How exciting! Finding Darcy has made the 2009 Children's Peace Literature Award short list. Finding Darcy is about family secrets and the havoc they can cause. Finding Darcy is available at all good bookstores or can be purchased by contacting Black Dog Books. www.bdb.com.au

The inspiration came from my grandfather's experience and death during World War 2. He died along with 1053 other Australians aboard the Japanese prisoner of war ship, The Montevideo Maru.

The sinking of the Montevideo Maru is Australias BIGGEST maritime disaster. You can read more about the tragedy at http://www.montevideomaru.org/

Tonight, The History channel premieres The Tragedy of The Montevideo Maru (http://www.historychannel.com.au/). There are two pictures of my grandfather on the promo. I've added one of the photos included to my picture gallery. Follow the links on my home page to the gallery.