Aussie Author Challenge 2014 Showing 751-800 of 1,146

[Kathryn]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Hahaha! You're all very funny and sweet! As I've already passed Platinum level and Rhodium level doesn't seem too far away, maybe you'd better research another metal for me;D But you..."

Or maybe you need to re-categorise the lower levels i.e. make 12 books iron, 24 books copper (is copper dearer than iron…??), 36 books bronze and so on!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! Oh dear Kathryn...

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "Haha! Oh dear Kathryn..."

Or start adding levels - you could go for rhodium + platinum or rhodium + gold!!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Just finished my 11th for this challenge and #2 of my female author choices: Absolution Creek by Nicole Alexander 4★s

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/..."
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[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Kathryn wrote: "Or maybe you need to re-categorise the lower levels i.e. make 12 books iron, 24 books copper (is copper dearer than iron…??), 36 books bronze and so on!! "

That would make for some very heavy reading Kathryn!;-)

[Kathryn]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Or maybe you need to re-categorise the lower levels i.e. make 12 books iron, 24 books copper (is copper dearer than iron…??), 36 books bronze and so on!! "

That would make for some..."

Very funny, Julie :-D

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Kathryn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Or maybe you need to re-categorise the lower levels i.e. make 12 books iron, 24 books copper (is copper dearer than iron…??), 36 books bronze and so on!! "

That wou..."

;-D

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kathryn is right. We could bring in Palladium and Iridium but they are lower than good old Platinum and Rhodium. So at least we all know now what to look for when we go buying a new watch. Phillipe Patek here we come!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Phrynne wrote: "Kathryn is right. We could bring in Palladium and Iridium but they are lower than good old Platinum and Rhodium. So at least we all know now what to look for when we go buying a new watch. Phillipe..."

You'd have to rewrite the the saying to "Go For Rhodium"!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Kathryn is right. We could bring in Palladium and Iridium but they are lower than good old Platinum and Rhodium. So at least we all know now what to look for when we go buying a new..."

Doesn't have quite the same impact does it!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Phrynne wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Kathryn is right. We could bring in Palladium and Iridium but they are lower than good old Platinum and Rhodium. So at least we all know now what to look for when we..."

Lol....YAY Go For Rhodium!!!! :)

[Carolyn]

Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Haha! Oh dear Kathryn..."

Or start adding levels - you could go for rhodium + platinum or rhodium + gold!!"

Or double platinum - like with record sales!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Stop now! ***blush***

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Whoops sorry Brenda....got a bit carried away :P

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Hahaha!!! Yes I think you all did;P

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "Hahaha!!! Yes I think you all did;P"

Sorry Brenda!;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "Finished #41 - New Release - Rocking Horse Hill by Cathryn Hein 5★s

Review to follow closer to publication"

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Finished #41 - New Release - Rocking Horse Hill by Cathryn Hein 5★s

Review to follow closer to publication"

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/revie..."

Great review. I have this one on my TBR list. Still have 5 ARCs left for April releases to be followed by 6 for May. Best start saying no!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Sally! It's difficult to say no isn't it....

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "Thanks Sally! It's difficult to say no isn't it...."

Especially when they're all such lovely books!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Exactly!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "I missed putting one in - #39 - Female Author - Through the Cracks by Honey Brown 5★s

Review to follow closer to publication"

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Chris]

Completed my 2nd female author: The Lavender Keeper by Fiona McIntosh 4 ★

[Kathryn]

Christina wrote: "Completed my 2nd female author: The Lavender Keeper by Fiona McIntosh 4 ★"

I read this last year and enjoyed it. Will you read The French Promise at some point, Christina? It was as good as The Lavender Keeper, in my opinion, but still a good read.

[Chris]

Yes, I plan to Kathryn. I have it in my TBR pile next to my bed. Hopefully I'll get to it sooner than later.:-)

[Kathryn]

Kathryn wrote: "Christina wrote: "Completed my 2nd female author: The Lavender Keeper by Fiona McIntosh 4 ★"

I read this last year and enjoyed it. Will you read The French Promise..."

Sorry - *wasn't* as good. Hope you enjoy it when you get to it - I enjoyed reading more about Luc and Lisette, but overall, I just wasn't as swept away as I was by The Lavender Keeper

[Chris]

Kathryn wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Christina wrote: "Completed my 2nd female author: The Lavender Keeper by Fiona McIntosh 4 ★"

I read this last year and enjoyed it. Will you read [bo..."

