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I do love travelling. Sometimes I think it''s an addiction and I have to do it... But I also want to do it and need to do it; as it''s part of keeping my body moving. In 2006 my world changed when I had to retire early from work because of multiple sclerosis (MS). I''d a successful career in the health industry and there was a lot more I wanted to achieve but had to leave. Because I wasn''t working, I had time. Managing a chronic illness takes time but I also had spare time. With that I could do more of the things that I loved, such as travelling. I also discovered that I enjoyed writing about these experiences. Travels with my scooter have often ended up with so many funny stories from things that happened, I''ve ended up with more interesting and funny times than when I travelled without it. I cannot travel alone as I did before on my first trip overseas in 1976. I need Sue now, who is my best friend and helper these days. She travels with me everywhere and we are a great team. I''ve written this collection of travel tales of my adventures over the last forty years. Some are from when I was in my twenties and others more recently with my scooter. All of them are filled with my passion for living life and enjoying the wonderful experiences of a world I am lucky to have seen and look forward to seeing more of. I trust you will find your own enjoyment in my sharing."A wonderful collection of great adventures and human spirit with the true Australian humour and flare for the absurd...a great book and read by a very real and talented author..." Dillon, Indiebooks reviewer. "...It is a testament to the joys and surprises that await someone who takes the plunge and just hits the road. Maureen Corrigan is an adventurer in the truest meaning of the word. She started her pursuit of travel after being diagnosed with MS. She is herself a physician, which may explain in part why she didn''t just curl up in a ball and focus on things she couldn''t do when she found out she had MS, but instead focused on doing the things she had always dreamed of doing. That''s taking lemons and opening a lemonade stand. My hat off to her and I find myself thinking that this is a person I would love to meet..." Ray Simmons, Readers'' Favorite USFor many years, Dr Maureen Corrigan was a medical practitioner who worked in a broad range of healthcare roles, from general practitioner to hospital and health S service CEO. She retired early as a result of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). Maureen is now able to pursue her many other passions, including travel and writing, which has led her to say, ''I sometimes think getting MS was the best thing that happened to me!''

CAST DOWN FROM OLYMPUS FOR A CRIME SHE DID NOT COMMIT, GODDESS AZRAELLE FINDS HERSELF POWERLESS AMONGST THE MORTAL KINGDOM.Once Death's dealing hand, now with no powers to her name, Azraelle is faced for the first time with an uncertain fate. With Olympus in pursuit and no way of returning home, she must seek help within the mortal realm for her protection and those whose deaths she foresees.The mortal prince, Xadrion, has spent his life unfulfilled but honour bound. When a wounded Azraelle falls in his path his fate is forever altered.She was raised for war; he for peace. Will her darkness take him to a point of no return or will his desire for peace shatter her millennium long preparation for war?Destiny will call for Azraelle and Xadrion, and when it does, they must give everything to meet its demand or witness the reign of fire and terror."The only thing wrong with this book is it being the first part of a series and having to wait for the next one - AAARRGH! Brilliant and fresh and a well-executed plot and setting... Wonderful characters who walk the fine line of their powers and weaknesses, who I resonated with even with the fantasy setting. A RAVE for all to read!" Bryn, Readalot reviewer

DEATH SPLIT HIS FAMILY APART. NOW HALF A WORLD AWAY, GEORGE DEDICATES HIS LIFE TO FIGHTING THE INJUSTICE...Sweeping from early 1800s England to the early colonies of Australia, George Douglas is raised in an orphanage after the death of his mother and sister and the traumatic separation from his two remaining brothers.Clinging tells the story of a man who, with little to his name but a troubled history, spends his years fighting the unjust treatment of First Australians at the hands of greedy immigrant land holders.Fighting for the Wiradjuri people, George sees firsthand the cruelty of a new colonial Australia establishment and risks his life to protect and amend these atrocities."A timely and moving book that angers, inspires and delivers compassion and truth to our darkened history... Brilliant work..." Taryn, Readalot reviewer

