Author Interview | Marie-Rose Fox and Hidden Thorns

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, …

Tuesday Book Chat | What social media sites do you use to find books to read?

It's Iola here. Welcome to our Australasian Christian Writers Tuesday Book Chat, where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today's question is: What social media sites do you use to find books to read? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation in a comment …

Fairytale Retellings with Amanda Deed and Jeanette O’Hagan

By Amanda Deed & Jeanette O'Hagan The remake of the Lion King is currently screening in the cinemas, while the casting for the new Little Mermaid is causing a small furore on the interweb. Hollywood is addicted to remakes and retellings of old classic tales (how many times can you redo Robin Hood?) - and the literary world isn't that …

Fiction Friday: Getting to know Rosanne Hawke

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 …

Tuesday Book Chat – Who is your favourite Christian romance hero?

Welcome to the Australasian Christian Writers Tuesday Book Chat, where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: Who is your favourite Christian romance hero? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation in a comment on this post or in a comment on …

10 Lessons I’ve Learned From Writing

After my first book Beautiful: beauty tips for the soul was published, my family asked me when the next book was coming out. ‘What do you mean?’ I asked. ‘I’ve just published a book, I’m happy.’ ‘We think you’ve got a few more in you,’ they said. I’d always wanted to be an author. I’d …

Fiction Friday | An Interview with Author Tessa Emily Hall

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 …

Devotional – Entitled or Entrusted

‘Entitlement is perhaps the top word associated with the Millennial generation. In fact, seventy-one percent of American adults think of Millennials as "selfish," and sixty-five percent think Millennials are "entitled." Whether or not you believe the "entitlement" label is accurate, perception is reality.’ ~ Ryan Jenkins, Millennial and Generation Z speaker and generations expert. God is the …

Tuesday Book Chat – What makes a good book review?

Welcome to the Australasian Christian Writers Tuesday Book Chat, where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: What makes a good book review? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation in a comment on this post or in a comment on the …

DEVOTIONAL: God wants us to sing louder

Have you ever felt that God is trying to get you to just stop and give praise? The other day, as I was going about my day, the song 'Raise a hallelujah' by Bethel popped into my head: I raise a hallelujah, with everything inside of me I raise a hallelujah, I will watch the …