My first Italian hero is in Lyrebird Lake.
And he’s gorgeous.
Due out in October in the UK and NA and November in Aus and NZ.
I’ve been listening to Italian tapes in my car, trying to learn a new language by distance because I wanted to be able to understand the nuances of an Italian hero’s seduction. My man’s an Aussie through and through, but I wanted to be able to understand Emma’s love. Driving to work for me really is not far, a mere twenty five kilometres each way, and just enough for one Italian lesson per shift. The rolling ‘R’s’ are delightful, and the language so romantic.
In ‘Midwife In The Family Way’ we return to Lyrebird Lake, one of my favourite places in the world, and Emma’s story. Gianni, our Italian hero is blown away by the strength in this country midwife who is more self sufficient than any woman he has ever known. This book was inspired by my friend Michelle, who, as the dedication says, is ‘one of the coolest, bravest, most amazing people I know, and whose journey has been my inspiration for this book. ‘
Michelle, (and Emma’s) mum has Huntingtons Disease and it’s a debilitating, tragic disease we’d all like to see wiped out. Like all people wth and without the gene who’ve been affected by or known those affected by Huntingtons, I pray for a cure.
One of the most amazing side bonuses of writing and reading is the knowledge we accidentally gain and grow by. Exposure to Huntington’s was like that. The human spirit is incredible and I can only admire and in some way try to emulate the way people rise above the obstacles life puts in front of them. My deepest admiration goes out to those touched by this unfair disease. I hope you too, can be inspired by Emma and Gianni’s story as I was.
warmest wishes
Fiona
