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[Gary]

Really enjoyed my first read in the challenge Comeback

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Gary wrote: "Really enjoyed my first read in the challenge Comeback"

I enjoyed that one too Gary. It was my first by this author:)

[Dale]

My first Aussie female author or could be historical novel,Ember Island for the challenge done and dusted. Now onto Sweet Damage. Not what I normally choose to read so may not finish it, but giving it a go. Reading something light and less scary as well The House on Willow Streetbut not by an Aussie.

[Gary]

Brenda wrote: "Gary wrote: "Really enjoyed my first read in the challenge Comeback"

I enjoyed that one too Gary. It was my first by this author:)"

I've been wanting to read one of his Cliff Hardy books for years. Glad I finally got around to reading one, and I look forward to reading more of them.

[Gary]

Given the cricket is on in Sydney now I think I'll read Death Before Wicket.

[Deb]

Just finished my first book for this challenge, and for 2014.
. Really enjoyed this work of historical fiction

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've just finished my first too:) New Release 2014 In Safe Arms by Lee Christine 5★s

Review to follow

[Janine]

I have also finished my first for this challenge and the first for the year. Favourite genre Thornwood House by Anna Romer 3*

[Mave]

I'm starting with Bronze level

Aussie Author Challenge
Duration: 1 January, 2014 - 31 December, 2014
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2 x Female Authors
2 x Male Authors
1 x Debut Novel, but not necessarily a current release (eg Tim Winton’s debut novel is An Open Swimmer) (Peruse your choice of author's page for their debut novel)
2 x 2014 New Release
1 x Classic
1 x Fantasy
1 x Historical Fiction
2 x Favourite Genre

[Chris]

Finished my first female author for this challenge:Poppy's Dilemma 4★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Christina wrote: "Finished my first female author for this challenge:Poppy's Dilemma 4★"

I just started this one Christina:)

[Chris]

Brenda wrote: "Christina wrote: "Finished my first female author for this challenge:Poppy's Dilemma 4★"

I just started this one Christina:)"

Enjoy! :-)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I am so far Christina:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "I've just finished my first too:) New Release 2014 In Safe Arms by Lee Christine 5★s

Review to follow"

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my second, Female Author, Poppy's Dilemma by Karly Lane

Review to follow

[[deleted user]]

Bronze for me - 12 books! Shall update later with my choices.

2 x Female Authors: The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf, The Dreaming, Vol. 1 (and Vols 2 and 3),

2 x Male Authors: Benang: From the Heart, 12 Edmondstone Street and/or Holding the Man

2 x Debut Novel: Swallow the Air
2 x 2014 New Release: TBA
1 x Classic: The Shiralee
1 x Fantasy: The Singer of All Songs
1 x Historical Fiction: Behind the Sun
2 x Favourite Genre: Foal's Bread (fiction lit), poetry

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "Finished my second, Female Author, Poppy's Dilemma by Karly Lane

Review to follow"

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've finished my third, Author's Debut book - The Girl in Steel-Capped Boots by Loretta Hill

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

[[deleted user]]

Wow, go Brenda!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tanvi wrote: "Wow, go Brenda!"

lol Thanks Tanvi:)

[Sallyann]

Finished my first book for the challenge, The Girl in Steel-Capped Boots

[[deleted user]]

Just starting my first for this challenge The Golden Land by Di Morrissey

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sallyann wrote: "Finished my first book for the challenge, The Girl in Steel-Capped Boots"

What did you think Sallyann?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 4th just now, Favourite Genre - Until Death by Sandy Curtis Loved it!

Review to follow

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "Finished my 4th just now, Favourite Genre - Until Death by Sandy Curtis Loved it!

Review to follow"

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

[Sallyann]

Wow, you are flying through the challenge! I enjoyed Loretta Hills' book, I think I have another of hers in my reading stack. I found it a little too cutesy in parts, but it won't stop me from trying out her others.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sallyann wrote: "Wow, you are flying through the challenge! I enjoyed Loretta Hills' book, I think I have another of hers in my reading stack. I found it a little too cutesy in parts, but it won't stop me from tryi..."

