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St Mary he Virgin Church - Faith, Hope, Music The history of a 150-year-old church at Kangaroo Point in Brisbane, nicknamed ‘the ‘Wedding Chapel’, including stories about parishioners, priests, local residents and the suburb in which it resides. ‘Over a long career I have written a few articles and reports, but nothing [...]

Alone - A Sailor's Life by Greg Currie Join Greg Currie on his adventures on the high seas as he sails solo from Australia to South Africa in his 22-foot yacht, Bekka. To purchase, email author directly at gregpsyc@hotmail.com or see the Facebook link opposite. ‘Patrice is a very thorough and knowledgeable editor and copy [...]

The Chess Board by Jim Reay A spy mystery set in Queensland and the debut novel of local writer, Jim Reay. Searching for Siobhan by Jim Reay When a Brisbane maths teacher goes searching for his missing housemate, he uncovers more than he could ever imagine. For lovers of mysteries and suspense novels. The Run [...]

Joe Slaughter’s Big Year by Tom McSweeny A coming-of-age tale about a country boy who moves to the big smoke in Brisbane of the 1970s where he learns many life lessons. A must-read for born-and-bred Brisbane locals. ‘PS Editing made my first professional editing experience easier than expected. Patrice is precise and diligent [...]

Hope in his Heart by Margaret Elliott This book charts the journey of a young lad from convicted criminal to successful emancipist in colonial Queensland – a refreshing twist on the usual convict stories that focus on cruelty and suffering. ‘Publishing your first book is a daunting task. Patrice's mentoring during the entire [...]

The 13th Key The 13th Key is Sarah’s first book in her fantasy series for young adults. Sarah’s novels stand out from other books in this competitive genre due to their originality, humour and distinct author’s voice. Firestone by Sarah Fisher Sarah Fisher has self-published Firestone, the second book in her Dragonscale series. The sequel [...]

Villain A story about murder and love with supernatural themes. Villain poses the question, Is taking a life always wrong even when the reason is so undeniably right? When There’s No one There Fantasy fiction for young adult readers with supernatural elements Dear Yvonne Fiction novel for a general audience about adoption laws in Australia [...]

A Clear Vision - Mrs Janet O’Connor and the Duporth School for Young Women, Oxley, Queensland by Elisabeth Wheeler This biography, about a woman ahead of her time regarding education for girls, is also a history of the educational, social and political values of the late 1800s in Brisbane. Available from InHouse Bookstore Also, directly [...]

Newbies in the Cafe by Dr Judy Gregory A book for café dreamers. It explores the pros and cons of café ownership in Australia, using 11 case studies as examples. Need publishing [...]

Rue the Curious Emu by Ruby Purple Gorgeously illustrated in the colours of the Australian outback, this children’s book is presented in rhyme and will delight littlies from kindy to prep. Patrice is a pleasure to work with; her talent and skill with words is a breath of fresh air, and definitely resulted [...]

Tales from Australian Travellers by Joyce Will A collection of short stories written over a lifetime of writing and to be enjoyed by all. Need publishing help? Contact PS Editing [...]

A Wigwam for a Goose’s Bridle by Dorothy Catherine Bowden A quirky, humorous story with a host of colourful characters in an Australian setting. Need publishing help? Contact PS Editing [...]

The Beyond a Joke Series by Kate Pennington A series of children’s books that raise awareness about bullying and teach children how to cope with this universal problem. Book 1: Amelia and Camelia Make a Great Team by Kate Pennington Book 2:Don’t Stare at my Underwear – It’s Rude by Kate Pennington Email info@beyondajoke.org.au [...]

Which is it? by Marie Meyer A practical book by a learning support specialist aimed at children who struggle with reading due to letter reversal issues. Need publishing help? Contact PS Editing [...]

DesignThinkingDrawing by Peter Richards A hardback book all about building design principles for architecture students and lovers of design. Need publishing help? Contact PS Editing [...]