VIROZONE MUST BE SAVED...With Virozone in permanent AIRLOCK, there are no zone restrictions and no rules, which means no one and nowhere is safe. Lawlie Pearce is back and tougher than ever. But if she is to save Virozone she will need the help of some new friends. Lawlie and the ex-prince of Virozone, Chance Radcliff, must journey from the dangerous Void to battle with the Desperate Village.Along the way they face the hideous Burners, as they seek to find the creators of Virozone: 'Viro Control'.Lawlie and her feisty new friends must free Virozone from the grasp of Tash and Skull or be captured in AIRLOCK for the rest of their lives."Cole created a strong female role model when she created Lawlie. Headstrong, fearless, independent, and determined. The perfect combination needed in this action-packed story!" Melissa Wray, author of The Ruby Locket

THIS BOOK ISN'T ABOUT WHO WROTE IT.IT IS ABOUT WHO READS IT.A Small Book, to empower you to aspire to whoever you desire to be and live the life you choose."Compact and to the point, this book changed the way I looked at my life... It helped me to be truthful to myself first and be compassionate to others..." Maggie, Readalot reviewer

MORSE AND RAKE'S MIDDLEMEN SERVICE: THE ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR ALL CRIMINAL UNDERTAKINGS ACROSS THE VAST GALAXY.Morse, a grizzled bat-man, and Rake, one of the weirdest women in the cosmos, have taken on a new contract; one which involves the extortion of a planet owner's wealth and prestige.The plan is simple: kidnap his daughter, Desy, and hold her at ransom.But when Desy escapes them, and the replica they had assigned to keep up the pretence of the real Desy gets captured, things spiral out of control for all involved.Suddenly the entire United Galaxy's Interstellar Police Force, including their greatest adversary, are on their fleeing heels...Can these villains escape the repercussions of their botched job, or is there still a way to salvage it all?"Epic, space adventure with all the twists and turns of a superb sci-fi. A great read from an exciting new author." Angus, Readalot reviewer

THE MURDERS CONTINUE TO HAUNT ANASTACIA "CHOOK" BABCHUK, A COP OUT FOR REVENGE...She'll stop at nothing to even the score, even if it means becoming a murderer herself. After Anastacia hunts down the old man responsible for the deaths of Evelyn and Polly, she seeks refuge with her friend, Harry Becker, on his farm near Wagga Wagga.But Harry is wrestling with his own ghosts, including helping Angelina Cosco deal with the fallout from the death of her mafia boss father.When Chook's past tracks her down, and Angelina Cosco once again finds herself on the wrong side of the Griffith mafia, Harry and Chook must work together to overcome the dangers that pursue them both.Corruption and danger insist on intruding on their professional and personal lives as Harry and Chook find themselves pulled deeper into the corruption of Griffith's mafia.Is there ever a way out?This third instalment of the Harry Becker series offers the danger and emotional heart readers have come to expect from Gordon Reid's thrilling investigative novel series."The Becker series is perfect crime thriller material to enthral and engage lovers of Australian rural crime fiction... great work!" Dennis, Readalot reviewer

A SEARING STORY OF LOVE, GLAMOUR, AND BRUTALITY...Cassie's Song tells the story of three women's journeys.One confronts moving on with her life after her husband's murder.One is at the peak of her fame on the world concert stage.One is a passionate fighter for the environment against murderous corporations destroying the world's rainforests.Cassie's Song rambles along briar paths in Hampshire villages with Katy, rekindling her love of the English countryside unchanged since Jane Austen's time, sashays with Clara across the glamorous fashion capitals of the world and treads the horrific, secret world of greed in the prehistoric rainforests of Kalimantan with Cassie.Two families face the devastating price the world pays for beauty and lays bare the grim world of human rights abuses and rainforest bastardry.The climax will leave two mothers uplifted by their magnificent daughters and facing loss that must be endured like the rivers tell time, not the clocks.There are monsters as well as angels in this life."As a series, it is wonderfully compelling yet as each book is so beautiful and amazing on its own, the enjoyment of these books is just so absorbing... Brilliant read..." Donna, Readalot reviewer

THE ONLINE DATING WORLD SEEMED HARMLESS ENOUGH...Until Marie joined it and discovered an intriguing man halfway across the world who captivated her mind and heart simultaneously...Risking everything, Marie travels to meet up with her new desired beau and finds herself immersed in a world of unrivalled lust, love, and elated happiness.But when fears impact the passionate couple, it becomes clear they have more to learn and survive if they are to be together...Will the steamy tension be enough to see them through the unexpected hard times, or will their raging flame sizzle out as fast as it started?"Sexy and enthralling... An absolute page turner that I simply could not put down." Jane, Readalot reviewer

THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAIL AND SHE IS A MASTERPIECE...In the fool and the devil's poetry collection, author Brianna Janice explores the pleasures and desires of being female, the pleasure of a lover's company and the desire to live peacefully within this universe.But the pleasures and desires of being female are equally complex as they are simple and the fool and the devil has a darker edge that examines those needs for acceptance at a young age.Such needs provoke other desires, like a yearning for rebellion and a daringness towards committing sins. Or the mysterious proclivities towards wearing black velvet and wanting to fade away into the shadows.the fool and the devil inspects the endless and exchanging contrasts of desire beautifully articulated within Brianna's words and experiences."An opening of mind, soul and truth of a heart... Beautiful and lyrical and often brave, a great collection of emotions to cherish..." Evelyn, Indie Book reviewer

THE CITY OF CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, IS ROCKED BY AN EVIL FORCE.Three bonded women - all talented, beautiful and charismatic - return to their alma mater for their school reunion. One of them is murdered, becoming Champaign's first homicide in fifty years.Who committed this heinous crime in a city filled with people who all seem to have something to hide?There's only one man for the job: Lieutenant Craig Ryan, who is always relentless in his pursuit of justice. By his side is his old partner, Kirsten Wells, reporter and darling of Champaign, whose grief fuels her need for the truth.A slew of clues and riddles are strewn by the killer, as one by one, the women of Champaign find their way into his web. Lieutenant Ryan needs to unravel the clues or more deaths will soon follow."An old-fashioned cop thriller cat-and-mouse read with great characters and twists to flip the pages easily... Wonderfully enjoyable from start to finish..." Debra, Readalot Magazine reviewer

From the best-selling author of Purgatory, comes the sequel The Price of Justice. Thirty-one years ago, Bowker solved the brutal murder of a teenage schoolgirl as a senior constable in the one-copper Mallee town of Manangatang.Now, he must return to the area to investigate another killing.The victim: the original killer, who had just been released, following his lengthy prison sentence.The scene of the crime: the exact location the schoolgirl had been murdered years earlier.Bowker is sure the two murders are connected. With his knowledge from the previous case, compiling his first list of suspects proves initially straightforward.Despite the familiarity of the case, however, there is a whole new set of challenges.Ultimately he must ask - are there others involved...?"From a master writer of crime as proven in Purgatory, comes the next instalment and wow, what a great read. Tight plot and fast action blended with indelible characters who make themselves all seem guilty until the very end... Brilliant and highly recommend..." Karen, Readalot Magazine reviewer

The thrilling sequel to Blood of the Eagle, for all lovers of Game of Thrones, Wheel of Time and The Lord of the Rings.THE SPEAR OF DURANDAIL HAS BEEN RECOVERED.BIRDS HAVE FLOWN FROM ROVIRA AND THE CALL HAS BEEN ANSWERED.THE ARMIES OF FAITH MARCH NORTH.Lukas Raynor returns to his homeland to face the wrath of Dorian. The world changes when he meets his brother atop the ruins of a sundered village, a place that will change the fortunes of both.Earl Magnus is dead. Astrid Farrin denies the wishes of her people and refuses his crown. The passage to the uncharted south is open and its mysteries call to her. To discover what lies beyond the Empire's borders, ships are made ready and a path is charted for a journey that will become legend.Kitara is in chains, bound for Empire and a life of servitude. Alone, save for a small company of Salvaari prisoners, Kitara must use every skill she possesses to survive this torment. The mercenary Bellec enlists the aid of Sakkar Alsahra and the moonseer Aeryn to hunt those who enslaved his daughter. To do so, they must cross the entire breadth of Medea, Annora and Larissa as those nations prepare for war.In the wake of great tragedy Sir Kyler Landrey and his mentor ride for Elara. Their quarry: a shadow of the past. They are greeted by a new hell. The great trading Empire is under siege. While at war with the Sacasian pirates, Elara has become a powder keg. The oppressed lower districts have been left further and further behind by those east of the river. Gangs stir in the Pits and resentment towards the magister grows by the day.This war in the shadows pales in the face of a rising nightmare. The Nightingale. A demon to the wealthy, a burning brand to the poor. Corruption. Betrayal. Murder. Secrets.Elara is ready to fall."A true epic of story and characters that rival the greats of fantasy literature... A brilliant stitching of all elements to engage and enthrall on every page as the darkness ascends and the good hearted are challenged at every turn. Wonderful work..." Drew, Readalot Magazine reviewer

