'Such is life,' said Ned Kelly on the scaffold, kindly providing a title for this 'offensively Australian' classic: the splendidly farcical, tragical reminiscences of Tom Collins, philosopher and rogue.As he drives his bullock team across the plains of the Riverina and Northern Victoria, Tom becomes wildly entangled in the fate of others - like Rory O'Halloran, the two Alfs (Nosey and Warrigal), Mrs Beaudesart and Hungry Buckley of Baroona - recreating the humour, the pathos and th...

The Four Stars of Leadership unveils the hard-won lessons of 51 of America's most accomplished leaders-retired Four-Star Generals and Admirals-who led through crisis, commanded with integrity, and built teams that thrived under pressure. In an era of global uncertainty, rapid change, and deep societal division, great leadership is no longer a luxury-it's a necessity.Drawing from exclusive interviews and cutting-edge leadership research, Dr. Tom Collins dis...

This work is a collection of observations by the fictional narrator (Tom Collins) as he travels around the countryside of southern New South Wales and Victoria in the 1880s.This tale provides insight into the stories and hardships of rural dwellers in Australia in the latter half of the nineteenth century, as well as the narrator’s own philosophy of life.The original huge manuscript (1897) of Such Is Life, Being Certain Extracts from the Diary of Tom Collins, w...

FROM EXCITING AUTHOR OF LGBTQ+ ROMANTIC SUSPENSE THOM COLLINSBook two in the Basic Instincts seriesBe careful what you look for in the night.Three months after the death of his brother, Marc Glass faces a whole new dilemma. A tabloid journalist has made a connection between Theo and a prominent politician. Theo’s death might not be all it seems. Marc knew all about his brother’s secret sex work, but it’s a scandal that woul...

FROM EXCITING AUTHOR OF LGBTQIA ROMANCE THOM COLLINSBook five in the Jagged Shores seriesJerico is about to meet two figures from his past—one filled with love, the other consumed with vengeance.The coastal town of Nyemouth is the perfect location for celebrity chef Jerico Osman to fulfil a lifetime ambition. With its stunning harbour and brisk holiday trade, there’s no better place for him to open his first restaurant. It’...

FROM POPULAR AUTHOR OF LGBTQIA ROMANCE THOM COLLINSBook three in the Jagged Shores seriesIn search of a story, he found murder and romance.Author Christian Costner is researching material for one of his dark thrillers, and Nyemouth seems like the perfect setting for his next book. The small seaside town has witnessed plenty of trouble over the years, and Christian thinks it will provide him with the inspiration he needs.

A desire for justice as strong as their passion for each other.Concerned about the welfare of his young cousin, Josh Jackson, a restaurant owner, traces the boy to Winterstone Grange, a gated manor deep in the country. Miles from anywhere, the protected walls of this stately house conceal dark secrets. Josh’s search brings him into contact with Ed Brolin, a handsome journalist who has spent weeks investigating the secrets of the Grange and its owner. Ray Armstrong is a wea...

FROM POPULAR AUTHOR OF LGBTQIA+ ROMANCE THOM COLLINSBook four in the Jagged Shores seriesDanger comes in the cold of morning.It should be the perfect weekend away. Dalton Caine makes the long journey to Nyemouth to attend a party hosted by his sister. Catherine is estranged from most of the family, but Dalton feels the time has come to build bridges between them. Things don’t turn out how he wants, however, when Catherine g...

Will an idyllic summer holiday lead Arnie to the love of his life, or the end of it?It should be the start of a perfect vacation. After a period of stress, Arnie Walker takes his nine-year-old son AJ home for the holidays. Arnie grew up in Nyemouth, a picturesque fishing town on the North-East coast of England, and he wants AJ to experience the kind of carefree, endless summer he enjoyed as a boy. It’s a short-lived dream. While taking an evening walk along the North Point...

FROM EXCITING AUTHOR OF LGBTQIA ROMANCE THOM COLLINSBook three in the Success seriesAn Olympic hero faces his longest run – to make up for the past.Alex Schaefer is a sports journalist and commentator at the top of his game. He hosts a successful weekly podcast has just written the biography of a world class football player. With his career on an upward trajectory, Alex has never been busier. There is no time in his life fo...

FROM EXCITING AUTHOR OF LGBTQIA ROMANTIC SUSPENSE THOM COLLINSBook four in the Basic Instincts seriesA brutal killer. An unwitting witness. A cop caught in the middle of a deadly pursuit.Jude Kalvert is glad to be back in his home city and playing gigs around his favourite bars. Blyham is a dangerous place, and things only seem to have got worse in the time he’s been away. It’s not safe to be out alone at night, but when Ju...

A routine assignment unlocks the secrets of his past.News man Josh Holleran knows very little about sport and prefers to cover the crime desk. When his editor sends him to interview representatives from the local rugby team, Josh has little enthusiasm.The Woodbridge Warriors are celebrating, having qualified for a national competition and it’s a significant story for the rural area, but Josh knows nothing about the game. His interest increases massively when he mee...