G'day all!

I'm Astrid, and I am the debuting author of

Through the Darkness. I write novels that raise awareness for various issues, including, but not limited to, domestic violence, endometriosis, mental health, and anaphylaxis.

I use my studies and lived experiences to write relatable, comforting, and thought-provoking stories.

An incredibly heartbreaking & thought-provoking story of resilience, finding self-love, and building healthy relationships & boundaries.

Through the Darkness follows a final year nursing student, McKenna. While everything seems fine on the outside, it's what has been happening behind closed doors — and gates — that has caused her severe emotional turmoil — darkness. Will she make it through the darkness or accept her fate within?

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It's not just a book.

"Through the Darkness" is a
powerful story, aimed to raise from bullying, to emotional CA perpetrated by teachers, to mental health, and to emotional DV.

To preorder, head to the link in bio xx
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🤦🏼‍♀️ The only good one is the one where the hat stayed on as he laid down. I'm impressed it didn't move much.

Either way, my race watching buddy is race weekend ready

Coming February 2026 💔❤️‍🩹❤️

A story of building healthy relationships and boundaries, self-love, and resilience. As well as the all important healing journey from severe emotional trauma.

DROP YOUR THOUGHTS 👇🏻✨
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Looking for a book about healing from an emotional AB relationship?

I have written a book called "Through the Darkness," which tackles the subtleties and nuances of emotional abuse. Having researched DFV for 7 years (and counting) at university, I wrote this book to help others understand.

This isn't just about DV, though; it's also about self-love, resilience, and building healthy relationships and boundaries.

To preorder, head to www.astridfick.com/through-the-darkness
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"Through the Darkness" arrives in February 2026! Preorder from Kobo today!

I also have a list on my website for my upcoming releases from 2027 onwards. I'll be busy for a number of years.

From Endo, to anaphylaxis, to DFV, to mental health and more. I use my studies and lived experiences to write relateable, comforting, and thought-provoking stories.
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My literary fiction novel is up for preorder on Kobo. For more info, head to the link in my bio

Synopsis:
McKenna Carrington was told by many of her educators that she was too average to be taken seriously. Yet she somehow managed to work her way to the top of nursing school. With her graduation just around the corner, and one placement left to go, her boyfriend’s masked jealousy starts to escalate.

Overcome with emotion during a study session with classmate, Aster, McKenna begins to take off the rose-coloured glasses. Except she realises that leaving an abusive relationship isn’t as easy as people say.

Whilst on her final placement in Adelaide, she is confronted with her past in a way that makes her wonder if she should take a leap of faith and go for what was once impossible. Or if she goes back to Cairns and forgets about her aspirations once again.

This is a story of resilience, self-love, and building healthy relationships & boundaries.
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My DFV awareness literary fiction set in Cairns and Adelaide comes out in February 2026. But you can preorder your copy today via Kobo!
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Huge shoutout to the Queensland Writer's Centre! So much fun, and learnt heaps. Now to tackle my social media a bit better thanks to advice from HM Hodgson.

Also, gave you all a little sneak peak on my publishing schedule. For more information, head to my website. Link in bio x
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Tried to plot my next project and I reverted back to bum in seat (pantser) mentality 🙄 So loose plan for the revisions and its helped me keep to somewhat of a workable timeline... I hope, still have 3 Acts to go in my 5 Act structure.

I enjoy finding little communities. There's a fair few Discord servers, subreddits, and Facebook pages, or the QLD State library with QWC has a great in-person Writing Friday event or online Thursdays (for members only).

There's a tendency to rush — I feel here, online — you don't need to though. Writing is a journey, publishing is a destination, it takes as long as you want it to. Enjoy the scenery, smell the sea breeze. Do what is necessary for your work to be the best thing you produce without strict timelines (unless they're put in place by others).
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Every author/writer is different, for me editing as I went caused me to restart the novel so many times I wanted to give up. Now I have one book set for a February 2026 release, another in March 2027 with many others to follow close behind.
I've regained my love for writing. Adjust to fit your needs, as there's no rush to the writing process.
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"Through the Darkness" that tackles the subtleties and nuances of emotional AB. Having researched DFV for 7 years (and counting) at university, I wrote this book to help others understand.

This isn't just about DV though, it's also about self love, resilience, and building healthy relationships and boundaries.

To preorder, head to www.astridfick.com/through-the-darkness
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Writing is a journey meant to be enjoyed
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These have helped me immensely for my second novel and I wish that I had them for my first
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I'm a massive classics fan, I love the complexities in the story telling. Well, so do my characters.

My FMC loves "The Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins for example. As much as I hate writing in books, I've been able to dissect and understand my FMC's head space looking deep into womanhood and a bunch of other themes that she could relate to. I cannot wait to share more about Estelle!
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Estelle is obsessed with the Classics, "The Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins being her favourite. So naturally, it's another morning spent annotating and deciphering why it's her fave.

