Community
14 July, 2023
Book launch for local author
SOUTH west author and former journalist Maya Linnell launched her most recent novel, Kookaburra Cottage, at the Warrnambool library last week.
Inspired by the small communities Maya has lived in and loved, Kookaburra Cottage has been described as a delightful, warm and captivating rural romance which brings together old flames, new challenges and career ambitions.
In the novel, Limestone Coast horticulturist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future.
She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphill battle.
Launching the novel at the library last Thursday afternoon, Maya said the book was the first in a new series, following on from Paperbark Hill, Magpie’s Bend, Bottlebrush Creek and Wildflower Ridge.
“It was lovely to be able to launch this in Warrnambool,” Maya said.
“And I have just heard that the book has made the June bestsellers list which is exciting.
“It was number two for Australian Fiction (published in June 2023) as well as making it into the top 10 for Australian fiction (June 2023) overall which was wonderful news.”
