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Diary of Lies launched 28July2024 

 

It’s no lie - it was lots of fun, with a musical surprise and guests in costumes reflecting their alter ego.

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 Diary of Lies

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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Perhaps Stan who has withdrawn from life because it’s too painful.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

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.

 

 

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Books available via publisher: www.dragonflypublishing.com.au

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Barb and Graeme Gurney

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above: Members of Gosnells Writers Circle celebrated with me

Cover art produced by author Barbara Gurney

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 - a lot of foot tapping and hearty applause proved Steven popular!

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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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Canning Agricultural Show Art Awards 2025

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2nd: Acrylic Nature Inspired - Waves

3rd: Acrylic Landscape - Ghostly gums

Go to: Barb's Paintings for more art





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