Rural romance is my favourite romance genre to read and one of the best ruro authors in Australia right now is Brisbane’s own – Stella Quinn. Stella has launched her sixth novel – A Snowy River Summer and was headed to my local library in Ashgrove to speak about her latest work. Of course I had to head along on a beautiful Autumn evening and listen to what she had to say.
Stella’s new novel shares the unlikely romance between a female mechanic called Kylie and an uptight city barrister named Damon. They should not work as they seemingly have nothing in common. But while Kylie’s heart is saying ‘No’ her body is saying an emphatic, ‘Yes’.
Damon hasn’t lost a case in months so is perplexed when his colleagues ban him from work after a run in with a traffic cop and…a judge. Kylie has a tough exterior after working in a male dominated world and would love it if her workshop could only turn a profit. She loves her home in the Snowies even if there is a dearth of eligible blokes.
A chance request to organise the sale of a country property is a distraction for Damon. He won’t be there long. Or will he? Distracted by a special needs Labrador and a girl-next-door mechanic give this city slicker some crazy ideas about sticking around.
Stella shared her writing process, motivation, research and author journey with a very receptive audience which included writers group members, readers and authors like myself and my lovely friend, Sara Hartland, who had driven down from the Sunshine Coast.
This feel good romance is about dreams, determination, tenacity, tractors, wine, paddle boats and … finding love. A Snowy River Summer is out now.
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