My 30,000 word Urban Fantasy titled '' Face of a Stranger"  Coming Soon

                            Read about the publication of my other books below :

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 I was born in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. In my formative years I attended 'Sunshine Primary School' in Melbourne, and 15 Mile Creek Primary, then for my secondary education, Ovens College, Wangaratta, North East, Victoria.

At school I enjoyed writing and often had articles published in school magazines. I attended Caulfield Institute of Technology, Victoria, (Now Monash University) where I studied Art and Design, majoring in Ceramic Art.

After leaving college I returned to Wangaratta,  where I set up my own pottery business specializing in fantasy pottery, which I retired from in 2004, but still dabble in.

I was married Frank D'Arcy and had two daughters, Errin (A Chef) and Tegan (training to be Fashion Designer).  Very sadly, my husband and I am no longer together.

I have an interest in cover art and video trailer making, and reside with my cat, a Tokenize named Jessalyn Opal in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia.

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My first published book, Time of the Wolf  (Trade size Paperback) was published by ImaJinn Books, North America, Dec.1999. Recognized publisher by the Science Fiction Fantasy Writers of America and the Romance Writers of America.

'Time of the Wolf' was nominated for the PEARL AWARD in the United States 1999: (Paranormal Excellence Award in Romantic Literature) and won the RIO AWARD, (Dorothy Parker, Reviewers International Organization) for excellence in women's fiction, for a FANTASY novel.

'Time of the Wolf 'was short listed for the 2000 Sapphire Award, and the R*BY  2000, Australian Romantic Book of the Year. The novel received several Five Star Reviews in the United States and received 4 1/2 Stars from Affair De Coeur, and 4 stars from 'Romantic Times', two of the top review magazines in America. 

Catherine Asaro, (well known American Science Fiction Writer) now writing for Harlequin LUNA books, reviewed the book for the SF Site where it achieved an excellent review.

            Sally Odgers, well known Australian Writer, gave 'Time of the Wolf' a Five Star Rating.

Mundania Press released "Time of the Wolf" again , in November 2004.  Coming soon in a new format and print.      

ImaJinn Books accepted my second book 'Silverdawn' another fantasy romance, which was released, July 1st 2001.  This book placed in the Shortlist for the RWA 2002 Romantic Book of the Year. I did not enter it in any other awards.

Silverdawn has since gone out of print with ImaJinn Books and Mundania Press has picked it up and reprinted it in Trade and e-book.   

This  book has now been withdrawn, and Double Dragon Publishing now hold eBook rights

My Short Story  

"The Old Green Door", was accepted for publication by Mundania Press, and published in a SCI-FI anthology April 2004. Titled "Beyond the Mundane: Flights of Mind. This book has gone out of print and will be re-printed as "the golden idol".

Coming soon.

"Legacy of the Black Dragon" was released in July 2004 by Mundania Press in Ohio, USA. 

and will be re-released soon as The Dragon and the Rose. So please be patient. It has a brand new cover.

'The Cross of Tarlis', which was the very first book I wrote and is a book very close to my heart.  'The Cross of Tarlis', was published for a short time in eBook by Eternal Press

This book has been submitted to Swimming Kangaroo for print 2008-2009

I have completed the sequel to 'Legacy of the Black Dragon'  titled, ' Sword of Niraz which was for a short time published by Mundania Press. I withdraw my books for personal reasons, and have nothing against this publisher. I have a limited number of "Sword of Niraz" trade paperbacks left. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing one.'  Cost $20 Australian. $5.00 plus postage. More for over seas postage. CONTACT

These  novels are  all  set in Tarlis and the series is titled the 'Tarlisian Sagas

The Correct Order Being :                                              

The Dragon and the Rose

Only 'The Dragon and the Rose' and 'The Betrayed' are a set though they can be read individually. The other books take place in the same world with some reference to the characters and places from the other books.

I have completed my Urban Vampire Romance 'Night's Eternal Promise' (A first for me) and it was released 2007 Dec. in eBook by Eternal Press. Now out of print.

 My 30,000 word Urban Fantasy Witch Romance, titled '' Face of a Stranger" was released April 2008

Now out of print.

 My Paranormal Historical/Time Slip Romance, 'Whisper of Yesterday' is set in Cornwall and spans three generations. It is something totally different from anything else I have written, unfortunately, through my illness I have not been able to complete the editing process. I hope one day to submit this one to Samhain.

 My only other credit is a small fantasy/horror, story 'On The Lake' which was chosen to be included in an Australian anthology put out by the Australian Chapter of RWA.  'Between the Sheets.'1998 (This is currently out of print) and lost.

Why I am taking a break from writing

I developed bad depression and sever anxiety as well as a condition called spasmodic disphonia two years ago, which I am still battling.

 Home * The Cross of Tarlis * The Dragon and the Rose  * The Betrayed * Time of the Wolf * Face of a Stranger * Silverdawn* The Golden Idol

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10 Books which have helped influence me over the years.

The Lord Of The Rings-J.R.R Tolkien