On Our Selection is a collection of humorous short stories by Australian author Steele Rudd. It follows the trials and tribulations of the Rudd family, pioneers carving out a living in the Australian bush. The book humorously depicts the struggles of farming life, the resilience of the settlers, and the quirks of rural Australian society.
Steele Rudd (1868–1935), born Arthur Hoey Davis in Queensland, Australia, was a writer best known for his humorous depictions of Australian rural life. Growing up on a small farm, he drew from personal experiences to create On Our Selection, a collection of short stories about the trials and triumphs of the Rudd family. His work captured the struggles of pioneer settlers with authenticity, making him a beloved figure in Australian literature. Rudd continued writing sequels and plays based on his stories, cementing his legacy as a pioneer of Australian storytelling.
Gregory Dwyer is a New Zealand–born Australian voice actor who spent 24 years working internationally in theatre, film, television, and radio before a hiatus of 22 years, 18 of which were spent as a Forensic Crime Scene Examiner. Now he returns to performing as a voice actor specializing in audiobooks.