Today I’m blogging on the International Christian Fiction Writers blog, talking about writing for a North American audience from an Australian perspective. Hope to see you there! http://internationalchristianfictionwriters.blogspot.com/2014/06/writing-for-north-american-audience.html
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Friday Weekend Escape to Canberra, Australia: Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Today we’re escaping into the mountains, and visiting one of my favourite places that’s only a short drive from Canberra, my home town. Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is located on the south-western side of Canberra, Australia, in the Brindabella Ranges. The southern end of the Brindabella Ranges adjoins the Snowy Mountains, the setting for my Snowgum Creek …
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ACRBA Tour Charter to Redemption by D.J. Blackmore
2nd – 6th May 2014 Australian Christian Readers Blog Alliance is introducing Charter to Redemption (Even Before Publishing, 1 May 2014) By D.J. Blackmore About the Book At the close of 1821, the penal colony of Newcastle looks to be every bit as black as it’s painted. Emma Colchester charters a ride to Australia with …
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Friday Weekend Escape to Canberra, Australia: Lake Burley Griffin
Today we’re escaping for the weekend to my hometown of Canberra, Australia. I live in the national capital, population of just under four hundred thousand, in the Australian Capital Territory. Lake Burley Griffin is a man-made lake in the centre of Canberra. We’re going to relax on an afternoon cruise around the lake, taking in …
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Book Recommendation: Dear God, it’s me and it’s urgent by Marion Stroud
Book Description: Here are soul-building moments for every woman, at every age. These prayers are ideal for private devotion and meditation, or for sharing with other women. Inspiring and enriching, they are rooted in everyday life. Topics range widely, from a Bride’s Prayer on the eve of her wedding to Shopping with a Daughter and …
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Heartsong Presents June New Releases
My second fiction book release with Harlequin’s Love Inspired Heartsong Presents line, The Nurse’s Perfect Match, was released in May 2014. Today I’m posting information on the new Heartsong Presents releases for June. Four Heartsong Presents books are released each month under the Love Inspired brand: two contemporary inspirational romances and two historical inspirational romances. The …
USA trip: Cobb Salad and Weetbix
This is the final post from my USA trip. Last week I shared the highlights from my overnight visit in Hawaii on the way home to Australia. I have two favourite foods when I’m travelling in the USA. The first is Weetbix, and I travel with a small box of Weetbix from Australia. A bowl …
ACRBA Blog Tour It’s Just You and Me Lord by Marion Stroud
19th – 23rd May 2014 Australian Christian Readers Blog Alliance is introducing ‘It’s Just You and Me Lord’ (Monarch, October 2013) By Marion Stroud About the Book Women are most likely to express their deepest thoughts to a trusted friend. At its best, prayer is simply that; a conversation with a friend who is never …
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Book Cover Reveal: The Doctor’s Return
Megan Bradley Is Putting Down Roots After years spent traveling the globe, she never expected to be back in her hometown sharing an office with her former sweetheart, Dr. Luke Morton. Megan is focused on building her business, and doesn’t have time to dwell on past mistakes. But she can’t ignore her feelings for the …
USA trip: Hawaii
Last week I shared my highlights from my visit to Multnomah Falls, Oregon. Today we’re leaving the mainland USA, heading west over the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii. I caught an early morning flight out of Portland, arriving in Hawaii mid-morning. I only had a short one night stopover in Hawaii, before another early morning flight …