Dianne Loughnan is a former Queensland and NSW provincial newspaper journalist and now commercial beef producer. She has also worked for the Queensland Landcare movement and has consulted to rural industries as a public relations practitioner. She currently lives and works with her husband and two children on their cattle property near Roma in southern inland Queensland. Continue reading
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Paul Horner
What heppens when the job you love ultimately becomes a living nightmare?
Paul, 38, is an ex-senior constable who served 11 years with the NSW Police Force in Mount Druitt, Cabramatta, Bourke and Byron Bay. Paul said. “It is about trusting others with your life and others trusting you with theirs.” Continue reading
Fiona McCallum – Author of the month
You are invited to Parramatta Library on Monday 10th September 2012 1pm – 2pm to hear Fiona McCallum talk about her latest book, Wattle Creek, one of the Get Reading books you can’t put down.
Fiona writes “heart-warming journey of self-discovery stories”. Her first novel Paycheque was released on April 1 2011 and became an ‘instant bestseller’. Her second novel Nowhere Else (released on Dec 1 2011) was an even bigger hit, outselling Paycheque by early January 2012. Fiona’s third novel, Wattle Creek, was released April 1 2012.
The bestselling Australian author of Paycheque and Nowhere Else returns with a story of dreams, expectations and endurance. Continue reading
Sandy Bröcking – Author of the month
Come to Parramatta Library on Wednesday 15th August 2012 1pm – 2pm to hear Sandy Bröcking talk about her latest book.
Think Smart & Lose Weight is an innovative health plan and practical guide for people with diet related issues who want to lose weight and are serious about keeping it off.
No more counting calories and living by the scale, it’s about making small daily changes for a healthier lifestyle.
Sandy Bröcking’s inspiring story is based on her own personal experience and working in the health profession for over 17 years. This innovative health plan is for those who want to lose weight on a daily basis without being forced into a rigorous, radical or expensive diet regime.
Bookings Required
Contact:Parramatta City Library on 9806 5159
Cost: Free
Tania McCartney
The coming author Tania McCartney is an author, publisher, editor and book reviewer. She runs literary site Kids Book Review, writes for several online sites and is a senior editor for Australian Women Online where she edits Bedtime Stories, a literacy initiative in support of National Year of Reading 2012. Tania is also an ACT Ambassador for the National Year of Reading. Continue reading