Maya Linnell author

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'When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut up shop until it’s read…' Australian Country Magazine

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'Maya lives the life that she writes about, thus her books ooze a warmth and authenticity'

Western District Farmer News

If you love Australian rural romance or need an escape to the country, then grab yourself a cup of tea - you're in the right place. Buy the bestselling rural romance novels Wallaby Lane, Kookaburra Cottage, Paperbark Hill, Magpie's Bend, Bottlebrush Creek and Wildflower Ridge in paperback, eBook or audiobook or check in with your favourite book store or library! Out now with Allen & Unwin.

Cockatoo Cove is the third in a new series with a brand new cast of characters, a South Australian winery setting and lashings of country charm. Released June 3, 2025, you can purchase your copy HERE!

Brissie readers - Join the fun at Kenmore Library THIS Saturday morning (June 21).

I’ll be in conversation with the amazing Frances Whiting at 10am, talking about books (especially my new one Cockatoo Cove), we’ll ponder why journos regularly make the jump to fiction writing, and much, much more.

This free event is proudly supported by Brisbane Libraries - RSVP to reserve your spot today.

Big thanks to Louisa for snapping the whiteboard photo on a recent visit to the library!

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Join us this month and participate in our author events! Meet Angie Faye Martin - author/editor, Dr Kirstin Ferguson and Maya.Linnell.Writes at our Brisbane Libraries.

4 June: Meet Angie Faye Martin, Brisbane Square Library

6 June: Meet Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM, Brisbane Square Library

21 June: Meet Maya Linnell, Kenmore Library

Find out more and book now for our author events: https://bnecouncil.cc/3HdR34q

Bribie Island this Thursday night! Looking forward to this in conversation launch for Cockatoo Cove with fellow @rwaaus author Catherine Bilson, thanks to Moreton Bay Region Libraries.

All welcome for this free event! @moretonbayregion

Gold Coast readers - Are you ready for the Helensvale Library event this THURSDAY June 19?

Maya Linnell will be in conversation with author and illustrator, Liv Lorkin from 11am, sharing the stories behind Cockatoo Cove, plus a great chat about all things writing and publishing (and how gorgeous is this graphic @livlorkin whipped up for the event?!).

Here’s the full details from the @gclibraries ❤️Love, fate, and second chances...

Join bestselling Aussie romance author Maya Linnell as she shares the heartfelt story behind ‘Cockatoo Cove’.
Set against the breathtaking Limestone Coast, Maggie and Fergus’s love story is filled with family, secrets, and the magic of small-town life. Discover how Maya’s rural roots inspire her unforgettable romances. @allenandunwin

Thursday June 19, 11am -12noon. RSVP for this free event via the library 📚

Tamworth! Quirindi! You were lovely 🥰

Big thanks to everyone who turned out for the Cockatoo Cove events, the teams at the Tamworth and Quirindi libraries, especially hosts Jonathan and Shirlene, and Jan from Collins Books Tamworth.

There are also signed copies in store at both Collins books in Tamworth and Armidale, with bookmarks!

And if you missed them, there’s over a dozen more Cockatoo Cove events coming over the next few months, including this week in the Gold Coast, Bribie Island and Brisbane.

Full details at www.fictionwithheart.com.au

@collins_booksellers @collinsbooksellerstamworth @collins.armidale @centralnorthernregionallibrary @tamworthcitylibrary @lpsc_quirindi

Do you stop for silo art?

I do! Love seeing the silo art as we cross-cross the countryside! A beautiful mural honouring Dorothea Mackella in Gunnedah, sheep and sunflowers in Quirindi and a string of painted silos in Yelarbon. 🥰

What a great release week, with magazine, radio, podcast and newspaper interviews, plus a bunch of gorgeous photos and reviews coming through for Cockatoo Cove.

And how handsome is this tri-coloured border collie Jasper, in the opening picture, who we met while out walking on Sunday? I’m pretty sure he’s been moonlighting as a model - can you see the resemblance to the gorgeous pup on my front cover?

Other things that also made me smile this week - beating Jase at Scrabble on Sunday, a delicious surprise delivery from a darling friend, devouring the very fabulous ‘Pictures of You’ audiobook by Canberra superstar @emmagreyauthor , a 7-day streak doing You Tube yoga, beautiful sunrises and sunset, and wearing my Crows supporter gear as the temps dip (Go You Crows ❤️💙💛!!!)

Happy long weekend!

EVENTS! If you love all things books and writing, then I’d LOVE to see you at one of my launch events for Cockatoo Cove this winter.

This year I’m thrilled to be heading through rural and metro Queensland, rural NSW, rural Victoria, the Riverina Readers and Writers Festival in July, an August event in Hobart (and a fabulous panel at the 2025 Romance Writers Australia conference in Tasmania too).

Head to www.FictionWithHeart.com.au for all the event details and please RSVP directly to the libraries to help with planning and catering.

Hope to see you at an event near you!

@allenandunwin

#writersontheroad #cockatoocove #australianfiction #ruralromance #authorevents #booktour

Cockatoo Cove officially hit the bookshelves today, and after seven books, I can confirm that launch day feels every bit as special as a birthday!

Many thanks to everyone who has shared my excitement today, there’s been champagne, a surprise delivery from a gorgeous friend, a podcast interview with one of my fav librarians and so many beautiful emails, messages and advance reviews for Maggie and Fergus’s story that my heart is full. Big thanks also to the team at Allen & Unwin Books, especially @annettebarlow for bringing these stories to life - it really is a big joint effort!

I was also lucky enough to sneak in an early pre-release launch at the Goondiwindi library, thanks to the warm and generous audience, Lisa for the fantastic questions and my dear friend Courtney who was a whiz on the sales desk.

If you’re after a fictional escape to the country this winter, ask for Cockatoo Cove at your local bookstore, and perhaps check out the events listing to see if I’m heading to a library near you soon. With 17 events planned, I’m covering a lot of new ground - full list of events is at https://www.fictionwithheart.com.au/events @allenandunwin

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