THE INTEMPERANCE DIARIES SERIES
The Intemperance Diaries tells the story of a group of friends from Sydney, Australia. Five young men, their relationships, challenges, and the fight of each to find their way in life. The series explores the pressures of modern society, the issues it can present, and the consequences of how those pressures and issues are dealt with. At its heart, the series seeks to give an insight into what it means to be a young man in twenty-first century Australia. A Rainy Day In Melbourne, The Excelsior Appointment, and An Episode Abroad are available now.
A RAINY DAY IN MELBOURNE
Henry Calloway is burnt out. In Melbourne for a friend’s birthday party, he is desperate to escape and forget about the stresses of his day-to-day life in Sydney. With a full day of celebrations planned and a long-held desire to be fulfilled, expectations are high.
Spirits soar as Henry and his crew of mates lose themselves in gambling, drugs and alcohol. But events take a turn for the worse and Henry begins to spiral as he is forced to confront his personal struggles as well as those of his four friends. Can Henry keep it together and overcome his demons to avoid tragedy?
Raw, funny and heartbreaking, A Rainy Day In Melbourne tells the story of friendship, masculinity, chance and loss. It is the first novel in The Intemperance Diaries series.
Check it out on Amazon
THE EXCELSIOR APPOINTMENT
Cameron Cunningham is flying high. Young, bold and ambitious, the rising star of Sydney’s advertising industry is one deal away from landing the biggest promotion of his career. But, for the man so used to having it all go his way, life is about to get a whole lot harder.
Burdened by family and threatened by failure, the weight of expectation looms large. Petty rivalries and fractured relationships jeopardise the best-laid plans, as jealousy, spite, addiction and violence threaten to push things out of control. Can Cameron rise above or will it all come crashing down?
Frank and uncompromising, The Excelsior Appointment is a story of winning and losing, of fickle friendships and brotherly love. It is the second book in The Intemperance Diaries series.
Check it out on Amazon
AN EPISODE ABROAD
What I remember most about that day is that, at the time, nothing about it felt remarkable, or like anything was changing. While it was looked upon as the start of an adventure it was only meant to be a short trip. Little more than a holiday, really.
Evan Armstrong’s life is perfect. The successful small business owner with a home by the beach is about to take six months off and follow his gorgeous young wife, Anna, overseas as she looks to start her career. But, while Anna blossoms, Evan falters. An uncertain future and a colourful past weigh heavily on him. With the pressures and temptations of a new life abroad, can their love survive?
An Episode Abroad explores the ups and downs of life, love and relationships. Of growing up, growing apart and the fight to stay together. It is the third book in The Intemperance Diaries series.
Check it out on Amazon
BIO
David is a writer of fiction and tells stories of contemporary Australia. He is interested in the themes of family, friendship, and the pressures of modern society.
David was born in Newcastle on the New South Wales north coast. He lives in Sydney and is currently working on the next book in The Intemperance Diaries series.
FREE
Love the sound of The Intemperance Diaries and would like to read more?
Join David’s mailing list to receive a free copy of A Rainy Day In Melbourne. Preview chapters from the next book in The Intemperance Diaries series and new release information will be sent out from time to time.
No spam!