Heather Garside

Historical and contemporary novels with authentic outback settings, compelling romance and a touch of adventure

Heather Garside grew up on a 47,000 acre cattle property in Central Queensland, where her fondness of horses, books, and the bush was nurtured, and ultimately grew as the years rolled by.

Along with her husband, Heather now lives on a smaller cattle and grain farm close to where she grew up. They have two adult children, a son who divides his time between the farm and working as a welder, and a daughter who is lives in the Adelaide Hills.

Heather's first book, a historical romance, was published when she was twenty-two. Bringing up a young family seriously challenged her writing career, and didn't she get back to writing until sixteen years later. Her latest book, The Cornstalk, (a historical novel) was released by Wings ePress August 2007, and the sequel, A Hidden Legacy, will follow in November. Heather has also had short stories and poetry published in a number of anthologies.

She is a member of the Romance Writer's of Australia, the Queensland Writer's Centre, is a member of a local writing group.

Apart from her writing, Heather's interests lie in Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design, for which she has had formal training.

The Cornstalk by Heather Garside

Rather than join her wealthy parents in England, Louise Ashford sets off to work as a governess in the frontier settlements of the Australian Outback. She finds herself in the company of a young cattleman of convict descent, a man she knows will never be accepted by her family.

Their passionate love affair is brought to a sudden end when Louise's brother intervenes, carrying her off to England. The pain of separation is compounded by a cruel deception, and there is more suffering and shame in store for Louise. She finally returns to Australia, but can the issues dividing the lovers be resolved?

"With beautifully written prose Garside creates characters of exceptional depth--ones that take root in your heart and grow... This is a truly captivating story from a talented storyteller."

...Marilyn Gardiner – author of Dancing Ladies- Wings ePress

"Ms Garside gives her readers an exceptional story and one that I have no hesitation in recommending. It is very well written and you cannot help but be enthralled by the story of the two lovers.”

...Hazel Statham, author of Dominic - Wings ePress

Check out Heather's website: http://www.heathergarside.com/

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