Publish your book! Learn how
Australian Authors Store - Australian Books by Australian Authors for a Global Audience

MALHOTRA, Prabodh KULKARNI, Anand

Apr 2, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Charity, Memoir, Sport

Little Book of Big Book Marketing Tips book cover
Get the book

ISBN 978-1-923333-61-1
PAPERACK

ISBN 978-1-923386-69-3
EBOOK

A Retiree’s Odyssey

 

From the MCG to the SCG

A memoir about Dr Prabodh Malhotra’s walks from the MCG to the SCG for charity, including triumphs and challenges.

Dr Prabodh Malhotra walked more than a 1000 kilometres twice from the MCG to the SCG for the charity, The McGrath Foundation. This book explores Prabodh’s motivations and inspirations for such an arduous initiative, his preparation, the people he encountered and the many challenges he faced. Prabodh’s is a unique story of a deeply spiritual and selfless person who went from being an immigrant railway worker to eventually obtaining a Ph.D in Economics and becoming a major fund raiser.

About the Author

 

Join Prabodh on this inspiring journey, and discover the heart and tenacity behind a remarkable man who believes that every step counts

In A Retiree’s Odyssey: From the MCG to the SCG Prabodh Malhotra shares his extraordinary journey from an immigrant railway yard worker to doing a Ph.D to fund raiser and walker.

Over 25 years, he has quietly achieved remarable milestones, including raising over $100,000 for the McGrath Foundation through two epic walks from Melbourne to Sydney, totaling over 2,450 kilometers – all while facing life head-on, quite literally walking against trafific to see what’s ahead.

With humility and compassion, Prabodh recounts the challenges he faced and the lessons learned along the way.
His story is a testament to determination, perseverance, and the power of giving back. Filled with warmth and wisdom, this book is not just a memoir but a celebration of a life well-lived and a call to action for anyone seeking to make a difference. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the McGrath Foundation, reinforcing Prabodh’s unwavering commitment to supporting those affected by breast cancer.

South Australia’s Motoring Heritage – a Pictorial – Pre-order

Feb 4, 2025 | *Featured books, Adelaide, Australian, Design, History, Social Sciences \ Politics \ Government, South Australia, Sport

South Australia's Motoring History bok by Richard Mareschel

From social and cultural impact, to sport and the famous Bay to Birdwood rally, the early automobiles were a driving factor in shaped South Australia’s vibrant history

Researched and curated by Adelaide-based historian Richard Maerschel email: [email protected]

Printed mid-2026 for publishing distribution late 2026

Meet the author…
Panelist ~ 2025 Indie Author Book Festival
Logo

The book is in production. We will send you a promotional email when pre-order and distribution details are available.

PHILLIPS-MOORE, BARRY

Oct 18, 2024 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Memoir, Sport

Life with 2 Lovers Book Cover
Get the book

ISBN 978-1-923265-97-4
PAPERBACK

Life with 2 Lovers

The story of professional tennis players, Anne and Barry Phillips-Moore, their passionate love for each other, and the game of tennis

In Life with 2 Lovers, Barry Phillips-Moore, a professional tennis player from the golden age of Australian tennis, shares the remarkable story of his two great loves: his wife, Anne Hammond, and the game of tennis. Coached by the legendary Harry Hopman, Barry’s career took him across the European tennis circuit, where he found success both on the court and as an innovator in tennis racquet technology.

But his true devotion was always to Anne, whose love and partnership spanned over 60 years. Filled with captivating stories from his playing days and insights into the world of tennis, this book offers a unique blend of sports memoir and love story.

Published posthumously by his friends, it captures Barry’s warmth, humour, and passion, making it a must-read for tennis enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates a life lived with deep commitment and love.

AGHAN, Laurie & Nick Armistead

Dec 19, 2023 | *Featured books, Australian, Autobiography, Biography, Sport, Victoria

Laurie Aghan and Nick Armistead self-published author Footy The Great Leveller book cover
Get the book from the author

ISBN 978-1-923088-66-5
PAPERBACK

Footy, The Great Leveller

Celebrating Laurie Aghan’s life in Aussie Rules

Laurie Aghan was one of the greatest amateur football coaches Victoria has ever seen – and one of its most engaging storytellers.

Ruthless and disciplined. Staunchly loyal. Tactically masterful. A leader with a deep-seated love for his players and the game of Australian rules football.

His no-nonsense approach to coaching led to incredible success at Reservoir Old Boys, Old Scotch Collegians, Old Melburnians, and the Victorian Amateur Football Association’s Big V program.

Success was never a given for Laurie, however, as he was first forced to overcome extreme poverty and the struggles associated with the South Melbourne slums, the Melbourne Orphanage, and the infamous Camp Pell.

It was these lessons that instilled Laurie with the drive to succeed in every endeavour, whether it be football, business, or any other aspect of life.

His story is equally sad and inspiring, honest and blunt, dark and humorous.

At the end of the day, one thing’s for certain; Laurie pulls no punches.

Testimonial

“I learned of Laurie’s remarkable childhood struggles and survival experiences, and his dogged and determined drive to succeed both in sport and business – in many cases against the odds.”

Hassa Mann

CUNNINGHAM, Andrew

Sep 15, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Fiction \ Novel, Historical Fiction, History, South Australia, Sport

Andrew Cunningham self-published author Cry Sorrowful for Bullocky book cover
Get the book

ISBN 978-1-922957-62-7
PAPERBACK

Cry Sorrowful for Bullocky

A novel of the first Australian cricket team to tour overseas

Andrew R. Cunningham had a passion for cricket and he has taken historical events and characters and re-imagined them. He has produced a fascinating novel concentrating on certain aspects of the lives of individual players prior to and after the First Cricket Tour of England in 1868.

He has used his power of language to create and define characters in such a way that the reader will be entertained, whilst being introduced to perhaps unknown aspects of events in early days of colonial Australia, that were indeed real, and impacted on this story of the first Australian International team.

His evocative and clever writing describes aspects often forgotten or not previously represented by this story. He uses compassion and humour as he gently provokes the reader to think seriously about the past injustices practised by society at the time. His writing also celebrates the prowess, skills and sporting successes of the Aboriginal cricketers. His empathy is encapsulated in the title, ‘Cry sorrowful for Bullocky.’

 
 
 
Andrew Cunningham self-published author Cry Sorrowful for Bullocky

About the Author

Andrew was born in Tamworth NSW. He worked at the NSW Registrar Generals whilst studying Law at Sydney University. His professional career experiences were wide and varied, including; private practice, barrister, industrial advocate (PNG), ministerial assistant of the Department of Labour and Industry SA, first Police Complaints Authority SA , Member of the UN Board of the International Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (IACOLE) 1985-1992, and Magistrate of the Industrial Court of SA.

His passions, amongst many, included politics, photography, playing bridge (participant World Bridge Olympiad 1976), studying World and Australian history and literature… and then there was cricket!