Back to Basics

by Allie Mac

For Mia Martin enlisting in the army was all she had dreamt of since her high school careers talk with the female soldier in fatigues. Taking on the challenges of basic training Mia finds a mentor in Staff Sergeant Lisa McMurray who immediately sees something special in the young recruit.

In the years to follow the lessons Lisa taught will become a lifeline to Mia and help her through some incredibly tough times.

After a life changing period of serving Mia has to go back to basics to redefine her future with assistance from a few good friends.

Back to Basics is about finding your way in life and finding special people to share it with.

415 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2025

About the author

Allie is an expat Kiwi who has called Melbourne home since turning eighteen. Allie is a self-confessed sporty dyke with a varied working history including qualifications as a mechanic and fitness trainer among other things. An avid reader and creative she has a number of manuscripts currently in progress.