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LAMPARD, Kerry

Jun 3, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Fiction \ Novel, Memoir, Military, Short Story Collection

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ISBN 978-1-923386-94-5
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Tip Of The Spear

 

A Memoir

Currently residing in Adelaide with his wife, Kerry has been interested in all things military since his teenage years. At 17, he joined the Citizen Military Force and after a short time enlisted in the Australian Regular Army 1963, undergoing a 12-month Tour of Vietnam in 1965. Kerry applied to join the Special Air Service and, after completing the tough Cadre Course and other specialist courses, he was accepted into 2SAS Squadron. In early 1968, the Squadron was deployed to Vietnam on Kerry’s second 12-month tour.

The SAS led very successful covert operations. Some satisfying, others terrifying. These patrols ranged from a duration of minutes to seven days depending on the enemy activity. The Viet Cong called them Ma Rung, “Phantoms of the Jungle”, and put a price on their heads: $5,000—dead or alive.

Tip of the Spear is split into two parts. The first is a memoir of Kerry’s experience with patrols in the SAS as a forward scout. The second is three light-hearted fictional short stories.

HUGHES, Ken & SHAW, Stuart

Jun 2, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Biography, Sport

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ISBN 978-0-9943026-5-6
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ISBN 978-1-923443-55-6
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We Are Sturt

 

Volume 2 1945-1989

THE STURT FOOTBALL CLUB HISTORICAL AND MEMORABILIA SOCIETY are proud to present our second Volume of We Are Sturt. Volume 2 celebrates those players who debuted for the Sturt Football Club from 1945 to 1989. During this period, Sturt celebrated seven premierships, including five-in-a-row from 1966-70, plus 1974 and 1976, all under the stewardship of master coach and tactician Jack Oatey. There were three century goalkickers – Ken Whelan (twice), Rick Davies (twice) and Ian Willmott. Oddly, Sturt had only three players win the coveted Magarey Medal over this span – Len Fitzgerald in 1952, 1954 and 1959, John Halbert in 1961 and Greg Whittlesea in 1988. In the 21 years that Oatey was at the helm, no Sturt player was successful in winning the Magarey which supported the ethos of Oatey in his “champion team over champion players” mantra. Paul Bagshaw, Michael Graham and Rick Davies all got close, though. We Are Sturt Vol. 1 featured 450 players. This book, We Are Sturt Vol. 2, will feature 456 players – from #451 to #906.

Ken Hughes and Stuart Shaw
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SKINNER-SMITH, Simone

May 18, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Biography, Parenting & Family, Travel \ Tourism \ Adventure

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ISBN 978-1-923680-12-8
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ISBN 978-1-923680-13-5
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Passenger Princess

 

Underprepared and overcaffeinated for the big lap

“Ever dreamt of packing it all up, hitting the open road and living your best life?”

As a reality television producer, Simone was bored of creating onscreen chemistry between fame-hungry singles in hot tubs. Although happily married with two kids, she hit mid-life crisis territory and longed for something more.

Scrolling online, she became obsessed with posts of families doing the Big Lap of Australia in caravans. Not content on waiting until retirement, these families were switching the suburban grind for endless adventure… and she wanted in.

Convincing her husband that they should go on a year-long family road trip, they hire a caravan, quit their jobs and pull the kids out of school. But they quickly discover the Big Lap is nothing like it looks on social media and the brutal unpredictability of #vanlife can make or break you.

From barely surviving to utterly thriving in the Australian Outback, Passenger Princess is a funny and yet heartfelt story of resilience, connection and rediscovery – a reminder that the life you’re craving might just be waiting on the other side of brave.

Because riding shotgun isn’t the passenger seat – it’s the power seat.

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About the Author

 

Simone Skinner-Smith is a television producer and writer.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and has worked in the Australian Media Industry for over twenty-five years, most recently as a reality television producer on Farmer Wants a Wife, FBOY Island, Love Triangle, and just about every other dating show you’ve ever flicked past on telly.

As a writer, she has had a number of travel features published in the Sydney Morning Herald and short stories published in anthologies.

Simone currently lives in Sydney with her husband, two children, two bunnies and two guinea pigs. She loves travelling and can’t wait to plan their next big adventure (preferably not in a caravan).

DOLLING, Susie

May 11, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Biography, Memoir, Parenting & Family

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ISBN 978-1-923523-88-3
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ISBN 978-1-923523-89-0
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The Days Before You Went Away

 

Caring for my father helped me heal the wounds of the past

Healing the past, one goodbye at a time.

As the black sheep of the family, I never expected to be the one caring for my father in his final days. Yet, there I was, caught between the past I thought I had buried and the present I was so desperately holding on to. The Days Before You Went Away isn’t just about saying goodbye; it’s about the years that led to that moment, shaped by a difficult childhood and a complicated relationship with my mother.

This book is a deeply personal journey, one I took while caring for my father and one I now share with you. In telling this story, I found healing, and in it, I hope you find understanding. For anyone who has felt like the odd one out, who has struggled with their family dynamic, this is a story about discovering that sometimes, the journey home is the one you least expect to take.

It’s a story for anyone who has been through, or is going through, the difficult journey of caring for a dying parent, showing that the patterns we see are not isolated, but part of a universal experience.

DUFFY, Faith

May 7, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Indigenous Non-fiction, Memoir, Northern Territory

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ISBN 978-1-923214-18-7
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Through Teddy’s Eyes

A year in two worlds

In 1971-72, as a young migrant in Tennant Creek, Faith found herself unexpectedly drawn into the heart of the Warumungu community. Working alongside their respected leader, Teddy Plummer, she witnessed his unwavering determination to secure his people’s place and identity in a society that had long oppressed them.

Through Teddy’s eyes is the author’s personal account of this pivotal time, navigating the stark conflicts between traditional Warumungu ways and the dominant white legal system—and the pervasive racism that cast a shadow over their lives in makeshift camps.

Through her friendship with Teddy, Faith was privy to customs and tribal matters rarely shared with outsiders. This memoir is a testament to Teddy Plummer, a man revered in Tennant Creek for his tireless efforts and the hope he sought to inspire for a brighter future—a hope his children still hold dear.

Through Teddy’s eyes offers a rare glimpse into a crucial period for the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and will resonate with anyone  interested in Australian cultural and historical memoirs.

MARTIN, Gab

Apr 13, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Biography

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ISBN 978-1-923589-75-9
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ISBN 978-1-923589-76-6
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If Blue is for Boys and Pink is for Girls, What Colour is for Me ?

 

A guide to finding identity beyond the boxes

What colour do you choose when the world insists on only blue or pink?

In this candid and heartfelt memoir, the author invites readers into the in-between spaces—the moments of growing up nonbinary in a world built on binaries. Through a collection of personal stories, each carrying its own lesson about life, love, and identity, this book offers both insight and comfort for anyone who has ever felt like they didn’t quite fit into the boxes provided.

Far from being a “how-to” guide, this is a celebration of difference, resilience, and embracing your own version of weird. It’s about finding your truth, standing tall in it, and reminding others that they are already whole—exactly as they are.

If you’ve ever wondered what it means to belong outside the lines, this book is your reminder that uniqueness is its own kind of universal.

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GAB MARTIN is an Australian educator and writer driven by a deep passion for human connection. She values the conversations, shared moments, and the kind of laughter that brings tears to your eyes. Whether playing high-level softball for the love of the game or picking up a guitar to sing from the heart, Gab finds meaning in the spaces where joy, pain, and humanity collide.