Quotes by Catherine Deveny

You know how I say, ‘Don’t ask anyone how to get somewhere unless they have been there?’ Well, I have been there – I have written, been published, found success, and experienced self-doubt, frustration, anger and disappointment along the way … But you know what? I have not been to the place you’re going to. This is your journey. Your destination. Disregard everything in this book. Or embrace it. Better yet: cherry pick. It’s your life.

(backpacker having conversation with Lizzie the Australian main character)Backpacker: Whats the drinking age in Australia?eighteenis that enforcedLizzie thought for a second before answering seriously, yes, they make us drink