Yearly Archives: 2013







What does a writer do when she is missing her characters? In this case, Annette sits in the stands at Bellerive during the Sheffield Shield cricket match between the Tasmanian Tigers and the NSW Blues and makes copious notes for the sequel of A Distant Prospect! Watch this space.

Sequel underway!






Founded in 1915, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music was established in the gothic former stables of Government House, which were designed in 1815 by convict architect Francis Greenway. The first director (and only salaried staff member) was Henri Verbrugghen, a Belgian conductor and violinist, and its aims were “providing tuition […]

Sydney Conservatorium of Music



Sue-Ellen Paulsen, Principal Cello, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
For the latest events, see http://www.facebook.com/ADistantProspect/events Hobart Launch Tue 12 Feb 5:30pm for 6 The Hobart Book Shop 22 Salamanca Square Hobart Tasmania Join Sue-Ellen Paulsen, Principal Cello, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and Annette Young for a fun filled, musical launch of A Distant Prospect, the heart-wrenching tale of a string […]

February Events : Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney



December 2012 was a big first month for A Distant Prospect! Over 100 copies sold directly from the first printing of the paperback edition, all on word of mouth; International distribution secured, with next day fulfillment to Amazon and Book Depository; Maitland book launch and first bookstore signing; Acacia Quartet […]

First month highlights