Eight years ago I sold everything I owned so I was free to write. Since then I have traveled widely and, in the last four years, written and published two books. The travel memoir, My Pilgrim's Heart, has been sold to US publisher PRA Publishing. It was released in the US in May 2012. My favorite US review so far came from a book blogger called chocolateamethyst: “You won't find Stephanie Dale in My Pilgrim's Heart, you will find yourself. What you will find is Stephanie Dale right beside you. Stephanie - thank you. Every time you comment My Pilgrim’s Heart comes alive in a different “light”. I would like to thank you for for creating a “atomosphere” of sincerity, truthfulness and “tough love”. This blog page has allowed the TTT Ladies a precious opportunity to be “real”. I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to comment and answer each question. I did my final post on 6 May 2012, and honestly I have been on a “journey” of self reflection. Your book My Pilgrim's Heart has opened up the flood gates to my soul and mind. I did not realize how much “tension” that is in my spirit. I have set some new goals for myself, and I have a plan to be proactive with each one. Your Journey is full of wisdom, and your insight is limitless.
 TTT Ladies I really hope that other book clubs take this journey with Stephanie Dale and My Pilgrim’s Heart. They will discover the” journey” in their heart, 
Stephanie you are a ‘rare jewel’, and I have the upmost respect for you.”  

Winner, Independent Publisher Book Award for Best Fiction (Australia/NZ) 2011

Winner, Sir Harry Budd Memorial Award, 1992

Winner, Australian Journalists Association Prodi Award for Best Feature, 1991