Recommendation: Rising Son, Gripping World War II Story

By Donna Fletcher Crow Today I am delighted to present my friend Brett Eshelman whose new World War II era book Rising Son has just been released. Rising Son is a gripping World War II story with repercussions that continue to this day. From the burning observation tower during a Tokyo air raid, through the …

Author Interview | Introducing Dienece Darling

Today we’re introducing a new blogger to Australasian Christian Writers: Dienece Darling. Welcome, Dienece! Fast Five Kiwis or koalas? Koalas. They bring back special, childhood memories of going to the local sanctuary in Hervey Bay, Queensland with my family. Mangoes or kiwifruit? Mango lassi! My sister’s mother-in-law grew up in Pakistan, and she got me …

Author Interview | Brenda S. Cox on Fashionable Goodness

By Donna Fletcher Crow Donna: I am delighted to bring Brenda S. Cox to Australasia today as part of her official blog tour for the launch of her wonderful new book Fashionable Goodness, Christianity in Jane Austen’s England. Brenda, what led you to write a book on this subject? Brenda: In the eighteenth and nineteenth …

Author Interview | Getting to Know D. J. Blackmore

Welcome D. J. Blackmore to our blog today. We look forward to learning more about Deirdre. 1. Can you tell us a little about yourself? For many years I have enjoyed a grass roots lifestyle. I have lived my research, which includes spinning, beekeeping, milking cows, making cheese and growing food. I am a simple …

Author Interview | Betsy St. Amant

By Morgan Tarpley Smith Today, our guest is author Betsy St. Amant, who writes contemporary inspirational fiction as well as non-fiction and many other things! Welcome to ACW blog, Betsy! We’re glad to have you. Tea or coffee? COFFEEEEE! Because I’m pretty sure it makes up 45% of my bloodstream now. Contemporary or historical novels? …

Author Interview | Carole Lehr Johnson

By Morgan Tarpley Smith Today, our guest is author Carole Lehr Johnson, who is the author of three inspirational novels set in England. Welcome to ACW blog, Carole! We’re glad to have you. Tea or coffee? Tea, of course! Coffee has a bitter, strong, pungent taste I cannot acquire. Contemporary or historical novels? Historical. I …

Author Interview | Introducing Claire Spencer-Christensen

Today we’d like to welcome Australian author Claire Spencer-Christensen to the blog. Claire has recently released her first novel, More Than Sparrows, the first book in the ‘White unto Harvest’ series. We’ll start with our Fast Five: five quick questions so we can get to know Claire better! Kiwis or koalas? Koalas; Kiwis are cute too …

Author Interview | Introducing Jennifer Mistmorgan

Today we’d like to welcome Australian author Jennifer Mistmorgan to the blog. Jennifer writes Christian historical romance, and has recently signed with Rachel McMillan,  a Canadian literary agent. We’ll start with our Fast Five: five quick questions so we can get to know Jennifer better! Long black or flat white? Flat white. Always. Mangoes or …

Introducing Jeanette Grant-Thomson

Today we’re interviewing Jeanette Grant-Thomson, who will be joining our group of frequent contributors to the ACW blog. Fast Five Kiwis or koalas? Koalas Mangoes or kiwifruit? Mangoes Books or TV? Books Desert or sea? Sea Plotter or pantser? A bit of each. I have to do a bit of plotting or I let the …

Introducing Christine Dillon

Fast Five Kiwis or koalas? Kiwis – they’re rarer and I love birdwatching. I have never seen a wild one. Mangoes or kiwifruit? Mangoes – I grew up in Asia. I do like Kiwifruit too – after all they’re Chinese gooseberries originally. Hobbits or Mad Max? Definitely Hobbits. Lord of the Rings is one of …