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1 y separately published work icon Every Family is Different Maureen Eppen , Veronica Rooke (illustrator), Perth : Serenity Press , 2018 12798919 2018 single work picture book children's

'Who’s in your family?

'Some children live with their mum and dad, others live with their grandparents or foster parents. Some live in a big house, others live in a tiny apartment.

'With captivating illustrations, Every Family is Different celebrates what it means to be part of a family, and reminds us that there’s something that’s always the same in every family…' (Publication summary)
1 Alien Meets Shipwreck Maureen Eppen (interviewer), 2017 single work interview
— Appears in: Good Reading , March 2017; (p. 18-19) 'In her latest novel, Melbourne author Jane Rawson adds an air of otherworldliness to the story of her ancestor who survived a 19th-century shipwreck. She talks to Maureen Eppen about history, aliens and the benefits of having been a 'hack writer' for 25 years.' (Publication summary)
1 Writer's Life Maureen Eppen , 2017 single work column
— Appears in: Good Reading , February 2017; (p. 15)
1 Writer's Life : The Neophyte Novelist Maureen Eppen , 2016 single work essay
— Appears in: Good Reading , July 2016; (p. 21)
1 Writer's Life : The Neophyte Novelist Maureen Eppen , 2016 single work essay
— Appears in: Good Reading , June 2016; (p. 15)
1 Writer's Life : Maureen Epping Maureen Eppen , 2016 single work essay
— Appears in: Good Reading , May 2016; (p. 48)
1 Scandalising Secrets Maureen Eppen (interviewer), 2016 single work interview
— Appears in: Good Reading , May 2016; (p. 26-28) 'Real-life historical figures and 18th-century court cases dealing with adultery inspired one of two interwoven storylines in The Wife’s Tale, a new novel by Australian author Christine Wells. She tells Maureen Eppen how the true events from the past inform her tale of scandal, intrigue, murder – and love.'
1 Review : A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald Maureen Eppen , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: Good Reading , May 2016; (p. 38)
— Review of A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald Natasha Lester , 2016 single work novel
1 Seaside Secrets Maureen Eppen , 2016 single work essay
— Appears in: Good Reading , December 2016; (p. 24-26) 'Serious social issues, including the plight of unwed mothers, domestic violence and the place of women in Australia's history are wrapped in poignant romance in Victoria Purman's new novel, The Three Miss Allens. She speaks with Maureen Eppen about the inspiration behind the family saga set on the South Australian coast.' (Publication abstract)
1 Writer's Life : The Neophyte Novelist Maureen Eppen , 2016 single work essay
— Appears in: Good Reading , December 2016; (p. 17) 'Novel-writing aspirant Maureen Eppen bumps up against a roadblock on her journey.'
1 The Neophyte Novelist Maureen Eppen , 2016 single work essay
— Appears in: Good Reading , October 2016; (p. 27) 'Until I attended my first novel-writing course, I had never heard the word ‘pantser’. For those who don’t know, a pantser writes a short story or novel without a preconceived plot. It’s someone who ‘flies by the seat of their pants’ during the writing process.' (Introduction)
1 The Elusive Agatha Maureen Eppen , 2016 single work criticism
— Appears in: Good Reading , October 2016; (p. 24-26) 'The mystery surrounding Agatha Christie’s 1926 disappearance provided the inspiration for On the Blue Train, the second novel of US-based Australian author KRISTEL THORNELL. She tells MAUREEN EPPEN how her research led her to parts of England where the celebrated mystery author lived – and to the North Yorkshire hotel where she spent her ‘lost’ days.'
1 The Secret Maureen Eppen (interviewer), 2016 single work interview
— Appears in: Good Reading , August 2016; (p. 24-26)
1 King of Contrasts Maureen Eppen , 2015 single work column
— Appears in: Good Reading , October 2015; (p. 30-33) 'The biblical tale of shepherd boy David’s defeat of the giant-sized Goliath and his subsequent rise to become king of Israel have been passed down through many generations. In her new novel, acclaimed historical fiction writer Geraldine Brooks delves beyond the legend to reveal the life – and loves – of a man who continues to fascinate 3000 years after his death. She shares the experience of writing about the man and the myth with Maureen Eppen.'
1 Review : Skin Maureen Eppen , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: Good Reading , March 2015; (p. 44)
— Review of Skin Ilka Tampke , 2015 single work novel
1 The Ark-itect Maureen Eppen , 2014 single work column
— Appears in: Good Reading , December 2014; (p. 28-31) 'With a fast-paced, gripping narrative and a host of interactive online bonus material, The Ark, the third novel from Annabel Smith, is an engrossing experiment in mixed-media speculative fiction. Maureen Eppen chats with Annabel about the pleasures and pitfalls of breaking the boundaries of conventional storytelling.'
1 Rosie Rides Again Maureen Eppen , 2014 single work column
— Appears in: Good Reading , October 2014; (p. 38-40)
1 The Book of Brooke Maureen Eppen , 2014 single work column
— Appears in: Good Reading , July 2014; (p. 26-28) 'Her mother’s death at an early age had a profound influence on Brooke Davis, whose first novel explores love, ageing, loss and grief. She shares the cathartic experience of writing the book and her delight at its enthusiastic reception with Maureen Eppen.' (26)
1 Review : The Yellow Papers Maureen Eppen , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Good Reading , May 2014; (p. 41)
— Review of The Yellow Papers Dominique Wilson , 2014 single work novel
1 Review : Asking For Trouble Maureen Eppen , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Good Reading , April 2014; (p. 40)
— Review of Asking for Trouble Peter Timms , 2014 single work novel
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