Design, Compliance, and Execution
The Teeny Tiny Guide to Living Big in a Small Space shows how tiny home living can unlock freedom, clarity, and intention by offering readers practical guidance and real-life insight. What first drew you to tiny home living, beyond the trend or aesthetics?
What first drew me to tiny home living wasn’t the trend or the aesthetics at all — it was the problem it solved.
I kept seeing good people doing everything “right” and still feeling stuck: massive mortgages, years of financial pressure, and homes that owned them instead of the other way around. The size of the house kept growing, but freedom kept shrinking. Tiny homes flipped that equation.
What really hooked me was the idea that space should earn its keep. When you design within constraints, you’re forced to be intentional — about layout, storage, light, and how you actually live day to day. That mindset creates clarity far beyond housing.
Tiny homes also remove unnecessary friction:
- Less debt
- Fewer ongoing costs
- Faster builds
- Less maintenance
- More flexibility in how and where people live
- But the biggest draw for me was control. Tiny home living gives people the ability to make a decisive move forward instead of waiting years to feel secure enough to live the life they want.
That’s why this book isn’t about living small — it’s about living deliberately. Tiny homes just happen to be one of the most powerful tools I’ve seen for making that possible.
What misconception about tiny homes did you most want to challenge, and what mistakes do first-time tiny home buyers make most often?
The biggest misconception I’ve always wanted to challenge is that tiny homes are somehow “lesser” homes — temporary, non-compliant, or only suitable for weekend use.
In reality, a well-designed tiny or modular home can be a fully compliant, Class 1A, permanent residence that meets the same building standards as a traditional house. Steel framing, engineered foundations, proper insulation, energy ratings, and council approvals all matter. Size doesn’t determine quality or legality — design, compliance, and execution do.
As for first-time buyers, the most common mistakes I see are:
- Focusing on price before compliance
Many buyers are drawn to the cheapest option without realising it may not be council-approvable, financeable, or insurable. A bargain build can quickly become an expensive mistake if it can’t be legally lived in. - Not understanding their land and council requirements early enough
Zoning, overlays, setbacks, BAL ratings, and access can all affect what’s possible. People often buy a home first and ask questions later — it should be the other way around. - Underestimating how important layout is
In a smaller footprint, every millimetre counts. Poor layouts lead to regret fast. First-timers often prioritise features over flow and liveability. - Assuming all “tiny home” builders are the same
There’s a huge difference between a trailer-based novelty build and a properly engineered modular home. Buyers don’t always realise that until it’s too late. - Not thinking long-term
A tiny home should still work for future needs — resale, rentals, ageing, or family changes. First-time buyers often design for now instead of what’s next.
At the end of the day, the goal isn’t just to go smaller — it’s to live smarter, without sacrificing comfort, compliance, or peace of mind.
Downsizing can feel scary—how do you help readers work through that fear?
Downsizing is scary — and I think the first step is not pretending it isn’t. Most people aren’t just downsizing their space; they’re downsizing habits, expectations, and sometimes even parts of their identity. So we start by acknowledging that fear as completely normal.
I help people work through it by reframing what downsizing actually means. It’s not about giving things up — it’s about choosing what truly earns its place in your life. When people realise they’re not losing comfort or quality, but instead gaining clarity, freedom, and financial breathing room, the fear starts to soften.
Practically, we break it down into steps:
- We visualise daily life, not just floor plans — where you make your coffee, sit at night, work, and relax.
- We focus on smart design and storage, showing how a smaller home can still feel open, calm, and generous.
- We talk through real numbers — lower mortgages, fewer bills, less maintenance — because peace of mind is incredibly grounding.
- And we encourage people to take it gradually. Downsizing doesn’t have to be abrupt or extreme; it can be intentional and empowering.
Most importantly, I remind people that a home should support your life, not weigh it down. Once that clicks, downsizing stops feeling like a loss — and starts feeling like a relief.
How can readers use this book even if they never move into a tiny home?
This book isn’t only about tiny homes — it’s about intentional living.
Even if a reader never moves into a tiny home, they can use the book as a practical guide to simplifying decisions, space, and lifestyle. The principles apply just as powerfully to a family home, an apartment, or even a busy work life.
