Aussie Author Challenge 2014 Showing 51-100 of 1,146

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Zoey wrote: "I will be in for Bronze



Female Author
The Silent CountrybyDi Morrissey
[book:Beyond The ..."

Great list Zoey!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Gary wrote: "I'll start with bronze and hopefully upgrade during the year!"

Gary I notice you're a new member, welcome to the group:) Great you'll join in the challenge too. Perhaps you'd like to introduce yourself here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... so everyone else can say hi:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Bronze Level 12 Books:
Female Author: 1.All That I Am by Anna Funder

2. The Husband's Secret by [author:Liane Mori..."

Some great books there Elaine, will you put the remaining 3 into favourite genre?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jennie - Daystarz Books wrote: "Taking all mine (except new releases) from what I already own.

Female: Liar Bird by by Lisa Walker and [bookcover:The Golden Land|16..."

Can you pop Bronze at the top of your list please Jen? And you only have 11 books showing (I'm assuming 2 for New Releases?) Another to choose!

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Bronze Level 12 Books:
Female Author: 1.All That I Am by Anna Funder

2. The Husband's Secret by [au..."

Something happened to my post Brenda and I lost it all!! So I'll have to start again I think. How annoying!! I did have 12 books in my final list.Not sure what happened. I'll have to re-do it tomorrow.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Bronze Level 12 Books:
Female Author: 1.All That I Am by Anna Funder

2. [book:The Husband's Secret|1..."

That's very weird! It was there...I replied to it!! I can't find it either now:(

[Elaine]

Ha,ha!! I'm very good at making things disappear on the computer. That's ok, I've written it out so I'll just do it tomorrow when I've got more time. Thanks Brenda. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Ha,ha!! I'm very good at making things disappear on the computer. That's ok, I've written it out so I'll just do it tomorrow when I've got more time. Thanks Brenda. :)"

No worries:) A real pain though:/

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Brenda wrote: "Jennie - Daystarz Books wrote: "Taking all mine (except new releases) from what I already own.

Female: Liar Bird by by Lisa Walker a..."

Yes I got confused as to why following the list I only get 11? Do I just add an extra one to any of the categories?

[Mish]

Jennie - Daystarz Books wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Jennie - Daystarz Books wrote: "Taking all mine (except new releases) from what I already own.

Female: Liar Bird by by [author:Lisa Wa..."

Correct Jennie, the 12th book is the book of your choice by an Aussie author

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Mish wrote: "Jennie - Daystarz Books wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Jennie - Daystarz Books wrote: "Taking all mine (except new releases) from what I already own.

Female: Liar Bird [bookcover:Liar Bird..."

Obviously I'm the only one that didn't see that in the description even though I read it ten times lol I should put my glasses on - #seniormoment. Thanks Mish :-)

[Mish]

Jennie - Daystarz Books wrote: "Mish wrote: "Jennie - Daystarz Books wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Jennie - Daystarz Books wrote: "Taking all mine (except new releases) from what I already own.

Female: Liar Bird [bookco..."

Lol that's fine Jennie:)

[Julie]

I'm new to the group and will sign up for the Bronze level to start with as I have other challenges too, bit I hope to upgrade if possible?

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

I'll start with bronze too and then keep running if I still have time :)

Brenda can some of my Summer challenge reads (January onwards of course) also count here?

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Julie wrote: "I'm new to the group and will sign up for the Bronze level to start with as I have other challenges too, bit I hope to upgrade if possible?"

Hi Julie too :) welcome.

[Zara's Retreat]

Hi Brenda, Can you point me in the right direction for finding aussie authors with debut novels and 2014 new releases? I can't seem to find them.

Also with the Favourite Genre group do the authors have to be australian?

[Gary]

Going for Bronze,here is my list:

Female Author:
Burial Rites

Death Before Wicket

Male Author:

Suspect

Ice Station

Debut:

The Night Guest

New releases:

TBA

Classics:

A Town Like Alice

Fantasy:

Mister Monday

Historical Fiction:

All That I Am

Favourite Genre:

Comeback

The Mystery of a Hansom Cab

[Mish]

Julie wrote: "I'm new to the group and will sign up for the Bronze level to start with as I have other challenges too, bit I hope to upgrade if possible?"

Great Julie, glad you can join us :)

[Mish]

Julie wrote: "I'll start with bronze too and then keep running if I still have time :)

Brenda can some of my Summer challenge reads (January onwards of course) also count here?"

Yes they can Julie, provided they are by Aussie Authors :)

[Mish]

Annezel wrote: "Count me in! Should be fun to do as a newbie to the group"

Great Annezel, yes they are lots of fun :)

[Mish]

Zara wrote: "Hi Brenda, Can you point me in the right direction for finding aussie authors with debut novels and 2014 new releases? I can't seem to find them.

Also with the Favourite Genre group do the authors..."

