'An outback story of life, friendships and undeniable love. A great read.' (Sara Storer)

WOW.....I have just finished the book and my full congratulations go out to you for such a fantastic read. It made me homesick but also grateful to be returning back to the land we love!! My favourite quote in 'Bella's Run'.....'A person didn't need a university degree, loads of money and material possessions to have a wonderful life'....so very true!!  - Simone on FB

Sometimes I wish I wasn't such a fast reader because i ended up starting it last night and finished 4 hours later - couldn't put it down (starting at midnight probally not a good idea zzzzz) I really enjoyed it, Bella is such a great girl -...  Bec on FB

Bella Run to Katherine NT. Good Aussie read. Loved it!! Could relate to the characters!!   Sue on FB

Congrats on you on bella's run, We bought the last copy from collin's book shop in wang this morning, and I purchased it yesterday on my kindle. I really want to go to bed and start reading but there is the slight problems that the children can not look after themselves.   - Anne on FB

'fantastic, I read Bella's Run yesterday and loved it.'  Ann, Vic on FB

'Just finished Bella's Run ........what a great way to spent this day, the whole 387 pages were well worth it! Well done Margareta, loved it & cant wait to read your next book. :)'  - Janine, Vic on FB

Congratulations Margareta on an awesome book - I loved it! I laughted my way through it remembering the bush of Gippsland (bit of a shock to see Bairnsdale suddenly mentioned!). It was a great way to start my long weekend - curled up under my quilt on Friday night and then finishing it in my hammock yesterday afternoon! It is going to be a long wait for the next one... Love to all, Juliana x - Bunbury WA

Wow...well done, I got the novel in the mail yesterday and read it until I finished and then re-read my favourite bits again!!! I loved your characters, I loved the story line and I laughed and I cried......now I know I have to come and visit Gippsland!!! Thank you so much, I can hardly wait for your next book, until then I will re-visit Bella and her family....  Jen on F/B

Margareta, I have just finished Bella's Run tonight it is a fantatic read, just loved it. :)  Fiona Wigg Barry on F/B

I just finished Bella's Run. It was fantastic . I laughed & cried I could relate to alot of the book especially the grief . I was glued to it , could'nt put it down . Can't wait for your next one . Your a very talented writer  Thankyou .  Di - via the Contact Page

I have just finished reading Bella's Run and absolutely loved it!!  I want to congratulate you on the marvellous tale you have told.  I even loved reading your thank you's and recognising the names of so many locals.  ... Once again congratulations, thankyou and keep writing.  I will be waiting for your next publication with much anticipation.  Jenny, via website

Just finished Bella's Run and had to tell you how fantastic it was - I couldn't put it down! Such a beautiful story, I cried, laughed, then cried some more, can't wait for the next one, but do we have to wait so long?!?! Thanks for sharing your story with us, look forward to seeing you back in Griffith on your next tour!  Rina on F/B

Hi my name is Tessa, i am 13 years old. i only just bought your book Bella's run a few days ago at the sturt mall in Wagga Wagga, just after you left. i like to read alot of books but so far nothing can beat this book!its mad me cry and made me laugh.
Its the BEST book in the entire world!  From Tess / on the website

Hi, I just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed your novel. Having finished Bella's Run in 2 days lol, it was thoroughly enjoyable. I haven't read a novel that can keep me so enthralled in awhile. Keep writing Margareta and I hope you find lots of inspriration in the surrounding area's and the people of the country.... Toni on the Website

Hi Margareta. I met u yesterday at farmworld, and got ur book "bellas run" I have just finished reading it and just wanted to let u know How much I enjoyed it. Really looking forward to the next book.   Jane via the website

I met you at Farm World last Sunday and purchased Bella's Run as I had seen a press release about a launch at Sale and not been able to attend. It is now Tuesday and I have finished the book and thoroughly loved it. Couldn't put it down so to speak. Looking forward to your next book eagerly. Lovely to have met you ... Kelly

Just a quick note to congratulate you on your book bella's run, I couldnt put it down.. loved every page sarah on the website

Dear Margareta,  I just wanted to write and let you know how much I enjoyed your book (which I borrowed from City of Sydney Library). My 2 1/2 year old often randomly picks books off the shelf for me and I was pleased that she picked your book for me. I read it in a day and a half, I couldn't put it down. I am really looking forward to your next book and I wish you every success in your writing career! Thank you for helping this country girl (who lives in the city) feel like she was back in the bush for a while :) - Sarah on the website

I literally just finished Bellas Run and just had to let you know how much much I thoroughly enjoyed your book !!! Thank you  Julie

We both finished reading Bella's Run recently, Jan first, me second, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We are avid readers of Australian books and dearly love the local content. What we love most about all you great "chick writers", is being able to relate to areas, towns and life styles we've either lived in, been through, or known of. Congratulations for a job well done. And thanks for adding one of our favourite Country singers, Sara Storer, to the book. ... Anyway, just thought you may like a 'Man's' point of view on BELLA'S RUN. Well done.           With regards, Noel and Jan

Loved your book, not many reads keep me awake till after midnight, just couldn't put it down, what can I read now? I thought, guess I could relate to it! Waiting for Hope's Road, how long to March? Great work & wish you much success, Helen.