WHEN POSSESSING MAGICAL ABILITIES IS CONSIDERED NORMAL, IT TAKES SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY TO RISE ABOVE...Jasper Emerald understands this better than most and has the ego to prove it. But what happens when fate turns the tables and he loses all he depends upon?After a disastrous event leaves him blind, Jasper is exiled from the kingdom of Brialta; which he once stood to rule. With the help of newfound friends, Jasper vows to overcome the odds and claw his way to the power he deserves.When Brialta's secrets begin to be uncovered and war threatens the kingdom, it falls to Jasper to carry the burden of knowledge and save his future throne.With the fate of Brialta tied to Jasper's own, there is no room for failure. He must succeed or Brialta will fall with him."A compelling and engaging book of well written characters and thoughtful plot. Excellent..." Adam, Readalot Magazine reviewer

IN THE HEART OF 18TH-CENTURY ENGLAND, ON THE MOORS AND AMIDST THE GRIMY ALLEYS OF LEEDS, THE LIVES OF JOHN AND ROBERT RUSHWORTH UNFOLD IN A GRIPPING SAGA OF AMBITION, DANGER AND REDEMPTION.Leaving the desolate moors behind, the brothers venture to Leeds with dreams of escaping poverty's clutches and carving their names into the annals of history.In a world teeming with beggars, cutpurses and outlaws, the Rushworth brothers navigate treacherous paths, facing fear and uncertainty head on. Amidst the backdrop of a ruthless era, where murder and theft weave a web of ominous intrigue, the enigmatic tavern keeper, Smythe, holds their fates in his hands.A pirate captain, Captain Girlington, steps into their lives, harbouring secrets and a choice between love and the call of the sea. The brutish Jacob Wilding enters the fray, driven by relentless determination to capture Robert Rushworth and claim a perilous reward.Bound by a curse that threatens to consume them, the Rushworth brothers must confront their inner demons and forge a path back to success.In a tale where historical fact merges seamlessly with heart-pounding fiction, Dream of Courage unravels a tapestry of suspense, intrigue and human resilience to be experienced..."Another great work by a very talented author who loves his period works and characters from his great plots. He writes with verve and intent to deliver the imagination something unexpected and greatly appreciated... Brilliant..." Gavin, Readalot Magazine reviewer

AS THE WORLD SWIRLS IN MILITARY CONFLICT, SOCIAL DISORDER AND CLIMATE CATASTROPHE, GOVERNMENT LEADERS RECRUIT SUPER-FORECASTERS - THEIR NATION'S MOST NON-BIASED CITIZENS - TO PREDICT EVENTS AND PROPOSE POLICY PRESCRIPTIONS...From 2012 to 2028, this raucous globe-spinning romp considers prospects and pitfalls for three countries crucial to the electric age. China, the USA and Australia compete, cooperate and mark their success with a common scoring system - The Bowman Standard - to determine new spheres of power.Super-forecasters examine events across political, economics, culture, defence and the environment, to maximise Bowman Standard scores, at the behest of the world's most influential advisors: Mr Wang, a Chinese Communist Party apparatchik with a demanding boss, Tiffany St. James, a do-gooding American heiress, and Hope Peterman, a management consultant briefed to preserve the wealth of her client, an elite cabal secretly ruling Australia.Factual and funny, this book will appeal to readers who like a broad perspective on recent history, current affairs and our near future. "A fantastical enlightenment of the now and the future we hope never to come. Brilliant characters propelling a cleverly thought-out plot and plausible, if not ironic, array of scenarios to keep your mind wondering what will our future really look like... and by whose influence?" Readalot Magazine

