Welcome to my first bloggish news entry, in anticipation of my new book, which is about to hit the shelves soon
The new book is called Lighthouse Girl and it’s due out in early March. It has a lovely tactile cover and the 115 pages are filled with archival photos, newspaper articles, sketches and Brian Simmonds evocative charcoal illustrations. Fremantle Press have taken such care with the presentation, especially Editor Cate Sutherland and Designer Tracey Gibbs. After 4 years of work (beginning April 2005) I’m really happy with the final product.
Here’s the blurb:
It’s 1914. Fay can shoot a rabbit and make a mean nettle stew. She understands Morse code and the semaphoric alphabet. She knows where penguins nest and when humpback whales migrate. But until she starts writing to a soldier named Charlie, she’s never known friendship — and she’s never had a friend to lose.
Based on the true story of Faye Howe, this gentle tale brings to life the hardships of those left at home during the war — waiting, wondering, hoping. Drawing on fascinating archival material, and interweaving fact with fiction, award-winning author Dianne Wolfer deftly recreates this period in Australian history from the perspective of a young girl.
Last Monday I was in Perth for meetings. I stayed overnight at Frané Lessac & Mark Greenwood’s place (www.artbeatpublishers.com). Frané had her camera…
Frané and Mark’s website is www.artbeat.com.au
