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      • 21-How to Break the Cycle of Trauma (And Tell the Truth Anyway), interviewing Ruth Clare
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      • 23-How she quit her job to write full time (and what almost broke her), interviewing P.L. Matthews
      • 24-The solar scam no one talks about (and how it’s costing you money), interviewing Renee Robinson
      • 25-What It Takes to Go Your Own Way (And Build a Creative Life That Works), interviewing Tor Roxburgh
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      • 27-Why most writers aren’t ready to publish (according to a publisher), interviewing Les Zig
      • 28-Writing Through Trauma, Publishing Realities, and Finding Your Voice
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Content warnings
This is a general warning that indicates the presence of potentially sensitive material, including:


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Time Kneels Between Mountains

  • Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing
    • Depictions of the Srebrenica massacre and its aftermath.
    • Discussion of war crimes and mass atrocities.

  • War and Violence
    • Graphic descriptions of violence, death, and its aftermath.
    • References to armed conflict, bombings, and destruction.

  • Corruption and Betrayal
    • Themes of systemic corruption and moral compromise.
    • Family members involved in morally questionable activities.

  • Grief and Loss
    • Characters grappling with the loss of loved ones.
    • Emotional reflections on the impact of war.

  • Discrimination and Prejudice
    • Depictions of ethnic tension and bigotry.
    • Exploration of the social divides caused by the Balkan War.

  • Sexual Assault and Exploitation
    • References to sexual violence during the war (discussed, not graphically described).

  • Psychological Trauma
    • Characters dealing with PTSD, survivor’s guilt, and mental health struggles.

  • Death and Dying
    • Detailed descriptions of death, burial, and mourning rituals.
    • Investigations into missing persons and mass graves.

  • Torture and Imprisonment
    • Mentions of war prisons, mistreatment, and captivity.

  • Childhood Trauma
    • Young characters experiencing or witnessing traumatic events.
    • Depictions of children in war zones.

  • Power Imbalance and Manipulation
    • Depictions of exploitation and manipulation by those in power.
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Medical Procedures Without Anesthetic
  • Graphic depictions of emergency medical treatments performed under dire conditions.
  • References to the lack of adequate medical supplies and healthcare during war.

Ghosts Among the Gumtrees

This book contains depictions of violence and death, including murder and references to war-related trauma. It engages with themes of genocide, displacement, grief, survivor’s guilt, and intergenerational trauma. Readers will encounter portrayals of racism, xenophobia, and social exclusion, as well as references to corruption, intimidation, and abuse of power.
There are scenes that explore psychological distress, including anxiety, intrusive memories, and the long shadow of past atrocities. Some content may be confronting for readers affected by war, forced migration, or political violence.

Mad Dawn Winter

This novel contains references to murder, violence, assault, war trauma, and mental illness, including depictions of institutionalisation, electroconvulsive therapy, and experiences of psychosis. It also includes themes of grief, stigma surrounding mental illness, and traumatic memories related to war. Some scenes may be distressing to readers.

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Jesse's Triumph

Contains depictions of LGBTQI bullying, violence, underage drinking and sex scenes.

Alma's Loyalty

Contains scenes featuring depictions of LGBTQI bullying, violence, underage drinking and drug use, sex scenes and sexual grooming of a minor.

Sabiha's Dilemma

Contains scenes featuring a mentally ill character while ill, depictions of LGBTQI bullying, violence, underage drinking and sex scenes.

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Things Nobody Knows But Me

Contains scenes featuring a mentally ill character while ill, domestic violence,  and sexual abuse.

