Author

Dave Cornford has published in a number of genres, in long and short form fiction, and in humour.

Long Form Fiction

The Queensbury Rule

Don't get mad, get even! But better be careful . . . In a world where the truth can be manufactured in an instant with a post or a tweet, sometimes good intentions aren't enough. Jason has had his son, his security and now his job taken away from him. Consumed by bitterness at the injustice of it all, he needs to work out if he really wants to fight back - when someone offers to help him do just that. He has to decide for himself if the shadowy Queensberry Foundation believes the same things about justice that he does. 

Available for kindle and in paperback. (AU/US/UK)

Warm Honey

When Rob and Charis meet, they have to navigate around the hazards buried in both their pasts. Can they build a future together when the storms engulfing their families threaten to blow them off course?

Available for kindle (AU/US/UK)

Available in audiobook.

Short Form Fiction

Cracks in the Ceiling

This anthology of punchy short stories will grab your heart and your wallet and give them a good shake. The stories are set in the turbulent times of the post Global Financial Crisis world. Intriguing and at times twisted, these tales delve behind the facades of modern life to uncover the real struggles, hopes and dreams of ordinary people. Hopeful, insightful and at times humorous, Cracks in the Ceiling is an engaging and thought-provoking work for our times.

Available for kindle and in paperback (AU/US/UK)

Live Fiction.

One hour reads based on current events - there are 15 stories in the series, and a number of collections are also available.

Available for kindle (AU/US/UK)

Available in audiobook

Advanced Smash Repairs

Advanced Smash Repairs Season 1. Craig runs a small workshop, and with the help of his staff - lead mechanic Pavel, apprentice Clint and the enigmatic test driver Boris - he fixes cars in unconventional ways, and in the process ends up solving a few mysteries along the way. Get all the adventure of Advanced Smash Repairs Season 1 in one hit - with the Six Pack. All six episodes - Spillage, Impact, Scratch, Hammer, Shatter and Burn - in one volume.

Available for kindle and in paperback (AU/US/UK)

Humour

Diary of the 17th Man

If you love cricket, you'll love the 17th Man's Ashes Diary! Laugh your way through the 2013 Ashes Tour with nearly 100 diary entries 

The 17th Man returns, bringing his unique style to the 2013 Ashes series. As the last man picked in the Australian touring squad, The 17th Man writes a daily diary covering the on-field action and the behind the scenes intrigue of his parallel cricketing universe. 

 Available for kindle and in paperback (AU/US/UK)

What readers say about the 17th Man 

"Funny, considered, intelligent humour which struck a chord for me as a cricket fan." 

"Warwick Todd with bite!" 

"It so believable that I wish it were all true." 

"Easy and fun reading." 

"The Catch 22 of cricket fiction"

Nanna's Tips

Dreaming of travel? You need this book!

The Wisdom of the Ages Travels the World

You'll laugh all the way to the travel agent after reading Nanna's collection of travel tips. They're quirky, homespun, sometimes questionable, probably dangerous and by no means comprehensive.

After a lifetime of travelling and living life to the full, fuelled by sweet sherry and talcum powder, there is no-one better equipped to help prepare you for your next travel adventure. It's not quite all the travel insurance you'll ever need!

As short as it is insightful, don't dare leave home without Nanna's Travel Tips. Travel humor at its best!

Available for kindle and in paperback (AU/US/UK)

Dreaming of the Open Road? You need This Book!

The Wisdom of the Ages Takes to the Road

You'll laugh all the way out to the garage and out of the driveway after reading Nanna's collection of driving tips. They're quirky, homespun, sometimes questionable, probably dangerous and by no means comprehensive.

After a lifetime of driving and living life to the full, fuelled by sweet sherry and talcum powder, there is no-one better equipped to help prepare you for the wide open road. It's not quite all the comprehensive insurance you'll ever need!

As short as it is insightful, don't dare take to the road without Nanna's Driving Tips. Automotive humor at its best!

Available for kindle and in paperback (AU/US/UK)

Dreaming of the being a Culinary Hero but don't know where to start? You need This Book!

The Wisdom of the Ages Comes to the Kitchen

You'll laugh every time you walk into the kitchen after reading Nanna's collection of cooking tips. They're quirky, homespun, sometimes questionable, probably dangerous and by no means comprehensive.

After a lifetime of cooking up a storm and living life to the full, fuelled by sweet sherry and talcum powder, there is no-one better equipped to help prepare you for making your way in the kitchen. It's not quite all the advice you'll ever need!

As short as it is insightful, don't dare turn the oven on without Nanna's Cooking Tips. Culinary humor at its best!

Available for kindle  (AU/US/UK)

The Joy of Commuting

Travel by train everyday? You need this book!

The Perfect Antidote to the Daily Commute

You'll laugh all the way to work while reading The Joy of Commuting. Every commuter knows they need distracting – from the late trains, the passengers with pains and the passengers who are pains.

There are infinite joys associated with train travel, but here are nearly 200 such joys, collected together for the first time by long-suffering commuter and author, Dave Cornford.

As short as it is insightful, don't dare leave home without The Joy of Commuting. Travel humor at its best!

Available for kindle (AU/US/UK)