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# Tania Blanchard

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- [Blog](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/blog/)
- [Sunday Book Club - An Undeniable Voice](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/media/sunday-book-club-an-undeniable-voice/) - I was very fortunate to write a piece for the Sunday Book Club in Sydney's Sunday Telegraph recently. It reflected on how far we've come since the suffragettes fought for the right for women to vote over a hundred years ago. It seems somehow serendipitous that my latest novel An Undeniable Voice was released
- [The Australian Writers' Centre  - Tania Blanchard: From physiotherapist to full-time fiction author.](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/media/the-australian-writers-centre-tania-blanchard-from-physiotherapist-to-full-time-fiction-author/) - My dream of becoming a published author took many years to become a reality. To really understand the technical aspects of writing and to learn the finer points on writing, I enrolled in one of the AWC's (Australian Writers' Center) courses. I had small children and found it difficult to get out of an evening
- [What She Did Next - My Journey from Physiotherapist to Author.](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/media/my-journey-from-physiotherapist-to-author/) - With the release of A Woman of Courage last November, I was excited to be asked to write an article for What She Did Next, about how I went from being a physiotherapist to a full-time writer. The purpose of the article was to inspire other women who are seeking to change their career and
- [Books + Publishing Review: A Woman of Courage](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/media/review-a-woman-of-courage/) - This was the very first review I received last year for A Woman of Courage, from the book industry's Books + Publishing. I was over the moon! A Woman of Courage (Tania Blanchard, HarperCollins) Set in the late 1800s in Ebberfield, northern England, Tania Blanchard’s A Woman of Courage is an engrossing historical fiction work about
- [New Novel - A Woman of Courage](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/news/new-novel-a-woman-of-courage/) - I'm very excited to announce that my new novel A Woman of Courage will be published in November 2023! And even more news... I recently signed with HarperCollins for A Woman of Courage and a second book! Here's the link to the lovely press release and what I have to say about this new chapter in my
- [How my Italian grandmother, Nonna, inspired Daughter of Calabria.](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/latest-novel/how-my-italian-grandmother-nonna-inspired-daughter-of-calabria/) - Although my Italian grandfather was the initial inspiration for writing Daughter of Calabria/Echoes of War, it was my Italian grandmother who was the inspiration for the heart of the story. Sadly my childhood memories of her are few and so instead I drew on the stories told by my father and aunt. She remained in
- [Suitcase of Dreams](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/latest-novel/suitcase-of-dreams/) - I'm excited to reveal the gorgeous cover and title of my next book! Suitcase of Dreams tells the story of Lotte and her family's immigration and new life in Australia after leaving post-war Germany in the 1950s. Suitcase of Dreams will be released in November 2018. Here's a little blurb to tantalise for now... but
- [Letters from Berlin](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/latest-novel/letters-from-berlin/) - I'm so excited to share the gorgeous cover of my next book 'Letters from Berlin'! I've been working on this novel for some time but it's finally done and the release date of October 1 will soon be here. The cover reveal always makes the reality of the novel hit home. Soon it will be
- [Daughter of Calabria](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/news/daughter-of-calabria/) - As you may know, the smaller paperback format of each of my novels follows a year after the first release of the original larger edition. As we prepared for the paperback release of Echoes of War in September, my publishers wondered whether the original title told readers enough about the setting and story. They asked
- [Talking about Echoes of War with SBS Italian Radio](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/media/talking-about-echoes-of-war-with-sbs-italian-radio/) - I had the pleasure of speaking to SBS Radio about Echoes of War recently. I really enjoyed talking to journalist Carlo Oreglia about my Italian heritage and my grandparents and of course, the inspiration for Echoes of War. It was an Italian segment, the podcast and article transcribed into Italian, for the Italian community, and
- [Echoes of War - the intriguing stories of Calabria](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/latest-novel/echoes-of-war-the-intriguing-stories-of-calabria/) - While researching Echoes of War, I was fascinated to learn about the rich religious history of Calabria and the legends that accompany many of the religious sites. Calabria is famous for its religious festivals, especially involving the Madonna. In the village my family comes from, the festa happens in early September where a statue of
