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“Welcome to the Outback”

A resident of one of Sydney’s most densely populated suburbs, English-born Sue Williams hardly seems an ideal candidate to write about life in the Aussie bush, but that’s only to those who haven’t picked up one of her books. Sue’s understand and respect for those who live on the land is conveyed in her eye for detail and ability to tell good, uplifting yarns. Her previous book Women of the Outback, was … bought by the ute-load, and no doubt this release will do the same … Colourful and inspiring stories.

– Outback magazine, Oct/November 2010

“The Governor, His Wife and His Mistress”

“The very best historical fiction … Williams’ novel gives voice in a page-turning narrative to the compelling lives and experiences of two forgotten women of early colonial Australia”

Melissa Ashley, Author of The Birdman’s Wife and The Naturalist of Amsterdam

“The Governor, His Wife and His Mistress”

“Sue has such a talent for finding the forgotten yet captivating stories of the women of the early colony and fictionalising them in such a wonderful way that she brings the past to life in vivid colour. While we can never know the secret conversations that took place, she bases her fictional scenes on fact … I once read a quote to describe fictionalised history that said something like ‘a historian will tell you what happened, a novelist will tell you what it felt like’ and I really think this describes Sue’s approach perfectly. The streets of colonial Sydney, Norfolk Island and Parramatta come to life in this book.”

– Mercedes Maguire, Books editor Daily Telegraph

“That Bligh Girl”

“That Bligh Girl is a rollicking read about a dramatic part in the life of one woman and the entire Colony of NSW.”

– Ingeborg van Teeseling, Australian Explained

“Elizabeth & Elizabeth”

“This is such a great story, filled with history, it is so well written, Sue Williams has done a lot of research for this one, I loved Elizabeth and Elizabeth and was excited to read this one and was not disappointed, I knew bits and pieces of history about William Bligh but nothing about his daughter, Mary and I am glad I got to read about her.”

– Helen, Goodreads

“Elizabeth & Elizabeth”

“A fascinating and evocative story of an enduring friendship between two women who played such an important role in colonial Australia’s history.”

– Caroline Beecham, Author of ‘Finding Eadie’

“Elizabeth & Elizabeth”

“If you love Historical Fiction and wish to learn a little about New South Wales, then this really is the perfect book. I loved reading this over Christmas and was a little sad when I reached the last page.”

– Anna Maree, Goodreads

“Run For Your Life”

“A fascinating insight into what one man would do to protect his family and if you are a fan of Bill Browder’s Red Notice then you’ll be intrigued with Run For Your Life also.”

– Sue Reid, Read By Reid

“Under Her Skin”

“This is an extremely well-written biography about a remarkable woman who has achieved so much through hard work and never giving up and she did all of that whilst raising her family. Highly recommended.”

– Sharon, Goodreads

“Healing Lives”

“An unforgettable story of two extraordinary women. Moving, inspirational and all true! You won’t be able to put it down.”

– Wendy Sharpe, Artist

“Daughter of the River Country”

“This is an amazing story of determinism courage resilience. I was shocked, saddened, angry reading it, but it was so worth it to get to the end and hear of all she achieved despite everything.”

– John Goonan, Artist

“No Time For Fear”

“No Time For Fear is a very inspirational autobiography about an amazing man. It’s a great book and truly inspirational.”

— The Fringe Magazine

“Mean Streets, Kind Heart”

“It’s a story of modern Australia: sometimes sad and shocking, often heartwarming and uplifting, frequently funny, but always incredibly inspiring. And it’s worth making the journey with him. Better Homes and Gardens, April 2003 … an extraordinary tale of a modern day hero.”

— Urban Cinefile 13.03.03

“Peter Ryan: The Inside Story”

“Williams’ portrait of Ryan is that of a lone soldier crusading against a vast matrix of incompetence, vested interests, blind conservatism and xenophobia.”

— The Age, 03.07.02

“And Then The Darkness”

“This skillfully woven recreation of events reads so much like a seriously creepy novel, it well may have you swearing off outback holidays forever. All the detail and facts, however, have been accrued from some serious journalistic digging and it’s the density of detail, along with its ominous atmosphere, that is the true gold.”

— Australian Women’s Weekly February 06

“Left For Dead”

“This really was an incredible account and a “must read” for all Australians. The police do an amazing job under a lot of pressure. We should thank them for what they do for us, every day. ”

— Monica Mac, Goodreads

“Death of a Doctor”

“What happens when a dedicated doctor crosses paths with an obsessive female patient? That’s the question posed by a new book by journalist Sue Williams … The bigger picture pits the medical establishment Goliath against a man who discovered that his true enemy was not a sick woman, but the establishment itself.”

— Sunday Telegraph 24/7/05

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