Winter is a great time to start reading, especially when it's cold and wet as it has been lately, there is nothing better than laying around and getting into a good book. I asked the question on my face book what are your favourite Books that you've read, and we had a really great response from people as to what the BEST books are you have ever read. So here is that list! In no particular order, Happy Winter Reading my friends. 1) The Man who planted Canberra written by Rober

Wow what an incredible feeling to be able to say I am a Published Author; it is an amazing feeling but also very surreal. I am so excited that it is finally released so I can share it with you all. This story is about determination and resilience, two strengths I find in myself. Grab yourself a copy from Amazon.com.au today and ensure to leave a review. Your support in leaving reviews will be greatly appreciated. Also, if your available to attend, check out my events page as

With only 1 week until the release of my debut novel of The Sawmillers Daughter I must say I am incredibly excited and a touch nervous. I'm excited to be able to share it with you all, but I'm nervous as this is all new to me. But as you all know I love a challenge and nothing ventured nothing gained is my motto. Please see a list of my up-and-coming events that you can be a part of and share this journey with me. I really hope you can make it xox Events Official Book Launch

Gain early access to Sarah Smith's Debut Novel The Sawmillers Daughter before it's released on the 2nd of June 2026. We will be sending out 25 Advanced Reader Copies via eBook, so if you want to have the opportunity to be amongst the first to Read, Review and build the hype of this amazing novel, please send us an email Email authorsarahsmith@outlook.com

I can't believe there is only 1 month until the Release of my Book The Sawmillers Daughter. It has been an incredible publishing journey, and I have learnt so much along the way. Some people say that publishing a book is stressful but that isn't how I have found it, it's been a journey of learning and trying to make the best story possible that leaves you all feeling and thinking wow that was a great read. I started this journey back in August 2025 and in 1 month on the 2nd o

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I Received my proof copy of The Sawmillers Daughter, to see it as a real book was the most magical feeling, I shed a few tears of happiness, it feels surreal to finally see it as an actual book, I even smelled it, Ha! Ha! Sounds weird I know, But I have always loved the smell of books. If you love books, you will know what I'm talking about. So, I read through it, I absolutely love this story. But it's important to read through it to find any mistakes before we go to print, t

I am so proud to announce that The Sawmillers Daughter will be released on the 2nd of June 2026. You will be able to purchase the book from Amazon, Ingram and hopefully off my website, (Once I work that out Ha! Ha!) It will also be available in eBook, if you prefer that. But I will be sure to keep you posted on anywhere else you will be able to purchase it I will be having a book launch the weekend after the release date so stay tuned for an Invite to that, with all the venue

I am so excited, this week I was sent the proof of the inside type setting of my book, The Sawmillers Daughter, I also received the whole cover design. For anyone wanting to publish a book it has been an incredible journey in my experience, but everyone is different. My publisher Atmosphere Press have an amazing team of people that will support you through the whole process. I have had full control about the approving of everything, and I have learnt so much about editing, (t

I had so much fun being interviewed by Paul Rushworth-Brown for the Down Under Author Interviews. This was my first ever interview and to say I was nervous would be an understatement, but I am really proud of how it turned out! We discussed the impacts of the closure of the Australian Sawmilling industry in some states and how displacement is a real contentious issues faced by a lot of families. We talked about how for some generational families, Sawmilling is all they have e

Have you ever thought about writing? You could write a poem or a Novel, or you could start by writing your own story. So many of us have regrets about not asking our grandmothers & grandfathers more about their life stories, if we could have them back for one day, what would we want to know? So rather than having those regrets in the future, why don't we start now, ask your relatives to write their life stories so you can read them and all that history can be retold for gener

Photo Curtesy of Sandra Rewell "A bush yarn that is told by Reg McClement his first time out log cutting" I hear the bush bird sing, its whistle gives out a piecing ring. The air is still, but the tree still sways, I can hear the bush a mile away. I close my eyes, and what is it I hear? the rustles of the leaves and a cricket near. Theres many a sound in the bush, I say, it surrounds you, in a magical way. I hear the axe against the tree, soon enough

As we say goodbye to 2025, and welcome the New year of 2026, it's a good time to reflect. I don't know about you, but I've never been one for New Years Resolutions, but more about reflecting on how I can make the next year better. This year has been challenging for me personally, but I have learnt a lot about myself and other people. This year taught me that I have a resilience and strength I didn't realise I had and brought me closer to people in my life, I am so thankful an

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you all, if you are looking for a good book to read over the holidays as you wait for my Debut book to be released, check out some of my favourite books of all time to fill in the time! Nothing says Holidays like enjoying a good book! I have listed my all-time 5 favourite books that will keep you engaged, and your imagination run wild this Christmas Season! Leave me some feedback in the comments section if you read and enjoyed them or if

The concept for The Sawmillers Daughter came to me in a dream, I vividly dreamt about Maggie and the characters in my story, but the setting of the Eastern Dorrigo Plateau is actually a real place. The Eastern Dorrigo Plateau is situated 64kms west of Coffs Harbour in New South Wales and today consists of towns such as Dorrigo, Bostobrick, Megan, Ulong, and Lowanna, However, back in the day the Plateau had many more towns, the thriving sawmill towns and villages of Cascade, B

Hi There, Thank you for viewing my website, I am so excited about the upcoming release of my Debut Novel "The Sawmillers Daughter" I can't wait for you all to read it. I wrote this book about a year ago after I had a dream, I woke up and I said to my husband "I am going to write a book" He thought I was stark raving mad, Ha! ha! But I wrote it and I didn't do anything with it until I was completing the Advanced Creative writing course and my Tutor the wonderful Eleanore Hartl