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BESTSELLING local author Tricia Stringer’s latest book, Head for the Hills, hits shelves this month.
Tricia’s brand of gentle humour, practical wisdom and trademark warmth underpin this clever story, which asks whether age necessarily brings wisdom when a deceased estate and proposed hotel development put two sisters and a community at odds.
Set in the fictional Adelaide Hills town of Jesserton, Tricia’s inspiration for Head for the Hills came directly from Yorke Peninsula, she said.
“In the past few years there have been several instances of proposed developments in country areas, from radioactive waste storage to hotel complexes, some of them on our own Yorke Peninsula,” Tricia said.
“In each instance they’ve led to division in the local community.”
Published by HQ Books, Head for the Hills tells the story of Margot and her sister Roslyn who inherit their neighbour Gunter’s estate.
All he asks is that his house and vineyard be sold and that Roslyn donates the money to a charity of her choice.
When a developer wants the land to create a hotel just over Margot’s fence, Margot is outraged and decides to stand for mayor and fight the development.
Roslyn feels differently because of her recent befriending of a homeless domestic violence victim; she wants the money from the sale to go to the homeless.
To mark the book’s launch, Tricia will be embarking on a multi-state tour.
“Touring truly is one of my favourite things to do,” Tricia said.
“I leave my solitary office and get to talk to the people who read my books.
“They’re the main reason I write so it’s wonderful to have the opportunity to meet and chat with readers.”
Tricia’s tour continues this week at Moonta Community Library on Thursday evening, October 10, where she will be joined by Copper Coast Council mayor Roslyn Talbot; phone 8825 1511 to book.
“Yorke Peninsula is home and I appreciate the wonderful support I get from locals,” Tricia said.
“Events here are particularly important to me and I hope I can catch up with as many readers as possible.”