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I was born in the UK, but live in Australia and I've been writing since I retired from teaching. I write magazine and newspaper articles, short stories, novels and articles for children's magazines.

I have a crime novel, 'The Burning' published by Virtual Tales and a collection of short stories, 'Unfettered Feet' just out with Ginninderra Press in Canberra.
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Grapes of wrath, Steinbeck; Cloud Street, Tim Winton; Shipping news, Annie Proulx, Ruth Rendell's crime novels, Ed McBain, Val McDermid
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Extract from 'The Burning' by Jackie Tritt


Senior Constable Alan Foster noticed the sky change color. It went that particular sickly yellow you don’t see very often—and he’d rather not see now. The wind suddenly gusted strongly from the north, picking up wrappers from the bins outside the shops in the main road and stacking them against fence posts, tree trunks, and chain link fences.

“Oh, no,” he said. “Not again.”

“What’s the matter, sir?” Lee joined him at the window.

“See that? That color in the sky? Bushfire. Perfect day for it, too. Let’s go out the front and get a better view of what’s going on.”

From the front door, they looked across Pelican East Road, past the little weatherboard church, to the steep, heavily forested hills beyond. A huge column of smoke billowed gray in the far distance, screening the sun and turning it into a softly glowing red disc. The wind slapped hot in their faces.



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Crimespace win

I'm happy to announce that I won the inaugural Crimespace short story competition, for a crime story with an Australian flavour. I know - as an Aussie I had a distinct advantage, but it feels good all the same.

Here's where you can find it:


http://crimespace.ning.com/page/page/show?id=537324%3APage%3A134495

Posted on April 13, 2008 at 9:59pm —

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Virtual Tales offer

My crime novel, 'The Burning' is with Virtual Tales. They've just upgraded their site and have a new offer:

To showcase our service upgrades, we'll be offering a 30% discount off your entire purchase between Friday, February 22nd through Sunday, March 9th. Just add your selections to your shopping cart -- the discount will automatically be applied.

There is no limit to the amount of titles that can be purchased at the discounted rate, and all eBook and eSerial formats are covered under the pro… Continue

Posted on February 26, 2008 at 9:31pm —

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The launch - continued ...

My launch of 'Unfettered Feet' went really well and it was great to see so many friends, relatives and writing friends turn up. Michael de Valle had pneumonia, but he came to launch the book anyway, and I'm grateful for his fortitude and his thought-provoking speech on the art of the short story. The music from my son was so accomplished, as always, but it took me a while to realise why he had bare feet (with purple painted nails, at that). They were unfettered, of course. Doh.



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Posted on August 1, 2007 at 8:56pm —

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Exciting day today - the author copies of my short story collection, 'Unfettered Feet' arrived in th…

Exciting day today - the author copies of my short story collection, 'Unfettered Feet' arrived in the post this morning from Ginninderra Press. Just love that new book smell, especially when it's my book! Continue

Posted on June 12, 2007 at 9:17pm —

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The launch

Well, now my short story collection has left the printers, it's time to organise the launch. I think I was too scared to start before, in case it all went pear shaped, as they say on British cop shows.



So, I've organised Michael de Valle (he's had a great deal of success with his collections) to launch it,the local community centre as the venue, for July 29 and I'm sorting out invitation lists, food and drinks. My son is a professional musician and I've asked him to play some

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Posted on June 10, 2007 at 2:58am —

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At 9:42pm on July 31, 2007, Jeannie Holmes said…
Hi, Jackie

Thanks for the frienship. The black cat with the glowing eyes is Nugget, one of two black kitties in my life. He just thinks he's the cutest one in the world. :)

J. K.
At 9:02pm on May 27, 2007, Savannah Chase said…
Thank you, gonna keep going till i get where i need to..It is nice to meet you by the way..I hope we can talk again soon...
At 12:39am on May 26, 2007, Sharon Poppen said…
Jackie,
Thanks for the invite. I agree with Paula, Virtual Tales authors rule! They provide a plethora of quality reading material available as such a great prices.
Sharon
At 10:33pm on May 25, 2007, Paula R. Stiles said…
Hi Jackie. Thanks for the invite. Virtual Tales authors rule!
At 8:28am on May 24, 2007, Kim Baccellia said…
Hi, Jackie! Thanks for the invite!
At 3:17am on May 24, 2007, Morgan Mandel said…
HI Jackie,
Welcome to Book Place.
I hope you have a great time & tell all your friends!
Morgan Mandel
 
 

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I got the proof for Killer Career, and wouldn't you know it, I just had to find stuff that I wanted to fix. It'll cost me a bit more, but it's worth it not to be bugged about stuff I know is wrong. Okay, it's just little stuff, but little stuff sometimes means a lot.


So, a little more delay, a little more money, but hopefully all will end well. That's what matters.
It's no fun being a picky person. (G)

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If you wish, please hop over to http://makeminemystery.blogspot.com and read about my last chance.
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Book Signing Today at Frontier Days Marketplace

If any of you are near Arlington Heights, please stop by and say hi. I'll be autographing Two Wrongs and Girl of My Dreams Saturday and Sunday from 10-6 at Recreation Park in the Frontier Days Marketplace in Booth 124 at Frontier Days.
I'm also handing out invitations for my book launch party for Killer Career for
August 16, 1-4pm. at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont,
Arlington Heights, IL. (You don't need an official invitation to come. It's
just good for a reminder to stick on your refrigerator or somewhere)

Other signing at the booth are romantic suspense author, Margot Justes, YA author, June Sproat and contemporary Western romance author, Debra St. John.

As most of you already know, Two Wrongs is a romantic suspense, Girl of My Dreams is a romantic comedy and the upcoming release, Killer Career is a romantic suspense.

Hope to see some of you over there.

Morgan Mandel

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