HALF THE WORLD EXISTS BETWEEN SAM AND HER PAST BUT WILL IT EVER BE ENOUGH DISTANCE...?Fleeing to the remote outback of Australia, Sam desperately seeks anonymity amongst the rural towns community and works any available jobs for her survival.Staying on the move keeps Sam unnoticed amongst the slow pace of outback life until she is taken in by a local couple and they form a strong bond that provides the safe feeling for Sam of a family, one she had long forgotten how to enjoy.Learning to be still, Sam battles feelings for another tormented soul lost in the past while the ghosts behind her threaten to rise and untangle all she has built. With deadly consequences, Sam must break free and discover a new happiness, no matter the cost, no matter the sacrifice. With a life now worth more than it ever was before... or is this new life only another mistake for Sam to run from...?"A telling of love, heartbreak and danger set amongst the beautiful rural landscape of Australia that Gillian captures so uniquely. Moving, poignant and absolutely captivating. Another amazing read from one of my favourite Australian authors." Annabelle, Readalot Magazine reviewer

THIS STORY TELLS OF A WOMAN'S LIFE AND WORK ON ATAÚRO ISLAND, LEARNING THE ISLAND'S HISTORY AND CULTURE, AND SHARES STORIES OF OTHERS WITH WHOM SHE LIVED IN A TIME OF GREAT CHANGE...During a period when East Timor was occupied by a harsh Indonesian military regime and a fierce resistance movement challenged it, Gabrielle - an Australian woman working at an Indonesian university - was asked by a Timorese village leader to help establish a kindergarten for the community.Supported by the university, Gabrielle agreed to spend six months on the remote and poor island, to live amongst them as the only Westerner in its harsh and often cruel conditions.It didn't take long for Gabrielle to fall in love with the island, its people and an Indonesian co-worker, resulting in the following twelve years of her life being spent living on the island amongst an amazing community of people.Dancers on the Sea is Gabrielle's experience through six of those years as the little country struggled for, and achieved, its independence."A moving and insightful book of reality and compassion. Beautifully told and deeply shared..." Lisa, Readalot Magazine reviewer

FAITH HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO REMEMBER HER PAST, NOT SINCE BEING DUMPED AT AN ORPHANAGE AS A YOUNG GIRL...When a girl's weekend trip turns to become a freak accident, Faith finds herself waking in a world different from her own alongside her two best friends.The three girls are forced to adapt to a world dominated by men, where women serve only as dutiful wives to tyrant rulers. They quickly learn that navigating these changes in societal norms is the only way to stay alive.When faced with a forced marriage to Prince Sebastian, Faith's wild spirit must be tamed so she can play the perfect queen, but when an unexpected ally appears, questions of Faith's identity haunt her at every turn.Does this unknown world hold the answers to her missing memories?In a land less at peace than first glance shows, the past seems bound to find some way to the surface...

AS TENSIONS BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND CHINA BOIL OVER, SABOTEURS STRIKE TO CRIPPLE AUSTRALIA'S AIR AND NAVAL FORCES...An invasion fleet, headed by China's new aircraft carrier, is on its way south and none of Australia's treaty partners want to be involved.Defenceless and alone, Australia finds an unexpected glimmer of hope in Dave Pentreath and Trevor Mayer, both retired RAAF pilots. Their daring plan has a team of old colleagues coming together to steal thirty-six obsolete F-15 Eagle fighters from the US.Aboard the Chinese aircraft carrier, Captain Huang Bai itches for combat as he heads the state-of-the-art squadrons of fighter pilots into battle.In a confrontation on the high seas, thirty-six ageing Australians piloting fifty-year-old fighters stand against the cream of China's southern naval fleet.If these men fail, Australia falls to China and the world as we know it changes forever..."Clive Cussler, Alister MacLean and all writers of great military thrillers would be proud of this amazing new book by a very talented author... Exceptional in plot, character and detail... Brilliant read!" Davis, Readalot Magazine reviewer

THE DEADLY BATTLE BETWEEN HIGH GODS AND DARK GODS RAGES IN KRALIA...For Rolu, the woes of his farm and the plagued village beyond serve as the extent of his concerns.Until the day a mysterious Venator - a hunter of witches who serves beneath the Goddess of Justice - known by the name Aedric appears in his small village.As Rolu leaves with Aedric to seek a path to becoming a Venator, he discovers the world once unknown to him, both in its horror and in its wonder.Trying to make sense of the mysterious visions that taunt him, Rolu is thrust into the arena of sirens and wraiths as the Gods pluck at strings like hidden puppet masters above...Death is coming and no one will be safe."A fantasy to rival the greats. I was mesmerised by the writing and enchanted by the characters... A new author and series I will certainly be keeping an eye on!" Colin, Readalot Magazine reviewer