Publications by Members

Whether part of a Carindale Writers Group anthology collection, or their own work, here are some of the works created by current members.

Coffee, Cake & Words: Tales from the Carindale Writer Group

Carindale Writers Group, 2022, Anthology / Short Stories, Self Published, Amazon Tickle Your Imagination … Time travel back to 11th century humour then brace yourself for the harsh reality of wartime Burma of the 1940s. Contemplate the modern-day cultural divide, ride a cliff-hanger or soothe your spirit.

20/20 Vision Stories

Carindale Writers Group, 2020, Anthology / Short Stories, Self-Published, Amazon Savour the refreshing inventiveness, writing styles and “voices” of sixteen of our creatives. Relish the nuanced insights, references and inferences peppered in our 120 pieces, short or medium.

Nailbiters: Not for the Nervous

Carindale Writers Group, 2019, Anthology / Short Stories, Self-Published, Amazon In this teasing and light book of suspense, you will find stories murderous, ghostly, and straight crime – of mystery, history, and futurism. Delve in to find your favourites!

Encounters

Carindale Writers Group, 2016, Anthology / Short Stories, Self-Published, Amazon 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.

Scars Can’t Tell

Scars Can’t Tell: There is always a way out but we need the help of others, Philip J Bradbury, 2023, Amazon, Australian thriller Abused Christine runs for her life from Alice Springs, thinking shy Edward has killed her husband. Edward tries to follow her and picks up an Aboriginal girl…

Driving Mister Crazy

Driving Mister Crazy, Stella Perrott, 2023, Humorous romance / Mystery, Austin Macauley Publications, Kindle, Amazon. Within minutes of meeting her eccentric employer, Jane wants to resign – leave England and return to Zimbabwe. Stubborn pride makes her linger long enough to meet Dr Bower. An awkward attraction develops, and several colourful…

The Meaning of Larf

The Meaning of Larf: Quotes and phrases from the rich and famous (and others) to make us laugh about life, Philip J Bradbury, 2023, Amazon, Short stories, humour Amusement for anyone who likes a laugh and some thoughtfulness. Gathered from hundreds of unsolicited emails over eons of monitor-staring pleasure, these…

frankie76@minkiedowns.com

frankie76@minkiedowns.com, Steve Hawe, 2023. Bush Journal issue 7 June 2023, Bush Press, also available to read at stevehawe.com, Non-fiction themed short story Frankie at three is sleek, fat and poddy-reared. He seems calm when he accepts the cinch. Soon, he’ll show his green rider that love don’t come easy. Bush…

Sally’s Snoozy Thursday

Sally’s Snoozy Thursday, Steve Hawe, 2022, Published in The Outback Anthology Vol. 7, Boolarong Press, Fiction short story Sally’s Snoozy Thursday is a satirical essay; a fun, speculative poke in the eye for pollies and God-botherers. Sally takes no prisoners! Boolarong Press

Glass Soul

Glass Soul: Songs and poems to see inside me, to see inside you, Philip J Bradbury, 2022, Amazon, Anthology, short stories, 100 poems, limericks and songs under the categories of Spiritual, Environment Political, Self, Literary, Love and Humour. Powerful and poignant songs and poems from an intrepid writer who sees…

Newton:The Price of Pride

Newton:The Price of Pride, Robert Stott, 2023, Self-Published, Historical Fiction Gold guinea coins produced by the mint are adulterated, a serious offence: treason. The punishment for treason is a long jail sentence, even hanging. In the year 1701, Isaac Newton, famous scientist and Master of the Mint, stands in the…

Hogarth: The Strutting Saboteur

Hogarth: The Strutting Saboteur, Robert Stott, 2022, Amazon, Historical fiction William Hogarth suffered degradation in the debtor’s prison; a spirited but vulnerable child, tormented by rich and powerful bullies. Learning at an early age about abuse of power and corrupt practices, he quickly develops a hatred of the social elite.…

Bede: The Word Warrior

Bede: The Word Warrior, Robert Stott, 2022, Amazon, Historical fiction Eighth century England is a muddle of factious kingdoms. Each nation fears its neighbours. Confrontations, massacres and suffering are rampant. In his monastery at Jarrow, monk Bede shivers in disbelief at this futile hostility and misery. He feels compelled to…

The Sky Is Bluer

The Sky is Bluer, Stella Perrott, 2021, Historical fiction / Murder Mystery, Austin Macauley Publications, Kindle, Amazon. To escape the violent Rhodesian Bush War of 1977, Kathy Barron flees with her family to South Africa, only to find herself hunting a killer from her past. Not believed as a child, ignored…

The Last Stand Down

The Last Stand Down: When dreams and nightmares collide, Philip J Bradbury, 2020, Amazon, British Thriller Mary came to London and got the love and adventure she was seeking, but not as expected. Arthur, bored with work, marriage and life, seeks a James Bond adventure and then gets it when…

Steve Hinchy: A Tribute to a True Rowing Friend

Steve Hinchy, a tribute to a true rowing friend, Ian Mathieson, 2020, Boolarong Biographies, Biography Dr Steve Hinchy had an illustrious career spanning from 1964 to 2020, in all facets of rowing in Australia and internationally. He worked as Team Doctor and Team Manager for Australian crews ant many international…

My Time of Eagles

My Time of Eagles, Steve Hawe, 2020. Boolarong Press, Amazon, Outback fiction novel Remote Qld, circa ’70s, when wool is gold and wedge-tailed eagles are on the nose.At Savanna State High, Roxy befriends Tina after a racial slur, and invites her home for a camp-over. At the local woolshed dance,…

Flight of the Owl

‘Flight of the Owl’, Steve Hawe, 2020, Winning entry, Mary River Press Services Short Story Prize. Published on their website, also available on http://www.stevehawe.com, Nonfiction essay Flight of the Owl grew from scribbled notes penned by a wayward son whilst setting vigil at his mother’s deathbed. From the heart, it…

Love Dust

Love Dust, Steve Hawe, 2020. Published in The Outback Anthology Vol. 5, Boolarong Press, Fiction short story Love Dust is a fast-moving tragedy. A letter from gaol; an agony of lost love and betrayal; outback truckies caught up in a gay love triangle, with dust the measure of their passion.…

My Whispering Teachers

My Whispering Teachers: Stories to make you smile and think … and smile again, 2018, Philip J Bradbury, Amazon, 65 Short stories Goodness and mercy are ever the same as are the battles of good and evil, the anguish and triumph of humans and simple fallibility and strength we have.…

The Effective Leader; how to balance your mind, body and spirit at work, and at Home

The Effective Leader; how to balance your mind, body and spirit at work, and at home, Ian Mathieson & Vicki Bennett, 2002, Harper Collins, Leadership, Mindfulness A successful leader accesses a wide range of strengths and skills. But the great quest of our age is to bring balance into our…