"The girl from Cleve may need to get used to being the centre of attention." Platform Magazine
Media continued...
More print and online media - reviews/articles/interviews:
Julie Houghton,
Warcry Magazine, review of Making Peace.
"...
a gripping story..."
Q&A with Starts at 60 - "Meet mildly eccentric cat
lady and author – Fiona McCallum"
Better Reading blog piece - "How to become a successful author"
Q&A post for
Theresa Smith Writes blog - "Behind the Pen with
Fiona McCallum" -
Better Reading review of Making Peace. "...
a wise and moving story that explores the power of forgiveness and
kindness ..."
Theresa Smith Writes review of Making Peace. "...such
a comforting novel to sink into."
Review of Finding Hannah by The Weekly Times. "Fiona
McCallum writes Finding Hannah with tenderness and insight."
Review of Finding Hannah by Planet Books. "Reminiscent of “PS.
I Love You”."
Finding Hannah chosen as "Book of the Week" by Gold Coast
Weather and News Together. Review by Better Reading: "A moving,
compassionate and uplifting read." And "At the core of this novel,
though, is a tale of the kind of love that books all too often overlook:
the love and support of true friends."
Review of Finding Hannah by Beauty and Lace. "A very powerful story that touched me." Click here to read review
Review of Finding Hannah by Kirstie on Goodreads.com. ***** (five stars given) "What a beautiful story about grief and loss and the journey one goes through during the first year. Well written and kept me turning the pages."
Review of Finding Hannah by Brenda on Goodreads.com. **** (four stars given) "Filled with emotion, joy, heartache and love, Finding Hannah is a lovely story which I have no hesitation in recommending." Click here to read review
Fiona McCallum shares her list of “Top 10 favourite reads in 2016” with Better Reading. Click here to see it
Standing Strong selected as Better Reading's Book of the Week April 20, 2016 Click here for more info.
Review of
Standing Strong by Susan Dawson on Goodreads.com. ***** (five
stars given) “Adored it & couldn't read fast enough! Realised at end
there were NO sex scenes in it and it was such a great read as a
result!!!! Very very awesome & super top read & 5 * recommendation! Job well done McCallum.”
Review of Standing Strong by Tamara Martin on Goodreads.com.
***** (five stars given) “All in all a really wonderful,
heartwarming Australian story that shows the true beauty of Australian
spirit and all the colours of the Australian country and it's array of
fabulous characters.”
Click here to read full review
Leap of Faith included in Better Reading's list of Australia's Top 100 Favourite Reads for 2015.
Fiona featured on the Better Reading website July 11 2015: "Fiona McCallum on Writing About Horses and the Country" Click here to read Q&A
Review of Leap of Faith by Tamara Martin on Goodreads.com.
***** (five stars given) "This was a beautiful story of loss and
heartbreak and finding out who you really are... Some of Ms McCallum's
best work so far."
Click here to read full review
Leap of Faith
described by Better Reading as "Deeply moving."
Review of Leap of Faith by Talking Books on Goodreads.com. ****
(four stars given) "Some dramatic scenes and heart felt moments
within the story held readers interest with a finale that is
delightful."
Click here to read full review
Review of Return to the Adelaide Hills (aka Paycheque)
(US/Canada) by RT Book Reviews. **** (four stars given)
“A heartwarming book with amazing characters who are learning to
live and love again after heartbreak. McCallum is a talented author who
splendidly interweaves the love people have for animals and the loyalty
these animals have for their caregivers.”
Click here to read full review
Review of Meant to Be by Sam Still Reading. Rating of 8.5 out of
10 given. "I’ve really enjoyed this series as it’s turned the norms of
rural fiction upside down ... I couldn’t put it down and read late into
the night until I finished it. There’s something lovely about reading
about Emily’s life and the world Fiona McCallum creates that puts a
smile on your face."
Click here to read full review
Review of Meant To Be by Sharon on Goodreads.com. *****
(five stars given) "Amazing!!! It kept me up for two nights, reading way
past my bed time!! As well as getting up nice and early in the morning
so i could have a read!! Well worth the wait!"
Review of Meant To Be by Brenda on Goodreads.com. ***** (five
stars given) "I thoroughly enjoyed
this latest in the Button Jar series by Aussie author Fiona McCallum.
Once again descriptions of the Australian countryside, with the small
towns easily visualised made it an easy and delightful read. I have no
hesitation in recommending this novel highly."
Click here to read review
Review of Time Will Tell by Tam Jenkin on That Book You Like
blog (May 7 2014). "Fiona McCallum writes beautifully and again she
swept me away with her descriptions of country living. A beautiful novel
filled with romance, inner strength and above all, friendship."
Click here to read full review
Review of Time Will Tell by Monique Mulligan on Write Note
Reviews (April 18 2014). "I’m glad I read Time Will Tell and
I do think this is a stronger book than Saving Grace. It’s a light read,
nothing heavy, but I enjoyed it more than I expected to."
Click here to read full review
Review of Time Will Tell by Amanda Barrett on Goodreads.com.
***** (five stars given) "The second book in the button jar series, Time
will tell is an absolute page turner from beginning to end. Fiona
McCallum has truly cemented herself as a wonderful Australian rural
literature storyteller."
Click here to read review
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