Louisa was absolutely flying high yesterday - literally! A raucous bunch of her descendants gathered for an afternoon of reconnecting and swapping family stories. With some last-minute dropouts (who may have realised they had to do laundry instead), the fourteen who were able to show up were a mixed bag from Generations 4, 5, and … Continue reading Discover Louisa: A Journey Through Generations
Louisa – A Historical Novel
Set in Sydney between 1880 and 1895, Louisa is inspired by the lives of women lured to Australia in search of independence, only to find their choices limited to ‘wife’ or ‘domestic servant’. Will Louisa overcome these constraints and achieve her dream?
Due for publication in March 2026.
Exciting News: My Historical Novel ‘Louisa’ Is Almost Here!
Hi everyone, If you’ve been following my blog, you know I’ve always been a bit of a "Reluctant Retiree"- mostly because I can’t seem to stop getting involved in one project or another! And if you are new to my blog - welcome. How fabulous to have you along. I invite you to read on … Continue reading Exciting News: My Historical Novel ‘Louisa’ Is Almost Here!
Celebrating 100 Years: Society of Women Writers NSW
2025 is the Centenary Year for Society of Women Writers NSW of whom I have been a member for a mere eight years. Celebrations culminated with a lunch in the NSW Parliament House. There is much to tell of that day. Too much for one blog post, so I will treat this first as a … Continue reading Celebrating 100 Years: Society of Women Writers NSW
GWEN WILSON The Reluctant Retiree 