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On The Keeper's Shelf - Dear Banjo

28/7/2017

 
Like you, I love a good book, but when you’re writing lots of books, it can be hard to remove yourself from the craft of writing and just sit back and devour the story. In the next few weeks I’m going to be sharing books I’ve read recently which will be on my Keeper’s Shelf because I simply devoured them and got totally lost in them.

Dear Banjo by Sasha Wasley

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Plus – there’s a giveaway!
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GIVEAWAY NOW ENDED

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A signed paperback copy of Dear Banjo direct to you from Sasha Wasley.

​(Giveaway is for Australian postal addressees only.
Giveaway ends midnight Sunday 30 July Western Australia time)

Why It's On My Keeper's Shelf

​​Tom’s letters were simply amazing. Beautifully written from the heart and soul of a young man we come to understand first from these letters. I couldn’t wait to meet this man in person, on the page, and he didn’t disappoint. My heart went out to Tom, and particularly to Willow (Banjo) for what had obviously gone wrong between them ten years ago, after such a true, tried and tested friendship in youth. This story reminded me of how easily we can attach ourselves to someone who might be a soulmate without realising it, but how life can throw sticks and stones and change us as we grow to adulthood. The plus for me about Dear Banjo was that a cattle station’s daughter, Willow ‘Banjo’ Paterson, is a dedicated cattle farmer, a vegetarian, and wants wholeheartedly and determinedly to turn her family’s business around to a sustainable organic station – yet Willow is not dogmatic about this. She's undeterred but understands the history; how the employees on the station have worked to date. She also sees her father's love but concern about what he views as possible radical change. Also, there was a little bit of suspense outside of the love story, and I always love a bit of mystery. If you’re keen to read a new author, I highly recommend Dear Banjo. It’s on my Keeper’s Shelf and I will definitely be reading it again. 

The Story Blurb

They were best friends who were never meant to fall in love - but for one of them, it was already way too late. 
Willow 'Banjo' Paterson and Tom Forrest were raised on neighbouring cattle stations in the heart of the Kimberley. As young adults, sharing the same life dreams, something came between them that Willow cannot forget. Now ten years have passed since she's even spoken to Tom. 

When her father falls ill, Willow is called home to take over the running of the family property, Paterson Downs. Her vision for a sustainable, organic cattle station is proving hard to achieve. She needs Tom's help, but is it too late, and all too complicated, to make amends?

Tom's heartfelt, decade-old letters remain unopened and unmentioned between them, and Willow must find the courage to finally read them. Their tattered pages reveal a love story like no other - and one you'll never forget

Dear Banjo  is available in paperback (and in the shops now) and eBook
Booktopia
Penguin
Angus & Robertson Bookworld
Dymocks
Amazon
iTunes
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About Sasha Wasley

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Sasha Wasley was born and raised in Perth, Western Australia.
She has completed a PhD in cultural theory and loves nature, Jane Austen and puns.
Sasha is a farming wannabe, with a passion for animals and the land. Although she’s in her forties now, she still wants a pony.

I’m very lucky to know Sasha as a new colleague and friend, and was thrilled to introduce her at the book launch for Dear Banjo. Sasha is an engaging, savvy woman with a big smile and a knowing heart, and it’s no surprise to me that she’s also an engaging author. I really look forward to the next two books from Sasha which will give us the stories of Willow ‘Banjo’ Paterson’s sisters, and keep us engaged in the heart of the Kimberley, Western Australian, where the stories are set.

Find Sasha on her website www.SashaWasley.com
Find Sasha on Facebook ​

Giveaway

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Just leave a comment for Sasha for a chance to win a signed paperback copy of 
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Dear Banjo direct to you from Sasha Wasley.

​(Giveaway is for Australian postal addressees only.
Giveaway ends midnight Sunday 30 July Western Australia time)

​Happy reading,
​and thanks for popping in!
Jennie x
Sarah Anthony
28/7/2017 08:58:56 am

This sounds like an amazing and heartfelt story of two people who are meant to be but everything just doesn't like up. Can't wait to read.

Jennie Jones
28/7/2017 02:20:07 pm

Hope you enjoy the book as much as I did Sarah!

Sasha Wasley link
28/7/2017 05:51:33 pm

You hit it on the head! x

Emma Foley
28/7/2017 10:19:51 am

Hi Sasha, i cannot wait to read Dear Banjo, the cover is so beautiful <3.

Jennie Jones
28/7/2017 02:20:42 pm

Isn't if a great cover Emma?

Sasha Wasley link
28/7/2017 05:51:05 pm

Thank you Emma! I hope you enjoy it xx

Kerry McKenzie
28/7/2017 12:50:30 pm

This sounds great, I'm definitely adding this to my TBR pile!

