FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

8 February 2025

Marking 80 Years Since Hiroshima Bombing: A Powerful Tale of Hope and Equality by Kiwi Author

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[Auckland, New Zealand] – Kiwi Author Trish Devine masterfully weaves a story that bridges two worlds in Rising Sun Falling Rain, a historical saga set in post-war Japan and New Zealand, newly released on 30 January 2025. 

This powerful novel captures the clash of cultures, the challenges of living in a time of radical change, and the unyielding power of love across generations and between nations.

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Angles of Interest:

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• Local Author, Global Story: Trish Devine bridges her Taranaki upbringing with her experiences in Hiroshima, creating a narrative that connects two distinct cultures.

• 80th Anniversary of Hiroshima & Nagasaki Bombings: As the world marks eight decades since the atomic bombings, Devine’s novel offers a deeply personal lens on the aftermath and human resilience.

• Women’s Rights & Social Change: This novel authentically represents mid-century attitudes. Yet drawing attention to marginalisation of women and children still aligns with global conversations on gender and ethnic equality today.

• Generational Mystery: A quest for hidden truths relating to one’s heritage links into the universal search for identity and belonging.

• Timely Global Reflections: With nuclear disarmament and historical reflection in focus, this novel offers fresh insights into post-war recovery and reconciliation, highlighting the often-unseen long road of healing.

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Rising Sun Falling Rain dives deep into prejudice and social upheaval - allowing the reader to question the place of traditional ways in the face of unforeseen change.

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Trish Devine, a member of the New Zealand Society of Authors, currently resides on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast.

Availability and Purchase Information:

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Rising Sun Falling Rain, ISBN: 9781804398579, was released on 30 January 2025. It is available in paperback from online retailers, including Amazon, The Nile NZ, and Barnes & Noble. It is anticipated to be available in book retailers, independent bookstores, and libraries worldwide.

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For media inquiries, interviews, or review copies, contact:

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Nadine Finlay

Publicist
027 492 1507
publicity@trishdevine.com
www.trishdevine.com