Meet the Author: Maya Linnell - Bribie Island

Next date: Thursday, 19 June 2025 | 05:30 PM to 06:30 PM

Join bestselling author, Maya Linnell, in conversation with local author Catherine Bilson, for the story behind her latest rural romance, Cockatoo Cove.

In the book, Maggie West has chosen a life on the land, founding a successful cattle business. Meanwhile Fergus Abernathy has made a name for himself as a local winemaker.

In spite of their obvious attraction, any developing relationship is being thwarted by misunderstanding and long-withheld secrets; it seems they're never destined to be at the right place at the right time.

Set in the stunning wine country of the Limestone Coast, with border collies, rugged coastlines and generous community spirit, Cockatoo Cove is an exceptional tale showcasing the richness of life on the land.

Free. Bookings required. For adults. Maya will sign copies of her book after the event. Books available for purchase on the day.

Image credit: Tracey Botica.

About the author

From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs, bestselling rural fiction author, Maya Linnell gathers inspiration from her rural upbringing and the small communities she has always lived in and loved.

Cockatoo Cove is her seventh novel, following Wallaby Lane, Kookaburra Cottage, Paperbark Hill, Magpie’s Bend, Bottlebrush Creek and Wildflower Ridge.

A former country journalist and radio host, Maya is a newly-minted Queenslander who lives in the Darling Downs region with her family.

She writes to a sound track of kookaburras and relies on copious amounts of tea, chocolate and homemade biscuits to fuel her days at the keyboard. Follow her on Instagram or Facebook @maya.linnell.writes

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Location

Bribie Island Library, 1 Welsby Parade, Bongaree, 4507, View map