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16/07/2024

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13/07/2024

Varuna Alumni! Are you looking for some quiet writing time to yourself after school holiday madness to work on your manuscript? There is a vacancy available for the week of July 22 to 29. Email [email protected] for more info.

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13/07/2024

Tapping into creativity and letting it flow.

Flow can help you be more absorbed and resistant to distraction during creative or problem-solving tasks, but it isn't always easy. New research unlocks some of the secrets.

09/07/2024

“My brain is only a receiver, in the Universe there is a core from which we obtain knowledge, strength and inspiration. I have not penetrated into the secrets of this core, but I know that it exists.”
~ Nikola Tesla

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08/07/2024

🚂🌟 We're thrilled Kuranda Scenic Railway has been awarded the 2024 Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice Award for the 10th consecutive year! 🏆✨ This amazing recognition places us among the top 10% of experiences worldwide, thanks to your incredible reviews and support. 🌍🙌

Here's what one of our guests had to say: "It is indeed scenic and the train staff were so nice. My family and I enjoyed the trip. Highly recommended if you are in Cairns."

When you've journeyed with us through lush rainforests and soaked in panoramic views, your feedback has truly been heard! And if you're yet to understand what all the fuss is about - time to come visit!

Check out our website to plan your trip and find information on how to book 👉 https://bit.ly/3O5OQcR

04/07/2024

Christmas in July Book Launch!
Celia Berrell's "Christmastime Rhymes", published by Jabiru Publishing, was launched today in Toogoom. Congratulations, Celia! This delightful book of Christmas poems is available from our Store https://jabirupublishing.com.au/shop/childrens-books/christmastime-rhymes/

04/07/2024

Buckle up, bookworm, because we're diving into the lives of the Brontë Sisters, a squad of literary rockstars who weren't your average tea-sipping ladies. Forget corsets and fainting spells, these girls packed a fiercer punch than a Jane Austen heroine on a bad day.

Brontë Bunch Beginnings:

Imagine growing up in a remote, windswept English village with your siblings as your only crew. That was the reality for the Brontës: Charlotte, Emily, Anne, and their brother Branwell. Their dad was a priest, their mom passed away young, and their imaginations were wilder than a Yorkshire moor in a thunderstorm. They wrote stories, poems, and plays from a young age, weaving tales of adventure, mystery, and romance that would ignite the world.

Charlotte: The Fiery Firstborn:

Charlotte, the eldest, was like a firecracker waiting to explode. She yearned for education, independence, and recognition in a world that tried to box women into domesticity. She defied expectations, studying, teaching, and eventually publishing her novels under the pen name Currer Bell (because let's face it, "Charlotte Brontë" wasn't mysterious enough). "Jane Eyre," her most famous work, is a coming-of-age story about a strong, independent woman who challenges societal norms and finds love on her own terms. Talk about girl power!

Emily: The Rebellious Romantic:

Emily, the brooding middle sister, had a soul as wild as the moors she loved to explore. She poured her passion and imagination into poems and her masterpiece, "Wuthering Heights." This dark, dramatic novel, filled with forbidden love, revenge, and gothic chills, shocked readers and became a literary classic. Emily never cared for fame, preferring to wander the moors and lose herself in her writing, living proof that sometimes the quietest ones have the loudest stories within.

Anne: The Gentle Storyteller:

Anne, the youngest, was the quiet observer, always watching and reflecting. Her novels, like "Agnes Grey" and "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall," explored social issues and the lives of ordinary people, tackling themes of poverty, gender roles, and morality with a gentle touch. While not as commercially successful as her sisters, Anne's writing resonated with readers for its honesty and compassion, reminding us that even the smallest voices can have a powerful impact.

The Brontë Legacy:

Tragically, the sisters' lives were cut short by illness. But their stories lived on, inspiring generations of readers and writers. They defied expectations, embraced their individuality, and proved that women could be not just writers, but literary forces to be reckoned with. So, the next time you're feeling like the world doesn't understand your wild dreams, remember the Charlotte Sisters, the literary rebels who dared to be different and changed the world with their words. Now go forth and write your own story, one fiery sentence at a time!

