Tag: tropics

Australian Rural, Beaufort's Landing, crime, North Queensland, Novels, Series, Writing

Oh Canada!

Who you calling a goose?

I have a good reason for not writing recently. I’m in Canada, which is NOT and will never be the 51st state of the U.S. I have family here and tell you they are CANADIANS.

If you go and have a look you will see I’ve made some changes to this web site. I hadn’t updated in a long while. Bad, bad me.

No, I didn’t bring Xelma with me, except in written form. she still resides in tropical North Queensland. In Book 5, tentatively named ‘Murder in the Mist’, she visits the rainforest area of Paloma, just as a cyclone hits and cuts off the roads in and out.

Though I’ve started writing the darn thing, it’s taking its sweet bippy time to arrive. The story is percolating on the back-burner at the moment, while I have some fun with family and friends. I’ll be back in Aus. at the end of this month, hopefully with some more of the story finished, if not at least raring to go.

In the meantime here are some pictures of this lovely land….

More later…Ciao for now,

Beaufort's Landing, crime, Memoir, Novels, Series, Writing

Oh no I forgot to post this…A Brilliant Review

I have just received the following Editorial Review from Book Viral. The reviewer not only captured the essence of the story, but all its associated nuances and sub-plots as well.

Hiding out in North Qld brings new dangers…

“A gripping read that offers more than just a mystery to be solved,,,”

Here’s the short version, but I encourage you to read the full review, sites below:

“Escape to Danger” is a gripping read that offers more than just a mystery to be solved. It’s a story about self-discovery, resilience, and connection. Rose has crafted a novel that is thought-provoking and thrilling, making it a worthy addition to the mystery genre. Fans of character-driven stories with a touch of the supernatural will find much to enjoy in Xelma’s journey to uncover the truth and reclaim her life. It is highly recommended! 

Read theFULL and FULSOME review at these sites:

OR

http://bookviralreviews.com/ OR

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BookViral/https://www.facebook.com/groups/BookViral/ OR

https://www.facebook.com/Bookviral-208302829365066/

To any other author reading this, let me just say — this is a paid review (a pretty hefty cost), but from a highly credible source. The Services Manager, John is unfailingly polite and patient. Go and have a close read of their site. Sign up for a review if you like what you see. You’ll be asked for details of your book, they will go and have a look and decide if it is interesting enough for them to review. Can I just ask that you say Book Viral was recommended by me? Thanks. Oh, and there’s also a competition you can submit too.

I must away and get stuff done. Yours with a happy heart,

Novels, Writing

Ta Daa!


So, I’ve done it. Book 2 in the Beaufort’s Landing Series is now available as an ebook on Amazon. It was fun visiting Xelma again for the final read through. Hope I caught all the errors. Let me know if you find any.

Speaking of which, I went into my author page on Amazon and I have a big beautiful 5 star review on Escape to Danger Book 1 of Beaufort’s Landing Series.

“I really enjoyed this book. The characters were very vivid and I got a real sense of what life is like in the tropics! The lead character wasn’t your classic heroine. She didn’t need saving! But it was thrilling and nail-biting all the same when she found herself in dangerous situations. I also enjoyed the fact that she had psychic skills. A very absorbing and page turning read!”

Whoo hoo!

I have determined that I really need to learn the marketing side of this biz. but it all feels so big and so much to learn it’s overwhelming. Still I must make a start. So, presently am trying to find reviewers and start a newsletter for followers of my writing. Trouble is of course that everything costs, not necessarily a lot but each little bit adds to the other and before I know it I”m even more skint. Ah the woes, eh?

What this means for my blog post is that personal guff will now appear in my newsletters and the blog will be more aimed at the writing process and those authors that I love and their stories etc etc. God knows when this will happen but there will eventually be a button for you to subscribe to my newsletter. Watch this space.

Having said that, I’d better get stuck into it. Cheers, Percy.