Forthcoming August 2025. Thanks Ventura Press and Deborah Parry Graphics for this gorgeous design.

I’m the Alison Booth who is professor of economics at the Australian National University and the writer of historical fiction novels. Not to be confused with the other Alison Booth who is also an academic.

I'm delighted to share that publisher @VenturaPress_is moving forward with my new novel and we now have a strong title for it - DEATH AT BOOROOMBA. Publication date is September 2025. Cover designer next - who was it who said you can’t judge a book by its cover? #bookstores #writinglife

Driving through the Alpine National Park, where it feels like you can see infinity through bush that was devastated by the 2020 bushfires to the layers of mountains that appear to go on forever. #VictorianAlps

Slabs of snow gum protect this old winter hut in the Victorian Alps. #alpinenationalpark

Is there an #historicalfiction feed or group to find somewhere on this platform?

Is there an #economics or #economihistory feed or group to find somewhere on this platform?

Stunning banksia cones in Canberra’s Botanical Gardens.

Merry Christmas from Albanese and Tanya Plibersek, it’s officially Take Out The Trash season! 4 new coal approvals just in time for Christmas. What a gift for all the kiddies who might have been hoping for real climate action and a safe future.

NSW’s native forest logging industry is bleeding money — $73M in losses over 4 years. Independent analysis find it’s 'not economically viable'. Time for Labor to deliver on its promise to end native forest logging & grow tourism-based economies. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...

Good morning everyone, l'm thrilled to share some news with you. l've signed a contract for my next novel with the wonderful publisher Jane Curry @VenturaPress. The book is historical fiction and will be published in September 2025. Huge thanks to everyone who has encouraged me on this journey.