McArthur drew from her earlier life as a rural midwife and experiences of working with women, families and health professionals to write her book.
Her pacey fiction highlights challenges for rural and remote families, and the strength shared between people.
She is the author of the non-fiction book Aussie Midwives, and lives on a farm with her husband in northern NSW.
She was awarded the NSW Excellence in Midwifery Award in 2015 and the Australian Ruby Award for Contemporary Romantic Fiction in 2020, and was shortlisted for the same award in 2023.
Among her many rural romance novels is the bestselling novel As the River Rises.
Fiona’s latest novel, Back to Birdsville, honours the resilience of families living not just in Birdsville, but in remote towns all around Australia.
It celebrates the women who are always there for each other and the men that stand by their side, painting a vivid picture of a place where community spirit thrives against all odds.
McArthur will be stopping by the Mooroopna Library on Tuesday, September 10 at 6.30pm.
Copies of Back to Birdsville will be available to buy at the event, with McArthur happy to sign copies.
To RSVP, call 1300 374 765 or email gvlibraries@gvlibraries.com.au
You can also book online via gvlibraries.com.au/events
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