Not only that, but she’s been made feel really special. Jane Porter and her amazing crew loved the series as much as I do and voila – Rosie has finally found a proper home and a place she truly belongs. Oops! As usual, I’ve wandered off track – so without boring you, let me summarise: Cathryn’s return comment opened my eyes to a new possibility and before I knew it, the editors at Tule Publishing had read the first Rosie Hart novel and were offering a four book contract. Cathryn’s nominations was for her Tule published novel, Serenity’s Song, in the category romance section – and it’s a fabulous story!Īs an aside, I was incredibly honoured to have my novel Dead Actually win the paranormal category of the ARRAs back in 2013, so I know how exciting it is. It speaks volumes for your book as it’s voted upon by readers. ARRA stands for Australian Romance Readers Association and like the Oscars, it’s a very sparkly feather to have in one’s cap to make the final cut. My most exciting least expected moment (in a while) was over dinner with some author friends and came about after a chance comment from me when I was congratulating my clever friend Cathryn Hein on being a finalist in the annual prestigious ARRA awards. Sometimes the best things happen when you’re least expecting them.

So, moving on and moving up – that was then, this is now.

I don’t want to load you down but I’m sure you clever people will read between the lines when I say to cherish your health – and your family – every single day because you just never know, right? It’s been way too long and sadly while I don’t have a late note, there are valid reasons.

Dead, Actually by Kaz Delaney