Annual Aussie Author Challenge 2013

[Catherine]

Many thanks Brenda. =)

[Mish]

Zoey wrote: "Not sure I will get all these read as well as all the other challenges, but I have too much fun just picking out the books, so will give it a go.

January - Male Author - Gone by Chris Nyst
Februar..."

Bay of Fires sounds good Zoey. I've added that to my March NR

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "Zoey wrote: "Not sure I will get all these read as well as all the other challenges, but I have too much fun just picking out the books, so will give it a go.

January - Male Author - Gone by Chris..."

Same Mish:)

[Sharon]

Okay here is my list
January - Male Author - by James John Loftus
February - Female Author - by Anna Jacobs
March - New Release - by M.K. Hume
April - Favourite Genre (Historic Fiction) by M.K. Hume
May - Male Author - by Markus Zusak
June - Female Author - by Gabrielle Lord
July- New Release - by Tony Cavanaugh
August - Favourite Genre - (Historical Fiction)- by M.K. Hume
September - Male Author - by Paul Jennings
October - Female Author - by Rose Foster
November - New Release - John Flanagan will be publishing the 12th Ranger's Apprentice in October but it is untitled at this stage.
December - Favourite Genre - (Historic Fiction) - by M.K. Hume

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great list Sharon:) I updated for you:) Looks like you like M.K. Hume;)

[Davina]

January - Male: Band-Aid for a Broken Leg by Damien Brown
February - Female: The Rumpelgeist by Fiona McIntosh
March - New Release: TBA
April - Fav Genre/ParanormalEmblaze by Jessica Shirvington
May - Male:The Price of Lifeby Nigel Brennan
June - Female: Dollhouse by Anya Allyn if I can find it.
July - New Release: Doomsday by Chris Morphew
August - Fav Genre/Paranormal: The Extinction Gambit by Michael Pryor
September - Male: Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide by Peter Allison
October - Female:Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta
November - New Release: The Red Queen by Isobelle Carmody
December - Fav Genre/Paranormal: Team Human by Justine Larbalestier

I so happy all of these were already on my To Read list. I'm only going to have to add one New Release to the list maybe two if The Red Queen isn't released in time.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Davina wrote: "January Male: Band-Aid for a Broken Leg by Damien Brown
February Female: The Rumpelgeist by Fiona McIntosh
March New Release: TBA
April Fav Genre/ParanormalEmblaze by Jessica Shirvington
May Male..."

A wonderful list Davina! With do you have a kindle? Or ereader? I read mine on the kindle...if you PM Anya, I'm sure she'd let you know how to get a copy:)

[Davina]

Brenda wrote: "Davina wrote: "January Male: Band-Aid for a Broken Leg by Damien Brown
February Female: The Rumpelgeist by Fiona McIntosh
March New Release: TBA
April Fav Genre/ParanormalEmblaze by Jessica Shirvi..."

Thanks Brenda. I don't have an ereader yet. But maybe I might ask for one for my birthday. (I seem to be missing out on allot of books because I don't have one.) It's my June book so it might work. I'll PM Anya first though see if or where I can buy a paper copy, thanks for the suggestion.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're welcome...good luck. It is extremely worth the read!

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Great list Sharon:) I updated for you:) Looks like you like M.K. Hume;)"

Thanks Brenda for updating for me :)
My son owns the first 4 M.K. Hume books and is getting the 5th one for Christmas and he has been telling me for what seems like forever that I need to read them so I thought this would be a good opportunity.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh well that's a good idea:) I hope you enjoy them, or you might have to change your challenge after the first one;)

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Oh well that's a good idea:) I hope you enjoy them, or you might have to change your challenge after the first one;)"

I'll let you know. I hope for my son that I like them because he is so sure that I'll love them. He thinks they are great.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes, it's hard when that happens! Good luck:)

[Neil]

So this will be my first go. I have not followed the set out details but they are Australian.
1st book Jessica - Bryce Courtenay
2nd book Ice Station - Matthew Reilly
3rd book Hey you in the white T-shirt - Michael Chugg
4th book Dawn: One hell of a life - Dawn Fraser
5th book You wouldn't be dead for quids - Robert G Barret
6th book Peter Brock: How good is this - Wayne Webster.
Sorry about not sticking to the challenge requirements, but loved the idea of having a challenge like this, this is what clubs are for. Loving my renewed passion of flicking the pages through a good story.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

1.Jessica by Bryce Courtenay
2.Ice Station by Matthew Reilly
3.Hey, You in the Black T-Shirt by Michael Chugg
4.Dawn: One Hell Of A Life by Dawn Fraser
5.You Wouldn't Be Dead For Quids by Robert G. Barrett
6.Peter Brock: How Good Is This: The Real Story by Wayne Webster

Well done Neil, at least you're giving it a go, and you might find you can add more in as you go, or extend yourself next time! Either way, enjoy your challenge:)

PS I could only find Chugg's 'Black' T-shirt!!

