The wait is over—well at least for me—my latest novel, Mr Carver’s Whale, will be available in bookshops this week, thanks to Harper Collins 4th Estate. To celebrate, there will be two launch events—one in Sydney and one in Thirroul—and I take great pleasure in inviting you to join me at either. And if you are overseas,…

I’ve been away from these pages too long. I have been hibernating—squirrelling myself away from the world. Much occupied with bread-baking and recipe books, with the garden and the dogs—Moji and Bo—Labrador-kelpie rescues; with my partner, Sarah, and gorgeous children and grandchildren. So not entirely absent. But I’ve neglected you, my small, faithful band of…