ISBN 978-1-923088-32-0
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This collection of short stories handles many aspects of life with very human touches in momentary situations.
The stories do not resort to prolong the place or time, but rather they are snapshots that flash and illuminate the situation without paradoxes.
The collection is unique in its treatment of human agony and worries at all levels and age groups.
ISBN 978-1-923088-34-4
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There’s been an awakening,
have you felt it?
Love is coming
And He is changing everything…
‘Beautiful. The simple line drawings with “just enough” and the words, rather, the unveiling nuanced story of love, really comes from the heart. It deeply resonates with me.’
– Marcus O’Dean, Australia,
Features writer & ex-editor
‘As I read From the Secret Place I was captivated by the sheer beauty of words expressed. As the reader quietly ponders on each piece of poetry they can expect to be taken to deep places of rest, love and healing. This book I will go back to again and again!’
– Jan Dowling, Melbourne-Australia
Counsellor and family therapist
‘In this poignant assortment of poems, she delves into the roots of the heart, unearthing and giving voice to hidden emotions. The verses create a life-affirming connection with the depth of human experience, evoking profound reflections. Through their artistry, she brings to light the intricate tapestry of feelings we often keep concealed. Each poem acts as a mirror, inviting readers to open their hearts to the exploration of their inner selves.’
– Georgi James, writer, Brisbane-Australia
Publisher of over 25 years’ experience
ISBN 978-1-922957-58-0
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ISBN 978-1-922957-89-4
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Finding a glimpse of light in dark terrain can be daunting.
Beautiful Moments is a heartfelt and soulful companion on the ever-changing life journey. It is an eclectic collection of poems, short stories, and song lyrics which inspire the reader to connect with and to explore their inner world on a deeper level.
In its honesty and rawness, Beautiful Moments touches on love, loss, death, rebirth, connection, loneliness, heartbreak, hope, self-growth and relationships. We all have moments of feeling broken or wounded, yet as we allow the waves of life to flow and we surrender to what is, our soul starts to heal. With each small step forward, we can invite the possibility to start anew, and navigate the world through fresh and curious eyes.
Livia Fasulo lives in Australia and is a teacher of Languages and Performing Arts. She lived in Italy and Germany for a number of years. She is the author of Italian Short Plays: Gli Adolescenti and La Lettera. Her passion for writing has been ever-present, and she has created a body of work which encapsulates her interests of poetry, storytelling, music and songwriting.
“May each of my creative pieces inspire your soul to fly beyond your wildest dreams.”
– Livia Fasulo
ISBN 978-1-922452-58-0
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Written by: Jennifer Faraimo-Dakuna
Illustrated by: Anitelea Sakaria
Translated by: Opeta Faraimo
Tokelau is located 3,355 kilometres North, North East of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Historically and traditionally, Tokelau had four atolls. Fakaofo, Atafu, Nukunonu and Olohega. Today, Tokelau now only has three atolls. The Tuluma is a based on a true story. I grew up in a home with lots of Tokelau artifacts, in Porirua, New Zealand. I did not understand the significance of these artifacts until I became an adult. I hope you and your family enjoy reading this book written in English and the Tokelau language.
–Jennifer Dakuna
Jennifer Faraimo-Dakuna is from Fakaofo, Tokelau. Her parents are Tolo and Petesa Faraimo.
Born and raised in Porirua, Aotearoa New Zealand, Jennifer enjoys eating Tokelau food. Her favourite food is coconut apple and coconut crab.
ISBN 978-1-922452-31-3
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the traditional Indigenous owners of the land and regions of:
• Gladstone, Queensland, Australia, the people of Gooreng Gooreng, Bailai and Gurang tribes
• Blackwater, Central Highlands, Queensland, Australia—Ghungalu people
• Cranborne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, the Mayone Balluk clan and the Boonerwrung and Kulin nation.
We acknowledge your elders, your leaders and communities, both past, present and emerging.
We acknowledge that it was on your traditional lands that we found rest and revitalisation in compiling this book and for which we are profoundly grateful.
Voices from the Village, a Pasifika anthology is a collection of poems and short stories from 39 Pasifika storytellers and writers. Our age range is 90 years young is to nine years old. Represented in this book are those who identify with the following islands: Tokelau, Cook Islands, Samoa, Fiji and Aotearoa, New Zealand. It is from this Pasifika village we proudly share our stories.
Fenuafala, Fakaofo, Tokelau—Photo Credit Fono Gaualofa
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 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.
ISBN 978-1-9226295-0-0
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Does the Rock Roll On, or do we that Roll, Rock On?
We all exist, so why not read on to further imagine yourself creating such a change for you!
I know I did and I wrote this book among other’s and came up with this to say: existence always breeds creation!
ISBN 978-1-922527-56-1
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True Crime Stories
A true story lived and written by author and publisher Justin Daniel Broughton.
I find its rather ironic that this book I wrote is, too, made from a time of indifference. It was written in Victoria’s Melbourne and designed by a company in South Australia’s Adelaide. Which of course has 30 minutes to an hour time delay in-between both states of Australia. This makes the timeframe, not the same, yet dates unlike my story the very same. Quite ironic don’t you think?
ISBN 978-1-922722-25-6
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I would like to say that in life we as family and people who love and respect one another but never truly get the chance to say how much they truly love someone. These books are my way of telling friends and family that in my heart lies not only love and respect for all lives lived into a place of eternity that has no ending of love and sacrifice. Thank you to all and from within these words let all our love and respect see us through to the love and respect of a sacrificial never-ending eternity, where the end is only the beginning.