Readers can use it to:
- Re-evaluate what they actually need versus what they’ve accumulated
- Design their spaces — and routines — more deliberately
- Reduce financial and mental clutter
- Make smarter choices about spending, storage, and layout
- Feel more in control of their environment instead of being overwhelmed by it
At its core, the book helps people ask better questions:
What do I use every day? What adds value? What’s just taking up space — physically or mentally?
You don’t have to live small to live well. The lessons in this book are about clarity, freedom, and alignment, and those are useful no matter where — or how — you live.
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Female Agency
Lady of Lincoln follows noblewoman Nicola de la Haye, who defies gender, betrayal, and political chaos to defend Lincoln Castle during one of England’s most violent and unstable eras. How did you balance staying true to the historical record while giving Nicola a vivid inner life?
I was first introduced to Nicola de la Haye’s story when I visited Lincoln Castle as a tourist, and they talked about their famous constable, ‘The Woman who Saved England,’ and the first ever female sheriff. I was determined to write about her, but realised fairly quickly that it would be a mammoth task.
I started by immersing myself into her story, that of England in the hundred years before her time (the Norman conquest, and ‘the Anarchy’ and her family’s involvement in both, as well as the history of England, Normandy, and the Angevin empire over the whole of her life and just after. I paid particular attention to her family, neighbours, the city of Lincoln, and the royal and church infighting at the time.
Having, after months of careful research, enough to go on, I mapped out the whole character story and arc that would fit with the known facts and that would explain her motivations for what she did.
Only then did I start to write. But with every chapter, there was the need for more research – what did the abbey it was set in look like? What was happening in the city England, or with the dispute with the church, at that exact time? How did the chroniclers describe the appearance (if at all) of the characters, and what personality traits did they assign to them?
I don’t believe I wrote anything that conflicts with the known history, and I tried to record that known history if it was relevant to the story. The art was to fill in the gaps, determine the personalities involved, and their motivations.
Nicola is both dutiful and defiant. What aspects of her personality felt most important to get right?
Nicola would be a woman who was considered exceptional by chroniclers. She defied conventions by ruling a castle, becoming the first female sheriff, holding out in important sieges, and commanding the loyalty of her vassals and her garrison. She also stayed loyal to a king who had been abandoned by most of his barons. She didn’t take the easy path, and she didn’t shirk her responsibilities. To me, that meant she needed a unique mix of loyalty, obligation to duty, and an ability to defy and stand her ground. That is the woman who Nicola became, and that is what the story in Lady of Lincoln, the first in the series about her, would help her become.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Female Agency in a Patriarchal World: The novel explores Nicola’s struggle to exert authority and make her own choices in a society where women are viewed as little more than property. Her journey from a girl who must be “taught her duty” to a woman who commands a castle siege exemplifies this theme.
Duty vs. Desire: Nicola is torn between her duty to her family name, her people, and the King, and her personal desires for love, freedom, and self-determination.
The Nature of Honour: The story contrasts different interpretations of honour. For Nicola’s father and Gerard de Camville, honour is tied to loyalty, duty, and justice. For characters like William FitzErneis, Ralph de la Haye, and Alured of Pointon, honour is a flexible concept, often sacrificed for personal ambition, wealth, or status. This conflict shapes Nicola’s understanding of true leadership.
How does this first book set the stage for the rest of Nicola’s journey?
In Lady of Lincoln, Nicola discovers her agency both as a baroness but also with her relationships. She is challenged by the effect of the Great Rebellion (a civil war) on her family, her people, and her inheritance. In the next two books she will be further challenged in terms of both her relationships (the middle years of a marriage, growing children, and widowhood) and the effect of significant external events (the Third Crusade, the plot by Prince John against King Richard the Lionheart, then Magna Carta, the Baron’s War, and the French invasion) that impact directly on herself and all that she holds dear. By the time she holds out against the French invasion, she has truly grown into the person who was ‘the Woman who Saved England.’
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12th-century England. Nicola de la Haye wants to do her duty. But though she’s taught a female cannot lead alone, the young noblewoman bristles at the marriage her father has arranged to secure her inheritance. And when an unexpected death leaves her unguided, the impetuous girl shuns the king’s blessing and weds a handsome-but-landless knight.
Harshly fined by Henry II for her unsanctioned union, Nicola struggles to salvage her estates while dealing with devastating betrayals from her husband… and his choice to join rebels in a brewing civil war. Yet after averting a tragedy and gaining the castle garrison’s respect, she still must face the might of powerful men determined to crush her under their will.
