From Lakes Entrance to the Isle of Man

The indefatigable Pat Kelly, author of several engaging historical novels has released Beyond the Seas, available on Amazon and other online booksellers. As usual, she has been promoting her latest book effectively around her hometown (Lakes Entrance) and also much further afield. As a former resident on the Isle of Man, she has used her connections there to organise an article in a Manxian publication. The reference to South Africa is a little astray geographically, but otherwise, a great summary of Pat and her work.

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The Sentinel book cover design

Jacqueline Hodder’s excellent book The Sentinel is out now. She reports satisfaction with the cover design, which was a very interesting task involving lighthouses and persons in period attire. And who doesn’t like working with louring skies and dramatic storm-torn coastlines? Here is the bliurb for Jacqueline’s book:

“Escaping from a disastrous relationship, Kathleen Devine flees to an isolated lighthouse off the Victorian coastline. Taking up the position of Head Teacher to the lighthouse keepers' children, she is ensnared in the lives of those marooned on the lonely outpost and soon realises no-one can escape their past. When the fearsome Head Lightkeeper, Mr Johannsson forms an unlikely friendship with the daughter of one of the keepers, it threatens to destroy their fragile peace. Can Kathleen find the strength to survive and answer the question that haunts them all: what happened to Isabella and why?”

Available here: https://www.amazon.com/Sentinel-Jacqueline-Hodder/dp/0648899403/

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Dancing Between the Opposites — Exploring daoist Practices

Craig Mallett’s “Dancing Between the Opposites — A daoist guide to balance and self-cultivation” has just been published and is now available online and directly from Craig. The title is available at Amazon and Book Depository in addition to other outlets. An accompanying page has been set up at the author’s website. WorkingType typeset the title, with excellent illustrations and cover design by Pelin Ko.

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“Drawing on his extensive experience across traditions in meditation, Daoism, and other forms of self-cultivation, coupled with his background in Martial Arts and many other forms of physical movement and exercise, Craig Mallett brings his readers a guide that is both practical and spiritual. His approach to the Da Xuan tradition of Daoism will help those interested to engage with its ideas and practice their application. ”

Fair Use / Fair Dealing Quotations

Many independent authors believe they need to seek permission to quote sections of other works. However, the doctrine of ‘Fair Dealing” allows for quoting from other works within certain constraints. This Australian government article spells out some of the issues. The Arts Law Centre of Australia also gives some very useful information on the topic.