Good Reads
READING ROOM
North West Brisbane is home to many talented authors. Here we have handpicked just a few great novels to get stuck into!
Ambo Tales From The Frontline
By Harry Collfer
It seems quite ironic that perhaps the best way to learn what it’s really like to be a paramedic is through fiction. By removing the onus of truth, and all the legal implications that entails, especially in the medical field, a fictional story can accurately portray the camaraderie, banter, and inappropriate humour that is an integral part of being a prehospital clinician. For the past five years, a local Brisbane paramedic, Harry Colfer (a pseudonym), has been doing just that, writing and publishing a series of humorous short-story eBooks entitled ‘Ambo Tales from the Frontline’. After getting great reviews from both paramedics and the public, Harry has recently released his debut murder mystery novel, ‘Dead Regular’, featuring the same characters. Books are available from his website www.harrycolfer.com, in print or ebook format.
All Cats Are On The Autism Spectrum
By Kathy Hoopman
All Cats are on the Autism Spectrum takes a playful look at the world of autism, using fun feline friends that will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with typical autistic traits, bringing to life common characteristics such as sensory sensitivities, social issues and communication difficulties. Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes all the joys and challenges of being on the autism spectrum, leaving the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and the potential of autistic people. This new version regularly tops Amazon Australia bestseller lists in various categories such as disabilities, cat books and autism, and the Independent listed it as one the nine top books on autism for Autism Awareness day. For more information or to purchase a book e-mail info@kathyhoopmann.com or visit https:// kathyhoopmann.com
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