Belinda D’Alessandro
@bdabooks.bsky.social
Author, publisher, book designer, book blogger, bookworm, book geek, travel addict, happy snapper
https://bdabooks.com.au/
https://bdabooks.com.au/
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It’s just over a week until the Jane Barnes Band hits the road! We’ll be bringing these stripped-back, intimate shows to Launceston, Adelaide, Bunbury, Tweed Heads and Bendigo. Expect plenty of stories, lots of laughs, and some great songs along the way.
Tickets → www.jimmybarnes.com/tour-dates
Tickets → www.jimmybarnes.com/tour-dates
January 7, 2026 at 8:14 AM
It’s just over a week until the Jane Barnes Band hits the road! We’ll be bringing these stripped-back, intimate shows to Launceston, Adelaide, Bunbury, Tweed Heads and Bendigo. Expect plenty of stories, lots of laughs, and some great songs along the way.
Tickets → www.jimmybarnes.com/tour-dates
Tickets → www.jimmybarnes.com/tour-dates
Pre-publication data helps libraries catalogue sooner and connect readers with new titles. I outline the essentials and tackle common challenges. https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2026/prepublication-data-unlock-the-power-of-early-book-data-for-libraries/ #Libraries #PrepublicationData #Cataloguing
Pre-publication Data: Unlock the Power of Early Book Data for Libraries
Discover how prepublication data supports libraries, authors, and publishing. Learn why early access to book data supports better cataloguing and improves reader engagement. [caption id="attachment_639" align="alignleft" width="150"] Belinda D'Alessandro[/caption] In a previous post, I discussed why readers should care about legal deposit, a practice in which publishers deposit copies of their works
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January 5, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Pre-publication data helps libraries catalogue sooner and connect readers with new titles. I outline the essentials and tackle common challenges. https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2026/prepublication-data-unlock-the-power-of-early-book-data-for-libraries/ #Libraries #PrepublicationData #Cataloguing
Chimken and potatoes and carrots! 😋
January 4, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Chimken and potatoes and carrots! 😋
Happy New Year! As we welcome a new year, may your days be filled with joy, your dreams come true, and every moment be a step toward new achievements. Wishing you and your loved ones a prosperous, healthy, and truly wonderful year ahead. Cheers to new beginnings! #HappyNewYear
December 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Happy New Year! As we welcome a new year, may your days be filled with joy, your dreams come true, and every moment be a step toward new achievements. Wishing you and your loved ones a prosperous, healthy, and truly wonderful year ahead. Cheers to new beginnings! #HappyNewYear
Rock out the year! (From Sydney Harbour in 2017)
What a year. Like every year, there were highs and lows, and like every year, we celebrated the highs with family and music. That same music and my beautiful family helped me make it through any lows that came our way. Thank you all for sharing this life with us.
