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As a child I'd listen with rapt interest as my father told us stories of his adventures.

A Long Way

3/9/2016

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It's with great excitement and a little trepidation that Dad and I have been approving book cover designs for his soon to be published memoir, A Long Way From Misery. There have been plenty of ups and downs, and highs and lows during the making of this book. This is one of the highs. A Long Way From Misery has been quite a journey. Twelve years in May since my dad first said he had a few tapes on which he'd recorded his adventures growing up, (usually at night after a rum and a reminisce). Twelve years since I offered to turn them into a book for him. That's a long time! It's the time it takes a child to go right the way through primary and secondary school. And a schooling it sure has been. I wish I knew then what I know now and maybe this book would have been out while Dad was still young enough and fit enough to be dragged around multiple book launches and signings.  A Long Way From Misery; it took us a long time to get here. But the best thing is in a few weeks time he'll get to hold a copy in his hands, the culmination of years of work, a story of his own and there are none quite like it. It's his story, his life, his book, and at last the end is in sight ... or is it the beginning? 

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Karen Tyrrell link
3/9/2016 11:19:34 pm

Hi Jacqui,
Congrats to you and your dad for your upcoming memoir, A Long way from Misery.
I know how much sweat and love went into this book.
I wish you both every success.

Cheers,
Karen xx

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Jacqui Halpin
3/9/2016 11:21:49 pm

Thank you, Karen :)

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Teresa Stephenson
3/10/2016 12:25:46 am

Oh Jacqui, I am getting so excited for you as I know how much this means to you and your Dad. Congratulations. I can't wait for a copy. I hope you and your Dad can sign it for me.

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Jacqui Halpin
3/10/2016 12:42:33 am

Thanks, Teresa. We'd be happy to sign it for you :)

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Ali link
3/10/2016 02:01:00 am

So excited for you Jacqui!

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Jacqui Halpin
3/10/2016 12:36:29 pm

Thanks, Ali :)

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Jenny Woolsey
3/10/2016 02:41:03 am

Woohoo it's getting closer. Can't wait for the big reveal and to see the book in your hands. And I bet your dad will have a huge smile on his face, along with your own. :)

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Jacqui Halpin
3/10/2016 12:38:10 pm

Smiles all round, Jenny :)

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John Tyrrell
3/10/2016 04:18:43 am

Well done Jacqui.
The stories of our parents are so rich in history and of often forgotten values. To capture your Dad's life and to put it to words is a fantastic achievement.
Every success with it.
JT

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Jacqui Halpin
3/10/2016 12:39:38 pm

Thank you, John :)

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Lesley Turner
3/10/2016 11:30:15 am

Finally, you should be very proud of yourself I know that we cannot wait to read 'A Long Way From Misery' put us on the long list. You can now give sigh of relief.

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Jacqui Halpin
3/10/2016 12:41:58 pm

Thanks, Lesley :)

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Tammy Stevenson
3/10/2016 01:30:06 pm

Congratulations Jacqui! You and your father must be so proud of your accomplishment. Put me in the queue to get a copy signed by both yourself and your father - Even if he can't make it to the launch, I will pay for it and collect it at the following Writelinks meeting. Congratulations again Tammy <3

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Jacqui Halpin
3/10/2016 09:52:07 pm

Thanks, Tammy :)

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Tyrion P
3/10/2016 02:59:49 pm

I enjoyed the children's book version. I look forward to seeing the memoir.

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Jacqui Halpin
3/10/2016 09:53:08 pm

Thanks, Tyrion :)

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Jocelyn Hawes
3/10/2016 05:37:26 pm

Looking forward to reading the book. And holding my copy in in my hand. Best wishes, Jocelyn

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Jacqui Halpin
3/10/2016 09:53:39 pm

Thank you, Jocelyn :)

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Hazel Turner
3/12/2016 02:54:03 pm

I ám looking forward for a copy of "A long way From Misery ". put me on your long list please

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Jacqui Halpin
3/12/2016 04:03:21 pm

Will do! :)

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Bev Pershouse
3/13/2016 01:42:26 pm

What a beautiful thing you've done together!

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Jacqui Halpin
3/14/2016 03:36:38 am

Thank you, Bev :)

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Samantha Wheeler link
3/13/2016 10:15:19 pm

Congratulations Jacqui, twelve years is a long time, and is a credit to your passion and commitment. What a very special time with your dad though, I wish you all the best for your fabulous book!

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Jacqui Halpin
3/14/2016 03:37:36 am

Thank you, Sam! :)

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Hazel turner
3/20/2016 05:34:59 pm

I would love to buy a " A long Way From Misery" .I can't wait to read this bbok.

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Narelle Gould
10/3/2016 03:58:14 pm

I am reading your book at the moment A Long Way from Misery , and enjoying the story so I thought that I would write to let you know that your dad must have worked for my GG Grandfather William Moss whose property Was Warrengee so your dad probability was shearing with my dad Arthur ( Ginger) Moss who also worked ar Rawden & other Sheds around Rylstone Cheeers Narelle Gould

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Jacqui Halpin
10/6/2016 03:34:08 am

Hi Narelle. Dad remembers your father, Ginger Moss, well. He shore with him at Rawden and Umbiella. He was so pleased to hear you're reading his book and enjoying it. Thank you for getting in touch. :)

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Lynette Porter
5/31/2020 09:37:55 pm

Just read your book Jacqui I am a daughter of Phyllis Jamieson nee Hobby who would have been a cousin of Jack.. Born in Rylstone so it brought back lots of memories.. Now living in N>Z> not far from Winton where Jack spent time.. Is he still alive ?

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Jacqui Halpin
6/1/2020 06:39:35 pm

Hi, Lynette!

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Jacqui Halpin
6/1/2020 06:38:50 pm

Hi Lynette. Lovely to hear form you. Dad is still going strong. He's 93 now! He still has his great sense of humour and a remarkable memory of the past. I'll let him know you enjoyed his book. :)

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