Official Blurb
Australian Author Alicia Hitchcock collects historical oddities the way some people collect shoes—compulsively and with suspicious glee. Armed with an overactive imagination
Alicia Hitchcock is an Australian novelist who writes historical fiction and rural women’s fiction focused on resilience, community, and the inner lives of women. Her novels, including the popular Sanderson Ridge series, have resonated with readers who appreciate emotionally driven narratives, grounded realism, and evocative Australian settings. Her work is known for its rich emotional depth, compelling protagonists, and immersive depictions of small‑town life.
Her historical stories have been praised for their fact‑based authenticity, evocative atmosphere, and powerful emotional payoff. Reviewers frequently highlight her talent for crafting stories that are both gripping and heartfelt, with characters whose struggles and triumphs feel deeply relatable.
She lives in Western Australia, where the incredible landscapes, immersive communities, and rich histories around her continue to inspire the stories she tells.
and a concerning amount of coffee, she creates historical and contemporary novels filled with emotionally captivating drama, high-stakes tension, and heartfelt romance. When not traveling through time on the page, Alicia can be found exploring historical sites and modern cafés with equal enthusiasm, gathering stories that blur the boundaries between then and now.
Author’s Note
I believe authentic stories require authentic words. That’s why my novels are written in Australian English. This means that you might find an ‘s’ instead of a ‘z’ or one ‘l’ instead of two. Australian slang also plays a large part in some of these stories. You’ll find words such as ‘servo’ for a gas station (service station), ‘road train’ for long trucks, and ‘footy’ for Australian Rules football. Further reading may be required to fully comprehend the meaning of a word; however, context is generally given so that all readers understand what is happening in the story.