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Andrea Barton

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Andrea Barton, award-winning author and fiction editor, writes the Jade Riley Mystery Series. She runs Brightside Story Studio and is Vice President of Mansfield Readers & Writers.

Her other writing credits include The Winding Narrative blog, short stories, two picture books and nine stage productions about contemporary social issues. She has co-authored and edited two anthologies about expatriate life.

An electrical engineer turned career consultant, Andrea spent 12 years enjoying the exhilaration and dislocation of life as an expat in Nigeria, USA, and Qatar with her husband and two children. She has now repatriated to Australia, where she commutes between Melbourne and Mansfield. Along the way, she developed a passion for ballroom and Lati
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Andrea Barton When I came to bed, the redback spider had claimed my pillow. I blinked and he'd disappeared.…moreWhen I came to bed, the redback spider had claimed my pillow. I blinked and he'd disappeared.(less)
Andrea Barton What greater questions can there be than the mystery of life? I nearly solved this on a trip to Machu Picchu.
We had a meal in Cusco, where I made the …more
What greater questions can there be than the mystery of life? I nearly solved this on a trip to Machu Picchu.
We had a meal in Cusco, where I made the rookie traveler mistake of having a drink with ice in it (the best mojito I’ve ever had). By that night, I had a terrible stomach bug.
I was still feeling terrible the next day, which was New Year’s Eve, and our friends had invited us to a beach party. Insistent that I couldn’t miss the party, my friend took me to the doctor and told him that I needed to be better in time for the event. He gave me a monster injection and sent me home.
I didn’t get better, so they went to the party without me, but by then, I was spinning out. I saw black and white spirals and went places that no other human had ever been. Some higher power entered my mind, and I finally understood the meaning of life. I had special insight to see who my true friends were. Man, it was a wild night!
Sadly, the next morning, although I remembered having an epiphany, I couldn’t recall what it was, so the meaning of life remains a mystery. Who knows what was in that injection, but whatever it was, it was powerful stuff.
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"My favourite in the series so far. This mystery, with all its twists and turns, is a thrilling ride. The relationship between Jade and Brett adds to the tension and the small town setting is captivating. Can’t wait to read the next instalment. "
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A compelling read that dives deep into a marriage at a crossroads.

As usual, Lisa raises pertinent relationship issues: Can you expect to be ‘in love’ with your partner forever, or is it enough to love them? What impact does divorce have on children?
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I loved it. The opening is gripping and dives (ha!) straight into the action. Sarah grabbed my interest and held onto it all the way through.
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357 Days of Winter by David Knoff is an insightful memoir about David’s experience as an expedition leader in Antarctica. His team planned to stay there for one winter, but after Covid hit, they were stranded for a second winter. A chilling read.
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Slow Blink by Louise Ross takes us on a journey of friendship between a woman and a stray cat. From first sighting through a slow building of trust to missteps and a final goodbye, we share the author’s experience of learning to care for an animal wh ...more
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Stone Spiral: A time-slip memoir by Christina Marigold Houen offers intrigue in the title. What is a time-slip memoir?
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The Paris Resistance by Sarah Bourne is a powerful, emotional and thought provoking read that dives into questions about courage, standing up for your beliefs and whether revenge can ever make up for past wrongs.
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