Rachael Johns

Rachael Johns

Just One Wish – New Release from Rachael Johns

Three women, three secrets, one life-changing journey Just One Wish by Rachael Johns Read a few words from Rachael, read an excerpt, and read Rachael’s answers to The 5 Big Questions Alice has always been a trailblazer as a scientist, activist and mother. She knew her choices would involve sacrifices, but now, on the eve of her eightieth birthday, she’s beginning to wonder if she’s sacrificed too much. Alice’s daughter, Sappho, rebelled against her unconventional upbringing, choosing to marry young and embrace life as a homemaker, but her status as a domestic goddess has recently taken a surprising turn. Read more…
Our Writing Desks – What’s on Them?

Have you ever wondered where a favourite author might create their novels? We asked our authors to share an image of what’s on their desk and what inspires them or keeps them going Cathryn Hein Bestselling Rural Romance and Romantic Adventure Author Taking your heart on an adventure… This is what my desk looks like when I’m in the middle of a book – a mess. I don’t find it hard to navigate though. Despite the piles of paper, notes and pens, I know where everything is … mostly. The important items are my diary and monthly planner. Read more…
October Update from Australian Fiction Authors

We’ve got an exciting run-up to Christmas and the New Year this October, with some wonderful new releases. 🖋📚 We’re also going to be catching up with our authors and asking them all sorts of questions about their writing lives (and in particular – their writing spaces and what’s on their desks when they pen those gorgeous novels. Look out for photos!). 🖋📚 We’ve got guest author bestselling Kerry McGinnis on board this month and we’ll be telling you all about her latest bestseller, The Roadhouse. Read more…
August to December Upcoming New Releases

We’re already over half way through the year and the new releases keep on coming So far we’ve got 10 books releasing between August and December, every one of them available for pre-order right now so hold the takeaway flat whites and cappuccinos and start putting those freshly saved spare coins in a Book Jar! You know you’ll thank yourself by December… Upcoming new releases Central Highlands 1861. How do you tame a wild colonial boy? With an even wilder colonial girl. Read more…
How Many Books Have You Written (2nd round)

Following on from our post How Many Books Have You Read So Far This Year? we asked more of our group of authors here on Australian Fiction Authors how many books they have written The answers are a wonderful insight into Australian authors and how they go about their business, some writing in many genres or heading for new genres, and always fulfilling their creative wells Tea Cooper Australian Bestselling, Award Winning Author Historical fiction – from the ocean to the outback How many books have I written? More than are published! I began writing Australian contemporary stories but the tantalizing stories… Read more…
Backlist Wednesday

This Wednesday we’re bringing you contemporary novels (or up-lit or life-lit or women’s fiction – whichever you love to call it) from three very successful authors Rachael Johns, Emily Madden and Lisa Ireland What’s a backlist? Simply the books in the author’s repertoire and we don’t want you to miss out on some fantastic reads! Little secrets grow up to be big lies… They’ve been best friends since their sons started high school together, and Felicity, Emma and Neve share everything … or so they thought. Read more…
6 More Authors Spill the News on Writing Goals

We loved the first Spill the News post so much we’re bringing you more from our group of Australian Fiction Authors Emily Madden, Rachael Johns, Catherine Evans, Jennifer Scoullar, Lisa Ireland, Michael Trant…over to you What are your writing goals for 2019? Emily Madden Australian Author Get swept away by love… 2018 was busy (and that’s putting it mildly). Read more…
Lost Without You – new release from Rachael Johns

A fresh and poignant novel of family, journeys, past decisions … and dresses … from the ABIA award–winning, bestselling author Rachael Johns Read a few words from the author and an excerpt from the book Four women, one dress, and the secret that binds them all… On a special night that is supposed to be a celebration of new beginnings, Paige MacRitchie’s joy quickly falls away when her mother collapses during the speeches at her book launch. Read more…