The Cuckoo's Song

Contains the death of a family member, war, attempted suicide, murder, sexual abuse, mental health, domestic violence, bullying.
Copyright Amra Pajalic 2026
  • Home
    • Blog
    • About Me
    • Press Kit
    • Za Bosance
    • Resources for Teachers >
      • Remote Learning >
        • Narrative Writing
        • Poetry Writing
        • Fun activities
        • Spelling activities
    • My Newsletter
    • News & Events
    • Book Me >
      • Aspiring writers >
        • Six things writers should do
        • Young Adult Books
        • Writing tips for young people
    • Articles
    • My Books >
      • Seka Torlak Series >
        • Fragments of History
        • The Tree That Stood Still
        • Time Kneels Between Mountains
        • Ghosts Among the Gumtrees
        • Mad Dawn Winter
        • Echoes Among Wattle Pines
      • Young Adult >
        • Cuckoos Song
        • Sassy Saints Series >
          • Sabiha's Dilemma >
            • The Good Daughter
          • Alma's Loyalty
          • Jesse's Triumph
          • Sassy Saints Series Books 1-3
        • The Climb
      • Memoir >
        • Things Nobody Knows But Me
        • Teacher Teacher anthology
        • Growing up Muslim in Australia
        • Meet Me at the Intersection
        • Rebellious Daughters
        • St Albans piece
      • Romance >
        • Dreams of Destiny Romance Series >
          • Hollywood Dreams
          • Vintage Dreams
          • Vengeful Dreams
        • Return to Me
        • Kings of the Bay Romance Series >
          • That One Summer Anthology
      • Dark Fiction Horror >
        • WomanOnTheEdgeShortStory
    • Contact
    • Amra's Writing Room
    • Authorly Advice
    • Podcast >
      • 1-How Writing Residencies Can Change Your Work—and Your Career
      • 2-What No One Tells You About Self-Publishing (Before You Start)
      • 3-Why Most Book Pitches Fail (And How to Fix Yours)
      • 4-How to Keep Writing When You Still Need a Day Job
      • 5-How Short Stories Get You Published (And Open Bigger Doors)
      • 6-Why You’ll Outgrow Your Own Writing (And Why That’s a Good Thing)
      • 7-How to Turn Pain Into Powerful Writing (Without Breaking Yourself)
      • 8-How to Speak With Confidence (Even If You’re Terrified)
      • 9-Why Writing a Good Book Isn’t Enough (And What It Really Takes to Make Money)
      • 10-Why Most Authors Fail at Marketing (And What Actually Works)
      • 11-What It Takes to Turn Pain Into Literature (And Why Most Can’t) interviewing Fikret Pajalic,
      • 12-What no one tells you about reinventing yourself in midlife interviewing Tania Segura
      • 13-The Relief of a Late Diagnosis (And Why It Changes Everything) interviewing Lee Agius
      • 14-How He Made a Living as a Street Artist (Without Gallery Gatekeepers) interviewing Lukas Kasper
      • 15-Why trauma makes better writers (And the cost no one admits) interviewing Demet Divaroren,
      • 16-How She Turned a Side Hustle Into a Creative Business, interviewing Nina Nikolic
      • 17-How to Build a Writing Career Without Waiting for Permission, interviewing Koraly Dimitriadis
      • 18-The Skill Most Academics Get Wrong (And Why It Costs Them Opportunities), interviewing Katherine Firth
      • 19-How a Shy Teen Became a Powerlifter (And What It Took to Get There), interviewing Veronica Ho
      • 20-Early Menopause at 40: What No One Warns You About about POI, interviewing Antoinette
      • 21-How to Break the Cycle of Trauma (And Tell the Truth Anyway), interviewing Ruth Clare
      • 22-What Happens When You Change Your Diet—and Your Creativity Follows, interviewing Vicki E. Stergiannis
      • 23-How she quit her job to write full time (and what almost broke her), interviewing P.L. Matthews
      • 24-The solar scam no one talks about (and how it’s costing you money), interviewing Renee Robinson
      • 25-What It Takes to Go Your Own Way (And Build a Creative Life That Works), interviewing Tor Roxburgh
      • 26-How she turned teaching into a business coaching authors, interviewing Kellie Nissen
      • 27-Why most writers aren’t ready to publish (according to a publisher), interviewing Les Zig
      • 28-Writing Through Trauma, Publishing Realities, and Finding Your Voice
      • 29-Writing Historical Fiction in a Changing Publishing Industry
      • 30-Publishing Without Gatekeepers: Freedom, Risk and Reinvention, interviewing ingram spark
      • 31-Why Most People Never Tell the Truth About Their Childhood
    • Pishukin Press
    • Grant Writing Course
  • My Shop
  • My Substack
  • My Courses