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Dear {name},
I have exciting news! My short story, "The Outback Casino" is included in the 2024 edition of the Australian Outback Writers Festival short story Anthology: The Outback Vol 9!
You can order a paperback copy of the anthology from Outback Books.
And as a special treat for my subscribers, you can read my story for free!
Nearly fifty years have passed when two men meet up again at a Mens Shed in Brisbane.
They plan to visit the dinosaur diggings near the Australian outback town of Winton, and decide to call in at the Outback Casino.
The Casino is brand spanking new, it’s not yet on the GPS map. The doors are open, music’s playing and pub’s well stocked, but where is everyone?
They are joined by an old dog and after opening a beer each they strip off to swim in the pool. But something doesn’t feel right - where is everyone?
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Fernweh
~ a longing for distant places (German). |
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Fernweh (German) is a longing for distant places. |
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Australian Northern Territory Larapinta Trail
Three friends recently completed this 3-week hike across the Australian outback and experienced challenging climbs and descents, spectacular views and scenery like nowhere else in the world.
It is recommended you allow 20 days for this remote 231km walk from Alice Springs Telegraph Station to Mt Sonder in the Australian Northern Territory.
Eco-comfort camps are offered as accommodation along the trail with restocking of food supplies. The Larapinta trail is a well-marked, well-defined track, rocky under foot in parts and you will be exposed to the sun for most of your walking hours as there is not a lot of shade along the trail. If you would like to know more about this rewarding challenging trail, read more about it at the Northern Territory's Parks information page. |
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In case you missed it - here's last month's free short story!
A single bullet -
a tragedy and the shattered lives of five children
1924 Cape Town, South Africa.
When a much-loved mother is accidentally shot and killed by her three-year-old son, she leaves five young children devastated and unsure of their future. Their father separates the children and sends twelve-year-old Elizabeth to England to be raised by his spinster sister.
Elizabeth's life is shattered by a twist of fate. Life with Aunt Agnus is miserable and as dull as the woman herself, but a ray of hope comes in the form of a letter from her sister.
A second twist of fate.
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Here are some short stories, novellas and novels by other authors that may interest you!
Romance, mysteries, stories for young and old, there is something for everyone. |
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by Belinda Page
Sophie Harrington and her beloved dachshund, Max, own a successful dog bakery in the small town of Glenwood Falls.
The local dog park that they love is shutting down due to a lack of funding. Then she stumbles over a wet body playing fetch with Max!
Driven to solve the heinous crime and catch the killer before the fundraiser is ruined, Sophie navigates through a web of potential suspects, including the intense competitors preparing for the prestigious annual marathon.
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by Jacinta Carey
Wyoming, 1866
Rebecca Whitaker is struggling to keep her family ranch from foreclosure. Known as Rebel, she's become a law unto herself as she does everything she can to pay back the new holder of her mortgage, the loathsome Alexander Greer. She trades with the Shoshone Indians, works in a saloon, raises horses, and more, all to prevent her and her 3 younger siblings and father from becoming homeless.
Can Rebel save her ranch with the help of her mysterious new ranch hand Walker?
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by Scott T Johnson
Life Lessons from a Sarcastic Midwestern Dad Who Talks About Sports Too Much
This is columnist Scott Johnson’s debut book of humorous and inspirational essays.
He covers hard-hitting topics like shoveling snow, the concerning chicken population, 5th grade band concerts and collecting 55 gallons of dog poop.
If you enjoy sports references and sarcasm and don't have the attention span to read an entire novel, "Essays Out of Left Field" might be a good fit for you.
In case the link doesn’t work: https://storyoriginapp.com/swaps/6b47497a-359f-11ef-ad94-0b6235da479c |
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by Aleesha Brown
When Hannah Thompson flees to her hometown of Camden, Maine, after a bitter divorce and a dead-end job, she expects to find a quiet refuge and a chance to care for her ailing mother. But what she doesn’t expect is to find a mystery waiting for her in the attic: an old teddy bear with a love letter hidden in its pocket.
Can Hannah solve the mystery of the teddy bear and find true love? Can she mend her relationship with her mother? And can she heal her own broken heart? Mending Lives is a heartwarming romance novel about second chances, small towns, and hidden secrets.
In case the link doesn’t work: https://storyoriginapp.com/swaps/03916de2-4d00-11ef-b4d1-fbb261f67809 |
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The Secret Billionaires Book 1 of 4 by Melanie Knight
Wanted: Fake boyfriend
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Responsibilities: Convince my large family you are my boyfriend, so I don’t ruin their celebration. May involve shirtless jogs, splash fights and lots of practice kissing.
Applicant Name: Dominick Knight, a.k.a. Nick Walters
Employment: Billionaire CEO of Knight Technology, undercover as a temp to investigate corruption.
Special skills: Keeping my true identity a secret.
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Stella Perrott's Free Giveaways
I've still got my free short stories available to read - have a look to see if there's any you've missed. |
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An exciting story full of action, mystery and suspense. |
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Returning from a horse show Lizzy and her parents rescue a little dog running along the Freeway. They adopt him and call him, Freeway. Where has he come from? where is he going? Freeway is loving, courageous, independent and mischievous. One night he disappears and returns the following day with an expensive gift. |
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In the picturesque setting of the Devon Moors, Magic, a lonely pony, waits for his cherished owner, Victoria |
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Magic knows nothing of the tragedy that has befallen the Dixon family. His ears prick up when he hears Lizzy’s voice. She names him Magic, then sets out to find his owner and discover why he has been forgotten. Lizzy and Magic form a bond, but not everyone is happy with this arrangement. Together they face challenges adventure and adversity. |
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Three years ago I didn't have any books published. As 2024 begins there are four on the shelves to choose from!
I'm excited about my young adult books, but it still gives me a thrill to know my first two novels are still selling.
It's not too late to buy a copy! Available in paperback and ebook: Driving Mister Crazy and The Sky Is Bluer. |
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Stella Perrott - Author
Carina, Brisbane, Australia
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