May 24, 2018

Cover News

Cover news! My entire backlist of 12 novels will soon be appearing in Australian & NZ bookshops with new vintage-style designs. I’m delighted to give you all a sneak preview…

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May 14, 2018

Annaghmakerrig Retreat

My warmest thanks to all of you who have been in touch here and by email to ask if I have a new book on the way. I’m happy to…

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April 19, 2018

General Fiction Book of the Year Shortlist

I’m very happy to share the news that The Trip of a Lifetime has made the shortlist for the General Fiction Book of the Year in the Australian Book Industry…

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March 31, 2018

Dymocks Top 101 books for 2018

Delighted to see The Trip of a Lifetime in Dymocks Top 101 books for 2018 – by the skin of my teeth at number 101! Thank you all very much…

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March 16, 2018

My dad’s anniversary

This week marked the 18th anniversary of the death of my dear dad, Steve McInerney, pictured here with me on my wedding day 26 years ago. In memory of him,…

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February 8, 2018

The Trip of a Lifetime – out now in the UK and Ireland

Happy Publication Day to the UK & Irish paperback edition of The Trip of a Lifetime. ‘The twists and turns will intrigue you, make you laugh, pull at your heartstrings,…

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February 1, 2018

Australia’s Favourite Authors 2018

I’m thrilled and touched to say I was voted in to the Top 10 (at #8) of Booktopia’s poll to find Australia’s Favourite Authors. Thank you all very much!

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January 30, 2018

The first advance copies of The Trip of a Lifetime

Even after 12 novels there is nothing quite like receiving my first advance copies of a new edition.  I’ve just received this gorgeous homecoming present here in Dublin – a box…

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January 17, 2018

Final Interview of 2017

My final interview of last year was with the lovely Suzy Yates of Talking Lifestyle Radio on Dec 29. During our 15 minute conversation on a sunny Sydney morning, we…

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December 16, 2017

Goodbye to The Book Club

I was so sorry to hear that ABC TV’s wonderful book discussion program, The Book Club, is coming to an end after 11 great years, with the last episode airing in…

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