"A master storyteller." Good Reading Magazine

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Latest release!

The Wattle Creek series, two of my earlier bestselling novels (Wattle Creek and Standing Strong) – stories of dreams, expectations and endurance – are now available together in one volume (October 28, 2025).

Publisher:
HarperCollins Australia

Print: Amazon.com.au, BigW, Booktopia, Dymocks, QBD, The Nile

(Note: In print format only. Not stocked by Kmart or Target.)

"This is a very fine story, well-handled, and does not avoid the hard issues." - Weekly Times on Wattle Creek

"This is a novel that will ring true for many readers." Better Reading on Standing Strong

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[Image description: The cover of a book showing a flattened pale brown dirt track through a ripe yellow cereal crop, low sun lights up a tree-lined horizon below a pale blue sky streaked with clouds. Text: Bestselling Australian Author / FIONA MCCALLUM / In Wattle Creek, can community spirit outshine the harshest challenges? / The Wattle Creek series]

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Back cover blurbs:

Wattle Creek: Damien McAllister is a man on the brink. Spending long days on a farm he has no affection for and weighed down by criticism, he can no longer remember what he's living for. Until Jacqueline Havelock, a young psychologist determined to escape her own demons, arrives fresh from the city and ignites a spark in his lonely heart. Will Damien and Jacqueline find peace in each other's arms, or will the ghosts of their pasts threaten the new lives they've just begun to build?

Standing Strong: Jacqueline has settled in to country life and is slowly coming to terms with the town's quirky ways. Damien's plans for his new venture are falling into place nicely and it finally feels like he has a future to look forward to. But everything can change as quickly as the fickle weather - and soon Damien and Jacqueline find themselves in a situation neither had anticipated. Can their relationship survive? Is the Wattle Creek community strong enough to stand together and win a major battle?
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My most recent new title, Right Way Up, was released April 2 (2025) in print (ANZ), ebook and audio formats (worldwide). It can be found in your favourite store or via the following links:

Publisher: HarperCollins Australia

Print: Amazon.com.au, BigW, Booktopia, Dymocks, QBD, The Nile

Ebook: Amazon, Apple Books, Google, Kindle AU, Kobo

Audio book: Audible, Amazon

Click here for a sample chapter.

Click here for an audio excerpt.

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Right Way Up back cover blurb:

When plans are upended, who can turn them the right way up?

A heartwarming, wise and tender novel about life's twists and turns and figuring out what really matters, from Australian bestselling author Fiona McCallum.

Kind-hearted and practical psychologist Colin Palmer has spent decades helping his clients. Now he's under pressure to retire and hit the road in a new caravan with his wife Joyce.

However, when Joyce abruptly heads off on her own adventure, Colin's perfectly ordered world is flipped upside down. He's left grappling to make sense of their marriage, who he is and what he wants.

Enter no-nonsense, blunt, firecracker ex-nurse Shirley Royal! Recently widowed, Shirley is also searching for meaning after losing the bedrock of her existence. She's ripe for a new project and Colin might just be it!

But just when Colin's future appears bright and assured, thanks to Shirley's friendship, Joyce tumbles back into his world. How will he now navigate a path between his old life and new?

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[Image descriptions: 1) Print book cover and 2) audio book cover of Right Way Up by Fiona McCallum: At top purple sky background and four lines of text: Bestselling Australian author (in white)/ Fiona McCallum (in yellow) / When plans are upended, who can turn them... / Right Way Up (in deep purple). Below, in the centre) is a high brown brick fence with green foliage and purple flowers in front, a knocked over terracotta pot with spilt soil and flowers and a grey tabby cat strolling across sandstone paving. At the bottom, in the foreground, on a white wrought iron outdoor table is a pale wooden tray containing a blue, orange and yellow floral teapot and a white, pink and green floral cup and saucer.]

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I'm thrilled readers are saying lovely things about Right Way Up:

“It’s a wonderfully relatable tale, perfect to read with a snug blanket and warm cup of tea!” Better Reading

“Another gem from the winning author.”HappyValley BooksRead

“The story had me absorbed from the first page until the beautiful conclusion!” Leanne

“Highly recommend this positive, delightful relationship-focused gem!” Cindy

“What a glorious book. This is the first of Fiona's books I have read and I absolutely adored it.” Shirley

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Reviews of last release - Looking Out (April 2024):

‘Just the right balance of page-turning intrigue, escapism and down-to-earth relatability.’ Better Reading on Looking Out

‘Another tender, engaging and thoughtful read from one of our great talents in this country.’ Happy Valley Books Read on Looking Out

‘This is a story which has much to remind us about regarding inter family relationships and the importance of long-lasting strong connections with others outside the family circle.’ Queensland Reviewers Collective on Looking Out

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[Image description: The cover of a book by Fiona McCallum titled LOOKING OUT, showing blue sky and green trees above the corrugated metal roof of a traditional stone house which has an open front door. Outside on a pale brown path lies a black dog with white chest.]

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To all of my wonderfully supportive readers and listeners via audio, booksellers and librarians - thank you. Your loyalty and appreciation mean so much to me.

With very best wishes,