Writing a children’s book gives central Queensland cattle producer hope and chance to follow dream

A rural bedtime story is providing hope and much-needed income for one family of central Queensland cattle producers, who have survived five years of drought.

Samantha and Josh Comiskey run a cattle stud at Alton Downs, north of Rockhampton, where the odd shower of rain has provided brief relief but not enough to break the dry.

“We are definitely not alone with so many in the same situation. It is a constant thought [and] conversation amongst those in the area,” Ms Comiskey said.

The couple had been forced to find additional work beyond their farm operation.

Ms Comiskey has written stories and brainstormed ideas from a young age.

“When I did…