Every commercial novel has 7 essential plot elements. Aspiring writers can learn to craft an entertaining novel with this process.

The opening chapter has a number of tasks to perform. Neglect them and you risk losing a prospective reader.

A kids' fantasy that will set adults laughing. Blake must save the kingdom of Tortellini from the dragon and save himself from Princess Olivia.

An historical family saga set in colonial Australia. English tradition or convict taint? Sarah's maiden aunt influences her life and chance of love.

The wacky Bourneys live in an Australian bush village in the 1950s ... be grateful they are not your family! Hilarious but culturally accurate.