Barbara Gurney
Barbara Gurney
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Did you bring cake?
It’s no lie
There is a new novel - launched 28 July 2024
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Maybe in DOL you’ll have a connection to the characters in the early chapters.
Perhaps Stan who has withdrawn from life because it’s too painful.
Are you someone who likes to impart knowledge?
Syd or Miss Tillman might be your connection.
I’m sure Nora, Kate’s mother, will cause a variety of reactions from
readers. Nora is struggling to find her place in her new world and has a
little bit of a chip on her shoulder. One of my first readers didn’t like her
– but Nora, because she’s been hurt, reflects an attitude which hides
her softer side. I’m sure we all know a Nora – and can relate.
Your distaste of money-spending, women-who-only-lunch might get
under your skin, but right there is your reaction, your connection, to
that part of the story.
Or maybe while reading the last chapters you’ll love Andrea – a kind character
who always sees the good in people.
But what of the main character? Will you love or hate Kate Wallace?
I expect … both. As the story unfolds, you’ll probably change your mind
several times.
Kate is definitely NOT like Gillian of Doors of Prague or Asha in Redhill Corner who I reckon have readers cheering for them from the early pages.
Hopefully you’ll appreciate Kate’s determination to achieve a ‘better’ life, despite her seeing the answer to this better life as money.
She certainly gives it her best shot – and in the end …
well, there’s a happy ending of sorts on page 289 before the story moves on.
In the final pages Kate is asked if she has any regrets.
She replies, ‘I don’t do regret. It’s a waste of time. But there is one thing …’
That one thing is revealed in Chapter 37.
I had a fabulous time at the launch of Diary of Lies - a fun crowd of over seventy, many of whom joined in the idea to dress up. I took the chance to wear a hooped dress - no particular connection to the novel!
Chapter 27 reveals a Scot, kilts and bagpipes - so I just had to have Steven Barnett entertain us - they were surprised and amazed!
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above: Members of Gosnells Writers Circle celebrated with me
Barb and Graeme Gurney
Asha-Lee has been blessed with “The Gift” but refuses to acknowledge it.
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By learning to embrace her gift, can Asha figure out what happened to the young family in the house on Redhill Corner and in doing so, finally accept who she really is
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Also available through publisher:
www.dragonflypublihsing.com.au
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After my success in 2023, I was encouraged to submit to Canning Show in 2024.
Received 2 firsts and 2 seconds!
Scored a sash for the most points in Painting & Drawing.
Amazing!
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Surprising things happen when you just give it a go.
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FIRE: 1st in Open Acrylic
WILDFLOWERS: 2nd in Watercolour
ROSES: 2nd in Acrylic/Nature
ABSTRACT: 1st in Acrylic/Abstract
Go to: Barb's Paintings for more