A former Kurri girl will return to the Coalfields on Monday to talk about her novel that tells the story of pioneering men and women who helped shape Newcastle.
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D J Blackmore will visit Kurri and Cessnock libraries to speak about her writing journey and her love of words, books and writing.
Blackmore has drawn on her local knowledge to write her debut novel which is set in the harsh convict settlement of Newcastle.
Road to Redemption tells the story of men and women who helped shape the picturesque harbour city into what it is today.
It is set in Britain’s penal colony of Newcastle, which is as cruel as it is beautiful. With a pledge to marry a man she has never met, Emma soon learns that appearances can deceive, and that shackles are not always forged from iron.
The novel was picked by an American publisher well before it was published in Australia.
Blackmore grew up in Hunter Valley Wine Country and is based in Central Queensland.
She draws inspiration for her historical fiction novels from her love of age-old crafts such as spinning and cheese making.
She considers being the mother of five, her greatest achievement.
Blackmore will be at Kurri Library at 10am and Cessnock at 2pm.