- [Echoes of War - Calabria, the fascinating south of Italy.](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/latest-novel/echoes-of-war-calabria-the-fascinating-south-of-italy/) - My love of family stories is nothing new. I've been fascinated by them since I was a child and eternally curious about the lives of the people involved. Sometimes the stories are rich in detail but most often they're snippets of what life was like in another time and place, almost like photos capturing a
- [Seasons Greetings!](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/my-reflections/seasons-greetings/) - It's that time of year again when we prepare to come together with our families for the celebration of Christmas! I don’t know about you, but I was hit with the realisation of the festive season fast approaching when I attended a book signing at Dymocks Castle Towers in Sydney recently. It was the first
- [Letters from Berlin - Publicity](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/news/426/) - This last month has been busy to say the least, especially with the release of Letters from Berlin. Between learning to navigate the digital world with remote events, online blogs and reviews, podcasts, and remembering to post regularly on my author facebook page, I’ve continued writing the next book set in Southern Italy. It’s been
- [Sneak Peak  - Letters from Berlin!](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/uncategorised/sneak-peak-letters-from-berlin/) - Take a look at this extract from Letters from Berlin! Courtesy of Simon and Schuster Australia. https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/p/lettersfromberlinextract
- [Letters from Berlin  - Inspiration and Research](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/latest-novel/letters-from-berlin-inspiration-and-research/) - While researching my very first book, The Girl from Munich, and sifting through the treasure trove of documents, photos and memorabilia that my German grandmother left behind after she died, I discovered the letter that started the journey towards Letters from Berlin. It was sent to her when she was in her eighties by newly
- [Interview - Letters from Berlin](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/media/interview-letters-from-berlin/) - I was tickled pink to receive a copy of this lovely article in last weekend's Brisbane Weekend Courier-Mail after an interview I did about Letters from Berlin and the inspiration behind the story!
- [Girl from Munich & Suitcase of Dreams - Top 100, 2020 & 100,000 sales](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/news/girl-from-munich-suitcase-of-dreams-top-100-2020-100000-sales/) - I'm very proud to announce that The Girl from Munich and Suitcase of Dreams both made it to the Better Reading Top 100 reads this year. They're certainly among some amazing company and I'm very thankful to everyone who voted. Both books also reached the incredible milestone of over 100,000 copies sold. It's been an
- [Treasures from Suitcase of Dreams](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/latest-novel/treasures-from-suitcase-of-dreams/) - I've been asked about the inspiration behind Suitcase of Dreams. As you know the book is inspired by my grandmother's stories of life in Australia as a migrant in the 1950s. I wanted Suitcase of Dreams to feel authentic to the migrant experience of the 1950s and 60s and many of the events in the
- [Suitcase of Dreams - Letters from the Vietnam War](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/latest-novel/suitcase-of-dreams-letters-from-the-vietnam-war/) - While researching 'Suitcase of Dreams' I was interested to learn more about the Vietnam War, especially from the Australian perspective. As the war progressed, our presence in Vietnam increased and the anti-war protests of the late sixties became famous. Less well known is the reception our soldiers received when they returned home from a very
- [Australia in the 1960s - Researching 'Suitcase of Dreams'](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/my-reflections/australia-in-the-1960s-researching-suitcase-of-dreams/) - I've always loved anything to do with the 1960s, especially the fashions, music and the burgeoning feminist movement but I didn't realise until I began researching 'Suitcase of Dreams', what a fascinating period it was here in Australia. The 50s and 60s were smack bang in an intense period of the Cold War. When I
- [2018 ABIA Awards](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/news/2018-abia-awards/) - I just wanted to share something very exciting and unexpected that happened recently. Back in March I was absolutely delighted to discover that 'The Girl from Munich' was long listed for this year's ABIAs (Australian Book Industry Awards) in two categories - General Fiction Book of the Year and The Matt Richell Award for New
- [2018 ABIAs](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/media/2018-abias/) - This article in the Sydney Morning Herald/Melbourne Age - Spectrum on 28/4/2018, a few days before the ABIAs, was written about the five authors and their novels shortlisted for the Matt Richell New Writer of the Year Award. It was amazing to see a write up about 'The Girl from Munich'!
