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Dorothy Adamek | Introducing Phillip Island, Home to Hemsworth Brothers and ...
December 11, 2015
G’day, lovely people. How wonderful to be visiting with you today, all the way
from sunny Australia. Yes, sunny, because it’s December already and that means
we’re gearing up for long hot summer days. If visiting Australia is on your bucket list, allow me to make an early
introduction. CARRY ME
HOME is my debut historical romance, set on Australia’s majestic Phillip
Island in 1875. Once upon a time, Phillip Island was the real life home of the
Hemsworth brothers. Long before then, it was, (in my imagination) the perfect
location for a romance, or two. (Ok, now we’re up to three.) Windswept, rugged, and isolated, this part of our country beckons with picture
perfect coastline and beaches. It’s where visitors from all over the world come
to see penguins waddle in from the sea and seals luxuriate on volcanic outcrops. It’s where my family have holidayed for over 40 years. A place dear to my heart.
So naturally, this island was the perfect backdrop for the story of
Australian-born Shadrach Jones and Finella Mayfield, the English lass who lands
in his life when he least expects her. When he can least afford her. Theirs is a story of displacement. The struggle to find where they belong when
nothing about their landing place fits. The struggle we all face when life as we
know it is upended and the storms of love carry us away. Giveaway
Chris Hemsworth is the inspiration for the hero in my current writing
project. Who’s your favorite Aussie celebrity? Would they make a great
hero/heroine? A lucky commenter will win a copy of CARRY ME HOME
Australian author, Dorothy Adamek, writes Displacement Fiction ~ the
stories of people upended by tragedy and trauma, and their struggle to belong in
their new worlds. Couched in clean romance, her fiction is set in the late
Victorian era. Author of the Blue Wren Shallows trilogy, she lives at
Crabapple House in Melbourne with her Beloved and their three children, twenty
fruit trees and Gilbert the Library Cat. A graduate of La Trobe
University, Dorothy studied Literature, History and Education. She taught
secondary school English and English As A Second Language. She loves black and
white floors, collects blue and white china, and makes apricot jam every summer.
Finella Mayfield hates two things: liars and thieves. And she’s determined to
marry a man who’s neither. Chasing her dead father’s dreams, the twenty-year-old
English bride arrives in Australia in 1875 for an arranged marriage.
Anticipating her future as village preacher’s wife, she records her thoughts in
her Everlasting journal. But instead of her fiancé, Finella is met by Shadrach Jones, a poor farmer sent
to collect her from the busy Melbourne pier. This is not what her father
planned. And it’s only the beginning of the unraveling of Finella Mayfield ~ the
bride with no groom. All Shadrach Jones longs for is rows of mustard and chicory. He’s busy growing a
farm near the Phillip Island fishing village of Cowes, and caring for Molly, his
simple sister. Far from the brutal life they remember with their ex-convict
father, Shadrach’s building something new. But he’s also made a promise to a dying friend. To collect and marry the English
girl destined to never be a preacher’s wife. Can Shadrach convince Finella she
has a future with a farmer? Can he convince himself, knowing his family secrets
will haunt their future? CARRY ME HOME ~ Book 1
in the Blue Wren Shallows series. An Australian historical romance set in the
pioneering era of the 1870s, on Victoria’s majestic Phillip Island.
Buy on: Amazon.com
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Comments
23 comments posted.
Re: Dorothy Adamek | Introducing Phillip Island, Home to Hemsworth Brothers and ...
No Aussie hero I can say offhand. I have been to Australia
twice and had wonderful trips. I have added your book to my
TBR list and thanks for a clean romance. Many years ago, I
read The Southern Cross but do not remember the author.
(Leona Olson 7:24am December 11, 2015)
I have never been to Australia but it's on my "Bucket List"! There are so many wonderful Australian actors out there so I can't name my favorite both Hemsworth Brothers, of course. I have place this book on my TBR list and look forward to reading it!!! Great giveaway!!!
