My Books
At the heart of my writing lies my belief that story is so much more than a tool for communication or a form of entertainment. Story contains a path to wholeness and a map that helps us navigate through the chaos of life and begin reimagining ourselves and our world.
Flight, a metaphysical thriller and love story.
Some secrets will not stay buried…
Haunted by a chilling prophecy that foretold the death of her father, Fern was given up for adoption at birth by a mother desperate to protect them both. Now, twenty years later, Fern lives in Sydney, plagued by an unshakable sense of danger. Her family and friends think she is losing her mind but Fern is convinced someone is after her.
Seeking to unlock the mystery, Fern takes flight onto the streets of Sydney, where she meets unlikely allies in Cassie, a troubled clairvoyant cursed with second sight, and Adam, a tormented ex-soldier tormented by demons of his own. As danger looms, Fern and Adam embark on a journey which takes them far into the labyrinthine depths of the Tasmanian wilderness, where Fern is forced to confront not only the shadows of her past but the mysterious prophecy that has stalked her since birth.
With modern gothic overtones and interwoven with myth and metaphor, Flight is a metaphysical thriller and love story that weaves together psychological suspense and magical realism in a powerful tale of identity, fate, and self-discovery.
‘A mesmerising tale of the real, unreal and surreal. . .’ Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin
‘An adventure story that encapsulates both a physical and spiritual journey. . . interesting and original with some startling contrasts between the ordinary and the extraordinary.’ Bookseller & Publisher
What Readers Have to Say
‘Gripping, revealing and mesmerising, the world that Dub has created is part dream, part nightmare and full of hope in this fantastic novel of self-discovery . . . Inspirational, and wise; a ‘must-read’ for everyone.’ Everyman
‘One of those stories that defies borders and delves into the very deepest regions of the human heart and mind. Words can’t really say how fabulous this novel is, one must read it to fully absorb the beauty and subtlety of Rosie’s writing and the truth and honesty of Fern’s journey.’ Ella
‘A coming of age novel unlike any I’ve read before, as it incorporates the numinous confidently yet subtly. The author’s writing is beautiful and captures emotion and story vividly. I can’t remember another book that had me so hooked . . . It has changed the way I think on a number of levels.’ Grace
A gripping tale of love, loss, and the echoes that haunt us, Between Worlds is at once a metaphysical story and a celebration of the magic of everyday life.
Some bonds are too powerful to be broken, even by death . . .
Fern lives on Bruny Island in Tasmania, with her partner, Adam and their young daughter, Freya. Adam spends his time protecting the old-growth forests, while Fern is a herbalist who no longer heals. Instead, she’s filled with a growing sense of foreboding.
When a stranger tells Fern she must resolve the divide between herself and Freya, she dismisses him, but in the wake of a tragedy, she’s forced to reconsider his advice. Seeking answers, Fern and Freya travel to the home of a renowned past life therapist in the foothills of the French Pyrenees. Here she begins delving into the past and is drawn deep into an historic drama that threatens to possess her.
Between Worlds is an atmospheric and haunting thriller, as well as an exploration of grief, healing, and the complications of love between a mother and her daughter.
‘A compelling and powerful story of how past lives can shape and shadow the present.’
Kate Forsyth - award winning author
*Standalone sequel to Flight
What Readers Have To Say
‘What a wild, haunting ride. Not sure my life will ever be the same again.’ Anne Morgan
‘This feel-good novel touches on reincarnation, letting go of fear and appreciating what we have. It’s an uplifting, enriching and entertaining story.’ Neil Spark
An unforgettable journey will unlock a lifetime of lies . . .
English artist Storm Cizekova grew up believing that her mother died when she was born. But then Storm finds a photo of herself in the heart of the Australian desert - and in her mother’s arms.
Haunted by unanswered questions, Storm embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will challenge everything she holds dear: her family history, her art, even her relationship with her partner Max. Who is she really, and where does she belong?
Her search will take her from the snow-covered Malvern Hills in England to the rich red heart of the Australian outback. Retracing her mother’s footsteps through the stark beauty of the desert landscape, Storm hopes to find the courage to confront some shocking truths from her past and the strength to face her future.
Gathering Storm is a richly layered exploration of identity, dislocation and inheritance, the power of truth and lies, and the courage it takes to face the past, break free from the patterns that bind us and become fully ourselves.
‘You’ll be swept along by this moving journey of self-discovery . . . a great road movie of a novel.’ Katherine Scholes
‘A bit of a Heart of Darkness Apocalypse Now tale. It is part thriller, part hippie road story and part rite-of-passage trip in search of identity. Above all it is a compelling, stylish and well-paced read. Frightening at times and searching in its awareness of landscape and family secrets, this is a fine debut.’ Weekend Australian
‘A deeply moving fiction debut in which Dub examines the virtue of truth, the harm of lies, the pain of secrets, the desire for belonging and the difficulty of confronting ones past to ensure the future.’ Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin
’A gritty sandblown kind of story that once begun gets into your consciousness with compelling insistence. Yes, it’s a page-turner and yes, it’s a thriller-cum-rite-of-passage tale. . . The strength of Dub’s ability to tell a story and hold an audience is clear in this first novel of hopefully many more. It is a book of many pathways to the heart and soul, of not only a country but families who deny the truth of who they are and what they strive to protect. . .’ Sunday Tasmanian
‘Here we have a Tasmanian writer with a first novel that grabs you from the very first page. Well written, it is a compelling story that takes the protagonist on a journey of self discovery. . . We will hear more from Rosie Dub; well done.’ Tasmanian Life
‘. . . a fascinating story of discovery, generations, Romany lore, Australia, and of Storm herself.’ Cairns Post
* * * * * Adelaide Advertiser
‘An absorbing first novel.’ Women’s Day
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