Romantic Comedy
Date Published: 10-01-2025
Publisher: Literary
Wanderlust
In the quaint Australian country town of Warbol, a faded B-grade actress, Faith Farmer, dares to dream again. With a heart full of passion and a pocketful of savings, she revives the local cinema, The Rex, and invites the community to fall in love with the Golden Age of Hollywood.
As the silver
screen flickers to life, the townspeople find themselves swept up in a world
of romance, drama, and laughter. Jock, a handsome country vet, finds the
courage to leave his unhappy marriage and pursue his heart's desire.
Charlotte, a former nun, discovers a new sense of purpose and love. And Faith,
well, she finds a second chance at stardom–and love–in the
unlikeliest of ways.
Join Faith and the lovable residents of Warbol as
they laugh, cry, and fall in love. With its colorful cast of characters,
charming small-town setting, and a healthy dose of old-school Hollywood
glamor, this delightful romantic comedy will capture your heart and leave you
smiling long after the credits roll.
Interview
What is the hardest part of writing your books?
After I’ve nailed a premise, I’ll spend easily six months or longer outlining and plotting. That’s the bit that I find most challenging – and most frustrating. Many times I rip up great chunks or chapters when the story isn’t panning out, and start again. I far prefer the editing stage when I get to polish the narrative!
What are your most played songs?
I regularly attend a Stretch Pilates class and my instructor puts together the most amazing playlists so right now, I keep these on a loop – the mix is not too soporific and not too vigorous. Perfect to have on in the background to encourage creativity.
Do you have critique partners or beta readers?
I’m lucky to have a number of very good writer friends who both critique and beta read with great honesty and insight. Equally, I do the same for them. It’s a great way to keep learning, as well as get unbiased feedback.
What book are you reading now?
I’ve just finished John Boyne’s Crippen, and I’m about to dive into an old classic, Howard’s End by E M Forster. When I’m out on my morning walk, I’m listening to Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst.
How did you start your writing career?
After a career in journalism and PR, I decided to turn my attention back to creative writing, which I’d also majored in at university. I took some classes, wrote a novel (now consigned to the bottom drawer) and just kept plugging away. I think it was my fourth attempt that finally found a publisher.
Tell us about your next release.
Love. Camera. Action, which comes out this year, is a romantic comedy, set in a small town with an ensemble cast of characters. It’s all about second chances, finding love and following your dreams.
In October 2026, I’ve a thriller hitting the shelves called High Land. It’s about a girl who miraculously survives a tandem skydive that kills her instructor.
About the Author
Before taking up fiction writing as a
full-time career, Sarah worked as an actress, journalist, newspaper columnist,
magazine editor and publicist. She headed her own Sydney PR company for
fifteen years.
Love. Camera. Action is her third published
novel.
The Dilemma (Bloodhound Books UK, August 2022) garnered
five-star reader reviews and reached #1 in WW1 fiction on Amazon USA and #2 in
both British Historical Fiction and Historical Mystery on Amazon UK. It was
shortlisted for the Grindstone International Novel Prize.
Her debut
novel, A Voice In The Night – a twisty psychological thriller –
set in New York, London and Sydney was published in July 2021 (Transit
Lounge). It has been optioned for film.
She was nominated by
Books+Publising in 2021 as one of Australia’s most promising new
authors.
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