ARISE He relishes the cool dark. No more rushing desert wind, no shimmer of heat. He’d lived beyond the stone wall, outside this oasis of peace, dreamed of a future: alone in a gently rocking boat, nets flap-full of fish. The past week has been febrile with activity. He’s been adrift in the darkness, muscles relaxed. Four days. A …
Mila Country
Mila and the Bone Man is set around the Puketi Forest in northern New Zealand. This photo is taken in the heart of Mila Country – the ngāhere or bush.
Ready to Go…
Today I am editing The Anatomists’ Handbook. This was to have been my first published novel, but my writing skills weren’t quite up to the task of the multi-layered multi-era narrative. The story’s bones were good, and some characters demanded they come to life. Maybe this time next year, we’ll be celebrating another launch. 🙂
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MILA AND THE BONE MAN by Lauren Roche Buy your copy here!