Mark your calendars for the launch of Louisa on May 29, 2026, at The Links Seaside in Wollongong! It kicks off at 2pm, and attendance is free, so don’t forget to book your spot. Plus, author Suzanne Leal, known for her award-winning novels, will be in the mix!
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.
Embracing Louisa, an Historical Novel: Reflections on Release
I was numb. We had ridden in the mourning coach all the way from Shipley, up the Otley Road to Undercliffe Cemetery. I could hear the horses' bridles clinking as they pulled in unison, plodding through the soot-blackened slush. Ahead, another team dragged the hearse. I kept my eyes down. I didn't want to see … Continue reading Embracing Louisa, an Historical Novel: Reflections on Release
Celebrating Creativity – Louisa has her say.
Photo courtesy of Sue Bessell What an exhilarating week I've had. In my "spare" time I've been replaying interviews recorded in 2015 - at the time promoting the release of my memoir I Belong to No One - in which I confidently assert my future plans to write a book based on the life of … Continue reading Celebrating Creativity – Louisa has her say.
GWEN WILSON The Reluctant Retiree 