New Release from Historium Press - "Outback Odyssey" by Paul Rushworth-Brown
- DK Marley
- May 28, 2025
- 1 min read
NOW AVAILABLE AT AMAZON AND ONLINE BOOKSELLERS WORLDWIDE!
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RELEASE DATE: JUNE 20, 2025
"Outback Odyssey" tells the story of a young man from Yorkshire who emigrates to Australia in the 1950s under the Big Brother Movement scheme.
Working on a sheep station with Aboriginal stockmen, he learns the ways of the outback and pursues the legend of Wiberg's Gold. This novel promises to combine the rich historical detail Rushworth-Brown is known for with the rugged allure of the Australian wilderness.
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PRESS RELEASE PITCH DECK:
Some interviews promote a book.
Others reveal the story behind the story.
In this PSI TV conversation with Dr. Trudy Beerman, I discuss how historical fiction can give voice to ordinary people whose lives are often overlooked by official history.
We explore the ideas behind Outback Odyssey, the power of storytelling, and why some stories become a responsibility rather than simply a novel.
If you've ever wondered how history shapes identity, belonging, and the choices people make under pressure, I invite you to watch.
📺 Full PSI TV Interview:https://youtu.be/DxV3hSXT5EQ?si=unBh1d02miRHg_X0
📚 Learn more about my books:https://www.paulrushworthbrown.com/books
Fiction as a Form of Resistance
Rather than protest loudly, Rushworth-Brown has chosen to respond through storytelling. Outback Odyssey follows Jimmy Brown, a Yorkshire orphan who migrates to 1950s Australia and finds belonging working alongside a First Nations mob in the bush.
The story is both deeply personal and historically grounded, drawing on the author’s own upbringing, his father’s migration story, and his time working on the Queensland Railways.
“Probably the first part of the novel is loosely based on my father,”
“I also spent a lot of time in Arnhem Land, working out in the Outback... I suppose all of those experiences resonate in the novel.”American commentator Ron James described it as “thought-provoking, heartfelt, and beautifully written... more than…
"For Australians, Outback Odyssey is not a comfortable read, and that’s precisely the point."