(Bonnie Capuano 8:20am December 11, 2015)
Due to the fact that I really don't watch movies, and don't keep
up with any stars, I don't know of any Aussie celebrities,
unfortunately!! I prefer to read, and to do my volunteer work,
as well as stay busy being the Manager at the apartments where my
Husband and I live, which takes up all of our time. Your latest
book sounds like a real page-turner, and I've already put it on
my TBR list. Congratulations on what I'm sure will be a big
seller!! Your part of the world sounds wonderful, since I would
give anything to be able to watch the penguins in their own
environment!!
(Peggy Roberson 9:52am December 11, 2015)
I would love to win this book!
(Linda Barrier 10:33am December 11, 2015)
I love Australia! Went there years ago - as a dream destination. Still love ALL things Aussie. Your book sounds great. Thanks for the chance to win.
(Nancy Reynolds 11:28am December 11, 2015)
Wonderful feature and giveaway. Thanks for an interesting
post. Australia is captivating. Thanks.
(Sharon Berger 12:33pm December 11, 2015)
I'm not familiar with Aussie Actors. I would love to read CARRY ME HOME.
(Caryl Kane 8:31pm December 11, 2015)
Russell Crowe
(Marissa Yip-Young 6:34am December 12, 2015)
My favorite Aussie celebrity is Bindi Irwin. Loved her on "Dancing with the Stars". She's a spunky little thing, so I think she'd be great inspiration for a heroine in a novel!
(Lu Loy 7:56am December 12, 2015)
I have not been to Australia but would love to go some time . My friend and her husband went and met this couple and they were invited to their home . So the next year the Aussie couple came to the U.S.A. to visit. I was fortunate to meet them and I fixed dinner one evening for all. I did enjoy them so much , could listen to them talk all night . So , I don't have an Aussie hero but, I do love them.
(Joan Thrasher 10:03am December 12, 2015)
for sure bindi, would love to visit australia
(Debbi Shaw 1:03pm December 12, 2015)
This book definitely sounds like a book I'd love to read and have placed it on my TBR list. Great giveaway!!!
(Bonnie Capuano 1:50pm December 12, 2015)
I like Keith Urban only aussie I can think of
(Joy Isley 4:15pm December 12, 2015)
Jason Day, the pro golfer, is my favorite because he
overcame such a tough childhood.
(Sue Farrell 10:03am December 13, 2015)
Chris Hemsworth hottie
(Emily Stemp 10:14am December 13, 2015)
I don't really have a favorite Aussie celebrity.
(Carrie Edmunds 12:10pm December 14, 2015)
I think about the only Aussie Celebrity I know is Brandi Irwin who was on
Dancing with the Stars. For someone who has not had any dancing
experience she did a fantastic job. I am also a fan of Anna Campbell's
books who I believe is also from Australia.
(Pam Alderson 4:34pm December 14, 2015)
I don't have an aussie hero, not familiar with any. I don't see
too many movies. But this does sound like a good story. Thanks for
this opportunity.
(Nancy Luebke 7:59pm December 14, 2015)
Oh, the Hemsworth brothers are probably also my favorites from Australia.
They are just gorgeous!!
(Lily Shah 12:25pm December 15, 2015)
I have to say Bindi Irwin too, along with her father who I enjoyed watching on TV while he was here
(Nicole Bouchey 6:09pm December 15, 2015)
Bindi Irwin is great. I would love a chance to take a vacation down under in Australia. I hope to win.
(Cindy Davenport 6:12pm December 15, 2015)
Love the premise of the book. Australia is on my list of places to visit. The
only thing that scares me are the snakes.
This book was added to my Goodread list.
(Sonnetta Jones 6:40pm December 16, 2015)
I do not have a favorite Aussie hero, but would love to visit Australia. I find stories about the unusual animals found there that cannot be found in any other part of the world and then there are the desert regions, opals, Aboriginal natives, and a fascinating history.
(Anna Speed 7:23pm December 16, 2015)
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