Free-Falling is a beguiling tragic-romantic comedy -
of heartbreak and heroism, grief and ghostly dreams...

Free-Falling

Free-Falling was released on the First of February 2012 and appeared as the 'Book of the Month' on the Random House Australia website for the month of February. Luckily it's a leap year, so I scored an extra day as Book of the Month. Free-Falling was also listed on Chicklit Club Connect as one of the ten hotly anticipated chick lit releases from debut authors.
Free-Falling has been sold to publishers in The Netherlands and Germany, and is due for release in these countries later this year.

Here is a synopsis of Free-Falling as it appears on the back cover:

The Fiancee

Belinda's life is in free-fall after the sudden death of her fiancé Andy.

But then ghostly signs begin to appear which suggest he might not really be gone. And Belinda begins to tumble even further.

Will his final parting gift be enough to save her?

The Mother

Evelyn McGavin, Andy's mum, is also struggling. She copes with her sorrow by shoplifting (once), hating Belinda (constantly) and jumping out of a plane.

In her skydiving instructor, Baz, she finds an unexpected friend. But why is he so agitated when he hears how Andy died?

Two women, united in their loss, separated by their grief. And yet still linked in a most unexpected way ...

Buy a copy of Free-Falling

Free-Falling can be found at all good bookstores.
Otherwise, visit these online book-stores to order a copy or to download an e-book version.

• Booktopia
• Dymocks
• Borders
• Apple iBookstore
• Amazon Kindle
• Angus & Robertson
• Pages & Pages
• Boomerang Books

Reviews and Praise for Free-Falling

"How refreshing it is to read a debut novel that is as accomplished as Free-Falling. The plot is carefully constructed, the characters fresh and original, the theme so familiar but turned on its head to make it almost unrecognisable." —Courier Mail
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"I was captivated by this novel from the first when we are introduced to Belinda in the rawness of her grief. Moriarty is not only able to capture Belinda's immediate grief, as the novel develops, she realistically portrays the range of emotions Belinda experiences. Her sadness, fear and courage create a well developed protagonist that I cared about."
—Book'd Out
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"Moriarty is such a deft touch with humour and whimsy that her debut is thoroughly appealing and deliciously readable"
—Read in A Single Sitting
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"Free-Falling is a sweet tragic-romantic comedy, essentially about how people can be separated by grief… it is gentle and pleasant and worth recommending to those who want a light summer read."
—Bookseller + Publisher Magazine

"This novel is beautifully written in that over the course of the time it took me to read it, I giggled, I cried (more than once) and I couldn't put it down." - 9/10
— 1 girl….2 many books!
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"A wonderful book. I enjoyed reading it so much that I didn't want it to end!"—Deborah Rodriguez, author of The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul

"Free-Falling is a very solid debut and one that should establish Moriarty as a rising Australian author. Although focussed upon two women, it should resonate with anyone who has experienced loss and the conclusion allows for enough hope that the reader is not overwhelmed by the sometimes-depressing content. I look forward to seeing what Nicola Moriarty produces next."
—Tara Calaby, Writer and Reviewer
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"Sad but uplifting, bittersweet yet humorous, Free-Falling is a fantastic debut novel that kept me hooked right until the end. The pace is good, the writing concise and the overall feel is a positive one, that makes you realise life can move on in the most unexpected ways."
—Great Aussie Reads
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"Though many scenes in the novel are quite funny, they also come across so real to life; that I believe is one of the highlights of the novel. The characters are very real on the page. It is an honest exploration of the many stages of grief and the lesson; that even at rock bottom life goes on."
—Felicity Berto,
Customer of Book Bonding Niddrie

"The interweaving of the different narratives is done very well and the story is very engaging and heartfelt without being overly sentimental"
—Dymocks Rouse Hill

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