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Patricia Dunn
Patricia was born in Thirroul in April 1932. As a nine month old baby she moved to Kinglake, a tiny mountain town situated on the Great Dividing Range in Victoria. Here amongst the tall timber and ...view morePatricia was born in Thirroul in April 1932. As a nine month old baby she moved to Kinglake, a tiny mountain town situated on the Great Dividing Range in Victoria. Here amongst the tall timber and thick scrubby bushland began her passion with the Australian countryside. Walking to school through the bush with her three brothers was an adventure every day exploring narrow tracks, small creek beds, following numerous animal tracks; often being an hour late for school.
Her adventurous spirit carried over the coming years and when widowed she chose to travel from Victoria to New South Wales and Darwin working on sheep and cattle stations to provide for herself and two children. 'I call myself The Wandering Gypsy' so great is my desire to see the wonderful, wild mountains, rivers and endless plains of this great country of ours. My stories tell readers about the strong spirit of men and women living in isolated areas, dealing with droughts floods and many family tragedies; all part of Outback Australia.'
Patricia started writing in 2005 when a severe back injury forced her to lay flat for twelve months. Patricia says. 'Sheer boredom drove me to write my life story. Recalling my experiences turned into short novels. I have a young friend who never knew of her Aboriginal heritage. Her story influenced me to write of others who felt the same.' Over the years Patricia has gathered a new husband, five children, eleven grandchildren and seven great grand children. She says. 'My gypsy spirit is still with me. There are still so many Outback wonders to see.' Her books can be purchased online (e-books) and at any tourist centre in Port Augusta and Broken Hill.view less