What's Inside?
A signed book - 'The Hitwoman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt’ by Mark Mupotsa-Russell.
A candle - Rainforest - Taking inspiration from the Dandenong Ranges setting of the book, this scent combines bergamot, ylang ylang and cedarwood to encapsulate the scents of the rainforest.
An alcoholic beverage - Chrismont Pinot Grigio - The Pinot Grigio is often Olivia’s drink of choice so it was an easy decision to make it this month’s pairing. With aromas of apple and pear, this wine has a delicous and refreshing finish, perfect for a fresh spring evening.
or a non-alcoholic beverage - Etch Sparkling Mountain Pepperberry and Raspberry - Made by a family-owned business in Victoria, this sparkling is a delicious blend of native ingredients.
A bookmark - Embedded with Paper Daisy seeds, simply sow just below the surface and enjoy beautiful pink flowers in the summertime.
A surprise - Ricci’s Bikkies Garlic Olive & Parmesan Pita Crisps - A family owned business based in Healesville, Victoria. These Garlic, Olive & Parmesan crisps are a delicious addition to any charcuterie board.
About the book...
'I met my husband on the same day I committed my very last murder. There's a joke in there somewhere, about ending two men's lives.'
Olivia Hodges used to do horrible things – back when she worked for a Spanish crime syndicate – but she fled that life and moved home to Australia, building a family in the hipster community of the Dandenong Ranges.
When a small-time criminal gang brings tragedy to her family, superstitious Olivia believes it's the universe demanding payment for her crimes. She wants revenge, but has to get it without adding to her karmic debt. So she creates situations where these bad men get themselves killed through their anger, ego and greed – all while trying to mislead the cops long enough to finish what she started.
About the author...
Mark Mupotsa-Russell is a writer living on Wurundjeri Country in the Yarra Ranges. His debut novel, The Hitwoman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt, won the 2023 Affirm Press Mentorship Award.
Before writing novels he was a screenwriter, film reviewer, cocktail columnist, PR consultant and communications adviser in the suicide prevention sector.
He lives among the trees with his art therapist superstar wife, hilarious son and a moodle majestically named 'Mufasa'.
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