I enjoyed the three hour drive to Albany as I plotted out ideas for the third book as well as planning chapter 12 of The Cleanest Cut. Its nice to have time to yourself, no kids, and your choice of music! So here I was happily signing books in Albany. Big thanks to Aunty Ida who came with friends in tow! Was great to see the ex pat Pingaring people also, like Colin and Nora. Big thanks to my cousin Tammy, who looked after me, fed me, gave me a bed and kept me out of trouble in Albany. (I also dragged her to see the new ‘arry Pot’ah movie!)

I have been very busy with interviews this week and it has been an eyeopener, that’s for sure! But on Saturday 18th July I will be at the Angus and Robinson Newsexpress from 11am for book signings. Albany is a great place with a huge country crowd so I am looking forward to it, and catching up with my cousins. Hope to see you there. I had my launch at Pingaring last week at the local CWA, and I must thank the CWA ladies for their amazing spread of food (as always they don’t disappoint). It was a great afternoon and a big thanks to all those who came along, especially those from places like Varley, Kulin and Lake Grace. I had a ball.

On Monday, 6th July, I will be at the Midland Gate Shopping Centre at Dymocks from 1pm. I am still to set the rest in concrete but will keep you all posted.

I’m having the launch for The Family Farm next Friday — July 3 — at the CWA in Pingaring from 2.30pm. If you’re nearby, come in for a cuppa and a chat. I will gladly sign the book, if you really want my scribble in it. It will be great to catch up with everyone. See you there!