Zara I've included the link for New releases but all the links are at beginning of the thread

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

With the debut novels, unfortunately there's no link. You will need to look at the authors home page for their first book

And yes for the 3rd question. All books you read for this challenge will need to be by Australian Authors

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Mish wrote: "Julie wrote: "I'll start with bronze too and then keep running if I still have time :)

Brenda can some of my Summer challenge reads (January onwards of course) also count here?"

Yes they can Juli..."

Thanks Mish, they're all Aussies....are you really getting a puppy for Christmas?? :)

[Mish]

Julie wrote: "Mish wrote: "Julie wrote: "I'll start with bronze too and then keep running if I still have time :)

Brenda can some of my Summer challenge reads (January onwards of course) also count here?"

Yes ..."

I wouldn't mind one but I doubt it :(

[Mish]

Gary wrote: "Going for Bronze,here is my list:

Female Author:
Burial Rites

Death Before Wicket

Male Aut..."

Great list Gary.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Mish wrote: "Julie wrote: "I'll start with bronze too and then keep running if I still have time :)

Brenda can some of my Summer challenge reads (January onwards of course) also count here?"

Yes they can Juli..."

Thanks Mish...they're all Aussies :)

[Sally906]

Zara wrote: "I think I'll try for gold as well. I may not get there but that's half the fun isn't it?"

Absolutely - But is easier than you think - I read books by 53 Aussie authors this year - not all of them for challenges. So it can be done :)

[Mish]

Julie wrote: "Mish wrote: "Julie wrote: "I'll start with bronze too and then keep running if I still have time :)

Brenda can some of my Summer challenge reads (January onwards of course) also count here?"

Yes ..."

Great, it will make it so much easier

[Sally906]

Aiming for Gold Level - Read 36 Australian Authors

Minimum selection requirements: must consist of at least:
2 x Female Authors
2 x Male Authors
1 x Debut Novel, but not necessarily a current release
2 x 2014 New Releases
1 x Classic
1 x Fantasy
1 x Historical Fiction
1 x Favourite Genre

Will add to it as I go - But a perusal of my pre-order list and TBR pile means I can already get the list going.

My books:
1. Female Author - Darkening Skies by Bronwyn Parry

2. Female Author - The Cry by Helen Fitzgerald

3. Male Author - Lost Voices by Christopher J. Koch

4. Male Author - TBA

5. Debut Novel - Burial Rites by Hannah Kent

6. 2014 New Release - Deserving Death by Katherine Howell(due to be published in February)

7. 2014 New Release - Outback Blaze by Rachael Johns (due to be published in May)

8. Classic - They Found A Cave by Nan Chauncy

9. Fantasy - The Puzzle Ring by Kate Forsyth

10. Historical Fiction - Mellington Hall by Meredith Resce

11. Favourite Genre (Chick Lit) – No Sex in the City by Randa Abdel-Fattah

12. Seven Nights in a Rogue's Bed by Anna Campbell

13. Starline by Imogene Nix

Rest TBA as I read...

[Zara's Retreat]

Mish wrote: "Zara wrote: "Hi Brenda, Can you point me in the right direction for finding aussie authors with debut novels and 2014 new releases? I can't seem to find them.

Also with the Favourite Genre group d..."

Thanks Mish.

[Mish]

Zara wrote: "Mish wrote: "Zara wrote: "Hi Brenda, Can you point me in the right direction for finding aussie authors with debut novels and 2014 new releases? I can't seem to find them.

Also with the Favourite ..."

You're welcome Zara :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Merry Christmas Mish!


...Here's hoping ;-)

[Kathryn]

Julie wrote: "Merry Christmas Mish!


...Here's hoping ;-)"

Oh, how CUTE is that, Julie!!! How clever are you?!!

[Mish]

Julie wrote: "Merry Christmas Mish!




...Here's hoping ;-)"

How adorable Julie.

Merry christmas to you too :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Mish wrote: "Julie wrote: "Merry Christmas Mish!




...Here's hoping ;-)"

How adorable Julie.

Merry christmas to you too :)"

Thank you :) I probably should have put this in the Merry Christmas thread which I just discovered, so feel free to move it if you wish.

[Mish]

Margaret_M wrote: "I'll be attempting Bronze this time

2 x Female Authors: Katie Stewart Treespeaker, Shannah Jay Lands of Nowhere
2 x Male Authors: Craig Harrison

Yes you're right it's Juliet Marillier first novel.

The Quiet Earth by Craig Harrison doesn't fit Margaret. Craig Harrison is a New Zealander.

