Let me tell you about my book, "A Family Of Strangers". It's a historical saga that traces the life of an Irish convict girl, Kate O'Neal who is transported to Australia in 1793. This novel took me some thirty years to research and write. As I wrote, the words ran away from me. I realised then I'd have a novel taller than all of Leo Tolstoy's books stacked up in a pile! Reluctantly, I broke up my story to fill several books.

I'm hoping you will find Kate's story in "A Family Of Strangers" engaging, that it will win your heart so you'll want to know what happens to her in the sequel(s). Yes, Kate will be an old, old lady, when I'm done with her.

Five years ago I started looking for a publisher. Three agents believed my book had promise and offered me representation, but it took a book packager, Tekno Books to get Thomson Gale's Five Star imprint to publish it. My novel, in hardcover, is now available for purchase in major bookstores across the United States. It is also available through Amazon.ca, but it may take a few more weeks before it becomes available in other parts of the world.

You are welcome to read the synopsis of my debut novel, and a sample chapter too.

Do check out my book trailer
— a one-and-a-half minute slide show which will, hopefully, make you want to read my novel.

PREQUEL/PROLOGUE

The Prequel to this novel, written in two parts as Prequel Part 1 and Prequel Part 2, is available at Amazon.com as Amazon Shorts and ready for download for 49 cents each.

You can check out my writing style and my story and decide if you wish to continue with Kate’s story in my novel.

If you have already read my novel, you might like to read the backstory to discover how the novel began.

SEQUEL TO "A FAMILY OF STRANGERS". I am presently working on this. Yes. Kate’s saga continues ....

 

I have listed some of the online bookshops here so you will be able to compare prices for my book. Since the ISBN has changed from 10 to 13 digits beginning 2007, you may need to type in my "new ISBN" (9781594145438) to access the webpage for my book.

 

NEW ALTERNATIVE!!

In Australia only

Payment via PayPal/credit card.

I offer my hardcover book (autographed or accompanied by signed bookplate) with two bookmarks at $38.00/copy.

 

Shipping is by Australia Post (for free), within 24 hours on payment.

Thank you for visiting my website. Maybe you'll drop in again soon? I would love that.