Month: November 2012

ACRBA – Return to Baragula. by Mary Hawkins.

On By Rose DeeIn Uncategorized4 Comments

 Over the years Emily Parker’s actions as a teenager have impacted not only her own life, but the lives of many different people.

Now, six years later, she returns reluctantly to her home town of Baragula only to discover the man at the heart of those actions, Matthew Davidson, is the community’s respected doctor.

While Emily’s faith is now severely weakened by all that has happened, Matthew’s life has completely turned around since he committed his life to Christ. His personal relationship with God is tested when he discovers how his behaviour when a non-believer hurt so many, especially Emily, and feels responsible for her hardness of heart towards the Lord.

Disease attacks the community while danger from another source threatens Emily and her family. Through it all, will Matthew and Emily’s faith be strong enough to forgive each other and put the past behind them?

My Thoughts: 

This is my favourite of all the Mary Hawkins novels I have read. The story instantly engaged me, and although the romance was a little predictable, it was exactly what I like. I don’t want to wonder weather a heroine and hero get together in the end, I want to know that they do and enjoy the anticipation of the story as they get there. I also loved that both characters were flawed. In some Christian novels I have read, the characters are so ‘pure’ that the story is totally unbelievable and I simply cannot relate to them. This is not the case in ‘Return to Baragula’. I found this story to be a great balance between uplifting Christian ideals and displaying the grace and forgiveness that accompanies the Christian walk. 

See: http://www.mary-hawkins.com/ for stockist information.

On a personal note: ‘Return to Baragula’ was the novel that brought Australian Christian Authors into my life. I could hardly believe that an Australian had written a Christian fiction novel. It was a wonderful discovery, and a vital step that lead to my own calling as a Fiction Writer. Thank you, Mary Hawkins. xo

       Visit Mary at: http://www.mary-hawkins.com/

‘A New Resolution’ and A New Trailer!

On By Rose DeeIn General View of the WorldLeave a comment

I was recently involved in a talk about book trailers at the Word Writer’s Getaway on the Sunshine Coast. As I was discussing the process I went through to produce my three trailers, I realized that it had been a far bigger project than I had anticipated.

Firstly there is the concept, then the script writing, finding a location, organizing equipment, models, editor … and the list goes on and on. When I look back on my efforts now, there is no doubt that it was a huge undertaking.

So, here I am launching my latest trailer. This is for my new release, and the final book in my Resolution series – A New Resolution.

These photos were taken in and around the beautiful tourist destination of Airlie Beach, North Queensland.

A very special thank you to the Coral Sea Resort for allowing me to shoot on their premises, and to Whitsunday Rent a Yacht for giving me free reign on one of their magnificent boats, (what a way to experience the islands and Great Barrier Reef!)

Also a very big thank you to Tenille Smith and Ben Chapman who portrayed my characters, Anika and Nate. You guys did a terrific job.

And not to forget my son, Tully. Who was so smitten with Tenille that holding her hand kept him happy and still for the camera – at least, long enough to get the shots I needed.

A New Resolution is available now from all good bookstores. See links on the side of this page.

Check out this incredible ways to see the Whitsundays – http://www.rentayacht.com.au/home/

Love this place – Coral Sea Resort Airlie Beach: http://www.coralsearesort.com/