There's an offer, an announcement, a link, and a recipe all packed in here...

Have you got your hands on a copy yet? The Path Through The Coojong Trees sold out quickly at some locations, but hopefully she will be back in stock soon!.

READ A CHAPTER HERE

If you've not picked up a copy of The Path Through the Coojong yet, you can read a sample chapter here: https://www.fictionwithheart.com.au/blog

ANNOUNCEMENT TIME!!

I'm just going to slide this in here without comment, see who notices...and who can work out when each of these books will land

BARGAINS!

Have you visited my store yet?

Tab along the top of this page. and on the far right you'll find the link to all of my books.

There are some great bargains on a very limited number of the near-impossible-to-get trade paperback (that's the big book) copies of The Farm at Peppertree Crossing and The Wattle Seed Inn. These are still in good condition, unread, but they do have some page discolouration and wear from road-tripping around events with The Kid and me.

Nab one of these copies to complete your collection, and it'll almost be like you were there with us...without the arguing, op-shopping and general mayhem, that is.

The site takes payment by card or Paypal - huge thanks to reader Melissa for testing it out...I'm a bit proud of the fact that not only did I get it set up, but it actually WORKS!!

RECIPE

Oops, I nearly forgot to pop this in! Loads of yousent your well wishes to The Kid, who is down with a lurgy. I mean, that's nice of you and all, but how about you keep the caring for me? I'm sure she's going to hand it on, and I don't want you to be all out of sympathy when I start sooking... Anyway, The Kid requested I make her lemon slice and loads of you messaged asking for my recipe, so I'll pop it here. There's definitely nothing healthy or low-calorie about this (it's made with lemon curd, which cooks onto the pastry) but sometimes we need a treat, right?

So more-ish!

Recipe my way:

Make a pastry base (I suspect a biscuit base would work, too, if that's your go to. I like a shortbread, so mix

·        1/2 cup sugar

·        2 cups flour

·        1/4 tsp baking powder

Then rub in one cup of cold butter cut into pieces (I did mention about it not being calorie-friendly, right?)

Press this into the base of a tray (I use a glass to make sure it's firm) and bake for twenty minutes at 180 degrees

Lemon Layer

·       2 1/4 cups sugar

·       1/3 cup + 1 tbsp flour

·       6 eggs

·       zest and juice of three lemons

1.    Whisk together all ingredients until the sugar is dissolved or you're bored. (I generally hit the bored bit first)

2.    Let it sit for about 10 minutes, then whisk well again before pouring over the baked base.

3.    Bake at 180 degrees for 20- 25 minutes or until the top is slightly browned and the custard appears to be set.

4.    Cool completely. Dust with icing sugar. Though if you're like me, you can't wait for it to cool, so the icing sugar will melt - so skip this step and just ENJOY!

Time to Stop Procrastinating...

Okay, I think that's about all I have time to share right now...it looks like I need to knuckle down and get some writing done!

Stay warm,

Lee x