J Mary Masters

NEW IN 2025: BOOK 5 IN THE BELLEVILLE FAMILY SERIES - WINDS OF CHANGE

The series begins in 1942 with Julia's Story and ends in 1976 with Winds of Change.

I've loved creating a fictional world in which my readers can immerse themselves for a few hours. I especially loved creating the fictional world of the wealthy Belleville family, their lives, loves, secrets, betrayals and disappointments.

The Belleville story is centred on Australia but with strong international links - I enjoyed creating the characters of US Army doctor turned top surgeon Dr Philippe Duval and aristocratic Catherine Cavendish who swaps her English upper class upbringing for the Australian bush but struggles to settle.

My country upbringing in Australia is the foundation from which my Belleville books evolved. I remember my father's stories of American soldiers camping near his farm in Australia during the war. There were many romances between local girls and American soldiers. And so began the fictional love story of Julia Belleville and the American Philippe Duval. Over seven books (5 in the Belleville Family series and 2 in the Philippe Duval series) I have created a multi-generational family saga.

I know my readers feel strongly about my characters. The characters become real to them, like friends.

I am passionate about writing fiction, especially for women readers.