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THOMSON, Deborah

Jun 21, 2021 | *, *listed, Autobiography, Justice \ Law \ Crime, Memoir, Tasmania

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ISBN 978-1-923088-31-3
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Tasmanian Voices

The Family Violence Epidemic, 2nd Edition

A handy reference guide that answers questions people may be too uncomfortable (or afraid) to ask.

Whose Life is it Anyway? Leaving a Violent Abuser by self-published author Deborah Thomson
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ISBN 978-1-922527-96-7
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Whose Life is it Anyway?

Leaving a Violent Abuser

Deborah left Wayne after eighteen years of his violence, taking their children with her.

She thought they were now free from abuse. Not so. This is the sequel to Whose Life Is It Anyway? Recognising and Surviving Domestic Violence.

Deborah looks closely at the pitfalls of Family Law court as experienced by an abused parent, while attempting to keep her children safe from harm.

It is a story that will resonate with every parent engaging in a fight for the rights of children.

Does the Family court act ‘in the best interests’ of the child? You be the judge.

Deborah Thomson, self-published author of Whose Life is it Anyway? Leaving a Violent Abuser

About the Author

Deborah Thomson, with her daughter, moved to Tasmania in 2010. She now lives here with her partner of nine years and a parrot.

Deborah escaped domestic violence and, inspired by her now partner, she wrote her first book Whose Life Is It Anyway? Recognising and Surviving Domestic Violence to help others recognise abuse (in particular coercive control) in the home and to increase their motivation to leave earlier.

After publishing her first book, Deborah became a trained advocate through Engender Equality, for survivors of family violence. As part of the advocacy, she speaks at domestic violence events across Tasmania, through media channels and podcasts. Link to an example of her advocacy work Choking, non-fatal strangulation to become standalone offence in Tasmania under planned law – ABC News

Deborah has recently completed her second book, a follow up to the first which detailed lived experience with domestic violence by her then-husband; spanning seventeen years from 1985 to 2003. This book is now used in Tasmania as an information resource for family violence counsellors and students on practicals.

The new book, soon to be published, is the final chapter in Deborah’s life with a perpetrator of family violence. Whose Life Is It Anyway? Leaving a Violent Abuser is a complex yet engaging depiction of her personal journey as a parent in a custodial battle with an abusive husband, and father of their children.  It is a story that will resonate with every parent engaging in a fight for the rights of children to feel safe and free from harm…

In her spare time, Deborah writes regularly for Forty South magazine, in the column entitled Tasmanian Voices Deborah Thomson The Family Violence Epidemic.

 
 

Testimonials

‘This confronting book reveals that we all have a role to play in preventing and responding to family violence – read it and be inspired.’

Emeritus Professor
Kate Warner

‘Accessible and practical, this collection of essays is a critical addition to the growing dialogue of family violence in Australia. This book will make a difference to the lives of victims/survivors by challenging the systems that are currently failing so many.’

Alina Thomas
CEO of Engender Equality
Tasmania

WATSON, JK

Jun 2, 2021 | *Featured books, *listed, Action Adventure, Eco Fiction, Fiction \ Novel

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ISBN 978-1-922890-39-9
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ISBN 978-1-922629-10-4
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Spirit of Pearl and the Man Up Stairs

Spirit of Pearl and The Man Up Stairs is the first book of three, …it’s a story of adventure, courage, integrity and friendship.

Challenging questions asked from the beginning of time.

…Who created us, God or Aliens and is there a scenario where we don’t destroy each other and our planet?

The story begins when two friends decide to sail from Australia to Antarctica to find the last known location of a square rigger known as the Pearl, which mysteriously vanished off the coast of Antarctica.

jk Watson the ocean is a dangerous place to be
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ISBN 978-1-922890-50-4
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The Ocean is a Dangerous Place to be

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Ben, Esther, Jak and Shira reunite in Africa on a mission to prevent the escalation of the war they had inadvertently become part of.

Elijah, the go-between for the team and their invisible and mysterious advisor (God or alien they are still uncertain), believes that only this group have the ability to stop this war.

They will need to find a way to see life through the other’s eyes and evaluate their own values and beliefs if they hope to succeed.