December 31, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Rock out the year! (From Sydney Harbour in 2017)
📚🔍 Explore the Book Studio and discover a range of topics about writing and publishing! I've updated my posts list by topic. Prepare yourself for a wealth of content, including my recipes! What do you want to read about? 🌟
https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2025/reading-list-navigating-the-book-studio/
https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2025/reading-list-navigating-the-book-studio/
Reading List: Navigating The Book Studio
Last updated: Discover a collection of insightful posts on navigating the publishing world, covering topics on reading, writing, publishing, and more. Explore new ideas and gain valuable knowledge for authors and book enthusiasts alike. [caption id="attachment_639" align="alignleft" width="150"] Belinda D'Alessandro[/caption] When I (re-)started the Book Studio, I wanted to help authors and readers navigate
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December 29, 2025 at 6:30 AM
📚🔍 Explore the Book Studio and discover a range of topics about writing and publishing! I've updated my posts list by topic. Prepare yourself for a wealth of content, including my recipes! What do you want to read about? 🌟
https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2025/reading-list-navigating-the-book-studio/
https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2025/reading-list-navigating-the-book-studio/
Small‑batch Tomato Jam with spring onion, garlic, ginger, sage & rosemary. Savoury‑sweet and perfect on ham sandwiches or roast leftovers. Recipe: https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2025/preserve-like-an-aussie-tomato-jam/ #Cooking
Preserve Like an Aussie: Tomato Jam
I needed to use some tomatoes before they were ‘too ripe’, so I decided to make jam. Better than sauce and perfect to add a homemade touch to a ham sandwich! [caption id="attachment_639" align="alignright" width="150"] Belinda D'Alessandro[/caption] I’ve been sharing some recipes, like my ragù and my ANZAC biscuits. Now
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December 29, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Small‑batch Tomato Jam with spring onion, garlic, ginger, sage & rosemary. Savoury‑sweet and perfect on ham sandwiches or roast leftovers. Recipe: https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2025/preserve-like-an-aussie-tomato-jam/ #Cooking
Waiting for my jam to cool… about 650g
December 28, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Waiting for my jam to cool… about 650g
I’m making tomato jam…
December 28, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I’m making tomato jam…
LEFTOVERS! 😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋
December 26, 2025 at 6:19 AM
LEFTOVERS! 😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋
Any horror readers out there? Alan’s got a new book coming out soon, which you can preorder from his website.
alanbaxter.com.au/my-books/the...
alanbaxter.com.au/my-books/the...
December 24, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Any horror readers out there? Alan’s got a new book coming out soon, which you can preorder from his website.
alanbaxter.com.au/my-books/the...
alanbaxter.com.au/my-books/the...
Potatoes and carrots ready for first roasting
December 24, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Potatoes and carrots ready for first roasting
Aussie jingles from Roma! Viva l’Italia 🇦🇺❤️🇮🇹
We’re in Italy for Christmas and it’s been a while since the Jane Barnes Band has sent out a tune. My girl is trying to make me sing in Italian but that ain’t going to happen. So here we go, ‘It’s Now or Never’ from the roof tops of Rome.
December 24, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Aussie jingles from Roma! Viva l’Italia 🇦🇺❤️🇮🇹
Grateful for the conversations, creativity, and community this year. From design strategies to book launches, inspiration to workflow, the year has been full. Sharing reflections + plans for the year ahead. https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2025/a-busy-year-plans-ahead-happy-holidays-bright-beginnings/
A Busy Year, Plans Ahead: Happy Holidays & Bright Beginnings
It’s time to reflect on a busy year of growth, insights, creativity, and explore plans for new topics, new projects, and fresh beginnings in the year ahead. [caption id="attachment_639" align="alignleft" width="150"] Belinda D'Alessandro[/caption] Firstly, I’d like to wish everyone a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year to all. I know this time
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December 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Grateful for the conversations, creativity, and community this year. From design strategies to book launches, inspiration to workflow, the year has been full. Sharing reflections + plans for the year ahead. https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2025/a-busy-year-plans-ahead-happy-holidays-bright-beginnings/
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Two days ’til Christmas. Here’s the video for “Blue Christmas” — the title track from my first Christmas album, released a few years ago.
I made that album as a gift back to my kids, the grandkids, and anyone out there who loves sitting and singing with their family at Christmas.
I made that album as a gift back to my kids, the grandkids, and anyone out there who loves sitting and singing with their family at Christmas.
December 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Two days ’til Christmas. Here’s the video for “Blue Christmas” — the title track from my first Christmas album, released a few years ago.
I made that album as a gift back to my kids, the grandkids, and anyone out there who loves sitting and singing with their family at Christmas.
I made that album as a gift back to my kids, the grandkids, and anyone out there who loves sitting and singing with their family at Christmas.
