Welcome to Throwback Thursday! We’ve dug into our blog archives for hidden treasures and words of wisdom. Here’s a list of blog posts you may find helpful. https://australasianchristianwriters.com/vanity-publishing/ https://australasianchristianwriters.com/two-ways-to-publish/ https://australasianchristianwriters.com/self-publishing-2/ https://australasianchristianwriters.com/writing-myths/ https://australasianchristianwriters.com/publishable/ https://australasianchristianwriters.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-self-publishing/ Please leave a comment if you have any thoughts or questions. We'd love to hear from you!
Tuesday Book Chat | 16 April 2024
Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: What's a book you have read more than three times? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post …
Will you enter the 2024 CALEB Awards?
The 2024 CALEB Award from Omega Writers recognises the best in Australasian Christian writing with a copyright date in 2022 and 2023. Books do not have to be explicitly Christian but are expected to uphold a Christian worldview. Entries are open in the following categories: Published Adult Fiction Published Young Adult Fiction Published Middle Grade …
Fiction Friday | Book Review of The Songbird of Hope Hill
Today I am reviewing The Songbird of Hope Hill by Kim vogel Sawyer Blurb A young woman sings of God’s love—even if she doesn’t believe He can forgive her—in this heartwarming novel inspired by historical events, from the bestselling author of A Tapestry of Grace.“An unforgettable story of God’s grace and redemption.”—Kathleen Y’Barbo, author of The Black MidnightDriven …
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#ThrowbackThursday | What’s the difference between traditional publishing, self publishing and independent (indie) publishing?
Welcome to Throwback Thursday! We’ve dug into our blog archives for hidden treasures and words of wisdom. Here’s a list of blog posts you may find helpful. https://australasianchristianwriters.com/paths-to-publishing-trade-publishing/ https://australasianchristianwriters.com/small-presses/ https://australasianchristianwriters.com/self-publishing/ https://australasianchristianwriters.com/self-publishing-2/ https://australasianchristianwriters.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-self-publishing/ https://australasianchristianwriters.com/help-where-should-i-spend-my-time-at-my-stage-in-the-writing-journey/ https://australasianchristianwriters.com/two-ways-to-publish/ https://australasianchristianwriters.com/throwback-thursday-publishing-options-in-australia/ Please leave a comment if you have any thoughts or questions. We'd love to hear from you!
Tuesday Book Chat | 9 April 2024
Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: Do you prefer covers with photos or illustrations? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post shared in …
New Releases | April 2024 New Releases
Welcome to April 2024 new releases. Today we have 2 new releases. In Truth and Love by Jenny Glazebrook Self Published (Release Date: 30 April 2024) She wants to leave before she gets hurt again. But what if it’s too late?Jodie Ladan is tired of goodbyes. People have come and gone her whole life, and …
Fiction Friday | Magnolia Island series by Malory Ford
I recently purchased the Magnolia Island box set by new-to-me author Malory Ford. The series has five short contemporary Christian romances, each featuring one of the Jameson siblings. The stories follow familiar tropes, including friends to more, second chance romance, enemies to more, and fake relationship. I enjoyed all the stories, with each one getting …
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Writer’s Life | Conscious Unplugging
There’s a lot of noise in the world. Since the evolution of television, computers, and mobile phones there’s been a gradual increase in the inputs into our lives. Most authors write on devices that are connected to the outside world. This portal tempts us to dive out of the world of our writing and into …
Reflections on a Decade of Writing Fiction: How It All Began
What is the inspiration that started you writing? Have you been a storyteller since your youth, or did you write your first novel as an older adult with many years of life perspective? How does our history influence the kind of stories that play in our minds before we turn them into words on screen …
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