The Rainbow Kite by Maria Dektereva-Plant A charming children’s story about friendship and teamwork. Amazon Need publishing help? Contact PS Editing ‘I provide the right [...]

Breastfeeding Works The title says it all. A comprehensive book about the power of breastfeeding for new mothers and health care workers. Amazon Need publishing help? Contact PS Editing [...]

Man of Steel by Jane Deakin A non-fiction book about the rise of Evans Deakin Industries and one of its founding fathers, AJ Deakin. Written by AJ’s granddaughter, many Brisbane locals will recognise the iconic landmarks engineered by EDI that shaped the Brisbane of today. Order via email: jdea4065@icloud.com ‘From my first meeting [...]

Moggill State School – Celebrating 150 years by Neville Marsh This beautifully designed hard cover book charts the history of Moggill State School from its beginning on 12 February 1866 through to the present day. The ups and downs, successes and achievements are all included, from devastation of buildings by white ants and fire, the [...]

I Can Throw A Tantrum Too! by Angelina Carriera Just one of a series of picture books by this talented author. With their brilliant illustrations and stories with heart, these books are for children of all ages, either to read alone or to share with someone special. [...]

Outside-in by Mick Gallogly A unique novel about belonging and acceptance that will make you think, laugh and maybe, even cry. Amazon Need publishing help? Contact PS Editing [...]

Run Your Own Race by Bill Bransdon A confronting novel that shines a spotlight on Australia’s Stolen Generation and one young girl’s fight to break free. To purchase, contact the author directly on (07) 4156 1372. [...]

Forever a Country Boy by Patrick A Duignan A memoir The Duignan Family in History (1296-2017) A family history ‘Patrice Shaw recently edited my memoirs (over 300 pages) and I am very appreciative of her friendly but very professional approach to her work. Having been the writer or co-writer of five international selling [...]

House Rules by James Mengel - A murder mystery novella and possibly the first of its kind. ‘Patrice was an incredible help with the preparation for publication of my first novella, House Rules. She not only edited the text, but also pointed out inconsistencies in the plot and characterisations and gave suggestions for [...]

Hungry Beast Theory (Capital Project) by G de Silva A tongue-in-cheek look at the bureaucratic, business and professional world of Canberra in the 1990s ‘Patrice gave me detailed markups, helpful comments on the storyline, and advice on the structure and flow of the novel. As a first-time publisher, her assistance was crucial to [...]

Winds of Time by Carmel Rowley - 3rd book in the Daughters of the Wind Series by Queensland author. ‘Patrice Shaw edited the final novel in my ‘Daughters of the Wind’ series Winds of Time and did a great job. Her phrasing and dialogue suggestions were very appreciated, as was her attention to [...]

Ripples and Reflections - A collection of short stories by The Writers of Seville, published by Boolarong Press ‘Patrice Shaw was our first choice as editor for our first anthology and our faith was justified. She gave us truly professional assistance and advice. As a result our book was a success and sold [...]

The Weekend Cash Call by Lily Burgess Book 3 in the Words from Daddy’s Mouth series of children’s books The Brandings Game by Lily Burgess Book 4 in the Words from Daddy’s Mouth series of children’s books ‘Patrice worked with us through the trials and tribulations as well as our various changes in [...]

The Curse of Wexkia by Dale Furse - Book 1 in the Wexkia trilogy – YA fantasy The Secret of Wexkia by Dale Furse - Book 2 in the Wexkia trilogy Dale Furse [...]

Reproductively Challenged – A Survival Guide by Dr Leah Stuckings - With its practical strategies and case studies, this book is for anyone who is having trouble falling pregnant. ‘I found Patrice to be very helpful and approachable. She provided great feedback regarding structural and content editing’ Dr Leah Stuckings [...]

Beyond the Dust: A Gardening Journal by Lindy Hardie An outback gardening journal. Contact Lindy at hardie.dumfries@ipstarmail.com.au see inside Need publishing help? Contact PS Editing [...]