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5 Ways Writing Helped Me Find Purpose in Retirement
Hello retirement! Goodbye purpose and structure! Apart from having children, or experiencing a major life-changing event, there’s no greater time in life where everything as you know it will flip on its head. If you made the gradual transition into retirement, you may not have felt the vast shift in your .…Read More
Coming Soon:
“The Diamond Whisperer”
Trevor’s latest book will be released in late November—just in time to slip into your Christmas stocking!”
New Alliance
As at 2JUNE 25, I am now a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors.
Buy Local
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Australian Made
Trevor Tucker Publishing is now licensed, and very proud, to display the AUSTRALIAN MADE logo on all of my books.
The Magnificent Seven — and My Own Band of Heroes
While recently browsing through some old cinematic archives, I came across the action-packed, multi-award-winning film The Magnificent Seven. It’s a movie that has stood the test of time, not only for its thrilling storyline but for the timeless values it celebrates.
In the film, seven very different individuals come together, each bringing their own skills, experiences, and outlooks on life. Despite their differences, they form a remarkable team — one willing to risk everything to defend those who cannot defend themselves. Their courage and conviction transform them into symbols of what is best in human nature.
What makes these characters so memorable is not just their gunfights or heroics, but their leadership, determination, camaraderie, humour, and willingness to sacrifice. They remind us that greatness often lies in the ability to work together for something larger than oneself.
As I reflected on this cinematic masterpiece, it struck me how similar these qualities are to those found in the main characters of my own novels. The difference, of course, is that my characters are drawn from real-life individuals — people whose experiences, strengths, and struggles form the backbone of every story I write.
And now, with the upcoming release of my next novel, The Diamond Whisperer, my collection of literary heroes feels complete — my very own Magnificent Seven.
So, as I look ahead to sharing this new work with you, I invite you to mark your calendar for mid-November 2025. That’s when The Diamond Whisperer will make its debut — and I can’t wait to introduce you to the characters who, like their cinematic counterparts, stand tall in the face of adversity.
My Books
Ned Kelly's Son
Release Date: new edition 21/05/2024.
Ned Kelly’s Son is a romantic historical adventure.
The Stolen Maps
Release Date: new edition 24/06/2024.
The Stolen Maps is a tantalising, thought provoking account of leadership, adventure, discovery, greed, deception, romance, and destiny.
A Sense Of Justice
Release Date: 1st edition 01/12/2022.
Two young Englishmen, Harry Taylor, and Patrick Braithwaite serving on the final convict transport ship, bound for Australia.
God Only Knows When
Release Date: 1st edition 30/06/2023.
This story exposes the criminal underbelly of rural Australia and the consequences of farm invasions and stock theft.
Release Date: 1st edition 06/12/2024.
A gripping early 1900’s saga of mystery, murder, romance, and intrigue set in Australia’s rugged, majestic bushland.
Acknowledgement
I acknowledge and respect the GunaiKurnai people as the Traditional Owners of the lands across Gippsland. I honour their Elders, past, present and emerging, and recognize their deep and continuing connection to the land, waters, and culture. I pay my respects to their traditions and contributions which continue to evolve and strengthen today.
