Nailbiters (2019)
Do you like suspense? Stories which leave you on edge? Nailbiters is the book for you! Looking for a classic murder mystery? Or how about a time travel adventure with a twist? Delve into historical stories, some of which are based on fact. Or maybe a contemporary setting with a criminal element is more your thing. Try to guess how the eerie ghost stories will end, or explore a little fantasy. If you like romantic secrets, you’ll find them here. Enjoy the anticipation, anxiety, excitement and surprise of this diverse collection from the Carindale Writers’ Group. It is sure to keep its hold on you until the very end. |
Encounters (2016)
Encounters with people, places and things are what mould our lives. This collection explores the spectrum from light-hearted humour to poignant life experiences, presenting the reader with everything from contemporary dramatic fiction to a modern twist on favourite fairy tales. The varied short stories and verse in Encounters will give you something to think about and leave you smiling. 'Loved it. Great mix of absorbing short stories and poems. Easy bed time reads!'
– Amazon review: Dave Shellshear |
Seasons (2013)
A time to laugh, a time to cry, a time to dream and a time to sigh. The brief was to write an open interpretation on the theme of Seasons. In a tribute to imagination, memory and sheer delight in playing with meaning, the resulting stories and poetry exceeded our expectations. From crime to romance, from memoir to whimsy and from spine tingling poetry to laugh out loud humour, you are sure to find your reading pleasure in this latest presentation from our talented writers. |
Allsorts of Allshorts (2010)
If you like short stories that make you laugh, give you a bit of a thrill, tear at your heart strings or just leave you feeling good, this rich assortment of pieces is sure to take your fancy. Treat yourself to a burst of literary flavour with the tantalising tales in Allsorts of Allshorts. |
The Great Aussie Jigsaw (2009)
Some were already here in The Dreamtime, some came on convict ships and some came as pastoralists and miners. Some were sponsored, seeking ‘wealth for toil’. Some came for the climate; happy to share their wisdom, their skills and their cultures. Some came fleeing oppression, seeking a safe haven under our clear blue skies. All share a purpose in common, making Australia a work in progress, a giant jigsaw puzzle with pieces waiting to be filled and layers of stories waiting to be heard. |
Leap in Time (2004)
With stories ranging from ballet lessons to the death of an Egyptian pharoah, from trauma victims to stints in the slammer, from tyrannical teachers to the rites of primitive ritualism, Leap in Time is a rich tapestry covering our social fabric – past, present and future. Written by sixteen emerging Queensland writers, Leap in Time represents a wide range of genres and styles from magical realism to biography. The book is an imaginative collection of short stories and poetry and is the second publishing venture by the Carindale Writers’ Group. |