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28 October, 2021

New romance novel for local author

AS a lover of romance novels and a passion for creating heart felt stories, Frances Dall’Alba knew she wanted to create a novel that would give her readers an “emotional, yet satisfying, ride”.

By Ellie Fink

Frances Dall’Alba will be releasing the first book of her romance series “Little Blue Box” on 25 November in Malanda
Frances Dall’Alba will be releasing the first book of her romance series “Little Blue Box” on 25 November in Malanda

Thus came “Australian At Heart: Little Blue Box”, the story of young Ella and Zane and the unlikely attraction between in them both on very different paths. 

Frances said that through her experiences and learning from the Romance Writers of Australia, she was excited to be publishing her very own book worldwide.

“It’s possible to do and it is a very big wide world out there and this has been a huge learning curve for me publishing my own book without a publishing company,” she said.

“I really have the confidence it will be a heart-warming story for people who read it and as for Far North Queensland, I hope the community is able to support me as they have before.

“It’s a very long tiring process with editing and making sure it’s perfect but I feel like I am on the right path and have already reached places in America, Europe, India and New Zealand.”

Frances said that becoming an indie publisher was a huge step into the big world of publishing and she was proud of what she has been able to learn. 

“Becoming an Indie publisher is also a huge step to take but one which I am constantly learning about and gaining confidence by the day and now I have five books written and ready for final edits,” she said. 

“Currently I am on book number two, and thereafter, my writing goal is to continue to publish from 1 to 2 books each year.

“Choosing the wider world platform to Indie publish, which is my choice, means a slow and steady growth rate as long as I keep producing a finished novel.” 

“Little Blue Box” is just the first of the three-book series “Australian At Heart”, each book telling the tale of one of the three siblings the series is based on. 

Frances will also be releasing another book later inspired by a local female bull rider who has also made it to the Australian Hall of Fame. 

The book will be officially launched at the Malanda Christmas Street Markets on Thursday 25 November from 5pm to 8pm in the town centre. 

For more information on Frances to and to preorder the new novel, visit francesdallalba.wixsite.com/francesdallalba

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