teenagers, one of whose family history hides a secret he can't resist investigating.A subsequent disappearance and murder set a new challenge for the young officer and leads him down a path into an unspeakable world of darkness and deception.Purgatory may well reside within the quiet town..."A stylish and enthralling thriller set amongst the dust and hardship of a small country town that extends to the characters within...great reading..." Alan, IndieBook Reviewer

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 ACT BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDAfter 50 years as an Australian diplomat, UN official, intelligence analyst, academic and company director working in and on the Middle East, Bob Bowker enjoys unique insights into the challenges, professional and personal, of representing Australia in the Arab world. In this occasionally light-hearted professional memoir, revealing something of the person behind the diplomat, he sets out his views and reflections on major Middle East issues and into what makes diplomacy in the Arab world effective.He also captures the complexity, the drama, the ambiguity and sometimes the absurdity of certain situations he faced as an Australian ambassador in the Arab world:-A sacked local staff member in Syria was found to be an informer for the secret police.-Overnight, a shipload of Australian sheep became Bulgarian.-A judge in Sudan successfully prosecuted his own case in a murder trial.-As demonstrators hurled stones and bottles toward his office, women in his microenterprise program in Gaza sold soft drinks to the crowd.Praise for Tomorrow There will be Apricots:Professor the Hon Gareth Evans AC QC, Australian Foreign Minister 1988-96An evocative account by one of Australia's most accomplished diplomats of the highs and lows, rewards and frustrations, delights and stresses of diplomatic life-not least, it seems, in working with their Ministers. But also a deeply thoughtful analysis of the multiple geopolitical challenges the Middle East continues to pose, charting possible ways forward in writing that is often provocative but always stimulating. Two books for the price of one-and both eminently worth the purchase.Nick Warner AO PSM, former Director of the Office of National Intelligence, Director General of ASIS, Secretary of the Department of Defence, and Australian Ambassador to Iran.The Middle East matters to Australia, and we have been lucky in recent decades to have a group of exceptional diplomats dedicate their careers to understanding the region. Bob Bowker has been the dean of this group. His important book throws light on the history of our relationship with the Middle East, where we have gone wrong and right, and what we should do now.Professor the Hon Bob Carr, Australian Foreign Minister 2012-13.As Foreign Minister I grew to admire the razor-sharp insights of our best diplomats. It was an education and a pleasure to read their cables and savour their briefings. Bob Bowker in his memoirs delivers deep knowledge matched with sound judgement not least in his appraisal of the Arab world and, among other things, its relationship with Israel and the Israeli rule of the 4.5 million Palestinians in the occupied territories. All our best diplomats should write books like this.Professor Amin Saikal AM FASSA, Founding Director of the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, ANUDr Bowker has combined the skills, experiences and nuances of a very seasoned diplomat and academic analyst to produce a fascinating memoir. More than a story of his successful journey through the minefields of Arab politics and society, it is also a very enriching intellectual analysis of various tensions and conflicts that continue to shape the Arab world. The volume is a must read for not only policy and opinion makers, but also for students of the Middle East.

NATURE JOURNALING IS A GROWING PHENOMENON WHICH I BELIEVE IS DUE TO THE GROWING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND ANXIETY AMONG AN ACTIVE COHORT OF INDIVIDUALS.Born out of my practice of writing scientific field notes, my nature journaling combines writing and drawing/painting to create visual and highly personal impressions of the world around us.I am an avid journal creator. In the space of 18 months, I have accrued four journals worth of material. Most of my journal entries would resonate with lovers of all nature around the world.Nature journaling is about articulating emotional and imaginative responses to a place, which I also believe is an essential means of motivating others to take an interest in the environment and the art of journaling.Given that nature journaling is supposed to be spontaneous or at the very least a relaxed and pleasurable way to be in the single moment, I think it is important to take a subtle approach. This is not a field of pedagogy with rules and regulations, it is a practice designed to help reconnect with the natural world and your own sense of wonder.I invite you into my impression of our wonderous nature. Thank you for caring about our small planet and all its natural beauty."A collected works of true beauty and inspiration for the love of nature and the patience of a craft...A collectible book for all to share and enjoy..." Dianne, IndieBook Reviewer

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT ANT COLONIES, COMETS IN SPACE, ANCIENT VOLCANOS AND A SPIRITED FIVE-YEAR-OLD COULD TEACH YOU ABOUT YOUR WELLBEING?This and many other interconnected ingredients of existence are examined with creative curiosity in Peter Bell's exceptional work - Subtle Steps on the Other Side - Dichotomous Deliberations.After a life-changing event and a promise to his family to live a simpler and more balanced existence, Peter was taken on an imaginative journey to places he never dreamed possible.A journey in search for his inner truth, ultimately to explore whether he was living up to his newly formed mandate for simplified living. Peter presents several questions central to a meaningful life; while not offering solutions or answers, he teases out aspects of each question, explores his own experiences and growth following a period of ill-health.He brings in interesting perceptions from music and literature. He looks at multiple dichotomies, including -Is there a simple divide between Fact and FictionBetween IQ and EQ.How to Think and What to ThinkLinear and Non-linear perspectives.Stimulate your own thinking and questioning in Subtle Steps on the Other Side - Dichotomous Deliberations.It's a witty, mind-opening, and at times light-hearted look at life and the black-and-white questions we all might ask - and hopefully answer - answer on our own journey through experiences lived and shared."A deliberate and engaging work for thought and evaluation of oneself and the world we occupy...a great read and well crafted by a passionate new author..." Anthony, Indie Book Reviewer

A STORY OF DEVASTING EMOTIONAL POWER THAT WILL GRIP YOU FROM BEGINNING TO END.From a humble yet happy childhood in Italy, to moving across the water to Australia in the 1960's, then thrown into unexpected culture shock and racism, this young girl grows through constant upheavals as a woman determined.She falls in love and marries her true sweetheart but as she faces challenge after challenge, her life becomes a roller coaster of periods of personal success and total despair, upon which the spectre of mental illness then arises.Again and again, this woman needs to make a heartbreaking choice between her personal happiness and her duty and love for her family.Through sheer strength and determination in holding on to her most cherished values, she eventually finds a measure of self-acceptance, peace and happiness."A story of growth, commitment and determination to make even the strongest feel inspired...beautifully told..." Yvonne, Indie book reviewer

AN UNEXPECTED TELEPHONE CALL FROM AN ANONYMOUS INFORMANT INTENSIFIES THE FOCUS...Australian Federal Police detective Jack Wagner is conducting his own investigation into the importation of enriched cocaine that has become the drug of choice for the financiers and stockbrokers of Sydney's leafy eastern suburbs.Social justice lawyer Melissa Wu is being actively pursued by mysterious backers to nominate as a candidate for a seat in the New South Wales parliament.Highly regarded Sydney Daily News reporter, Julie-Anne Granger is back investigating her favourite subject matter; that being Chinese interference in Australian political, corporate and domestic life.Then she receives a telephone call from an anonymous informant that intensifies her focus.An Australian Maritime Safety Authority analyst identifies unusual navigational behaviour of a cargo ship near the Great Barrier Reef which brings Julie-Anne, Jack and Melissa together to investigate with high cost for all."An exciting entry into the world of readers for this new talented author...brilliant and well-paced action...a great read." Donald, indiebook reviewer