Stuffing mix → meatballs. Roll into balls. Place on a lined tray. Bake for 20–25 min at 175°C (that translates to 350°F). Serve with gravy or cranberry dip. Thank me later. #StuffingMeatballs
December 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Stuffing mix → meatballs. Roll into balls. Place on a lined tray. Bake for 20–25 min at 175°C (that translates to 350°F). Serve with gravy or cranberry dip. Thank me later. #StuffingMeatballs
I know I usually publish a blog on Mondays, but it’s a hectic time of year, and I’m running a little behind. Thank you for your patience. This week’s post will be live by Wednesday (Christmas Eve). I can’t wait to share it with you.
#WritingLife #IndiePublishing
#WritingLife #IndiePublishing
December 22, 2025 at 4:45 AM
I know I usually publish a blog on Mondays, but it’s a hectic time of year, and I’m running a little behind. Thank you for your patience. This week’s post will be live by Wednesday (Christmas Eve). I can’t wait to share it with you.
#WritingLife #IndiePublishing
#WritingLife #IndiePublishing
Stuffing: Mix & bind: Add 500 g beef mince, 500 g pork mince, 2 beaten eggs, a splash of milk, salt + pepper. Mix, then add breadcrumbs by eye until it holds. Fry a tester to check seasoning. #Stuffing #HolidayCooking
December 21, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Stuffing: Mix & bind: Add 500 g beef mince, 500 g pork mince, 2 beaten eggs, a splash of milk, salt + pepper. Mix, then add breadcrumbs by eye until it holds. Fry a tester to check seasoning. #Stuffing #HolidayCooking
More jingles
5 days to go. Here we are at our Sydney house a few years back, ‘Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree’….a giant one.
December 20, 2025 at 8:35 AM
More jingles
Stuffing upgrade: onion–herb mix 🧅🌿
Sauté spring onions in butter + oil, add garlic, sage, rosemary. Deglaze with stock. Chop dried apples + dried cranberries while onion mix cools, fold into onion mix. Low heat for sweet onions; add lemon zest for lift. #Stuffing #HolidayCooking
Sauté spring onions in butter + oil, add garlic, sage, rosemary. Deglaze with stock. Chop dried apples + dried cranberries while onion mix cools, fold into onion mix. Low heat for sweet onions; add lemon zest for lift. #Stuffing #HolidayCooking
December 20, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Stuffing upgrade: onion–herb mix 🧅🌿
Sauté spring onions in butter + oil, add garlic, sage, rosemary. Deglaze with stock. Chop dried apples + dried cranberries while onion mix cools, fold into onion mix. Low heat for sweet onions; add lemon zest for lift. #Stuffing #HolidayCooking
Sauté spring onions in butter + oil, add garlic, sage, rosemary. Deglaze with stock. Chop dried apples + dried cranberries while onion mix cools, fold into onion mix. Low heat for sweet onions; add lemon zest for lift. #Stuffing #HolidayCooking
Christmas jingles
Here’s another classic we recorded for my album Blue Christmas a couple of years ago — “Let It Snow.” The countdown has begun… 7 days until Christmas.
December 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Christmas jingles
Happy birthday @harborhound.bsky.social (and from Tigger too!) 🥳🎉🎊🎈🎂🎁 May you get many treats 🥩
December 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Happy birthday @harborhound.bsky.social (and from Tigger too!) 🥳🎉🎊🎈🎂🎁 May you get many treats 🥩
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Cow trimming day. If you’d like to chip in—> Squirrelwood.org/donate
December 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Cow trimming day. If you’d like to chip in—> Squirrelwood.org/donate
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Curzon is missing. I let him out back to do his business and he just disappeared. I've looked and I haven't found them. Anybody if you're in the Potomac/ Bethesda area please keep an eye out.
December 15, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Curzon is missing. I let him out back to do his business and he just disappeared. I've looked and I haven't found them. Anybody if you're in the Potomac/ Bethesda area please keep an eye out.
Some Christmas music
Now that we’re heading into the end of year holidays, let’s get into the Christmas Spirit - ‘Let all our Hearts be Light’.
December 13, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Some Christmas music