Can she survive love, threats, and violent ambition to prove she’s worthy of authority?
In this carefully researched and vividly human series debut, Rachel Elwiss Joyce showcases the complex themes of honour, responsibility, and freedom in the story of a remarkable heroine who men tried to erase from history. And as readers dive into a world defined by violence and turmoil, they’ll be stunned by this courageous young woman’s journey toward greatness.
Lady of Lincoln is the gritty first book in the Nicola de la Haye Series historical fiction saga. If you like richly textured female heroes, courtly drama, and fast-paced intrigue, then you’ll adore Rachel Elwiss Joyce’s gripping true-life tale.
Buy Lady of Lincoln to celebrate ‘the woman who saved England’ today!
Forgiveness and Love
The Last One to Know follows a man from first love to first heartbreak and a second chance, as faith, divorce, and hard-earned wisdom teach him that love isn’t proven by how tightly you hold on, but by knowing when to let go. Was Ziggy inspired by personal experience, observation, or pure imagination?
Ziggy was largely the result of a combination of personal experience and imagination. His reaction to adultery was based on the observation of a wonderful Christian man who has always been an inspiration to me because of his capacity to show grace and forgiveness.
Ziggy’s voice is plainspoken and detailed, almost diary-like—what drew you to that style?
I often fail to understand what women think and feel, and I have to have it explained to me. Having the main character trapped in that male perspective allowed me to show his confusion and his inability to understand some of the things happening in his life. Most romances are written from a feminine perspective or an omniscient narrator. Ziggy’s struggles to grasp what is happening and why are an important part of his struggle. Female friends explain things to him, and he wrestles with God to find the right path.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Domestic violence, adultery, and divorce were my primary concerns. I wanted to show how these issues can damage and change multiple lives with devastating consequences. On a lesser level, I touched on abortion, racism, and standing for the right without regard to the consequences. These are real-life problems that touch every life to some extent. I tried to address them with compassion and a light touch of humor.
What do you hope Christian readers take away from the way faith is portrayed here?
The importance of forgiveness and love, even when you are hurting, as shown by Siegfried. Lisa’s graciousness in acting contrary to her own self-interest, even when it causes her great pain, is an important part of faith. She is an example to all.
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In The Last One to Know, Siegfried Abel (who hates his name) struggles as he navigates physical attraction, passion, friendship, humor, and all the other aspects that draw two people together.
Siegfried has a strong sense of right and wrong. At times, it seems as though he is tilting at windmills. Will he be successful? Or will those who are more powerful take him down again, and again?
Will he find love, and how will he know it’s the woman of his dreams when he meets her?
Join Siegfried and a host of complex characters as he grows from adolescence to maturity, finding love where he least expected.
In this Clean Christian Romance, you will agonize with Siegfried as he deals with issues of life’s unfairness, disappointments, and betrayal. It is an arduous journey marked by heartache, happiness, and ultimately love.
Unpredictable Journey
The Clometheons follows a solitary seamtress living in a remote valley facing past trauma while finding herself and her friends pulled into a strange interdimensional conflict. Where did the idea behind this novel come from?
My ideas stemmed from viewing a high mountain plain during a motorcycle trip in Wyoming and wanting a woman to be the main character and heroine of an epic tale, simply because I do not feel that women are chosen for such roles as often as they could be, and mountains are majestically inspirational. The rest of the “active ingredients” came from bits and pieces I gathered from friends and family that I considered amazing elements for “some story, somewhere.” From there, I began formulating a storyline. As I progressed, I often found myself in a state of wonder, thinking not only about where I wanted the story to go, but how to get there in the least expected, least predictable way I could conjure.
The science inserted in the fiction, I felt, was well-balanced. How did you manage to keep it grounded while still providing the fantastic edge science fiction stories usually provide?