I'll keep that in mind and let you know how I go with it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've just finished my 51st - New Release - Billabong Bend by Jennifer Scoullar 4.5★s

Review to follow closer to publication

[Bec]

What is your secret to getting through so many books Brenda???

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bec wrote: "What is your secret to getting through so many books Brenda???"

No secret Bec:) I'm just fortunate enough to be able to read quickly:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 52nd - Male author - The Mish by Robert Lowe 3★s

Review to follow

[Elaine]

Bec wrote: "What is your secret to getting through so many books Brenda???"

She's Super Brenda, Bec. "Faster than a speeding book!!!" :) You'll get used to it eventually...although she does keep surprising us and keeping us on our toes.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Elaine;) (I hope I never have reason to stop reading..lol)

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Thanks Elaine;) (I hope I never have reason to stop reading..lol)"

No never, Brenda. God forbid!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Thanks Elaine;) (I hope I never have reason to stop reading..lol)"

No never, Brenda. God forbid!!!"

Haha! Too many books to read for that to happen!

[Bec]

I think I need to get off facebook and put my face into a book :P I'm naughty and get on the computer - then go to bed late and THEN start reading! Also have about 5 reviews to write too - must get my butt into gear, I have them in my head - if only I could just plug in a usb and download them from there!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "Finished my 52nd - Male author - The Mish by Robert Lowe 3★s

Review to follow"

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bec wrote: "I think I need to get off facebook and put my face into a book :P I'm naughty and get on the computer - then go to bed late and THEN start reading! Also have about 5 reviews to write too - must get..."

LOL!

[Janine]

Finished my 20th - Male Author
The Happiest Refugee: A Memoir by Anh Do 4*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished #53 - Female Author - Down Outback Roads by Alissa Callen 4★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Janine]

Finished my 21st - Historical Fiction
Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os Loved it 5*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Janine wrote: "Finished my 21st - Historical Fiction
Ronan's Echo by Joanne van Os Loved it 5*"

Glad you enjoyed it Janine!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#54 - Female Author - Secret North by G.J. Walker-Smith 5★s

Review to follow

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

#55 - Male Author - Troll Mountain: Episode III by Matthew Reilly 4.5★s

Review to follow

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "#55 - Male Author - Troll Mountain: Episode III by Matthew Reilly 4.5★s

Review to follow"

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

Finished my first historical novel for this challenge The Lavender Keeper by Fiona McIntosh 4★. Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nicola]

Finished my 3rd Male author read
Tobruk / Peter FitzSimons

[Kathryn]

I don't think I've posted an update for a while, so it must be about time!

I've also increased my number of books I'm intending to read - I seem to be heading towards gold at a rapid pace!

Female authors
The Secret River by Kate Grenville - 4 stars
Sarah Thornhill by Kate Grenville - 3.5 stars
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
Streets on a Map: Journey Through Changes by Dale Harcombe - 3.5 stars
The Shadow Year by Hannah Richell
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
No Ordinary View by Naomi Reed
Other People's Country- A woman's journey from suburbia to life as a remote area nurse by Maureen Helen - 3.5 stars

Male authors
The Street Sweeper by Elliot Perlman - 4.5 stars
Suspect by Michael Robotham

Debut novel
Far Horizon by Tony Park
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion - 5 stars
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent - 4 stars
Thornwood House by Anna Romer

New releases
Unforgivable by Sharon Robards - 3.5 stars, and another TBA, depending on availability
Possibly:
Losing Kate by Kylie Kaden

Classic
The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough - 4 stars
Seven Little Australians by Ethel Turner - 3 stars
The Women In Black by Madeleine St. John

Fantasy
Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth - 3.5 stars

Historical fiction
It Takes A Village by Christine Stinson - 4 stars
A Woman Transported by Sharon Robards - 3 stars
Bereft by Chris Womersley - 2 stars
Ellenvale Gold by Amanda Deed
Mr Chen's Emporium by Deborah O'Brien

Favourite genre - mystery
Poet's Cottage by Josephine Pennicott
The Green Mill Murder by Kerry Greenwood - 3 stars
The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton - 3.5 stars
House for all Seasons by Jenn J. McLeod - 3.5 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Looks good Kathryn!

[Sally906]

Kathryn wrote: "I don't think I've posted an update for a while, so it must be about time!

I've also increased my number of books I'm intending to read - I seem to be heading towards gold at a rapid pace!

Female..."

Doing really well there - and there are still 8 months to go until the end of the year :)