Brenda has lived in Dungoora for as long as she can remember, just like everyone else in the outback Australian town. She lives with an old man that could be her grandfather and a young girl that could be her daughter... except they're not. That's the only thing she's sure of.
The secret that binds the small community is both comforting and claustrophobic. As the new moon rises in a dark sky, Brenda and the rest of the townsfolk hide in their homes, waiting for the lights that always come. Sometimes, they leave someone behind.
As well as the novella 'Second Life', Blue Shift offers a bonus collection of short fiction, including the award-winning short story 'The Song'.
As an only child with an active imagination, I created many stories through the use of my toys. My bookcase was overflowing and I loved visiting the library. I'd always been a reader but I hadn't considered writing until a childhood friend said we should write our ideas down. Once I started writing my stories, I couldn't stop.