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Novel
The Worm Lady’s Daughter
by Peter Freeman
In the rugged, wind-swept dunes of Noosa Heads, a young girl named Cheryl grows up in the shadows of secrecy and survival. Her mother, known only as the Worm Lady, scrapes together a living by the sea, harvesting beach worms and selling them to tourists. But behind her mother’s weathered face lies a life of sacrifice, lived out in the hidden alleys of Brisbane. As Cheryl comes of age, her world is shattered by a single night of violence that leaves her alone to bury her past—both literally and figuratively—deep within the sand.
Yet, the past has a way of resurfacing, much like the shifting dunes themselves. Years later, a chance encounter with a man from her darkest memories sets Cheryl on a path of silent revenge, as she battles the demons that have haunted her since childhood. But justice comes at a price, and as Cheryl navigates love, loss, and the passage of time, she must decide whether to continue burying her secrets—or finally let them see the light of day. The Worm Lady’s Daughter is a tale of resilience, the burden of untold stories, and the relentless pursuit of redemption.
Peter Freeman is a Canadian author whose work is shaped by a lifetime of adventure, endurance, and reflection. Based on Salt Spring Island, he writes fiction and nonfiction that explore resilience, human complexity, and the quiet forces that shape our lives.
Born in Noosa Heads, Australia, Peter’s early life unfolded along oceans and open horizons. He went on to sail across the Tasman Sea, build his own boat, and later complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe in a record-setting 236 days—an experience captured in his memoir Cape Horn Birthday.
Beyond the sea, his life has been marked by movement and discipline. He has represented Canada internationally as a masters athlete and twice cycled across the country. At 61, he rode 15,400 kilometres around Australia—unsupported—in just 79 days.
Peter’s writing draws from this rich and varied life, blending lived experience with imagination. His stories range from literary fiction and psychological narratives to short stories, plays, and poetry. His work has received national and international recognition, including awards from Mensa Canada and The Fieldstone Review.
Across all genres, Peter writes with clarity, emotional depth, and a deep curiosity about what drives people—especially in moments of challenge, transformation, and survival.
