Pacific Wanderland Publications Manages the works, publishing, and distribution for
Sheila Hunter and Sara Powter
Historical Novels set in Colonial Sydney and Parramatta
These books draw you into the realities of life as a convict, and remember they were not all bad.
Step back in time and walk through history as though you were there.
All the stories are complete.
They do not finish with a cliffhanger where you need to read the next in the series.
You can pick up any book and start reading, as each story is a stand-alone.
There are recurring characters, like Ned Grace,
and each book gives another glimpse into his life.
Charles and Sal Lockley are also frequently mentioned.
I hope you love them like I do.
Top- The Jolly Sailor Inn, Parramatta.
Bottom - Arms of Australia Inn, Emu Plains
Author Pages - There are book bundles in my shop.
The Lockleys of Parramatta (Series)
Unlikely Convict Ladies (Trilogy)
Stand-alone novels
More are coming...
Sara's signed books
online store for bundles.
Sheila's books are unsigned.
Published Works
Australian Historical Novels
A First Fleet Story (1788)
Gentle Annie Soames (2024)
The Hunter to Macquarie Collection (1795-1820)
When Upon Life’s Billows (2025)
Saddler’s Song (2025)
Tuppence to Pass (2025)
Unlikely Convict Ladies Trilogy (1792 - 1840s)
Dancing to her Own Tune
(co-authored by Sheila Hunter & Sara Powter)
Amelia’s Tears
A Lady in Irons
The Lockleys of Parramatta (1800-1900)
Hands Upon the Anvil
Out Where the Brolgas Dance
Diamonds in the Dirt
The Earl’s Shadow
Once a Jolly Swagman
Jonty’s Journey
The Convict Birthstain Collection (1830s -1840s)
No More, My Love
The Vine Weaver
Scotch at The Rocks {companion to The Vine Weaver}
Waiting at the Sliprails
Convict Shadows of the Past
In Defence of Her Honour (2024)
I Can’t Stop Tomorrow (2024)
Madeline’s Boy (2024)
Jam or Marmalade for Tea ( 2025)
Shelia Hunter’s
Australian Colonial Trilogy (1840s- 1850s)
Mattie
Ricky {Jonty’s Journey is a sequel}
The Heather to the Hawkesbury
The name Pacific Wanderland name has been in the Hunter family for more than 50 years, starting with the family's gift shop and museum in Avoca Beach, NSW. The Pacific Wanderland name has travelled with the family for generations; easily spotted on the back of caravans, car windows, and luggage tags, as the family continued their travel across Australia and the South Pacific, and now it serves as the business name to manage the next generation of business and creativity - in management of the family's authors.
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