House of Prose - an online bookstore with a difference!

An Australian First

House Of Prose is an online bookstore with a difference, and an Australian first.

By establishing a haven for independently published works
and celebrating the excellence of Australia’s home-grown authors, we offer a
genuine opportunity to explore a diverse array of literary treasures all in one
place.

Dive in and grab yourself a piece of Australian history today!

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Meet our Authors behind these books!

Maggie Walters

Maggie Walters is trauma survivor, sharing her courageous journey towards wholeness. Challenging stereotypes around MPD/DID, she has appeared on numerous podcasts and regularly does author talks to educate and encourage others to break down the barriers and stigmas around mental health.

Maggie lives in the Northern Rivers of NSW, where she writes stories of healing and raises three children. An early version of SPLIT was long-listed for the 2022 Richell Emerging Writers Prize.

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Lisa Mackenzie

Lisa is a dedicated children’s author with over 30 years of experience as a primary school teacher, specializing in creating imaginative spaces for young minds. With a rich background in mainstream Australian schools and Rudolf Steiner education in New Zealand, Lisa has always been passionate about fostering creativity and inner magic in children. Inspired by her own children and grandchildren, she has made it her mission to craft enchanting spaces within her books where children can reconnect with their imagination and appreciate the beauty of the world around them. Just like her characters, Starlight and Bridget Bantam, Lisa seeks to provide a sanctuary for children to explore their inner magic and enjoy the wonder of childhood.

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Mary Garden

Mary Garden is a freelance journalist, with a PhD in journalism (USC). Her writing has appeared in a range of publications worldwide, including The Weekend Australian, The New Zealand Herald, Meanjin and The Guardian. Her memoir The Serpent Rising: a journey of spiritual seduction, a memoir of her years in India in the 1970s, won the High-Country Indie Book Award 2021. Sundowner of the Skies, a biography of her father, was short-listed for the NSW Premier’s History Award 2020 for a book of international significance. Her new book, My Father’s Suitcase, is a memoir of family violence and sibling abuse.

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Stephanie Rowe

Self published two books, Fiercely ME & The World In Our Words, a poetry book with 22 other poets in it.

She has always written and enjoy spoken word performances and how the mix of writing and spoken word performance can dance together. She is an advocate for authors and have started Indie Pages.

Fiercely Me embraces the depths of oneself, welcoming and owning all parts. She speaks about her lived experiences, both joyful and traumatic. Steph shares how she learned to overcome debilitating depression, the return of suppressed childhood memories, as well as severe domestic violence and sexual abuse.

Determined to learn the skills that weren’t taught to her, Steph diligently set herself on a path of healing, self-development and resilience. Rewarding her with a creative and flourishing life.

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Tanya Williams

Tanya Williams is Australia’s leading specialist on the childfree choice. As an advocate for women she believes all women should have a choice and be able to make their own rules. She helps women decide if children are an ‘if’ not ‘when ‘ for you, offers support for childfree women across the world and is passionate about stopping the judgement and criticism that often comes with the choice to be childfree.

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Independently Published

House of Prose is the home of independently published authors, and their brilliant works. Here you find books in a wide array of genres, both fiction and non-fiction, for children and adults alike.

We are a platform for discovery, where the rich and diverse voices of Australia are represented and celebrated.