That's good Sallyann. I really enjoy her work and I've only recently discovered her too.

[[deleted user]]

Just about to finish my first, The Shiralee.

ETA: Here is the review.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My 5th finished - favourite genre - Dark City Blue by Luke Preston

Review to follow

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "My 5th finished - favourite genre - Dark City Blue by Luke Preston

Review to follow"

Brenda you need to come up for air lol! ;-)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Julie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "My 5th finished - favourite genre - Dark City Blue by Luke Preston

Review to follow"

Brenda you need to come up for air lol! ;-)"

Haha! I haven't picked up a book since I finished that one Julie:) Been out for lunch and generally relaxing;)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "Julie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "My 5th finished - favourite genre - Dark City Blue by Luke Preston

Review to follow"

Brenda you need to come up for air lol! ;-)"

Ha..."

At a bookstore? ;p
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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Julie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Julie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "My 5th finished - favourite genre - Dark City Blue by Luke Preston

Review to follow"

Brenda you need to come up for ai..."

No! LOL

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "Julie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Julie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "My 5th finished - favourite genre - Dark City Blue by Luke Preston

Review to follow"

Brenda you need to ..."

Just teasing :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Julie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Julie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Julie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "My 5th finished - favourite genre - Dark City Blue by Luke Preston

Review to follow"

Bren..."

Haha!!! Just not today;)

[Deb]

Deb wrote: "Going for Gold in Aussie Challenge. My choices so far:

2 x New Release

Deserving Death
Cold Grave

Classic

Wake In Fright: Text Classics

Fantasy..."

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Brenda wrote: "My 5th finished - favourite genre - Dark City Blue by Luke Preston

Review to follow"

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

[[deleted user]]

Finished my second, The Dreaming Collection.

Review here. About to start my third one!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 6th -Debut novel - Desert Fish by Cherise Saywell

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

[Dale]

I've finished several of my 2014 challenge.

Female authors:
God's Panoply
Unforgivable
I know there have been others already this year but I can't find them now as it keeps bringing up 2013 instead of this year.

[Kathryn]

I finished the first books for this challenge yesterday:
Female authors
The Secret River by Kate Grenville - 4 stars

Debut novel
My original choice was Far Horizon by Tony Park but I remembered Graeme Simsion is an Australian author (and a male at that - my Aussie Author challenge list is still more female than male!) and The Rosie Project was on my TBR list and I've just read it, so I'll use this as a debut novel! Loved this one - 5 stars. Still hoping to get to read Far Horizon...

New releases
Unforgivable by Sharon Robards - currently reading this one

Favourite genre - mystery
The Green Mill Murder by Kerry Greenwood - currently listening to audiobook

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I think I'll pick up Unforgivable next after I've finished my current read:)

[Janine]

I have finished my 2nd for this challenge, favourite genre
The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "I think I'll pick up Unforgivable next after I've finished my current read:)"

I'm sure you'll enjoy it Brenda. I told everyone about it yesterday at writers group.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I think I'll pick up Unforgivable next after I've finished my current read:)"

I'm sure you'll enjoy it Brenda. I told everyone about it yesterday at writers group."

Good publicity Dale:) I'm sure Sharon thanks you:)

[[deleted user]]

Finished my first for this challenge The Golden Land by Di Morrissey
3/5 stars

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "Dale wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I think I'll pick up Unforgivable next after I've finished my current read:)"

I'm sure you'll enjoy it Brenda. I told everyone about it yesterday at wri..."

I basically only say what I think.

[Dale]

So okay I have put Ember Island in as my historical and also have read Sweet Damage as well as Unforgivable and God's Panoply all by female authors.
Deeper Places: Experiencing God in the Psalms goes in male author. I haven't reviewed this one yet. All others reviewed.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My 7th finished - Female author - Unforgivable by Sharon Robards

Review to follow

[[deleted user]]

Janine wrote: "I have finished my 2nd for this challenge, favourite genre
The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton"

What did you think of this one Janine? I really liked it