Because I wanted to write a story that would reach across genres and demographics, to write something almost anyone could enjoy, I intentionally steered away from things becoming too complex for younger readers or too simple for older readers. I also felt that the genre has a stereotypical public perception of being deeply intricate, “nerdy,” and over-the-top detailed with the inner workings of things involved. While the mainstream sci-fi releases are still great books and wonderful stories, they mostly cater to a niche audience. Therefore, having a desire to reach as many readers as possible, I chose to ignore the common molds and branch out in new ways, creating a uniquely suspenseful, unpredictable journey. Maintaining suspense was one way to turn the scientific details over to the readers, allowing their own minds to visualize the moment instead of dissecting it. Instead of me explaining how things work or why such things are possible, I simply let the science happen. We all use things in our daily lives without knowing the science of how they operate or why they work the way they do. This story resembles that commonplace presence, where the knowledge isn’t as critical as its application.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Women’s empowerment by creating a female role model, who seeks kindness, fairness, and generous goodwill towards humanity, but also comes to realize that sometimes there is no avoiding the need to draw a line and stand behind that decision for the greater good. Men have traditionally held this role, and many have been very good at it; I simply wanted to do something for the girls that might give them courage and strength to be whatever they desire, and the confidence to believe that they can do whatever they must when tough circumstances and choices confront them.
Outside of that intention, I’ve noticed that today’s culture has strongly abandoned the value of “escape” entertainment. Instead of deliberately platforming throughout the content of a story and forcing anyone to swallow the author’s perceptions about anything, I chose to write an old-fashioned good vs evil tale, where the readers can immerse themselves in the characters and storyline, and enjoy the story for what it was intended to be, a momentary escape from all the pressures of the world. From there, I chose the common desires across all cultures, where peace, love, loyalty, honor, accountability, responsibility, integrity (and many more), all have a valued presence and core existence between the members of their society and communities.
Can we look forward to more work from you soon? What are you currently working on?
Yes! I am hard at work wrapping up the sequel, The Clometheons: Return of the Bringer, and beginning the third installment, The Clometheons: The Power of Seven. I do have some other genres, both fiction and nonfiction, that are already in the mix. If The Clometheons doesn’t get too crazy, you can also expect a detective/crime/sci-fi trilogy in the near future that contains an original plot twist! As far as I have been able to find, I have something that has NEVER been done before! While I’ve seen things that come close, I must believe that if other authors had thought of my twist, they would have chosen it to prevent paralleling any other authors at the very least.
Don’t nobody go nowhere… I have some incredible works lined up for the next two to three decades!
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Through an unforeseeable, unimaginable encounter, she lives her life subjected to five unbreakable, unbendable, unforgivable rules called the Absolutes. However, in exchange for her subjugation, she has been granted an empowered, immortal existence.
She will live forever.
She will be eternal.
But what dreams and aspirations will this cost her? Even in a state of immortality, how can she know the future? How can she guarantee herself anything? How can she control the uncontrollable? Can her immortality provide her with anything more than a state of permanence? Only the future knows.
And the future begins here, right now, in this wildly imaginative first release that entangles the intergalactic with the interdimensional and places the future of planet Earth in its crosshairs. Everything hinges on a simple girl who needs to figure out what she has gotten herself into, how she will overcome it, and how she will permanently resolve the threat hovering over her life, her loved ones, and planet Earth itself.
Of all the tales that have come to exist in the traditional lore of good and evil, there has never been a story quite like this. Welcome to a fresh new adventure that is sure to edge readers everywhere, both young and old, where the impossible becomes possible and the unexpected can be expected.
Depth, Honesty, and Context
Through the Lens of an Ancient Yisra’elite Bible Study walks readers through the history, language, culture, and theology of the ancient Yisra’elites. What inspired you to write this theological guide?
Writing a book was never my original intention. My goal at first was simply to research, gather data, and develop a study I could teach in local churches or through online platforms. Over time, people who attended those studies offered thoughtful feedback and repeatedly encouraged me to publish the material in book form.
What ultimately inspired me was a growing concern that much of modern teaching approaches Scripture through a Western lens that ignores the linguistic, cultural, and historical world of ancient Yisra’el. I saw pastors avoiding difficult topics and doctrines being taught without a solid scriptural foundation, often because that ancient context was missing. The more I studied, the more I realized how much meaning is lost without it.
After prayer and reflection, it became clear that transforming the study into a book was the right choice. My intention is not to argue for novelty, but to help readers engage Scripture as its earliest communities would have understood it—with depth, honesty, and context.
Did you learn anything that surprised you during your research for this book?”
Absolutely. The research process was full of surprises. One of the most eye-opening discoveries for me was realizing how differently ancient Yisra’elites understood concepts we often take for granted—things like covenant, identity, honor and shame, communal responsibility, ritual purity, and even time itself. These ideas do not translate neatly into our modern Western categories, and I was often surprised by how much meaning is lost when we try to fit them into our own frameworks.
