A poignant novel by a fresh Australian voice,
The Promise Seed will move and
mesmerise you.

This is a beautifully paced debut … it’s a thoughtful portrait of friendship, family and loneliness, and Moriarty’s finely drawn characters … bring levity and pathos to a sombre but moving story.

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Parting Words is a gripping story that exposes family silences, and questions how well we really know those close to us.

…a beautifully written opening scene; and a cast of lightly drawn characters. This is a nuanced love letter to parents who have passed on; something that will no doubt resonate with many.

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The development of Cass’ third novel is assisted by a grant gratefully received from the Australia Council for the Arts.

Cass Moriarty writes movingly about family, friendship, love and relationships, exploring the themes of loyalty, loss, betrayal, guilt, redemption, grief and the importance of forgiveness.

Her stories feature histories, memories and secrets and the way in which troubled families function.

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Moriarty explores family secrets, polite societal conventions, love, loss and expectation with truth, compassion and genuine feeling.

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The Courier Mail

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Welcome to 2023: The Year of Reading and Writing!

OK, I totally made that up but it SHOULD be a thing, right? More books! More words! More manuscripts! More submissions! More reading and writing! I can’t wait to interview one of my favourite crime writers Dinuka McKenzie to discuss her second novel TAKEN. Book now for 9 March and get the price of your ticket as a discount off the book! Or come along the following night to meet author Ben Hobson and discuss his new novel THE DEATH OF JOHN LACEY. Avid Reader has some excellent events upcoming…check their calendar. And why not arrive early, from 5.30pm, to partake in a glass of wine and some literary conversation and socialising with other passionate readers and writers? Check my events page for more upcoming conversations and book news. Happy new year, everyone.

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The Keepers – Al Campbell

If you only read one book this year, make it The Keepers (UQP 2022) by Al Campbell. This immersive, extraordinary fictional story, informed by the author’s insightful real-life experience, is an utterly compelling and heartbreaking yet hopeful tale of resilience and trauma. The subject matter is uncomfortable and confronting. The writing is breathtaking.

Shrines of Gaiety – Kate Atkinson

I’ve read and adored every one of Kate Atkinson’s books and her latest, Shrines of Gaiety (Penguin Random House 2022) is no exception. Atkinson is a phenomenal storyteller, creating in each book a complex and nuanced world, peopled with fascinating characters.