[Neil]

Brenda wrote: "1.Jessica by Bryce Courtenay
2.Ice Station by Matthew Reilly
3.Hey, You in the Black T-Shirt by Michael Chugg
4.Dawn: One Hell Of A Life by Dawn Fraser
5.You Wouldn't Be Dead For Quids by Robert G...."

Thanks Brenda, and yes it is a black T-shirt, oops. haha

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Neil wrote: "Brenda wrote: "1.Jessica by Bryce Courtenay
2.Ice Station by Matthew Reilly
3.Hey, You in the Black T-Shirt by Michael Chugg
4.Dawn: One Hell Of A Life by Dawn Fraser
5.You Wouldn't Be Dead For Qui..."

Haha!! Thought it must be;)

[Mish]

Davina wrote: "January - Male: Band-Aid for a Broken Leg by Damien Brown
February - Female: The Rumpelgeist by Fiona McIntosh
March - New Release: TBA
April - Fav Genre/ParanormalEmblaze by Jessica Shirvington
..."

Ooo! Devina I totally forgot about the The Red Queen I'll add that to my list as well :)

[Sharon]

Not sure if this will help anyone with their choices but I have just noticed that Margareta Osborn has 2 new books on her page. The first one is actually due out this month and the second is due to be published in March 2013.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks for that Sharon, I just downloaded A Bush Christmas:)

I also just added them both to the Aussie New Releases thread too:)

[Michelle]

I'm going to make an attempt at this challenge even though I never seem to get near meeting any of the other ones.
I'm thinking that if I try and plan ahead this one might just be achievable!!

[Elaine]

Michelle wrote: "I'm going to make an attempt at this challenge even though I never seem to get near meeting any of the other ones.
I'm thinking that if I try and plan ahead this one might just be achievable!!"

That's great Michelle. Look forward to seeing your book choices. Must say I'm fairly new to the challenges and haven't actually completed any. This one and the summer challenge are my first. Not sure how I'll do but it's fun to have a go!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michelle wrote: "I'm going to make an attempt at this challenge even though I never seem to get near meeting any of the other ones.
I'm thinking that if I try and plan ahead this one might just be achievable!!"

Good luck Michelle...planning ahead is a great idea, that's why so many of us put our lists up, so we then have an idea what to read. Plus you have 12 months to do it in...coming back here, and letting everyone know how you're going, is also a great part of the challenge. Everyone cheers for everyone else:)

[Lilliana]

I would love to join in - I will have to spend a few hours deciding on what book to read first!

... time has now elapsed and I found a book for January. It even has the 'J' theme too, so pretty happy there.


Death Most Definite

I will add to my list as I find books :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great to have you Lilliana:) Feel free to list as you find your books, it's always great to find new authors (I hadn't heard of yours!) and some of us will be able to put those extra books into our own challenges:)

[Melanie]

HA! I jsut realised that I'm going to read January in January :P

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melanie wrote: "HA! I jsut realised that I'm going to read January in January :P "

Well done Melanie!

[Melanie]

January - Male Author - January
February - Female Author - Obernewtyn
March - New Release - Fractured
April - Favourite Genre (Contemporary) - The Forgotten Garden
May - Male Author - I am the Messenger
June - Female Author - On the Jellicoe Road
July- New Release -
August - Favourite Genre - (fantasy) -
September - Male Author - Cloudstreet
October - Female Author - Picnic at Hanging Rock
November - New Release -
December - Favourite Genre - () -


Thats my current list! Still looking for books to read

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Looks good Melanie:)

[Janine]

I have finally done my first draft for this challenge but it is sure to change during the year
January - Male Author - Ice Station by Matthew Reilly
February - Female Author - The Golden Land by Di Morrissey
March - NR - Bay of Fires by Poppy Gee
April - Favourite Genre (Contemporary Fiction) - In the Company of Strangers by Liz Byrski
May - Male Author - The Daughters of Mars by Thomas Keneally
June - Female Author - The Island House by Posie Graeme-Evans
July - NR - The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
August - Contemporary Fiction - Wattle Creek by Fiona Mccallum
September - Male Author - Bombproof by Michael Robotham
October - Female Author - Sarah Thornhill by Kate Grenville
November - NR - House for all Seasons by Jenn J. McLeod
December - Contemporary Fiction - Ember Island by Kimberley Freeman

[Mish]

Great list Melanie & Janine.

Looks like a few of us will be reading Bay of Firesat the same time which should be fun :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Janine wrote: "I have finally done my first draft for this challenge but it is sure to change during the year
January - Male Author - Ice Station by Matthew Reilly
February - Female Author - The Golden Land by Di..."

Looking good Janine!

[Melanie]

Mish wrote: "Great list Melanie & Janine.

Looks like a few of us will be reading Bay of Firesat the same time which should be fun :)"

:) thanks and I just realised I should put that down too......

[Melanie]

My List that I may change in the future but I like it so far:)

January - Male Author - January By Gabrielle Lord
February - Female Author - Finnikin of the Rock By Melina Marchetta
March - New Release - Bay of Fires By Poppy Gee
April - Favourite Genre (fantasy) - Eon By Alison Goodman
May - Male Author - I am the Messenger By Markus Zuzak
June - Female Author - On the Jellicoe Road By Melina Marchetta
July- New Release - Doomsday By Chris Morphew
August - Favourite Genre - (fantasy) - Sabriel By Garth Nix
September - Male Author - Cloudstreet By Tim Winton
October - Female Author - All I ever wanted By Vikki Wakefield
November - New Release - Fractured By Dawn Barker
December - Favourite Genre - (fantasy) - Darkfall By Isobelle Carmody
January Finnikin of the Rock Bay of Fires Eon: Dragoneye Reborn I Am the Messenger On the Jellicoe Road Doomsday Sabriel Cloudstreet All I Ever Wanted Fractured Darkfall

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melanie wrote: "Question: Can i have a book published in for example, February and put it under NR in July?"

As long as it's released anywhere in 2013, it doesn't matter where you slot it Melanie:)

[Mish]

Melanie wrote: "Mish wrote: "Great list Melanie & Janine.

Looks like a few of us will be reading Bay of Firesat the same time which should be fun :)"

:) thanks and I just realised I should put that down too......"

Excellent Melanie and great list too :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Sorry I missed out on why everyone is going to read Bay of Fires. Is it a really good book?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Sorry I missed out on why everyone is going to read Bay of Fires. Is it a really good book?"

It's a new release by Aussie author Poppy Gee, set in a real place in Tassy. Everyone is talking about it...it sounds great:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Okay - so it's her first book and no one has read it yet but everyone is talking about it! Sounds like fun - I will add it to my list too!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good on you Phrynne:)

[KJ]

My list so far...


Jan - Male Author: The Riders by Tim Winton
Feb - Female Author: Get Well Soon! My (un)Brilliant Career As A Nurse by Kristy Chambers
March - New Release: Bay of Fires by Poppy Gee
April - Favourite Genre ~ Fiction: Floundering by Romy Ash
May - Male Author: Tandia by Bryce Courtenay
June - Female Author: The Secret River by Kate Grenville
July - New Release: TBA
August - Favourite Genre ~ Fiction: A Fraction of the Whole by Steve Toltz
September - Male Author: Oscar and Lucinda by Peter Carey
October - Female Author: The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
November - New Release: TBA
December - Favourite Genre ~ Fiction: Autumn Laing by Alex Miller

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Looks good Kaylene:)

[KJ]

Thanks Brenda, 2013 is already gearing up to be a very busy reading year!

[Lilliana]

Kaylene wrote: "Thanks Brenda, 2013 is already gearing up to be a very busy reading year!"

That will make it a very good year in that case!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It sure is looking good:)

[KJ]

Absolutely!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Margaret wrote: "Hello, I've finally got my list together. I might have to change some of the books if I can't locate copies.

January: Alan Gould The Schoonermaster's Dance
February: Anna Jacobs writing as Shannah..."

Margaret, would you mind linking all your books please, so others can check out your choices:) Thanks.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh Margaret, you didn't need to do that! I'm sorry you felt you had to:(

When you're in your comment box, you will notice 'add book/author' in the top right hand corner...click on that, type your book title into it, and hit search. When the titles come up, choose the one you want, and hit 'add' then they appear in this box. If you want to put the author, change it from book, to author, and at the bottom you can change from link to cover (so you put the pic in here)

Please feel free to ask any questions you want...that's how we all learn:) Once again, I apologise for making you feel you needed to delete your list.

[Melanie]

Great list!:)

[[deleted user]]

Ill join in but I think I will just post as I read them, rather then making a list, I want to be more spontaneous about reading next year