Today is ANZAC DAY in Australia. It's the 25th of April, in case my North American friends are wondering. As ever, we rose before dawn to join in the solemn commemoration of the service and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand men and women defence personnel, inspired by those who fought at Gallipoli in 1915, … Continue reading I’m Feeling a Bit Wobbly at this Point
Join Me for the Book Launch of LOUISA on May 29, 2026, in Wollongong, NSW
Mark your calendars for the launch of Louisa on May 29, 2026, at The Links Seaside in Wollongong! It kicks off at 2pm, and attendance is free, so don’t forget to book your spot. Plus, author Suzanne Leal, known for her award-winning novels, will be in the mix!
Embracing Louisa, an Historical Novel: Reflections on Release
I was numb. We had ridden in the mourning coach all the way from Shipley, up the Otley Road to Undercliffe Cemetery. I could hear the horses' bridles clinking as they pulled in unison, plodding through the soot-blackened slush. Ahead, another team dragged the hearse. I kept my eyes down. I didn't want to see … Continue reading Embracing Louisa, an Historical Novel: Reflections on Release
GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree 