![]() I hope that The Cowgirl is not only a mystery about what happened to Deirdre’s home and family, but also a look at the role of women and the opportunities available to them for so many generations. I wanted to give her her own story, not only because I loved her so much, but because I felt that her life was representative of so many women’s lives, dedicated to everyone and everything but themselves. ![]() I grew up with a woman in my hometown who was exactly as fierce in real life as Deirdre is in my novels although she was also kind, loyal and hardworking. The Cowgirl is a return to Windstorm, and Deirdre and Teddy Broderick’s farm. ![]() When I wrote my first novel, The Drifter about the town of Windstorm, I knew I’d be back, because I loved writing the character of Deidre so much I wanted to find out she became such a grumpy old woman. Stories that are a love letter back to my country roots ![]() Take a seat in your favourite armchair or head over to your book club fully armed with three fantastic books Here at Australian Fiction Authors we like to give you a choice of reading material and here are three we think you’re going to love, whether they’re for a book club you belong to, or just for your personal choice Featuring Anthea Hodgson, Helene Young, Pamela CookĪustralian Rural Fiction Author Anthea Hodgson ![]()
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