Linda Brooks lives in Paradise, also known as the east coast of Australia. She has two sons who think their only job in life is to keep both her feet on the ground. She is addicted to sunshine, large bodies of water and living life to the full. She gained the attention of a publisher when her short stories found critical acclaim on the ABC website, 'The Making of Modern Australia'. Linda's characters have resilience and warmth and her books are enriched by wit, spirit and surprise. She attributes this mix to her Irish/British convict heritage. Sharp observation is crafted with depth and compas...