Today I’m interviewing local Tauranga author Sharon Manssen, who writes Young Adult Fantasy as SR Manssen. Welcome, Sharon! Let’s start with a few quick questions by way of introduction. Long black or flat white? Flat white. Trim. Double shot, extra hot. Kiwis or koalas? Kiwis. (Good, says this Kiwi.) Mangoes or kiwifruit? Mangoes (lived in Thailand …
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Today I’m interviewing Lindsay Harrel, author of The Joy of Falling, which is partly set in New Zealand. Welcome, Lindsay! The Joy of Falling is about the story of two sisters in law, Eve and Angela, recovering from their grief after their husbands (brothers Wesley and Brent) died in a diving accident. What inspired you …
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Fast Five Long black or flat white? Soy milk latte if I’m feeling chatty and chai if I’m feeling reflective. Kiwis or koalas? Cute, Australiana koalas. Mangoes or kiwifruit? Mangoes are delicious but since kiwifruit got me through three bouts of morning sickness, I have to be loyal to my pregnancy panacea. Books or TV? …
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Fiction Friday Getting to know Nicki Edwards Welcome Nicki Edwards to our blog today. Nicki has a new book out and we are going to learn a little about her and the book. 1. Can you tell us a little about yourself? I’m a wife, a mum of 4 adult kids, 2 border collies and …
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Fast Five Long black or flat white? Short Mac to start the day, then tea after that. Cricket or rugby? I fell in love with test cricket watching the 2006/2007 Ashes. Hobbits or Mad Max? Hobbits, I’m more a fantasy girl than Sci-Fi. Sun or snow? As my childhood was spent in the Northern and …
Fiction Friday Getting to know you interview with Jenny Glazebrook Welcome Jenny Glazebrook to our blog today. It’s Fiction Friday and today we are going to have a little fun while we learn a little more about Jenny. 1. Can you tell us a little about yourself? I live in the country town of Gundagai …
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Today for Fiction Friday we are getting to know Susan P Branch. Please welcome Susan P Branch to our blog today. We are going to have a little fun while we learn a little more about Susan. Susan also has a new book about to release. 1. Can you tell us a little about yourself? …
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Today we have a guest interview with Marie-Rose Fox, author of Hidden Thorns, a memoir which is a finalist in the 2019 CALEB Awards, and which is about forgiving her only child’s murderer. Welcome, Marie-Rose! Fast Five Long black or flat white? Long or short black. However, I much prefer espresso. Kiwis or koalas? Koalas, …
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Please welcome Rosanne Hawke to our blog today for Fiction Friday Rosanne Hawke is our guest today for Fiction Friday. We will be getting to know more about Rosanne Hawke. 1. Can you tell us a little about yourself? I am a YA and children’s author from rural SA and have recently had my 30th …
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It’s Fiction Friday! Today we’re delighted to welcome Tessa Emily Hall to the blog. Emily has two published Young Adult novels, and has recently published her first book of devotionals. Welcome, Emily! Fast Five Long black or flat white? Flat white (I’m impressed: not everyone knows what a flat white is) Books or TV? Books …
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