Anthony Hill is a Canberra based writer, former journalist & speechwriter for the Governor General. In addition to this, he & his family ran an antique shop for 5 years in a small country town in New South Wales. The experience formed the basis of his first two books, the "Bunburyists," & "Antique Furniture in Australia," His first children's book, "Birdsong" was followed by his award winning novella, "The Burnt Stick," He is also the author of "Spindrift & Forbidden," "Soldier Boy" & "Young Digger" are the products of the author's extensive research & travel to the Gallipoli peninsula & the b