Barbara Gurney: 8 books

'Purple' is a story of the lasting effects of a child's death from meningococcal. PURPLE was awarded First Prize in the Short Story Section of the Yarram Community Learning Centre Annual Literary Competition - 2012. Judges were presented with a large number of entries, with a high standard. They say...

Constant arguments with her mother have left Carrie with shattered confidence and she tries to escape from making impossible decisions. She was supposed to be the heir to her father's business, but it now doesn't seem possible. As she battles with self-esteem Carrie comes across a peaceful...

Barbara Gurney’s award-winning stories sit on an easel of storytelling, within a collection of multicoloured work. From ‘Purple’, a powerful story of the lasting effects of meningococcal, through shades of pink, white, silver and the bleakest of black, to ‘By Darkened Shore’, where the struggle for independence is won.

Footprints of a Stranger is a collection of emotions - tiptoeing between the experiences of the author and the sentiments of others. Barbara Gurney's poetry passionately explores attitudes, observes nature and reminisces. Nature compels us to take heed - 'stand up, bring the world your courage'. Contemplations...

Life's Shadows continues the melancholy journey begun in Footprints of a Stranger. Barbara Gurney's poetry expresses others' hurt with a caring voice and a message of hope. Grieve with 'The Ticket Home', overcome fear with 'Conquering' and finally, 'Sing Loudly'.

Road to Hanging Rock takes the enigma of Picnic at Hanging Rock and contemplates possibilities. Marion and Miranda live in a world untouched by time in its proper sense and battle with survival. While researching his family connection to the monolithic rock, Michael, in 2013, has an extraordinary...

Someone is tying yellow ribbons on to the front door of Serendipity Bridal Boutique. But who? And why? Nell is caught between now and the days when she waited for her fiancé Stan to return from war. Her daughter Fiona watches helplessly as Nell confuses past and present, convinced she is preparing...

Imogene's father taught her the world can be changed one person at a time, and she should be vigilant in being part of the adventure.   Imogene believes people come into each other’s lives for a reason. In a series of stories, while gathering new friends, she reveals herself a little...