Australasian Christian Writers

It’s Children’s Book Week

In Australia it's Children's Book Week where we celebrate children's books. Children's Book Week is celebrated by most schools and Kindergartens in Australia. The children will dress up as a book character. Also many schools will have an author visit and have writing workshops. Memories I thought it would be good to take a trip …

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Tuesday Book Chat | When do you think a contemporary novel becomes a historical?

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: When do you think a contemporary novel becomes a historical (or vice versa)? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation in a comment on this …

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Omega Writers | The Hub at the Omega Writers’ Conference 2019

If you’re planning to attend this year’s Omega Writers’ Conference don’t forget to make the most of the opportunities available. Not only are there going to be some fantastic Keynote Talks, Workshops and a Bookstall but there is also an incredible chance to get some professional input on your writing at The Hub! ‘What is …

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Fiction Friday: Getting to know Jessica Kate

Lets get to know Jessica Kate Please welcome Jessica Kate to our blog today. Its Fiction Friday and today we are going to have a little fun while we learn a little more about Jessica Kate. 1. Can you tell us a little about yourself? • I’m an Aussie! I’m grew up on a farm …

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Don’t Die With The Music In You

By Wendy Parker Listen up, peeps! Don’t die with the music in you. Whatever is in the deep crevasses of your imagination, don’t ever think nobody is interested in the “music” in you. You need to tell yourself that you have just as much writing ability as the next person. Sure, the other writer plays …

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Tuesday Book Chat | What’s your favourite point of view?

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's your favourite point of view? First person, third person, or it doesn't matter? I know some people don't like first person, but I'm not one of …

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August’s New Releases With Giftcard Winner

Welcome to August New Releases. Congratulations to all with an August new release. Our monthly gift card winner will be announced at the end of the post. Grace in Deep Water by Christine Dillon (Links in the Chain Press, Published 1 August 2019) William Macdonald is at the pinnacle of his career. Pastor of a …

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Fiction Friday | How Readers Bless Authors Part 2

How Readers Bless Authors Part 2 This is part 2 of How Readers Bless Authors found here. Thanks to the authors who took the time to comment for us. This is to encourage readers who may think the little things they do go unnoticed. 1. How have readers blessed you? I am always touched when …

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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, …

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