There’s no denying home baking is on the rise and my last guest on the 'Christmas is Coming series' is a much loved MasterChef guest and Country Women’s Association Champion. She is none other than Merle Parrish.

'Regardless of gender, anyone looking for a heart warming, funny rural novel, you are going to LOVE, I repeat LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these books.' 

Christmas definitely feels special when you get a chance to spend time with some wonderful authors such as these: 

"I would rather attempt something great and fail than do nothing at all and succeed" (Rob Cook)

Born in Australia in November 1960, Michael Robotham grew up in small country towns that had more dogs than people and more flies than dogs.  He escaped in 1979 and became a cadet journalist on an afternoon newspaper in Sydney.

Gone Fishing is the new novel by bestselling Australian author Susan Duncan. This is a heart-warming, inspirational story about taking a stand against all the odds. Gone Fishing follows the must-read novel (which I adored!) The Briny Cafe. 

Christmas definitely feels special when you get a chance to spend time with some wonderful authors such as these: 

Not only is Christmas coming, but it's my birthday and we all know that means presents (I love presents) - but this time the gifts are for you lovely readers out there.

Caroline Overington's latest book release is NO PLACE LIKE HOME and I'm absolutely delighted to have her join me in the Christmas is Coming series today. Caroline is currently the associate editor of the iconic Australian Women's Weekly. She is also a two-time winner of the Walkley award winner for investigative journalism; a winner of the Sir Ketih Murdoch prize for excellence in journalism and the Blake Dawson Prize.