Tomah, Wisconsin May 12, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - ABOUT THE BOOK
In Jodie Wise Nails It!, author Dorothy Topfer introduces readers to Jodie Wise, a spirited young girl growing up in poverty in a small village in 1980s rural Tasmania. Life is already a challenge, but when Jodie is just fifteen years old, the shocking murder of her mother shatters her world completely.
Uprooted from everything she has ever known, Jodie is sent to live on a sprawling sheep farm with a father she has never met. What follows is an extraordinary journey, one that explores the depths of grief and trauma, the tentative forging of unexpected family bonds, and the quiet courage it takes to rebuild a life from the ashes.
When Jodie, now eighteen, returns to her home village, she must face old friends, old wounds and the still-unanswered question that has haunted her for three years: who killed her mother? The answer, when it comes, will change everything.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of real Tasmanian locations reimagined with a storyteller's touch Jodie Wise Nails It! is a richly textured novel that seamlessly weaves mystery, family drama, and coming-of-age discovery into an unforgettable narrative.
AUTHOR'S INSPIRATION
"I wanted to write a story set in rural Tasmania," says Topfer. "I was interested in addressing how trauma and grief can shape a young person, and how they navigate these issues as they grow up. The locations I used are drawn from real places, although I gave the village a different name."
The result is a novel that is both deeply personal and universally resonant, a story about resilience, the meaning of family, and the healing power of place.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dorothy Topfer lives on a small farm in rural Tasmania, where the landscapes, animals, and rhythms of country life deeply inform her writing. Her stories celebrate old houses, working farms, dogs and horses, and the occasional ghost all rendered with warmth, authenticity, and a keen eye for character.
Jodie Wise Nails It! is part of a growing body of work that takes readers on a journey through the landscapes and families of Australia. Topfer's stories are crafted with a single, heartfelt purpose: to entertain, to transport, and to leave readers feeling they have truly visited the worlds and families she creates.
A MESSAGE TO READERS
"I hope you enjoy this story and that it may one day inspire you to visit Tasmania. All my stories are intended to entertain my readers, and I hope that when you finish, you feel like you have enjoyed visiting the world and the families I have created." — Dorothy Topfer
PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Dorothy Topfer was recently featured in an interview on The Spotlight Network, where she discussed the inspiration behind Jodie Wise Nails It!, her life in rural Tasmania, and her passion for writing stories rooted in the Australian landscape.
AVAILABILITY
Jodie Wise Nails It! by Dorothy Topfer is available now on:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Jodie-Wise-Nails-coming-story/dp/0645155985
ThriftBooks and other major online retailers
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