Congratulations to our 2021 F A Sharr Award winner, Emily Paull, on the publication of her first novel in April! Emily is a local librarian, author and book reviewer who is very involved in supporting the WA writing community. Emily’s published works include the historical novel, The Distance Between Dreams (Fremantle Press, 2025) and the short story collection, Well-Behaved Women (Margaret River Press, 2019).
Shortlisted for the 2023 Fogarty Literary Award, The Distance Between Dreams is a stunning historical romance set in our own beloved Western Australia during World War II. Fremantle played a pivotal role as the second largest Allied submarine base during the war, and Emily’s evocative writing brings the hopes and fears of Western Australians during this era to life.
We highly recommend making the most of our recent rainy weather by grabbing a cup of tea and immersing yourself in this heart-wrenching romance that is also a love-letter to life in WA.
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