I just wanted to say what a wonderful book Bella's Run is. I enjoyed every minute of it and could hardly put it down. Thanks for sharing the Australian bush in such a beautiful way. I grew up in country NSW and lived in Springsure for 6 years, so was excited to see it mentioned. I now live in the city and miss the outback freedom every day.  Kind Regards,  Michelle.

Thank you for Bella's run. I was previously not a reader of books but more a movie person. I had booked my first holiday overseas and wanted to take some books with me to read. When i went to the store i had no idea what i was looking for, which authors were good, etc. I looked around for about 30 minutes just feeling lost. Then the Front cover of Bella's run caught my eye. I decided to give it a go and i absolutely loved every word of it. I looked forward to reading a few chapters every night. I am now looking forward to buying a new book to read. I look forward to Hope's road. Natalie via the Website

I really enjoyed this novel, with the back stories on Montmorency Downs, the struggle by Tammy to keep the farm going, keep her cattle fed. The attraction between Travis and Tammy, and their struggle for denial of their feelings .. her battle with the husband, and the help of her friends. But I particularly liked old Joe, and his interaction with Billy, along with their love of Boots.  http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/479157072

Hi, met you on Friday night at Inverloch, just wanted to say couldn't put Hope's Road down, read it all today, absolutely loved it, loved Trav and especially Joe, and adored Billy.  What a wonderful ending, a box of tissues on hand.  Thank you thank you.  Best wishes and cheers Anne.

Hi Margareta, Just finished Hope's Road & loved it. I'm not a great "chick lit" fan (although who wouldn't want a Trav or a Will...) however, both Bella's Run & Hope's Road are so much more. You have portrayed country life, the places & the people in them with a refreshing honesty, warts & all, with passion, respect & a pinch of ambivalence. Growing up on a dairy farm in northern Victoria and now living in Gippsland after a long stint in the "big smoke", I am thankful that your genuine, contemporary, female "bush" voice can be heard far & wide. Thank you for Tammy who makes dairying sexy - although she must have a rotary or a herringbone, because it is too hard to squat in bum hugging jeans! I can't wait for "Mountain Ash". See you around. Jo

"At its very essence, Hope’s Road is a novel full of country life – the good, the bad, the ugly and the indifferent every day affairs. It’s true to life and doesn’t sugar coat, nor does it overlook, the more country aspects like many rural narratives tend to do. All of which makes for a refreshing read evoking honest everyday responses from its readers – "

http://theneverendingbookshelf.blog.com/2013/03/06/hopes-road-by-margareta-osborn/

Margareta has penned a warm and satisfying read in which she manages to convey her deep love of the bush – a novel I thoroughly enjoyed, although the unexpected ending had me reaching for the tissues.

http://bookmusterdownunder.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/aussie-book-review-hopes-road-by.html?spref=tw

The story just sweeps you along with it and I have to admit that this is my first ‘farm story’ and it has certainly left me wanting to read more rural novels so thank you, Margareta!

http://readinginthebath.wordpress.com/

Ms Osborn has crafted an engaging and entertaining read with great characters and an interesting storyline. Hope’s Road is a rural romance with a whole lot more depth to the story and I highly recommend it.

http://daystarz.wordpress.com/2013/03/13/blog-tour-hopes-road-by-margareta-osborn/

Hope’s Road is a fine example of contemporary rural fiction. It’s no wonder the genre is enjoying a surge in popularity with such appealing characters and engaging stories capturing the readers imagination. Hope’s Road will definitely be on my favourites list for 2013 and I am happy to endorse it.

http://bookdout.wordpress.com/2013/03/14/blog-tour-review-hopes-road-by-margaret-osborn/

... one to take your time with rather than a page-turner. It is, of course, romantic – both in the boy-meets-girl sense and in its celebration of rural life, but it also has something to say about contemporary Australian society.  The difficulties experienced by certain characters in terms of marriage disputes and custody arrangements, for example, as well as issues like maintaining independence in old age cut across all sectors of society, rural or urban.   The addition of these more substantial subplots make this a meaty sort of romance novel – and probably serve to make the story’s actual central romance, when it finally takes shape, all the more satisfying.

http://thischarmingmum.com/2013/03/16/review-hopes-road-by-margareta-osborn/#comment-26782

Hi Margareta, After hearing you speak ... I was very keen to begin reading your story.  And I was not disappointed - a wonderful story that had me captivated and not wanting to put the book down.  Completed in 2 days - a miracle for me.  Well done, and I am off to purchase Bella's Run now.