My heartfelt thanks to Mary-Lou Stephens for a great interview on ABC Sunshine Coast radio. It was well worth a trip to ABC Ultimo to sit in the famous Tardis for our chat. https://soundcloud.com/abc-sunshine-coast/palace-of-tears-julian-leatherdale No, not in this Tardis - seen in ABC lobby and photographed to…

I am very happy to share the good news that I have a publication deal in Germany. HarperCollins Germany will be publishing my novel in May 2016. It will be fascinating to see how German readers respond to this story which is, in part, about the fate of a German-Australian family in world War I…

Blue Mountains City Library and Megalong Books are joining forces to present AUTHOR IN FOCUS at Katoomba Library 2.00-4.00pm on Saturday 24 October which will include my talk on the historic research for Palace of Tears, as well as a Q&A, book signings, a display of historic photos of the Hydro Majestic from the Local…

I am very excited to be presenting a talk on the historical background to my novel at the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts at 12.30pm on Tuesday 15 September, 2015. The talk will focus on my research into the history of the Hydro Majestic Hotel as well as the shocking story of the internment of Australians of German…

I could not have asked for a better book launch! The day was sunny and crisp and the view over the valley perfect. For two hours 60 guests enjoyed a sumptuous high tea of pastries and delicacies in the Salon Du The at the Hydro Majestic Hotel. The MC was the always witty Randall Walker with a warm welcome from Director…