Belinda Murrell worked as a travel writer and journalist before becoming the award-winning, internationally published author of more than 35 books, ranging from junior fiction to historical novels for children and adult non-fiction. Belinda's books include historical time slip novels The Goldren Tower, The Silver Sea, The Ivory Rose, The Locket of Dreams, The Forgotten Pearl and The Lost Sapphire, and Searching for Charlotte a biography of colonial writer Charlotte Atkinson. Accolades include Honour Book KOALAS, shortlisted eleven times for Young Australian Best Book Awards, CBCA Notables, highly commended PM’s Literary Awards and Society of Women Writers Di Yerbury award.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and why?

Dinner with Jane Austen would be a delightful, historical experience and a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Jane's life and inspiration. I imagine the evening would be filled with witty conversation, Regency etiquette and gorgeous costumes. It would be an ideal opportunity to learn more about one of my favourite authors.