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
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?
Published April 2026 by Glass House Books, an imprint of IP (Interactive Publications Pty Ltd)
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.
Discover Louisa: A Journey Through Generations
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
GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree 