Lynxie’s Comments (group member since Jan 12, 2012)

Lynxie’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

Stef wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Stef wrote: "o-crap the book I was planning to read for fantasy wasn't Australian so I am reading instead and I must say so far I am finding it cr..."

Oh that's a shame! I hope your next read is a better one for you :)

Brenda wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Georgina Anne Taylor, another Aussie Indie has [book:Fairy Tales for F..."

This one is showing as no longer available Lynxie:( I was going to pick it up myself!"

I wonder if I can still see it because I previously downloaded it. It seems to still have the 'add to library' button for me. That is a shame.

Also, Mark Mann has his book The Stone Gate currently for free on Smashwords
Georgina Anne Taylor, another Aussie Indie has Fairy Tales for Freya for free on Smashwords

David Estes also an Aussie Indie, writes YA and he has a number of his books on Smashwords for a couple of dollars each.

Dianne F. Gray has a number of her books on smashwords (which means you can download them in a heap of different formats, including PDF so you could read them on a computer or print them out).

She's an Aussie indie and most of her books are usually $1-3 each.

You can see her books on Smashwords here.

Elaine wrote: "Here's my first attempt at a list....subject to change of course.

1. Spell it out,
W- The Wonder Lover , if I can get it on time or [book:What..."

A great looking list Elaine. I'll see if I can rustle up something that could work for your Aussie indie.

Trevor wrote: "Do either Safe in His Arms by Renae Kaye or Tigerland by Sean Kennedy count as Aussie independent?"

That's a tough one Trevor. They don't seem to be affiliated with any of the traditional publishers, but as Brenda said, they're quite large. I'm inclined to say they wouldn't pass as indie.

If you like that genre, I've read Ann Somerville's Unnatural Selection trilogy. A great Aussie indie author.

Elaine wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Hey Brenda cause it's been a while since I've done any challenges, I've forgotten. Can I read the same book..."

I couldn't believe I'd read almost 200 indies either. It's a little crazy :) Happy hunting

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Hey Brenda cause it's been a while since I've done any challenges, I've forgotten. Can I read the same book for two different categories ..."

Elaine, you might find your local library could stock some local author's books. Failing that, perhaps you could try and find something similar to an Indie author's book you like the sound of?

OR

Perhaps try and find someone who originally published as an indie? And has since been published traditionally...

If all else fails, you could just try your hand at a new author, even if they're traditionally published. :)

Nikk wrote: "lynxxie, it was on the aus nz indie list at no 142 at the top of this thread though that's where i found it"

As I mentioned in message 12, you need to look at the publisher of the book, not rely on the book being in the indie lists... people can put whatever they want in those lists really.

I wouldn't call Kate Morton indie.

Nikk wrote: "Here are my books for the challenge. Can't wait to start! :-)

W. What We Saw by Aaron Hartzler
I. [bookcover:Ice Like Fire|174042..."


I don't think Kate Morton is Indie Nikk... Pan is Pan McMillan...

Stef wrote: "o-crap the book I was planning to read for fantasy wasn't Australian so I am reading instead and I must say so far I am finding it crap.

Oh well"

That's a shame Stef, I loved Captive Prince. I gave it 5 stars. :) I hope you end up liking it.

Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Does anyone think Wolf Winter by Cecilia Ekbäck qualifies as Speculative Fiction? It was a dnf for me last month due to other challenge committments..."

I agree with Brenda, Julie. This seems more historical fiction to me.

Some fantastic lists so far. It's so great to see so many different indies being picked!

I hope you enjoy them!

Kathryn wrote: "I'm not really very familiar with the speculative fiction genre, so I wondered whether anyone could tell me whether The Humans by Matt Haig would qualify?

I've looke..."

Yep definitely spec fiction Kathryn. :)

Brenda wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "For my Indie I was thinking of In Strange Worlds by Brenda Cheers - I think it mught be indie - but not sure"

I'm pretty sure she is Sally:)"

Yup, Brenda is correct. She would qualify Sally.

I'm in :)

1. Spell it out
W - When Angels Cry by Melanie Nilles (Indie) ★★★
I - In the Mirror by Robin Lythgoe (Indie) ★★★
N - Nephilim Prophecy by Adrienne Wilder (Indie) ★★
T - A Town Called Dust: The Territory 1 by Justin Woolley (Aussie indie) ★★★
E - Edith by Jo Barney (Indie) ★★★
R - Red Clover by Florence Osmund (Indie)★★★★★

2. New Release: Koven by Vanessa Skye (Aussie Indie) ★★★

3. Young Adult by Aussie Author:
The Stone Gate by Mark Mann (Aussie Indie) ★★★

4. Aussie Indie Author: Revolution Earth by Lambert Nagle ★★★

5.TBR
Speculative: Decrypted by Lindsay Buroker (Indie) ★★★

Historical: Lord Somerton's Heir by Alison Stuart (Aussie Indie)

Mystery: Hold Still by Lisa Regan (Indie)

Hi guys,

So I read almost only indie books. There's a bunch of lists on here that say they're indie (Indie Author Lists) but to check if they are, you should look at the publisher details for the book.

If they say Createspace or Amazon, or the Author's name, that's a good sign, but indie also means those published through small press companies.

Also, if you want some ideas, I have shelves specifically for indie authors and I mark if they're Aussie too.

(My Indie author list)

Check my shelving for Aussie Author or AWW2013/14/15.

RitaSkeeter wrote: "Brenda; I remember that you read The Stone Gate by Mark Mann. Is that indie? I'm not too sure how to tell."

Yes Rita, he's considered Indie :)

Suzie wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "I'm probably not going to get this challenge finished... I think this will be my first where I didn't finish. Crazy."

I was thinking the same thing for myself, Lynxie. Do we get a b..."

Nah, just get to add them to the next challenge as Brenda suggested :D

I've just had too much extra cirricular stuff on outside of work to get much reading done... so frustrating!

I'm probably not going to get this challenge finished... I think this will be my first where I didn't finish. Crazy.

Phrynne wrote: "Many apologies Lynxie. I accidentally deleted your post. A severe case of fat fingeritis on the iPad mini. However I had already copied it as a reply to my post. Sorry:("

It's all good :) No harm done hehe.