Back Country Rivers by David Howard

David Howard has published a second edition of his very popular book, “Back Country Rivers”. In his laconic fashion, he has subtitled it “Wider and Deeper”. The new edition contains extra poems about people and events set around the remote rivers and creeks of North Queensland. David has also added more information about some of the poems and stories contained in the first edition. The book contains a Foreword by eminent biologist and beef producer, Angus Emmott OAM. Angus recommends the book highly: This book David has written focuses on the rivers in this outback region and the importance of …read more

“Timid Drip” by Desmond O’Neill

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What a pleasure it has been to edit and produce this very special children’s book, Timid Drip, especially since it appeals to people of all ages, not just children. The story is about Drip, a water-drop living on the Atherton Tablelands near Cairns, who is being bullied by the other water-drops. They love to jump down waterfalls, for fun, but Drip isn’t interested and feels there are much more important things to do in life. He rebels in anger, and disappears. The other water-drops feel very guilty, because they know they have been too hard on Drip. So they begin to search …read more