# Paula Welch ## Posts - [Cloud Piercer – New release](https://paulawelch.com.au/cloud-piercer-new-release/): Hi, I would like to announce the release of my new novel, Cloud Piercer. An adult fiction novel, full of action and adventure. It can be purchased as an eBook or paperback at all online book sellers or on my website for Australian purchases. I hope you enjoy it. Please send me an email with your comments or post a review from where you purchased it. Buy Now - [Readers’ Choice Book Awards](https://paulawelch.com.au/readers-choice-book-awards/): Hi, I just wanted to thank Readers’ Choice Book Awards for the Gold Winner award for The Interlopers. Best children’s book 8-12. It makes all the hard work worthwhile. Thanks again. Paula - [Readers’ Favorite Award](https://paulawelch.com.au/readers-favorite-award/): Hi, I just wanted to thank Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews and Award Contest for my Award for A River of Fortune. Adult Fiction – Adventure for 2021 I received an Honorary Award. It makes all the hard work worthwhile. I am about to publish The Interlopers, which is a children’s novel and I am currently editing two other manuscripts. Thanks again. - [Introduction](https://paulawelch.com.au/introduction/): How would I describe myself, I would say I am an introvert, to be sure, but the extrovert comes out in my writing. Everyone is artistic in some way, whether it’s a life-long hobby or a professional career, but what I do know is we always improve with age. Working full-time in finance only leaves small pockets of time to research and write my stories, but one day I may be able to write full-time I would say I am a perfectionist, which can be seen in my handicrafts, such as sewing tapestries, knitting and other craft works, which can ... 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But after completing my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Creative Writing and Literature, it gave me the skills and confidence I needed to start writing down all my novel ideas which had sat in my back pocket for many years. Whether my writing will become my actual profession or just a hobby, time will tell. But what I can say with 100% certainty, if you want something bad ... Read more - [My account](https://paulawelch.com.au/my-account/) - [Blog](https://paulawelch.com.au/blog/) - [Contact](https://paulawelch.com.au/contact/): PLEASE USE THE FORM BELOW TO CONTACT PAULA - [Reviews](https://paulawelch.com.au/reviews/): A River of Fortune “Exciting read! Unique plot. Interesting, well developed characters! Keeps you engaged until the very end! You’ll not regret reading this tale!” – Anonymous “It took a while to get into this book but well worth the time… Brilliant, funny, interesting but all the characters are marvelous. The author knows about people and this makes the book entertaining. Well done!” – Anonymous 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story with unique twists. “I enjoyed this novel so much. Although it is based upon crime it is positively happy and fun. I recommend it.” – Peggy 5.0 out ... Read more - [Gallery](https://paulawelch.com.au/gallery/):   Awards - [About](https://paulawelch.com.au/about/): My Bio If you asked me ten years ago, is it possible to change your profession in your mature years, I would have said it would be difficult. But after completing my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Creative Writing and Literature, it gave me the skills and confidence I needed to start writing down all my novel ideas which had sat in my back pocket for many years. Whether my writing will become my actual profession or just a hobby, time will tell. But what I can say with 100% certainty, if you want something bad enough, don’t tell yourself ... 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