Back in the good old days, last century, the library was my go-to place to discover new books. I knew the floor plan layout and had memorised the shelving systems via genre and book category. I’d gravitate to the shelves that held hidden treasures waiting to be explored. I’d talk about books and pick up …
2022 Omega Writers Conference Roundup
Last weekend, around 80 Christian writers converged at Peppers Kingscliff, New South Wales, for a weekend of writing craft, connections, and Christ. Around half hadn't attended before, so it was great to meet lots of new people! Adele Jones and Andrea Grigg In our final host group meeting, we talked about what we'd each got …
Writers Life | Refilling your spiritual well as a writer…
By Laurie Wood While I aimed this post at writers, I hope readers of Christian fiction get something out of it too. I write Christian romantic suspense and have three books published with Anaiah Press, (Northern Deception, Northern Hearts, and Northern Protector), and the fourth book (Northern Redemption) will come out in 2023. The two-year …
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Tuesday Book Chat | What’s Your View On Epilogues Where The Couple Get Engaged or Married?
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 your view on epilogues where the couple get engaged or married? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the …
Omega Writers Presents the 2022 CALEB Award Winners
The winners of the 2022 CALEB Awards were announced on 8 October at the Omega Writer’s Conference. The conference was held at Peppers Kingscliff, New South Wales. The awards dinner was livestreamed in three parts. Click here to watch Penny Reeve welcome members, and Jo Wanmer share about her CALEB win. Unpublished Manuscripts Click here …
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Fiction Friday | The Upwelling by Lystra Rose
When Kirra turned sixteen, the strange dreams began, the dreams that come true. Her counsellor calls them coincidences, but Kirra isn’t so sure ... especially when her latest dream is about the world being destroyed. Soon. Narn’s life should be simple. He’ll take over his father’s role as dolphin caller. He’ll be joined with Tarni. …
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Our Writing
Recently, I did a workshop with Annie Gicchuru from Uplifting Studios on how to write a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement. Annie encouraged us to write our statements, even if we don’t get it all right at once. Even if we make mistakes. She encouraged us to write, review, keep learning, keep adapting. It’s important …
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Author Interview | Getting to Know D. J. Blackmore
Welcome D. J. Blackmore to our blog today. We look forward to learning more about Deirdre. 1. Can you tell us a little about yourself? For many years I have enjoyed a grass roots lifestyle. I have lived my research, which includes spinning, beekeeping, milking cows, making cheese and growing food. I am a simple …
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Tuesday Book Chat | What Your View On Sex or Rape Scenes In Christian Fiction?
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 your view on sex or rape scenes In Christian fiction? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog …
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Devotional | No Longer I, a devotion by Keona Tann
On the 18th of May 2022, I was getting ready for my work placement and I was really struggling, now battling to get there wasn’t a new thing because almost every day I contended to get there. My reasons varied but mainly because it was so exhausting for me, the 2 afternoons a week completely …
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