Our blog is constantly warning of the dangers of vanity presses, yet all too often we meet yet another new writer who has been swallowed by a shark. Recently another book was given to me with a publisher name that I was sure was a vanity press. It took me only moments to google "X …
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I know a lot of writers. I know or know of a good number of editors. I know some people who do both - write and edit. But most of the writer/editors I know were writers first, then editors. I'm the opposite. I started as an editor, then moved into writing. Last weekend, I attended …
Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat where we discuss bookish questions. Each week we ask a bookish question to spark conversation among readers, with a focus on Christian fiction and nonfiction. Today’s question is: Has a book made you laugh out loud in public? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation …
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Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4 verse 29 (NIV). What is the sound that comes out of your mouth? Earlier this year, I believe the Lord asked me: …
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Today for Fiction Friday I’m sharing my book recommendation for In These Hills by Tamera Alexander, a historical fiction novel set in Tennessee. *Check out Jenny's interview on our blog with Tamera: https://australasianchristianwriters.com/author-interview-getting-to-know-tamera-alexander/ Here’s the Book Description for IN THESE HILLS: A young suffragist on the run finds more than refuge in the hills and hollers …
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Tamera Alexander author of In These Hills is our guest today. Welcome Christine welcome to Australasian Christian Writers. Thank you for spending time with us today. Tomorrow Narelle Atkins will be posting an author recommendation. What drew you to write a story in Lynchburg, TN? That’s an easy one. Lynchburg, Tennessee, is part of my …
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Today Dienece Darling is reviewing The Fullback's Try by Caroline Johnston, a newly released Contemporary Fiction set in South Africa. Book Description: The Fullback’s Try: What does their future look like when they dare to dream?When injuries sideline professional rugby player Lourie Steenekamp, his backup plan takes him to Cedarfontein, where the rugby club owner installs …
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Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat where we discuss bookish questions. Each week we ask a bookish question to spark conversation among readers, with a focus on Christian fiction and nonfiction. Today’s question is: Has a character ever taught you a valuable lesson? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by …
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A couple of times a week, I jump in my car and go for a long drive. I work in the suburb adjacent to the one I live in. My four kilometre commute is only long enough to get through one of my favourite songs, and not even that if it’s the extended version. While …
Today I am reviewing Hope in the Ashes by Marianne Hering & Marshall Younger out 1 Sept 2026. Book Description When young readers step into the Imagination Station, they travel back in time and around the world with cousins Patrick and Beth. Each book is thoroughly researched, and readers will grow in their faith and …
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