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River Weather

Book Blast! River Weather – Short stories that will stay with you a long time

duffythewriterNovember 30, 2021No Comment2021-08-28T10:19:26+10:00
Cameron MacKenzie, author of River Weather,  a collection of stories that releases December 7th with Alternating Current Press.  “The stories in ‘River Weather’ manage to be both sensitive and transgressive, socially conscious…
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The Stranger In The Lifeboat – One of Duffy’s favourite reads of the year!

duffythewriter November 16, 2021 No Comment2021-11-13T17:30:02+11:00
An inspirational, moving new novel from the 40 million-copy bestselling author of Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven The stunning new novel from the bestselling author of global…
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Book Blast! The Hubris of an Empty Hand – A philosophically twisted read!

duffythewriter November 11, 2021 No Comment2021-08-28T10:44:39+10:00
Mahyar Amouzegar and his latest, The Hubris of an Empty Hand, which drops November 18th with University of New Orleans Press. About The Hubris of an Empty Hand You must pay close…
Biographies, Autobiographies and Memoirs

The First 21 – The Origin Story of Nikki Sixx

duffythewriter November 5, 2021 No Comment2021-11-04T10:23:52+11:00
Rock-and-roll icon and three-time bestselling author Nikki Sixx tells his origin story: how Frank Feranna became Nikki Sixx, chronicling his fascinating journey from irrepressible Idaho farmboy to the man who…
Biographies, Autobiographies and Memoirs

A Field Guide To Britpop – Be prepared for some memories and anthems

duffythewriter October 23, 2021 No Comment2021-10-23T18:07:12+11:00
A Field Guide to ... delves into music’s most influential genres to uncover the innovators and agitators who changed music history ; In A Field Guide to Britpop, Steve Wide explores a…
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Book Blast! The Stones by Cate Cullington

duffythewriter October 15, 2021 No Comment2021-10-08T12:58:53+11:00
Cate Cullington’s The Stones is a modern, intense and compelling crime thriller – embroiling readers in a unique dilemma. A young woman is concerned about the mental state of her…
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Book Blast! Carry On Castle – a memoir on grief and widowhood

duffythewriter October 13, 2021 9 Comments2021-10-08T12:33:41+11:00
CARRY ON CASTLE High school sweethearts Dan and Jenny Stults were living their happily ever after. They had a beautiful daughter and dreams of more children. Their life was ripped…
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Book Blast! The Field Of Wrongdoing

duffythewriter October 12, 2021 No Comment2021-07-10T15:25:00+10:00
USA Today bestselling author Lili St. Germain is one of them, delivering a nail-biting thriller called The Field of Wrongdoing, which examines dark secrets and trauma in a small town of Nevada. …
Biographies, Autobiographies and Memoirs

Buy Now Pay Later – The story of Afterpay

duffythewriter October 5, 2021 No Comment2021-10-06T19:42:00+11:00
The fascinating behind the scenes story of the brash Aussie technology start-up that changed the way a whole generation around the world does their shopping. Millennials love it. Amateur investors…
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Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead

duffythewriter October 3, 2021 No Comment2021-10-02T18:22:43+10:00
“Hilarious, relatable, exasperating, and endearing. For all readers of fiction.” —Library Journal This hilarious and profound debut for fans of Mostly Dead Things and Goodbye, Vitamin, follows a morbidly anxious young woman—“the kindhearted heroine…

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A Path Through The Jungle

A Path Through The Jungle

duffythewriterNovember 15, 2021No Comment2021-10-23T17:45:07+11:00
A guide to build resilience Written and narrated by Prof. Steve Peters All of us face challenges, rough patches and struggles in life. During these times we are often our…
Non-Fiction

How Decent Folk Behave – A vibrant, thought-provoking poetry collection

duffythewriter November 14, 2021 No Comment2021-11-13T16:45:13+11:00
'One of the most compelling voices in Australian poetry this decade' Overland Literary Journal How Decent Folk Behave is a vibrant, thought-provoking collection from the ABIA and Indie award-winning author of The…
Biographies, Autobiographies and Memoirs

The First 21 – The Origin Story of Nikki Sixx

duffythewriter November 5, 2021 No Comment2021-11-04T10:23:52+11:00
Rock-and-roll icon and three-time bestselling author Nikki Sixx tells his origin story: how Frank Feranna became Nikki Sixx, chronicling his fascinating journey from irrepressible Idaho farmboy to the man who…
Non-Fiction

Courage Is Calling? Are you ready to step into the arena/

duffythewriter October 30, 2021 No Comment2021-10-30T17:09:55+11:00
COURAGE IS CALLING The instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller! Ryan Holiday’s bestselling trilogy—The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, and Stillness is…
Biographies, Autobiographies and Memoirs

A Field Guide To Britpop – Be prepared for some memories and anthems

duffythewriter October 23, 2021 No Comment2021-10-23T18:07:12+11:00
A Field Guide to ... delves into music’s most influential genres to uncover the innovators and agitators who changed music history ; In A Field Guide to Britpop, Steve Wide explores a…
Book Blast!

Book Blast! Carry On Castle – a memoir on grief and widowhood

duffythewriter October 13, 2021 9 Comments2021-10-08T12:33:41+11:00
CARRY ON CASTLE High school sweethearts Dan and Jenny Stults were living their happily ever after. They had a beautiful daughter and dreams of more children. Their life was ripped…
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Book Blast! 365 Days of Positive Living

duffythewriter September 25, 2021 No Comment2021-09-25T15:08:31+10:00
By Jennifer Walkup What are you waiting for? 365 Days of Positive Living helps readers find joy by starting each day with a dose of inspiration. The daily quotes and…
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Book Blast! The B+ Diet

duffythewriter September 15, 2021 No Comment2021-09-11T12:21:58+10:00
Judi Finneran is the author of The B+ Diet: How one woman let go of perfection, found her confidence, and lost over 220 pounds. If you're tired of yo-yo dieting,…
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Book Blast! America Calling: A Foreign Student in a Country of Possibility

duffythewriter September 14, 2021 No Comment2021-07-19T19:35:42+10:00
Higher education expert underscores the deep impact of international students on American economy and innovation Irvington, NY – Author Rajika Bhandari, a sought-after thought leader on cultural diplomacy, shares her…
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Book Blast: Lasting Happiness in Uncertain Times

duffythewriter September 5, 2021 No Comment2021-09-05T13:16:32+10:00
“Bruce Alexander has responded with deep thought to lingering societal anxiety and his own significant life challenges. Drawing on traditional culture, spirituality and recent medical research, he synthesises the best…

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