about the author

Norman Beck was born and lives in Melbourne, Australia. He has travelled extensively, living and working in the UK and throughout Asia. He is married with three adult children. He has a master’s degree from Monash University and is now retired and able to devote his time to writing full time. His other passions are golfing, cycling, travelling and long-distance walking in Europe.The Coolabah Tree is his first novel, taking more than ten years to plan and write. He is currently working on a second novel as well as a book on walking the caminos in Spain and France.

about the book

Jock and Rachael rush to Mount Isa to identify their father tragically killed in a motor accident.Mount Isa, in the heart of the Australian Outback, is the prime backdrop for the extraordinary and harrowing events that unfold.People’s lives come together and fall apart while they confront the consequences of their hopes and dreams and struggle to find meaning.There are stones tossed into the pond as the ripples and waves wash out, while the coolabah tree stands as the silent enduring guardian.An intriguing and intricate narrative into relationships, leaving the reader to anxiously anticipate the characters’ fate through the thought-provoking events.

news

Norman Beck Interview Southern FM

Norman Beck the author of The Coolabah tree will be interviewed on Southern FM 88.3 21st February Tuesday 9:00 am Melbourne time.The broadcast can be heard live onwww.southernfm.com.auNorm will prim ........

blogs

PART 5 DIALOGUE IN SERIES WRITING A NOVEL IN RETIREMENT

Click here to read the full article.

PART 2 WHERE TO START

Blog article, where I talk about the whole process of how I started the novel, finding the inspiration, and building on ideas to create an engaging book. Check out the blog here.

PART 3 PRACTICALITIES

I have written a blog article on the practicalities and resources needed to write a novel. Be sure to read part 3 of my blog article series here.  

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