01/07/2024

Free events this weekend!

If you are in Sydney, I would love to see you at one of my book events.

This is a true story of adventure, overcoming adversity, and fighting for the dream of gender equity in Nepal.

Come and hear about the remarkable life of and pick up a signed copy of Himalayan Dreams.

June 28 1-2pm
Book signing with Himalayan Dreams author Kirsty Nancarrow

June 30 11.15am-12.15pm
Free Author Talk Warringah Mall Library

June 30 4-5.30pm
Sydney book launch - Himalayan Dreams: The Story of Som Tamang











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30/06/2024

Jabiru Publishing. Our rates are reasonable. You retain copyright in your book. Range of options available.

30/06/2024

28/06/2024

This is the anniversary tenth year of the prestigious Richell Prize with entries open to unpublished writers of adult fiction and adult narrative non-fiction. The winner will receive $10,000 in prize money and a year’s mentoring with one of Hachette Australia’s publishers.

28/06/2024

"Thorns & All" by Noela McNamara is now being printed and will be released very soon. You can pre-order a copy from the Jabiru Publishing Shop https://jabirupublishing.com.au/shop/fiction/thorns-all/

Jabiru Publishing. Our rates are reasonable. You retain copyright in your book. Range of options available.

11/06/2024

03/06/2024

Dr Janice Crowley's book on her ground-breaking archeological research on Aegean icons was launched in Australia on 1 June 2024 at Palm Cove, north Queensland. The book was edited by Jabiru Publishing and published by Heidelberg University in Germany. Congratulations, Dr Crowley!

01/06/2024

Time to go sailing!

31/05/2024

❄️🌴 Welcoming Winter in FNQ 🌴❄️

As winter begins, FNQ continues to charm with its unique blend of tropical beauty and cooler breezes. There's something truly special about this time of year—perfect for peaceful strolls along the beach and enjoying the serene ambience.

Captured by MOD Films and Photos, this shot beautifully showcases the tranquil allure of FNQ as we embrace the start of winter.

31/05/2024

Sometimes bad things happen in life - war, death of loved ones, marriage breakdown, domestic violence - but humans can overcome adversity and lead happy, satisfying lives. "Thorns & All" is a collection of short stories on such themes, written by Noela McNamara. Coming soon. You can pre-order at our online Shop https://jabirupublishing.com.au/shop/fiction/thorns-all/

27/05/2024

Thanks to Nettie O'Connell from Nettie O Design for the beautiful cover for Noela McNamara's latest book of short stories. "Thorns & All" is a collection of stories about people who have survived the ups and downs of life. The book will be released soon.

26/05/2024

How exciting to see the finished product! Janice Crowley's scholarly tome on Aegean seals has now been released as a hard copy book. Jabiru Publishing had the great honour of editing her beautiful book, "Icon: Art and Meaning in Aegean Seal Images". The book is 450 pages long and contains 1800 images of the seals, their sealings, and images drawn from the sealings. It is a very impressive feat of archeological research, published by Heidelberg University. For more information: https://books.ub.uni-heidelberg.de//propylaeum/catalog/book/1342

25/05/2024

Six of the planets of the Solar System are about to line up for a rare sight in Earth's sky. In the wee small hours of 3 and 4 June 2024, Mercury, Ma

06/05/2024

Janice Crowley's book, ICON: Art and Meaning in Aegean Seal Images, has been published as an e-book by Propylaeum, University of Heidelberg, 2024. Jabiru Publishing had the honour of editing this important book by an international expert in the field of Archeology. The book contains 19,00 images of Aegean seals, classified by Dr Crowley using an online iconography devised by her. Book design by Nettie O'Connell of Nettie O Design in Kuranda. The hard copy book will be released soon.
https://books.ub.uni-heidelberg.de//propylaeum/catalog/book/1342

23/04/2024

Happy Earth Day!

Everyday should be Earth Day!