Today I’m resharing an interview with Australian author Hannah Currie. Hannah’s fifth novel, the second book in her Crown of Promise series, will release later this year. Introducing Hannah Currie Where are you from? (Or where do you live?) Brisbane, Australia. Born, raised, and still living here. If you had an unlimited travel budget, which …
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Happy New Year! It’s the time of year when many people resolve to implement new habits to improve themselves. We resolve to lose weight, exercise more, eat better. If we’re Christians, we resolve to read the Bible more or pray more or be more involved in church. More, more, more. We live in a society …
Ever wanted to write for the US market? The USA is the biggest market for Christian fiction, and the home of well-known Christian publishers such as Bethany House, Tyndale, and Thomas Nelson. Carolyn Miller lead an excellent session on writing for the US market at the recent Omega Writers Conference. If you missed out, you …
When Kirra turned sixteen, the strange dreams began, the dreams that come true. Her counsellor calls them coincidences, but Kirra isn’t so sure … especially when her latest dream is about the world being destroyed. Soon. Narn’s life should be simple. He’ll take over his father’s role as dolphin caller. He’ll be joined with Tarni. …
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This post first appeared at International Christian Fiction Writers on 20 June 2017. Paeroa is a small town not far from where I live. It has two claims to fame. It’s the home of L&P, our national soft drink which is World Famous in New Zealand. (I wrote a blog post explaining the history of …
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Omega Writers Conference Today is 18 July, which means the earlybird pricing for the 2022 Omega Writers Conference ends tonight at 11:59pm NSW and Queensland time. Click here to register now to save $50. Remember, members get a discount on their conference registration fee. You can find the discount code in the members-only section of …
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If you’re reading this, you’re probably a writer. But you weren’t always a writer. Once upon a time you were a reader and—perhaps—an aspiring writer. Like me. I’ve always been a reader. A bookworm, if you like. And like many readers, I also wanted to be a writer. Specifically, a novelist. I won two school …
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I’m posting today in my role of Zone Director of the Beyond the Borders zone of American Christian Fiction Writers, which includes many Australian and New Zealand members. American Christian Fiction Writers is a writing organisation devoted to improving the craft of Christian Fiction. Members can benefit from: Online critique groups, writing training, and webinars. Discounted …
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Omega Writers is delighted to announce that bookings for the 2022 Omega Writers Conference are now open. The conference will take place at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa, Bells Boulevard, Kingscliff, New South Wales from 7 to 9 October 2022. Whether you are brand new Christian writer or an established author, a non-fiction writer or …
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Over the last few years, I have seen more and more questions referring to the Enneagram. It’s yet another in a long line of personality assessment tools designed to help people understand themselves and others better. I’ve recently read two books on the Enneagram. One has a lot of applications for Christian writers, regardless of …
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