I also encountered linguistic surprises. Hebrew names, idioms, and expressions that modern translations flatten—sometimes for readability—carry layers of meaning that change the tone of a passage entirely. For example, understanding terms tied to covenant language, marriage imagery, or the “appointed times” of Yahweh revealed connections I had never been shown in church settings. Even the way ancient Yisra’el measured days and months reshaped familiar timelines, such as the biblical festivals or the crucifixion and resurrection accounts.
Another area that surprised me was how much clarity emerges when we consult non-canonical literature—not as Scripture, but as cultural context. Works like Ḥanok (Enoch), Jubilees, or Jasher reflect the worldview, vocabulary, and assumptions of Second Temple Judaism. These writings don’t replace the Bible, but they help us understand how ancient communities thought about angels, the afterlife, judgment, marriage customs, and cosmic order. When you combine that with linguistic study and the biblical text itself, the result is a fuller and more coherent picture of the ancient world.
All of this taught me how much beauty and continuity live beneath the surface when Scripture is allowed to speak from within its original cultural world. Passages that once seemed disconnected suddenly fit together with remarkable clarity. That realization humbled me and reminded me that the Bible was written within a real historical context, to real people who shared a worldview very different from ours. Honoring that world not only deepens our understanding but also brings us closer to the heart of the text itself.
What is one thing you hope readers take away from your book?
If there is one thing I hope readers take away from this book, it is a deeper appreciation for how transformative Scripture becomes when we honor its original context. The Bible did not emerge in a vacuum, and when we approach it through the language, culture, and worldview of ancient Yisra’el, we begin to see truths that modern traditions often overlook or soften. That awareness can bring both clarity and curiosity—clarity in understanding what the text is actually saying, and curiosity to keep asking hard questions without fear.
At the same time, I hope it renews a sense of awe for the God who reveals Himself within that context. My prayer is that readers walk away not only with stronger historical and linguistic insight, but with a deeper faith—one rooted in truth, not assumption. If this book encourages believers to read with fresh eyes, greater humility, and a sincere hunger for the heart of Scripture, then it has accomplished its purpose.
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More than a devotional guide and more grounded than a theological essay, this book functions as a lens-cleaner for students of Scripture who want to see the biblical text on its own terms. With clarity and accessibility, it explores how concepts such as honor and shame, communal identity, covenantal relationships, Hebraic idioms, and ancient Near Eastern worldview shaped the original meaning and intent of biblical passages.
Written from within a Hebraic worldview, and with a commitment to both historical integrity and discipleship, the study reframes familiar themes through the eyes of the ancient Yisra’elite community. The result is not speculation or novelty, but restoration—helping modern readers hear the biblical message as its first audience would have understood it.
In this study you will explore:
How the ancient Yisra’elite worldview differs from modern Western assumptions
Why concepts like honor, shame, covenant, kinship, and communal ethics are essential for understanding Scripture
The impact of Hebraic language and idioms on meaning and interpretation
How the Bible communicates through patterns, cycles, and narrative structures rather than abstract doctrines
The difference between covenantal relationships and modern contract-thinking
What happens when Scripture is read within its own cultural soil rather than through later philosophical frameworks
Ideal for readers who:
Want to understand the Bible in its historical and cultural context
Sense a disconnect between ancient Scripture and modern Western interpretation
Teach or lead Bible studies, small groups, or discipleship courses
Are exploring the Hebraic roots of the faith
Desire a deeper, more grounded approach beyond commentary-driven theology
Are curious how honor-shame culture shapes biblical narratives and ethics
Emotional Safety
Karl’s Marsupium follows a young kangaroo boy born with a pouch who navigates his own confusion and the teasing of others with the help of his patient and supportive mother. Why was this an important book for you to write?
Karl’s Marsupium grew out of a desire to create a story that doesn’t rush kids (or parents) past their feelings. I wanted to offer something gentle — a place where difference is noticed, held, and allowed to make sense in its own time. Writing this book felt less like delivering a message and more like making room.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Listening, belonging, and emotional safety were central themes. I was exploring how children experience feelings in their bodies, and how much changes when those feelings are met with patience instead of correction. The story also explores how something that might have once felt confusing or shameful can later be understood as meaningful.
What was your process for writing the interactions between Karl and his mother to develop the bond they have?
