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Pauline Toohey

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Mum to a great son, and rescue Border Collie (Moby), Pauline writes in two genres: historical fiction, and contemporary crime/comedy.

After leaving a 25-year career as a police officer, she now owns an editing company based in Melbourne, Australia.

She's progressing through her 'bucket list', and with the release of her debut novel (and three more in waiting), she looks forward to the next chapter ... whatever it may be.

For the now, she toils on a historical novel close to home.
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Pauline Toohey A run, a workout at the gym, and getting lost in a classic for a few hours often provide a solution. On the occasions nothing works, I simply accept i…moreA run, a workout at the gym, and getting lost in a classic for a few hours often provide a solution. On the occasions nothing works, I simply accept its company and wait expectantly, but not impatiently, for it to sail off on its merry way. (less)
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Backstroking into the Xmas period

Yearly, Dymocks Camberwell holds an early Xmas special, and lines their walls with not only books, but their authors, too. It's a fabulous night for shoppers and authors alike.

This year I shared a bench with new Aussie author, Ann Turner. Ann's 2015 novel The Lost Swimmer (my weekend's read) has been picked up by Sue Maslin, producer of the film The Dressmaker.



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McConaghy is yet to disappoint me. Her approach to the themes of nature and the environment is always enjoyable.

I found this a slow burner to begin with, and then about halfway wildfire kicked in. So if you're plodding for a bit, keep going.

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Pauline Toohey Owen wrote: "Your book looks interesting. I look forward to the completed novel."

Thanks, Owen. It's complete. Just 'gotta' pull my socks up and post it. I'm new to this site, but it won't take me long to find my way around.


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Owen Your book looks interesting. I look forward to the completed novel.


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