Carolyn Adams
Carolyn Adams’ writing journey began with a love of reading and a bold business decision in 2009 to transform a large section of the now-closed Bangalow Newsagency into a bookshop. With books suddenly at the heart of the village, it seemed only natural that she would begin reviewing them.
Carolyn admits she agonised over those early reviews, worried about sounding like a novice, but over time developed a trusted and thoughtful voice as a reviewer.
She has also written reviews for authors appearing at the Byron Writers Festival, though she says those assignments can be the hardest — particularly when faced with books she wouldn’t normally choose herself.
Book review: Three Reasons for Revenge by Dervla McTiernan
Who doesn’t love a good whodunnit? I think that Irish-Australian author, Dervla McTiernan, is competing for the crown of queen…
Book review: One Hundred Years of Betty by Debra Oswald
Debra Oswald, for those who don’t know, is an Australian author of novels, plays and TV dramas, the most notable being the very popular Offspring series.
She has…
Book review: Milkman by Anna Burns
Anyone who reads my reviews regularly will know that, in general, I love Irish authors.
The story of Milkman is…
Book review: Dusk by Robbie Arnott
Robbie Arnott is a Tasmanian author, and I can recommend this book, and his previously published work Limberlost to you.
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Richard Rombouts gold medallist
Many of you will remember my partner, Richard Rombouts, as one of the friendly faces from the Bangalow Newsagency – an icon of the village, which sadly, no…