- ['The Girl from Munich' released](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/news/the-girl-from-munich-released/) - ‘The Girl from Munich’ was released on Friday, 1st September. Being the first day of Spring, it was a perfect reminder for me that Spring signifies new beginnings. This is my debut novel and certainly a new beginning for me as a published author. It’s an exciting time as all the years of hard work
- [‘The Girl from Munich’ in the media](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/media/the-girl-from-munich-in-the-media/) - I was very excited to discover my feature article in Sunday’s Sun Herald, Melbourne Age and Canberra Times, just two days after the book’s release. It was a lovely article and it was quite surreal to see my picture staring back at me and virtually a whole page about ‘The Girl from Munich’. For years,
- [‘Writing the sequel to ‘The Girl from Munich’](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/latest-novel/writing-the-sequel-to-the-girl-from-munich/) - With the successful release of ‘The Girl from Munich’ in September, I turned my focus once again to the sequel. I’ve been busily writing away and researching mid twentieth century Australia. I’ve been discovering so much about the migrant experience of the 1950s and 60s, delving into the communist threat of the Cold War and
- [Holiday Season](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/my-reflections/holiday-season/) - Can’t believe we’re almost at the end of another year. Where has it gone? For me it’s been an incredible year with the realisation of my childhood dream – to become a published author. It was very hectic year preparing ‘The Girl from Munich’ for release but I learnt so much along the way about

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## Events

- [AN UNDENIABLE VOICE BOOK EVENTS 2024](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/event/an-undeniable-voice-book-events-2024/) - SYDNEY Tuesday, 12th November 2024 - Book Launch at Book Face St Ives - 6pm - event free. Please join me as we celebrate the launch of An Undeniable Voice. Please ensure you rsvp to the bookshop. Details below. Sunday, 17th November 2024 - Better
- [A WOMAN OF COURAGE - BOOK TOUR](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/event/a-woman-of-courage-coming-soon/) - QLD: WEDNESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2023 12:00 pm: THE RIVER READ LITERARY LUNCH EVENT - IN CONVERSATION WITH CAROLINE HUTCHINSON - Frenchies Brasserie Noosa https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/river-read-literary-lunch-with-tania-blanchard-tickets-716887498807 THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 10:00 am: REDLANDS LIBRARY NETWORK: VICTORIA POINT - Author Talk https://eventactions.com/eareg.aspx?ea=Rsvp&invite=g3j60y1vyct01vcfpe7gp1zdy19tjfwk48ccx8n8s3fptas1dvff 6:00pm BRISBANE CITY: WYNNUM LIBRARY - MEET TANIA BLANCHARD - Author Talk https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/meet-tania-blanchard-wynnum-library-tickets-719481858607 VICTORIA: FRIDAY 3RD
- [TANIA BLANCHARD PRESENTS ECHOES OF WAR](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/event/tania-blanchard-presents-echoes-of-war/) - Join Tania Blanchard, bestselling author of The Girl from Munich, to discuss her moving new book, Echoes of War. Inspired by a true story, in a remote Italian farming village a young and spirited Giulia Tallariti longs for something more. But as Mussolini’s focus shifts to the war in Europe, her beloved village, once
- [Historical Novel Society of Australasia Conference](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/event/historical-novel-society-of-australasia-conference/) - HNSA CONFERENCE 2021 Saturday, 23rd October 2021 2:45-3:45pm Room 1 Know Thine Enemy: WW2 novels written from the Axis perspective Novelists have long drawn inspiration from the history of the western Allied forces in WW2. In recent times, more authors are featuring stories written from the German perspective. Linda Funnell discusses with Steven Conte, Tania
- [Online Event Ku-ring-gai Library -   In-Conversation](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/event/online-event-ku-ring-gai-library-in-conversation/) - Bestselling author Tania Blanchard will be joining us online to discuss her upcoming novel Echoes of War. Thursday, 14 October 2021 | 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM About the book Inspired by Tania's fathers Italian heritage Echoes of War is set in Mussolini’s Italy amid great upheaval, this is the story of one woman’s determination
- [Virtual Talk with Brisbane City Library](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/event/virtual-talk-with-brisbane-city-library/) - Join me as I chat about the inspirations behind 'Echoes of War' and the fascinating history, culture and religious background of Calabria, where the story is set! Monday 11th October, 2021 8pm - 9 pm (AEDT) 7pm - 8pm in QLD More details on how to book to come
