2013 ACFW Indianapolis Conference Highlights

In mid-September I had the pleasure of attending my first American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Conference in Indianapolis, USA. I’ve attended a number of Romance Writers of Australia conferences and I made the trek across the big pond back in 2008 for the Romance Writers of America Conference in San Francisco. This is the first …

ACRBA Tour The Inheritance by Jo-Anne Berthelsen

7 – 11 October Australian Christian Readers Blog Alliance Introducing The Inheritance    (Even Before Publishing September 2013) By  Jo-Anne Berthelsen About the Book: Michael Trevelyan is determined to claim his inheritance at all costs. Bitterness consumes him and he refuses to forgive those who have betrayed him. Yet, when he meets Alexandra Hope, things …

Heartsong Presents October New Releases

My first fiction book release with Harlequin’s Love Inspired Heartsong Presents line, Falling for the Farmer, is scheduled for February 2014.  Today I’m posting information on the new Heartsong Presents releases for October. Harlequin publishes four Heartsong Presents books under the Love Inspired brand each month: two contemporary inspirational romances and two historical inspirational romances. …

Interview with Valerie Comer and book giveaway

Today I’m interviewing contemporary romance author Valerie Comer on the Australasian Christian Writers group blog. We’re also giving away an electronic copy of Valerie’s latest release, Raspberries and Vinegar. The interview can be found at the following link. Hope to see you there! http://australasianchristianwriters.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/interview-with-valerie-comer-and-book.html I wrote a book recommendation for Raspberries and Vinegar a few weeks ago. Check …

ACRBA tour: Streets on a Map by Dale Harcombe

    23 – 27 September Australian Christian Readers Blog Alliance Introducing Streets on a Map (Ark House Press December 2010) By Dale Harcombe         About the Book: Every choice carries a price as Abby discovers when she marries Joel. If she had known when Joel first walked into Clancy’s what lay …

Why are genres determined by reader expectations?

Today I’m blogging on the Australasian Christian Writers group blog. Monday is our writing craft day and my post on genre and reader expectations can be found at the following link. Hope to see you there! http://australasianchristianwriters.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/why-are-genres-determined-by-reader.html

ACRBA tour: What would Jesus drive? (Car Park Parables series) by Paul Clark and Graham Preston

  September 16 – 20 Australian Christian Readers Blog Alliance Introducing  What would Jesus drive? (Car Park Parables series) (Even Before Publishing March 2012) by Paul Clark, illustrated by Graham Preston   About the Author:   Paul Clark is married with two kids. He has nearly 20 years experience in children’s and youth ministry having worked …

Book Recommendation – Raspberries and Vinegar by Valerie Comer

Book Description: An opinionated local-food advocate falls in love with the junk-food-loving reluctant farmer next door.Love her or hate her, Jo Shaw doesn’t much care. She’s a woman on a mission, joining her best friends in buying a dilapidated farm to prove that growing most of their own food and living sustainably is possible. Too …

Interview with Aussie YA fantasy author Lizbeth Klein and book giveaway

Today I’m interviewing Aussie YA fantasy author Lizbeth Klein on the International Christian Fiction Writers blog. We’re giving away a print copy of Lizbeth’s debut novel, Firelight of Heaven (Aussie mailing addresses only). My interview with Lizbeth Klein can be found at  http://internationalchristianfictionwriters.blogspot.com