Jennie Jones
28/7/2017 02:20:58 pm

You must Kerry! :)

Sasha Wasley link
28/7/2017 05:51:57 pm

Enjoy - and thank you! x

Robyn Archinal link
28/7/2017 05:13:54 pm

This sounds such a great book, love reading about the Kimberley district as it is such a vast but pretty place, and the cattle stations up there are huge.

Sasha Wasley link
28/7/2017 05:52:31 pm

Exactly! That's why I had to set my book there x

Shelly link
28/7/2017 06:46:58 pm

Omg I loved this book, got caught in my pj's at mid day by a real estate agent because I couldn't put it down ☺️

Jennie Jones
30/7/2017 11:48:30 am

Shelly that's awesome! Thanks for letting Sasha know how much you loved the book.

Sasha Wasley link
7/8/2017 09:22:16 pm

Thank you Shelly! Glad it had you spellbound in PJs LOL

Penelope Janu link
28/7/2017 07:30:39 pm

Hi Jennie, I don't need to go into the draw because I've already bought Sasha's book. And I am sure I'll need a pyjama day (like Shelly did) to read it. I'm very partial to letters ... sometimes they express things that can't be said nearly as eloquently in speech (or texts or facebook ...). Thanks for your review - looking forward to reading it even more now!

Jennie Jones
30/7/2017 11:49:52 am

I know you'll love the book Penelope. And I totally agree with you about letters. We miss them in today's tech world. xo

Sasha Wasley link
7/8/2017 09:23:14 pm

Thank you so much! Totally agree re letters. xx

Kim Foster
28/7/2017 08:13:31 pm

Would love the chance to win a copy of this new book, thank you xx

Jennie Jones
30/7/2017 11:50:16 am

Hi Kim, thanks for popping in. Good luck in the draw!

Sasha Wasley link
7/8/2017 09:23:56 pm

Thank you so much!

Claire Holderness
28/7/2017 09:46:32 pm

Sasha this is such a Fabulous book, so much more than the blurb let's on.

Jennie Jones
30/7/2017 11:50:34 am

I love how much you love the book Claire.

Sasha Wasley link
7/8/2017 09:24:24 pm

Thank you Claire. Big hug! x

Janine Kimberley
28/7/2017 10:01:31 pm

I am hearing nothing but great things about your book. I would love to add this to my special collection of signed books. Another talented Aussie author in our midst. How could I not be interested in reading a story that features my surname 😉😀

Jennie Jones
30/7/2017 11:51:00 am

We love your surname, Janine!! Good luck in the draw.

Sasha Wasley link
7/8/2017 09:24:55 pm

Oooh yes! Good luck!

Ariane bowie
28/7/2017 10:23:31 pm

Hello Sasha, I would love a pony too, aren't they adorable. I live near Fremantle in WA, love reading, especially in the bath, love animals, cooking and it would be an honour to win a signed copy of your wonderful book, it sounds like a wonderful read.

Jennie Jones
30/7/2017 11:51:32 am

Thanks so much for popping in Ariane and good luck in the draw!

Ariane
30/7/2017 11:59:33 am

Thanks Jennie, I love reading and I am trying to get my son to read more, the younger ones just aren't into reading real books like I was when I was a teen,

Sasha Wasley link
7/8/2017 09:26:23 pm

Thank you Ariane. I hope we both get our dreams of ponies one day! And don't worry too much - both my kids suddenly became readers much later than i expected. Something will switch them on.

Ariane
7/8/2017 09:48:09 pm

Thankyou Sasha, I just know they will love reading, and that amazing feeling of I can't put this book down, or even better, just one more page.....

Jennie Jones
7/8/2017 10:14:56 pm

CONGRATULATIONS Ariane - you won by random draw of all names. Sasha will be in touch soon. And thank you to all who left a comment, I know you'll just love the book when you read it!

Ariane
8/8/2017 11:47:34 am

Thankyou Jennie and Sasha, that is wonderful, and I look forward to reading Sasha's book.

Veronica Joy link
29/7/2017 06:39:40 am

I always enjoy the friends to lovers trope. Love that Willow's nickname is Banjo.

Jennie Jones
30/7/2017 11:51:59 am

I too love a friends to lovers trope Veronica! Good luck in the draw.

Sasha Wasley link
7/8/2017 09:27:26 pm

Friends to lovers is many a young girl's dream I think. That crush we hope turns to more ...

Len Klumpp
29/7/2017 02:08:51 pm

I loved this story. One word to describe it..BRILLIANT

Jennie Jones
30/7/2017 11:52:31 am

As soon as I saw on FB that you'd bought the book Len, I knew you'd love it!!!!

Sasha Wasley link
7/8/2017 09:28:02 pm

Len you are AMAZING. Thank you for all your support!

ariane
7/8/2017 09:29:42 am

Can't wait to see who the lucky winners were


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