Saving St Brigids

Saving St Brigids

The unique story of an Australian rural community who, in the spirit of their Irish rebel ancestors, stood up for what they believed in.

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Walking through history with Fr Frank and Sister Sheila

Walking through history with Fr Frank and Sister Sheila

Feels like I just stepped back into my childhood! Open fire burning, rain pelting against the windows and soup and corn beef sandwiches and plum pudding to welcome Fr Frank and Sister Sheila for lunch! Some things never change!

Regina Lane August 20, 2013January 18, 2018 News No Comments Read more

Family history is as important as today’s happenings

Family history is as important as today’s happenings

It’s quite exciting watching people discover their family histories! With Helen Doyle, Colin Ryan, Camille Ryan, Brendan O’Toole, Laurie Gleeson

Regina Lane August 17, 2013January 18, 2018 News No Comments Read more

Of all the scribbles, here I am

Of all the scribbles, here I am

Is going through 3 years worth of scribbles, and notes and drafts, and can’t quite believe that I’ve worked on this for so long. Then again, I’m also feeling kind of sad to be coming to the end of it!

Regina Lane May 30, 2013January 18, 2018 News No Comments Read more

When to launch

When to launch

Suddenly have butterflies. I’ve just been booked in for my first official launch on the 5th of January in St Brigid’s Church at the Lake School of Irish Music and Dance! The pressure is on…. better hurry up and get

Regina Lane May 3, 2013January 18, 2018 News No Comments Read more

A testimonial like no other, Thank you Frank Brennan

A testimonial like no other, Thank you Frank Brennan
Regina Lane April 29, 2013January 18, 2018 News No Comments Read more

The Banjo that keeps on giving

The Banjo that keeps on giving

This really is the banjo that keeps on giving! First, I won it at the Guildford Banjo festival. So I raffled it at the Port Fairy Folk Festival to fundraise for the costs of publishing my book. And here, in

Regina Lane April 28, 2013January 18, 2018 News No Comments Read more

The Trials of Publishing

The Trials of Publishing

That was surreal. I’m standing in Readings with my iPad sitting on the shelf amongst all the books. I’m trying to decide what my cover should be. The shop assistant says ‘Can I help you? Are u trying to find

Regina Lane April 19, 2013January 18, 2018 News No Comments Read more

When writing it’s important to know when to stop and take a break

When writing it’s important to know when to stop and take a break

“I’m nothing but tired…I’m sick of sitting round here trying to write this book…you can’t start a fire…worrying ’bout your little world fallin apart”. If The Boss anything to go by, I think I might have a few pages left

Regina Lane March 28, 2013January 18, 2018 News No Comments Read more

The Moment of Truth

The Moment of Truth

The moment of truth! My FINAL manuscript on its way to its most important critics – my Mum and Dad!

Regina Lane March 27, 2013January 18, 2018 News No Comments Read more

Ta Aile Padraig! (Happy St Patrick’s Day!)

Remembering the times spent at The Corkman Irish Bar Click here to watch the video on Facebook.

Regina Lane March 17, 2013January 18, 2018 News No Comments Read more
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  • Saving St Brigid's by Regina Lane Saving St Brigid's - paperback $30.00 incl. GST
  • The Church on the Hill by Helen Doyle The Church on the Hill - paperback $35.00 incl. GST
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About the author

Regina Lane was raised in the heartland of Irish Catholic Victoria, if not Australia. One of ten children, she grew up on a potato and dairy farm, nestled in the shadows of an ancient volcano, called Tower Hill, in South

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The Age: Non-fiction pick of the week

This is one of those books that comes along
once in a blue moon…

The Age

Whose Church is it anyway?

An entirely gripping read…

Irish Echo

Pacy, a cliffhanger

Pacey, a cliffhanger…

ABC, Radio National
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