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Identifying with our Characters

When writing the first of my period dramas, a historical novel set in the wilds of the Australian bush, I brought back to mind the years of living on isolated properties in the middle of nowhere. This is my personal story about a party-line telephone which we really needed on occasions.    The telephone wire was very simply strung from tree to tree; being re-strung and mended by my husband after every wind or rain storm. However it did remain in tack through one battering thunderstorm when I…See More
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Where do Titles come from?

The COLOURED SANDS sign post marked the beach where amazing multicoloured sand dunes towered over a pristine beach.  I knew with my next breath that I had the title for my first book of the Outback series, COLOURED SANDS.  I had to find a way to work the title into the story line. This is how I did it:1901: The selector's wife Mary is caring for Emily 8, who trundled down a creek bed for two days to find help after the shock massacre of her family. Emily is participating in silent tantrums of a…See More
Feb 7
Barbara Hartmann King posted a blog post

Coloured Sands Trilogy

Period dramas in Australia -   Not a castle anywhere, but we do have Country Mansions.  We do not have grand old castles in Australian history, absolutely not possible with only two hundred years of settlement behind us; but we do have some grand old homesteads.  A period drama set in Australian would naturally include a historical home.The famous Jooloonga homestead in my series of Outback dramas had significant bearing in the third novel, The Tan People - a journey into truth. The inspiration…See More
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Barbara Hartmann King left a comment for Lisa R.Brereton
"Hi Lisa, Yes, I am on facebook. I looked you up. Best of luck with your new titles. Barbara  "
Apr 9, 2011
Lisa R.Brereton left a comment for Barbara Hartmann King
"Hi Sweetie, it was so  nice to hear from you, and thanks do much for sharing more about your book(books) I will for sure look up your website to see and learn more. are you on face book? it would be nice to learn more about you and other…"
Apr 9, 2011
Barbara Hartmann King left a comment for Lisa R.Brereton
"Hi Lisa, Nice to hear from you.  Yes, the novel Coloured Sands is based on true historical facts (early settlement) but the story is all fiction. It is the first of a trilogy (Coloured Sands Trilogy) set in central Queensland on…"
Apr 7, 2011
scribbler left a comment for Barbara Hartmann King
"The closest I've came to Australia was the movie with Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. The fantastic scenery took my breath away. It looks a beautiful country."
Jun 28, 2010
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Jun 28, 2010
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May 31, 2010
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May 28, 2010
Barbara Hartmann King left a comment for Kay
"Hi Kay Elizabeth, I am still trying for main stream publishing. I enjoyed self-publishing my trilogy and I sold hundreds to the libraries here in Australia. I have excerpts from my novels on my website. Thank you for you interest. Barbara"
May 28, 2010
Kay left a comment for Barbara Hartmann King
"Outback sagas sound interesting, Barbara. I enjoy discovering new places and cultures. Have you sorted yourself out with a publisher yet or are you not that far down the road?"
May 28, 2010
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The Coloured Sands Trilogy - Australia1901: A little girl wanders down a creek in outback Queensland after the loss of her family. She becomes known as The Crazy Orphan. This is the first book of the trilogy.

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Identifying with our Characters

Posted on February 9, 2012 at 12:07am 0 Comments

When writing the first of my period dramas, a historical novel set in the wilds of the Australian bush, I brought back to mind the years of living on isolated properties in the middle of nowhere. This is my personal story about a party-line telephone which we really needed on occasions.

    The telephone wire was very simply strung from tree to tree; being…

Continue

Where do Titles come from?

Posted on February 7, 2012 at 7:30am 0 Comments

The COLOURED SANDS sign post marked the beach where amazing multicoloured sand dunes towered over a pristine beach.  I knew with my next breath that I had the title for my first book of the Outback series, COLOURED SANDS.  

I had to find a way to work the title into the story line. This is how I did it:

1901: The selector's wife Mary is caring for Emily 8, who trundled down a creek bed for two days to find help after the shock massacre of her family. Emily is participating in…

Continue

Coloured Sands Trilogy

Posted on February 5, 2012 at 6:00am 0 Comments



Period dramas in Australia -   Not a castle anywhere, but we do have Country Mansions. 

 We do not have grand old castles in Australian history, absolutely not possible with only two hundred years of settlement behind us; but we do…

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At 8:10am on May 7, 2010, Kay said…
Hi Barbara! Great to have you around. I’d like to see your writing sometime if you’re happy to share it here with us. Welcome and enjoy yourself! :)
At 10:27pm on May 7, 2010, scribbler said…
Nice to meet you Barbara. Welcome aboard. :) I hope you enjoy being amongst us and I’ll look forward to hearing more about your writing.
At 6:46pm on May 27, 2010, Kay said…
Outback sagas sound interesting, Barbara. I enjoy discovering new places and cultures. Have you sorted yourself out with a publisher yet or are you not that far down the road?
At 11:22pm on May 31, 2010, Brittany Nicole McNemar gave Barbara Hartmann King a gift
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At 2:38am on June 4, 2010, scribbler said…
The closest I've came to Australia was the movie with Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. The fantastic scenery took my breath away. It looks a beautiful country.
At 4:29pm on April 8, 2011, Lisa R.Brereton said…

Hi Sweetie,

it was so  nice to hear from you, and thanks do much for sharing more about your book(books) I will for sure look up your website to see and learn more. are you on face book? it would be nice to learn more about you and other interest.

hope to talk to you soon

 

xoxo  Lisa

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