Drawing on and demystifying country life was not something author Danielle Hawkins initially set out to do when she started writing as a hobby 16 years ago.
Her “elaborate apocalyptic themed” story was sent off to an Australian publisher – and politely rejected – but it was suggested she might like to try writing a rural romance.
Now, as she releases her sixth novel, Take Two, the Kiwi writer says that advice proved priceless – even if actress “Reese Witherspoon isn’t calling!” wanting to make films from her books.
“In the beginning, I thought I might be
