By Iola Goulton @iolagoulton Over the last two weeks, we’ve looked at two paths to publishing: working with an agent to attract a major publisher, and publishing through a small press or micropress. This week we are looking at the third option: self-publishing. Self-publishing has soared in popularity since the release of the Amazon Kindle …
Author Interview | Narelle Atkins
This interview is part of a series, introducing the members of Australasian Christian Writers, to give you the opportunity to get to know us a little better. Today we’re interviewing Narelle Atkins. Welcome, Narelle! Fast Five Long black or flat white? Flat white. My wonderful husband makes one for me each morning. Kiwis or koalas? …
Tuesday Book Chat | Do you have a book budget? Do you stick to it?
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: Do you have a book budget? Do you stick to it? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation in a comment on this post or …
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Introducing the President of Omega Writers Australasia
Australasian Christian Writers, as part of our affiliation with Omega Writers as their partner Facebook group, has invited the leaders of Omega Writers to write a series on Omega Writers, who they are and how they operate.This month, President, Meredith Resce, is talking about her role in leadership with Omega Writers. The President of Omega …
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Author Interview | Ian Acheson
This interview is part of a series, introducing the members of Australasian Christian Writers, to give you the opportunity to get to know us a little better. Today we’re interviewing Ian Acheson. Welcome, Ian! Fast Five Long black or flat white? Both actually. Flat white first thing in the morning, Long black post lunch. Cricket …
Paths to Publishing: Small Presses
Last week I talked about traditional publishing, focusing on large publishers. This week I'm looking at another area of traditional publishing: the small press. Small presses and micropresses follow the same business principles as the major traditional publishers. Small presses take on the full financial responsibility for publishing and distributing the book, although you're less …
Author Interview | Lays Halawe
This interview is part of a series, introducing the members of Australisian Christian Writers, to give you the opportunity to get to know us a little better. Today we're interviewing Lays Halawe. Welcome, Lays! Fast Five Long black or flat white? Long black. Why ruin a good coffee with milk? Mangoes or kiwifruit? Mangoes. Cricket …
Tuesday Book Chat | Should Christians read fiction? Why … or why not?
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: Should Christians read fiction? Why ... or why not? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation in a comment on this post or in a …
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January 2019 Recent Releases
Gift Card Winner Paula Vince is the winner of the $10 US (or $15 AUD) gift card (see Narelle's Launch Day post, 7th January). Congratulations Paula! To claim your prize, please complete the Contact Form with 'January Gift Card Winner' as the subject. Giveaway rules and prize information can be found here. Omega Writers Conference: 11-13 …
Author Interview | Keona Tann
This interview is part of a series, introducing the members of Australasian Christian Writers, to give you the opportunity to get to know us a little better. Today we’re interviewing Keona Tann. Welcome, Keona! Fast Five Long black or flat white? Chai latte please. Kiwis or koalas? Koalas Cricket or rugby? Cricket Books or TV? …