An Accidental Atheist
by John Kelly
Price: $7.99 USD. 87800 words.
Published on December 2, 2009. Nonfiction.
Australian author, John Kelly gives us this delightfully funny, yet poignant, bittersweet account of life in Australia both past and present as he confronts the challenges he faces and tackles his demons both real and imagined.
Location: Australia
Member Since: July 22, 2009
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John Kelly
Biography
John Kelly is 65, married with two children, three grand-children, and lives in Australia.
He is currently studying for a Batchelor of Arts majoring in Communication. He relishes speaking out on issues that effect the direction humanity is taking, doesn't mind supporting lost causes, and has more recently become a prolific writer.
He is a regular writer for ABC's 'Unleashed' webpage.
John is the author of four novels, 'Satan's Little Helpers', 'Andrea's Secret', 'Saints and Relics' and most recently, 'Hiroshima Sunset'. A fifth book, "An Accidental Atheist" a memoir, is also now available. You are welcome to buy them, or if money is a problem why not go along to your local library and if they don't have any of them ask if they would be so good as to aquire a copy. It works for me. For purchases in North America go to http://amazon.com otherwise go to my website and follow the prompts.
He is currently studying for a Batchelor of Arts majoring in Communication. He relishes speaking out on issues that effect the direction humanity is taking, doesn't mind supporting lost causes, and has more recently become a prolific writer.
He is a regular writer for ABC's 'Unleashed' webpage.
John is the author of four novels, 'Satan's Little Helpers', 'Andrea's Secret', 'Saints and Relics' and most recently, 'Hiroshima Sunset'. A fifth book, "An Accidental Atheist" a memoir, is also now available. You are welcome to buy them, or if money is a problem why not go along to your local library and if they don't have any of them ask if they would be so good as to aquire a copy. It works for me. For purchases in North America go to http://amazon.com otherwise go to my website and follow the prompts.
Where to find John Kelly online
Website: http://donvalebooks.com
Twitter: aquinine
Twitter: aquinine
- aquinine: @jennybrockie finally something that doesn't involve the labor leadership
- aquinine: Air Australia....another Hendra virus
- aquinine: Hiroshima Sunset http://t.co/DcIuD3H0
- aquinine: Patrice Chreau, Director of Stage and Screen, Tackles "Faces and Bodies" at the Louvre | Artinfo http://t.co/g8E7u1aI
- aquinine: Satan's Little Helpers http://t.co/SUUN2Wl8
Where to buy in print
Books
Andrea's Secret
by John Kelly
Price: $7.99 USD. 114080 words. Published on July 23, 2009. Fiction.
In early 1974, a pregnant Andrea Steedman leaves home to conceal the birth of her daughter Mary Therese. A few months after she has given birth, depressed and confused, she agrees to an adoption under highly irregular circumstances. Twenty two years later on her deathbed, Andrea reveals the existence of her daughter to her wealthy brother Warwick, who promises to find Mary Therese.
Price: $7.99 USD. 114080 words. Published on July 23, 2009. Fiction.
In early 1974, a pregnant Andrea Steedman leaves home to conceal the birth of her daughter Mary Therese. A few months after she has given birth, depressed and confused, she agrees to an adoption under highly irregular circumstances. Twenty two years later on her deathbed, Andrea reveals the existence of her daughter to her wealthy brother Warwick, who promises to find Mary Therese.
Saints and Relics
by John Kelly
Price: $7.99 USD. 105550 words. Published on July 23, 2009. Fiction.
A casket containing a remarkable relic of a 17th century nun, Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, is stolen from a devout society in France by one of its members, a priest from Sydney. The priest, Father James, secretly entrusts the casket to two women in Monterey Creek, a small country town in New South Wales. The Society immediately sends Monsignor Henri Pascal from Paris to recover the casket.
Price: $7.99 USD. 105550 words. Published on July 23, 2009. Fiction.
A casket containing a remarkable relic of a 17th century nun, Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, is stolen from a devout society in France by one of its members, a priest from Sydney. The priest, Father James, secretly entrusts the casket to two women in Monterey Creek, a small country town in New South Wales. The Society immediately sends Monsignor Henri Pascal from Paris to recover the casket.
Hiroshima Sunset
by John Kelly
Price: $7.99 USD. 84590 words. Published on July 23, 2009. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
In 2007, self-publishing author, Amanda Blackburn accepts an assignment in Japan to help exonerate the name of a former soldier who served in the post-war Australian occupation army in 1946. The soldier’s damning exploits are revealed in a journal written by an unidentified veteran. A tender love story set against the background of Atomic devastation.
Price: $7.99 USD. 84590 words. Published on July 23, 2009. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review) In 2007, self-publishing author, Amanda Blackburn accepts an assignment in Japan to help exonerate the name of a former soldier who served in the post-war Australian occupation army in 1946. The soldier’s damning exploits are revealed in a journal written by an unidentified veteran. A tender love story set against the background of Atomic devastation.
Satan's Little Helpers
by John Kelly
Price: $7.99 USD. 118700 words. Published on July 22, 2009. Fiction.
While watching the demolition of his old school Placidus College, Simon Hickey looks back on ten turbulent, life defining years, when the first crop of Australia's baby boomers were awakening to their sexuality. Seduced by the power of the pulpit, and the Aquinine Brothers, Simon's attention is directed toward a religious vocation.
Price: $7.99 USD. 118700 words. Published on July 22, 2009. Fiction.
While watching the demolition of his old school Placidus College, Simon Hickey looks back on ten turbulent, life defining years, when the first crop of Australia's baby boomers were awakening to their sexuality. Seduced by the power of the pulpit, and the Aquinine Brothers, Simon's attention is directed toward a religious vocation.
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