[Kim Marie]

This is my list for Bronze and some of my choices will probably fit into a few of the categories:


FEMALE AUTHOR:
Bonobo Handshake: A Memoir of Love and Adventure in the Congo by Vanessa Woods
3.5★

The Girl in the Steel-Capped Boots by Loretta Hill
3.5★

The Watch Tower by Elizabeth Harrower
DNF

MALE AUTHOR:
Darkness, Be My Friend by John Marsden
3.5 ★

Rhubarb by Craig Silvey
4★

DEBUT NOVEL:
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
4★

2014 NEW RELEASES:
The Wardrobe Girl by Jennifer Smart
3 ★ (being generous)

CLASSIC:
The Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay
4 ★

Cloudstreet by Tim Winton
3.5 ★

FANTASY:
Legends of Australian Fantasy by Jack Dann
4★

The Opposite of Life by Narrelle M. Harris
4.5 ★ (Extra half star - loved the description of Melbourne)



HISTORICAL FICTION:
The Sparrows of Edward Street by Elizabeth Stead
3.5 ★

The Daughters of Mars by Thomas Keneally
3.5 ★

FAVOURITE GENRE: FANTASY
Walking Shadows by Narrelle M. Harris
4.5 ★

The Spirit of Imagination by S.A. Tawks
2.5 ★

[Dale]

My list will appear sometime down the track. Mine will depend on what I get hold of.

[Mish]

Kim Marie wrote: "This is my list for Bronze and some of my choices will probably fit into a few of the categories:


FEMALE AUTHOR:
Bonobo Handshake: A Memoir of Love and Adventur

Bonobo Handshake: A Memoir of Love and Adventure in the Congo is an adorable book Kim. I hope you like it :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Fantastic lists everyone! Great choices:)

@Julie - love Mish's puppy;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Annezel wrote: "How would I find books that belong to each of the categories? Need to decide which one I'll try and achieve"

Just click on the links in the first post Annezel:)

[Mish]

Julie wrote: "Mish wrote: "Julie wrote: "Merry Christmas Mish!




...Here's hoping ;-)"

How adorable Julie.

Merry christmas to you too :)"

Thank you :) I probably should have put this in the Merry Christma..."

Never mind Julie :) I'll leave your post and puppy there - he looks so cute :D

[Deb]

I am aiming for Bronze - hopefully I can achieve this. There are so many good Aussie books I had trouble narrowing it down to 12

Female Author
.

Début Novel


Male Author
.

Historical Fiction


Classic


Fantasy
.

Favourite Genre (Historical Fiction)


New Release - TBA

[Kim Marie]

Mish wrote: "Kim Marie wrote: "This is my list for Bronze and some of my choices will probably fit into a few of the categories:


FEMALE AUTHOR:
Bonobo Handshake: A Memoir of Love and Adventur

[book:Bonobo Ha..."

Thanks Mish, it's been on Mt TBR for ages so it's good to know that you enjoyed it :)

By the way, Julie's puppy looks perfect - very cute and doesn't eat, howl or make a mess (but you would miss out on some lovely cuddles)!

[Chris]

Ok my list for Bronze is:
Female Author
1. The French Promise by Fiona McIntosh
2. Poppy's Dilemma by Karly Lane

Male Author
1. A Killing Frost by John Marsden
2. Cairo byChris Womersley

Debut Novel
1. Blackwattle Lake by Pamela Cook
Changed to North Star byKarly Lane
2014 New Release
1. Mountain Ash by Margareta Osborn changed to Big Little Lies 4★
2. TBA

Classic
1. They're a Weird Mob by Nino Culotta

Fantasy
1. Eona by Alison Goodman

Historical Fiction
1. The Secret River by Kate Grenville changed to All That I Am 4★

Favourite Genre
1. Bittersweet byColleen McCullough

My Choice
1. Wrong Turn at the Office of Unmade Lists by Jane Rawson

[Elaine]

Take two. Hopefully it works this time!!

Bronze 12 Books:

Female Authors: 1. Wolfsangel by Liza Perrat
2. The Tailor's Girl by Fiona McIntosh

Male Authors: 1. Jack of Diamonds by Bryce Courtenay
2. Underland by Ed Chatterton

Debut Novel: Suspect by Michael Robotham

New Release: 1. The Tea Chest by Josephine Moon
2. Deserving Deathby Katherine Howell
Classic: The Jerilderie Letter by Ned Kelly

Fantasy: Warrior of the West by M.K. Hume

Historical Fiction: The Street Sweeper by Elliot Perlman

Favourite Genre: 1. Lovesong by Alex Miller
2. Snapshot by Garry Disher

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Elaine! That's a great list too:)

[Sharon]

I'm joining in and I'm going for GOLD. I'll have my list ready in a few days :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

You are all so quick! It is taking me much longer to choose my books. I am surprised at how few male aussie authors there are that I actually want to read!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "I'm joining in and I'm going for GOLD. I'll have my list ready in a few days :)"

Wow! Fantastic Sharon! I can't wait to see your list:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "You are all so quick! It is taking me much longer to choose my books. I am surprised at how few male aussie authors there are that I actually want to read!"

It took me hours to get my list finalized, but I really enjoyed finding the books! Good luck with your choices Phrynne:)