Also, Cigarettes After Sex (my favourite band) is so representative of Hunter and Estelle's story! Falling in Love!
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I have written a book called "Through the Darkness" that tackles the subtleties and nuances of emotional AB. Having researched DFV for 7 years (and counting) at university, I wrote this book to help others understand.

This isn't just about DV though, it's also about self love, resilience, and building healthy relationships and boundaries.

To preorder, head to www.astridfick.com/through-the-darkness
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#author #authorgram #australianauthor #indieauthor #debutauthor #literaryfiction #bookstagram #dvawareness #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolence #fyp

Forgot to include my favourite comfort writing snacks which are obviously the dark chocolate TimTams 😍
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My name is Astrid and I'm an Australian author who writes across a multitude of genres.

I write stories that utilises my tertiary education in Domestic and Family Violence, and knowledge of topical issues including anaphylaxis, endometriosis and mental health.

My debut, Through the Darkness, will be released in February of 2026. It focuses on the healing journey after DV (emotional abuse) and building healthy relationships.
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Author, Australian author, literary fiction, DV awareness, endometriosis awareness, anaphylaxis awareness
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Just author things 😉
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Part 1 | Got to really get inside my character's head today. I'm four chapters into The Woman in White, and Estelle's got a good taste in books (and music if anyone clocked the Spotify song at the beginning 😉)
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Should I vlog a day trip to the Sunshine Coast this month?
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Author, Sunshine Coast, writing challenge, literary fiction, contemporary fiction, women's fiction, romance, bookstagram, endometriosis, endometriosis awareness

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Not long to go now. Here's an intro to two of my characters with a flair of their personalities 😝
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I'm a big believer in doing what you think is best for yourself and nobody else. Sometimes that means taking leaps of faith.

To know more, "Through the Darkness" comes out Feb 2026!

To keep up to date, head to my website, link in bio
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Just an introvert and her bookish hobbies
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McKenna Carrington, in my debut: "Through the Darkness", has suffered bullying and emotional AB from the age of 8.
On her final placement, in Adelaide, something in her snaps and she starts making plans to take her life back. She leaves Cairns and her loving and supportive family to start her life over just under 3,000km away.
A story of healing, resilience, and self-discovery and love
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Needing a DV awareness novel that also demonstrates the non-linear healing journey and where— "Through the Darkness" releases on the 26th of February 2026.

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Some of the best book hangovers that had my jaw on the floor
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You'd think I'd have a document outlining my characters descriptions... Yeah nope. Glad I caught myself in this final revision before the proofread.
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I reckon I can do it. Do you?

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Writing has helped me in more ways than one. I hope reading my stories one day, will make you feel less alone in your own struggles
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Nothing to see here folks, just a little self-care
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Best decision I've made and has helped me heal in more ways than I ever could've imagined.

But even betas have said that my debut is doing its job, so I cannot wait until release date in February 2026!!!!
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I emphasise the complexities and the nuances of DFV, the silent battle Endo warriors face, and how scary Anaphylaxis is, within my books.

Through the Darkness, my debut, looks into emotional AB and "teacher bullying" (CA - emotional) as well as mental health, but also the healing journey and building healthy boundaries and relationships

I learnt a lot in my undergrad program of Criminology to a point where I started writing, plus I self taught myself in my undergrad and solidified said self learning in my post grad 😳

We all have our own journeys, and here is a safe place to reach out to if you need.
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The first draft used to be the scariest part of writing for me, but now I simply write. It doesn't have to flow, doesn't have to work, as long as there are words on the page I can smooth things out during the first round of revisions and editing.

Honestly, it's quickened the writing process for me
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Hearing this from a reader was incredible and why I write.

This is something I aim for in, not just Through the Darkness but, all of my novels, starting way back in 2020 when I started writing. (2 are finally coming out of hiatus!)
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Looking for an Aussie story set in Cairns QLD and Adelaide SA, that raises awareness for DV and promotes healthy boundaries and relationships?

Look no further, my debut, "Through the Darkness" will be released in February 2026 on Amazon, Kobo, and my very own website 🥰
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G'day all, and welcome to my new and improved author page.

My name is Astrid and I'm an Australian author who writes across a multitude of genres.

I write stories that utilises my tertiary education in Domestic and Family Violence, and knowledge of topical issues including anaphylaxis, endometriosis and mental health.

My debut, Through the Darkness, will be released in February of 2026. It focuses on the healing journey after DV (emotional abuse) and building healthy relationships.
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Didn't have the space for George's iconic t-pose.

That was a wild run for today's race, cheers for the rain Melbourne.

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28th of July 2023 will forever be known as the day I graduated from my Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University.

I am grateful for what I have learnt that has pushed me to embark on a journey to know more. Here's to post grad in a Graduate Diploma in Domestic and Family Violence Studies! And happy graduation day to yours truly!

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An incredibly heartbreaking & thought-provoking story of resilience, finding self-love, and building healthy relationships & boundaries.

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An incredibly heartbreaking & thought-provoking story of resilience, finding self-love, and building healthy relationships & boundaries.

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