By JONATHON HOWARD
ROMANTIC suspense writer Helene Young will present an entertaining morning tea hosted by the Warwick Art Gallery and Warwick Library on Tuesday, 28 May, at the Warwick Art Gallery commencing at 10.30am.
Mrs Young is the multi award-winning author of the ‘Border Watch’ series. The first book of the series Wings of Fear was voted Romantic Book of the Year in 2011 and the second book Shattered Sky recently won the Romantic Book of the Year 2012.
Helene says that the idea for her ‘Border Watch’ series started one early morning.
“I discovered a body washed up on the beach. While there was nothing sinister in that discovery, it planted the seed of an idea for a novel focusing on the terrorist threat to Australia,” she said.
“Working as a captain with Australia’s largest regional airline I fly with crews who have flown for Surveillance Australia – the current Coastwatch contractor. That made it easy to draw on their experiences and weave my characters through a realistic scenario.”
Helene’s latest novel Half Moon Bay hit book shelves yesterday, 22 May.
As well as writing, Helene works as a senior check and training pilot with Qantaslink flying throughout regional Australia.
When she’s not flying, you will find her in North Queensland with her husband and manic Staffordshire Bullterrier, Zeus.
She’s also custodian of several million bees, a lover of tropical gardens and an avid reader.
In what other spare time she has left she conducts writing workshops for QWC, schools and other writing organisations.
If you would like to come along and hear Helene speak, please book by contacting the Warwick Library on 07 4661 0342.
There is no charge to attend and refreshments will be included. Bookings are essential.
