Kiss the Dirt: Aussie Tales

Christine C Elliott

Mar 2023 · Christine C Elliott · AI-narrated by Cole (from Google)

About this audiobook

Kiss the Dirt is a captivating collection of stories from an eclectic storyteller who blends magic, myth, and mayhem to explore the complex emotions that underpin ordinary life. With bold and powerful themes of betrayal, death, insanity, and the fear of strangers, these tales are sure to leave readers with a lasting impression. In "Kiss the Dirt," the funeral of a newborn uncovers the dark and twisted desires lurking beneath the surface of a small town, while "The Last Letter" transcends time and space to find the courage to say goodbye. These stories are as raw and authentic as they are imaginative, making them a must-read for anyone seeking an unusual reading experience.. As one reviewer noted, this emerging writer has an uncanny ability to take readers to the edge of the cliff and leave them hanging there.

About the author

Christine C. Elliott is an Australian author who grew up in rural areas, an upbringing that infuses her writing with a deep understanding of small-town life. Her writing explores the hidden emotional currents that exist beneath the surface of everyday life in these communities.

In 2014, Kiss the Dirt was Christine’s first collection of short stories. It has since been revised.

In 2021, Christine published "Of Covid and Curfews (112 Days in Lockdown, Melbourne 2020)," a memoir chronicling her personal experiences during the lockdown in Melbourne. Her intimate account of this unprecedented time offers a unique perspective on a global event. Since publishing this memoir, Christine C Elliott has also published two non-fiction reference books for beginner authors, How to Write, Publish and Sell your First Two Ebooks and a revised edition of Breaking Through Writer’s Block: 25 Tips to Improve Focus and Boost Productivity

Currently, Christine is working on a relationship memoir and a second collection of short stories, building on her impressive body of work.