- [In-Conversation with Therese Scott from Mosman Library](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/event/in-conversation-with-therese-scott-from-mosman-library/) - Thursday, 7th October, 2021 7.00 - 8.00 pm Shorelink Libraries - Mosman, Lane Cove & North Sydney Meet historical fiction writer Tania Blanchard in conversation with Therese Scott from Mosman Library, as they talk about Tania's new novel, 'Echoes of War'. Meet Tania Blanchard - Echoes of war - Online Talk Book Online - Shorelink Libraries event
- [Tamworth City Library - Online Q & A](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/event/tamworth-city-library-online-q-a/) - Join author Tania Blanchard as she chats about her latest book "Echoes of War" in a Q & A session via Zoom on Tuesday 5th October 2021 at 6pm. Free - Bookings are essential via Eventbrite https://bit.ly/3DejQ2k Echoes of War is the moving new novel from Australia's bestselling author of The Girl from Munich. Set in
- [Writers in the Library - Tania Blanchard - Mandurah Library - ONLINE Event](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/event/writers-in-the-library-tania-blanchard-mandurah-library-online-event/) - When Tue, 24 November 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM WA time (1pm AEDT) Price FREE Further Information Phone: 9550 3650 Email: manlib@mandurah.wa.gov.au Please find further information at: https://www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/explore/whats-on/calendar/libraries/Writers-in-the-Library---Tania-Blanchard
- [TANIA BLANCHARD PRESENTS LETTERS FROM BERLIN - Sutherland Shire Libraries](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/event/tania-blanchard-presents-letters-from-berlin-sutherland-shire-libraries/) - TANIA BLANCHARD PRESENTS LETTERS FROM BERLIN Book Now Start:Wednesday, 2 Dec 2020 at 6:30pm Finish:Wednesday, 2 Dec 2020 at 7:30pm Cost:Free. Booking Required Where:Online For more information, please go to - https://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Community/Library/Services/Books-amp-Reading/Author-Talks/Tania-Blanchard-presents-Letters-from-Berlin
- [Book Event with Tania Blanchard - Facebook Live](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/event/book-event-with-tania-blanchard-facebook-live/) - WEDNESDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2020 FROM 20:00 UTC+11-20:30 UTC+11 Hosted by Better Reading and Tania Blanchard Online with Facebook Live Tania Blanchard will be joining us LIVE to discuss her new novel, Letters from Berlin. Tania will also be taking questions. https://fb.me/e/1GZjeWsFl
- [Blog Tour - Letters from Berlin](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/event/blog-tour-letters-from-berlin/)
- [Burnside Unbound: Tania Blanchard - Online event](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/event/burnside-unbound-tania-blanchard-online-event/) - THURSDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2020 FROM 19:30-22:30 UTC+10:30 Burnside Library staff speak with Tania Blanchard about her brand new novel 'Letters from Berlin'. Inspired by letters Tania found while researching her first novel, 'Letters from Berlin' is a story about family, resilience, sacrifice and love. The story illuminates the challenges mixed-race couples faced during German-occupied Europe
- [Online Author Talk Online event - Onkaparinga Libraries](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/event/online-author-talk-online-event-onkaparinga-libraries/) - TUESDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2020 FROM 12:00-13:00 UTC+10:30 Join Onkaparinga Libraries as we chat to author Tania Blanchard about her new book, 'Letters From Berlin'! Tania will talk about the inspiration behind her latest novel Letters from Berlin and how her grandmother’s stories and Tania’s fascination with family history have led her on a journey of
- [Online FrankTALK with Tania Blanchard -  Frankston Library](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/event/online-franktalk-with-tania-blanchard-frankston-library/) - THURSDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2020 FROM 12:00-13:00 Tania will talk about the inspiration behind her latest novel Letters from Berlin and how her grandmother’s stories and Tania’s fascination with family history have led her on a journey of discovery involving her family and the stories behind her larger than life family members. She discusses how these
- [Hornsby Library - Meet the Author](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/event/hornsby-library-meet-the-author/) - I'm delighted to announce that I'll be heading to Hornsby Library to chat about Suitcase of Dreams! When: Friday, 15th March 2019, 1pm - 2pm I'll be sharing behind the scenes tidbits - writing processes, research, stories and my journey to publication. It's a free event but bookings are required. Please use the link to
- [Southern Highlands Writers Festival 2018](https://www.taniablanchard.com.au/event/southern-highlands-writers-festival-2018/) - Come and join me as I discuss my writing and publishing journey as well as chatting about The Girl from Munich and the upcoming Suitcase of Dreams in the beautiful Southern Highlands. Saturday 21st July, 2018 10.45 am - 11.45 am. The Highlands School of Performing Arts. 73 Kirkham Rd, Bowral. For more information

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