It was really paying attention to what wasn’t said as much as what was. Karl’s mom doesn’t try to fix or explain him — she just stays present. I wanted their interactions to model a kind of quiet support where listening itself is the connection and the marsupium is a safe place to be.
What is the next book you are working on, and when will it be available?
I’m continuing to explore Karl’s world through new stories and reflections all the time, but am letting them take shape slowly and organically. There isn’t a set release timeline yet for anything new — Karl tends to arrive when he is ready. ☺️
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He was also born with a wise and caring mother who helps him understand that being different doesn’t mean being alone.
Join Karl and his mom as they navigate life with tenderness, curiosity, and courage.
Together they explore big feelings, new experiences, and what it truly means to belong in your own body.
A gentle, beautifully illustrated story for sensitive kids, anxious kids, kids who feel “different,” and every family growing their emotional toolkit.
Perfect for ages 4–8, this heartwarming picture book supports conversations about feelings, self-esteem, identity, and the magic of being yourself.
For parents, educators, and therapists looking for emotional-literacy picture books — Karl’s story is a soothing and empowering companion.
Sense of Dilemma
Ballot: When Fate Called Their Name follows four young Australians conscripted by chance into Vietnam, and how that single moment echoes through war, espionage, and the uneasy aftermath of medals, memory, and mateship. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
Life experience! As a 19-year-old, I sat with friends in a sweltering flat in Sydney and watched birthdates drawn from the conscription ballot. My date wasn’t called, but a friend of mine was.
The war in Vietnam had become hugely controversial. Anti-war and moratorium marches were frequent.
Attitudes toward the war were deeply divided.
The whole era left an indelible mark on me, and was unexpectedly resurrected when I travelled to Vietnam on business and saw the remnants of the war, including coffins draped in US flags being loaded onto an aircraft in Hanoi.
Mitch, Greg, Jay, and Kiwi feel like real blokes rather than archetypes. How did you shape their dynamics?
All based on friends and acquaintances I’ve met and known over the years, worked with, played with, and faced difficult times with. I’ve used my imagination to consider how they might have interacted had they known one another. Names are fictitious, of course!!
Jay’s choices raise difficult questions about survival and allegiance. Did you want readers to judge him, or sit with the discomfort?
I did want to evoke a sense of dilemma between loyalty, courage, survival, and freedom of choice, and to be a little provocative about what is good and what is best from differing perspectives. The clash of cultures, worldviews, and an individual’s life experience all play a part in shaping who we are and what we believe.
I think the discomfort is important. It’s real. Fight or flight. Very little in life is black and white. I think being faced with the choice between sacrifice and survival, and where to place allegiance, is one of life’s greatest tests.
That said, I am sure some readers will judge him, and that’s OK, it’s all part of the dilemma of choice, values, and self-preservation. I like the dichotomy.
What do you hope younger readers, far removed from the Vietnam era, take from this story?
It’s part of the ‘we will remember’ ethos of past wars and of those who sacrificed, who displayed courage, and who were willing to serve. So I’d like to think the story shines a little light on life during the period when the war was fought.
Perhaps, in particular, the world their grandparent’s lived in when choice wasn’t always freely available, when governments and ideologies demanded compliance.
Entertainment wrapped in a thought-provoking historical period that may create some understanding of the fickleness of life.
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Australia unhesitatingly responds by enforcing conscription. Twenty-year-old men are selected by ballot of their birth dates drawn from a lottery barrel, sending them to the war-ravaged jungles of Vietnam.
When their birthday numbers tumble from the call-up ballot drum, Mitch Masters, a talented motorcycle speedway competitor, destined for international fame and fortune, Jay Petrovitch, the son of Russian refugees, Greg Sunderland, dentistry school dropout, and wannabe rock star, and Kiwi, a construction worker from New Zealand, find themselves on the sharp end of the fog of war and political duplicity.
For years following the end of the war, rumours of POWs shipped off to the USSR filtered through the ranks of the war’s Australian veterans. Was it possible that Aussie Diggers were among them?
The Australian authorities said no.
Is this Australia’s greatest cover-up?
From the inner suburbs of Sydney, through the jungles of Vietnam, the Closed Cities of the Soviet Union, the horror of combat, the oscillations of xenophobic and patriotic pressures, and the collisions of ingrained world-views, Ballot is a gripping novel of allegiance and identity. Of mateship that transcends three decades, three continents, and opposing political and social philosophies.
Literary Titan Gold Book Award: Fiction
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