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ISBN 978-1-923333-13-0
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The War Of Wars

A Novel

When Worlds Collide…

Beelzebub wakes from hibernation with the sinister goal of conquering Earth.

Ben and Esther embark on a quest in Jerusalem to find Cornelius, a pivotal figure in the battle against evil.

Jak and Shira undertake a perilous mission in Broome, Western Australia, searching for the Golden Horn, a weapon that could help defeat Beelzebub.

In Antarctica, Captain Chernov and his crew engage in a sea battle against the Summi Ducis, racing against time to destroy weapons that could unleash devastation on a grand scale.

As the separate missions unfold, the tension rises, with the fate of the Earth hanging in the balance.

Sacrifice, love, and unwavering faith come to the forefront, as the characters confront danger, and the ultimate evil in the universe.

The stakes are high, and they are humanity’s last hope against the looming apocalypse.

Kym Watson and Dave Delchau

Author JK Watson and Editor/Book Advisor Dave Delchau

About the Author

JK Watson is a South Australian, born in Whyalla in 1956 and spent his formative years in Port Adelaide. Following a diagnosis of cancer in 2014 and Parkinson’s Disease in 2016, he wrote an autobiography for his grand-children titled In the Blink of an Eye. This inspired him to write his first fiction novel, the first of a three book series.

BALNAVES, Doug

May 25, 2021 | *Featured books, *listed, Poetry, Short Story Collection, South Australia

Dusty and other stories by self-published author Doug Balnaves
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Dusty and other stories

In this collection of short stories and verse, well-known Coonawarra wine identity Doug Balnaves shares recollections drawn from his long association with and love for rural South Australia.

The stories – humorous, reflective and poignant – reflect both the joys and the heartbreaks of country life. Doug also wittily points up differences between country and city, and pokes gentle fun at trying characters from all walks of life.

This book is a lovely reminder that telling stories is our way of making sense of the world. There is something in this for everyone. – Jessica Alice. Director, Writers SA

Doug Balnaves, self-published author of 'Dusty and other stories'

About the Author

Doug Balnaves began his schooling at Penola in 1943 and describes himself as an average student. However he always enjoyed reading and over the years gained a passion for writing, a skill he developed through attending writing workshops. While running the Balnaves winery with his family took much of his time, he got back to writing when he could and is proud to have now published a collection of his best works through Green Hill Publishing.

BERMAN, Kade

May 24, 2021 | *Featured books, *listed, Melbourne, Philosophy, Poetry, Victoria

Reason and Passion by self-published author Kade Berman
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ISBN 978-0-6451513-7-4
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Reason & Passion

Reason and Passion is a collection of poetry pieces crafted through a meditative and unique lens. Within this book lie writings of philosophy, perceptions of the world, and personal experience.

Through these short poems, there is a hope to revivify others with a newfound love of the world, a love of language and intentional living.

Among the hills, where the trees grow in purposeful harmony, it is clear that reason rests with the forest.

Yet through the harsh forest fire that blazes through the innocent leavers, it is clear that passion rests in the forest.

Like an arcane forest at the mercy of the elements, you too shall rest in the cool shade of reason and move with passion’s fire.

FRIEND, Norris

Apr 15, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Autobiography, Design

Trapped by self-published author Norris Friend
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ISBN 978-1-922527-55-4
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Trapped

A book of Survival and Freedom

COMING SOON

In this little volume, Friend draws on his courage and talks about a grim father-son relationship, sexuality, differences and the dangers of trying to conform, religion and nervous breakdowns – all difficult topics, and set in a very different time from now.

“My mission,” he says, “is to share my experiences, in the hope I can save others from the pitfalls.”

Norris Friend tells his story with honesty, respect, gentleness and care, at times with reverence, and never with anger or from ego. He knows the pain of emotional abuse and worse, but he stands back from the memories to stress that forgiveness is paramount. He shares very private and painful experiences with no talk of redress or vengeance, no seeking of sympathy, but the aim of offering insight, because he has learned that healing occurs if you understand why things happened.

Simple, honest and brief, this book is so much more accessible and refreshing than long-winded self-help manuals. For me, the insights it offers are spot on. – Lisa Lark, editor