Freshly released by breakout author Tracey Friday her debut book, Thursday’s Child is already making waves! Having snapped up interest from The Leader’s online publication on the back of its very recent entry to the market and hearts! Read the Leader’s write-up here!
On a very warm afternoon in the heart of Gymea Tracey Friday took centre stage of the Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre and to a room filled with friends, family and fans of her work officially launched Thursday’s Child, a beautiful book which details the story of Maggie, a spirited girl who grows up to the not-so-distant booms of air raids, as the story begins in 1941 and follows Maggie from childhood to adulthood as she interacts with the people of her town she comes to call friends, enjoy the surrounding apple orchards and enjoying a life wholly her own. Along the way she learns, as life is want to teach, that not everything is idyllic all the time. Even with the ceasefire being reached in 1945 it becomes apparent war comes in many guises and tragedy is the fastest way to learn this hard truth. She holds true to her convictions, integrity and a four-penny stamp from a far away land she dreams of and pushes on to believe in her dreams and herself.
If you haven’t yet picked up a copy of Thursday’s Child you can find this breakout title in all good bookstores or by contacting Mark Zocchi on markzocchi@brolgapublishing.com.au
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In the heart of South Melbourne on the bright, winter’s Thursday afternoon of August 23rd 2018 Made in Japan – a direct-connection supply store that specialises in ceramics, tableware and house items made by small family-run businesses – was filled to the brim with an excited crowd; which included off-the-street interested persons, family, friends, old work colleagues, all gathered to launch the unique and one-of-a-kind book by first-time author John Urquhart, Meet Japan.
Moon Over the Mediterranean has been a phenomenal hit with copies being loved and read all over Australia and Europe – it tells the fascinating story of Alexander, a conscientious objector in 1960s Holland. He embarks on a lifetime adventure, travelling the hippie trail through Greece, India, Nepal, Kashmir, Afghanistan, Iran, Israel and beyond. Keeping his sketch pad at hand he always has a good book to enjoy and engages in deep philosophical discussions with fellow travellers, as well as falling in and out of love along the way. As he matures, Alexander becomes more involved with the world around him, helping displaced persons, building clinics, schools and rehabilitation centres, assisting children who have been abducted as child soldiers and abused in horrifying ways. Finally, he embarks on several monumental projects where he attempts to change the way people think towards bigotry and asylum seekers. Moon over the Mediterranean is a feel-good book despite the difficult issues it confronts. It tells the story of one man’s struggle to make the world a better place and live a compassionate life.
