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140 to Celebrate the Launch of Louisa!

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 16 Comments

The launch event for Louisa is a sell-out! 140 attendees are anticipated to join in the celebration at 2pm on Friday 29th May, at Links Seaside by Warrigal, in Wollongong, situated on the stunning Illawarra coastline. I’m in conversation with SUZANNE LEAL, award-winning author of six novels. Suzanne is the perfect fit, as her new … Continue reading 140 to Celebrate the Launch of Louisa!

Exploring ‘Louisa’ by Gwen Wilson: A Review

April 30, 2026May 5, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 5 Comments

I am indebted to fellow blogger Derrick J Knight for his insightful and deeply considered review of my debut historical novel, Louisa. You can read it on his website: Louisa By Gwen Wilson – derrickjknight, or the transcription below: In the words of Derrick J. Knight... "First of all I must say that this book … Continue reading Exploring ‘Louisa’ by Gwen Wilson: A Review

I’m Feeling a Bit Wobbly at this Point

April 25, 2026April 27, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 20 Comments

Today is ANZAC DAY in Australia. It's the 25th of April, in case my North American friends are wondering. As ever, we rose before dawn to join in the solemn commemoration of the service and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand men and women defence personnel, inspired by those who fought at Gallipoli in 1915, … Continue reading I’m Feeling a Bit Wobbly at this Point

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  • 140 to Celebrate the Launch of Louisa! May 17, 2026
  • Exploring ‘Louisa’ by Gwen Wilson: A Review April 30, 2026
  • I’m Feeling a Bit Wobbly at this Point April 25, 2026
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  • Embracing Louisa, an Historical Novel: Reflections on Release March 25, 2026

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