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My Works

Books

I am excited to share with you all, My upcoming book, 'The Sawmiller's Daughter', It is a historical fiction masterpiece.

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The Sawmiller's Daughter

Margeret "Mag" McClement grew up amid sawdust and the harsh rhythms of the Australian Bush, struggling under a mother who saw her as a "Bad seed". In the remote Eastern Dorrigo Plateau, the sawmill became both refuge and proving ground, where Mag's learned resilience from her devoted father and under the watchful care of Old Natty. 

As the Great depression and World War shaped her world, Mags transforms ambition into action, mastering the Canadian saw and dreaming of building her own Timber enterprise, Along the way she is confronted bitter rivalries, devastating losses, and a family secret that threatens everything she has worked for.

The Sawmiller's Daughter  is a sweeping sage of grit, loyalty and determination. It tells the story of a woman who carves out a place for herself in a man's world, to build a lasting legacy in Australia's Timber Industry, and ensures that her family and the mill- would endure for generations to come.

The Sawmillers Daughter

Reviews

"The Sawmiller's Daughter is a remarkable achievement, Sarah has crafted a rich, historically detailed, character driven, Multigenerational narrative. " 

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Blog

Author Thoughts

My blog features reflective posts on writing, reading, and the creative process and history behind my stories, providing a glimpse into my journey as an author that I am excited to share with you all. 

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About the Author 

Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith is an award-winning Australian author who lives in New South Wales. Her debut novel, The Sawmillers Daughter, Won Gold at the 2026 ABLE Golden Book Awards and is a Literary Titan Gold Book award winner.

The Sawmillers Daughter brings to life the mills, forests and families who built the timber country. Readers have compared it to Colleen McCullough's The Thorn Birds. 

Sarah holds a High Distinction from the Australian Academy of Creative Writing, through her workshop series, Write your History and Leave a Legacy, she helps others put their own family stories on the page.

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