March Challenge - Aussie Author Month

[Andrea]

Phrynne wrote: "I might kick off with my tribute to Colleen McCullough Tim"

It's the only McCullough I have read before. I loved it at the time - will be interesting to hear what you make of it Phrynne.

Meanwhile, I have made a start with Addition (debut - Toni Jordan). I'm enjoying it so far and think it will be a pretty quick read.

[Carolyn]

Think I'm going to start with Sleight Malice by our own Vicki Tyley. Been wanting to read it for ages!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

That's a GOOD one Carolyn.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Definitely good Carolyn:)

[Sally906]

I've started my new for me author - Lost & Found by Brooke Davis

[Jessica]

going to start with these

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jessica wrote: " going to start with these"

Good choices Jessica:) Enjoy!

[FrenzieMcKenzie]

I hope it's ok to join this challenge when I didn't complete the Feb one? :)
I'm going for a Roman theme.
Tribute The First Man in Rome, Male author The Centurion's Empire

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Frances wrote: "I hope it's ok to join this challenge when I didn't complete the Feb one? :)
I'm going for a Roman theme.
Tribute The First Man in Rome, Male author ..."

Of course it's fine Frances:) And those two choices are excellent! Enjoy them won't you!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

I haven't done any reading this weekend so have set aside my current read to make a start on my March challenge. Am going to start with The Ladies of Missalonghi by Colleen McCullough
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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Enjoy Jools :)

[Sally906]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "I haven't done any reading this weekend so have set aside my current read to make a start on my March challenge. Am going to start with The Ladies of Missalonghi by Colleen Mc... i I have to finish book Lost and Found first - then I will be into this one :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished my first for this challenge - a) Author's debut - After Darkness by Christine Piper 4★s

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

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Finished my first for this challenge:
c) As a tribute: The Ladies of Missalonghi by Colleen McCullough 4★s

Thoroughly enjoyed it!

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

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Next up is:
a) A debut novel: Tell Me Why by Sandi Wallace.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Next up is:
a) A debut novel: Tell Me Why by Sandi Wallace."

Ooh that one is good too!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Next up is:
a) A debut novel: Tell Me Why by Sandi Wallace."

Ooh that one is good too!"

I'm glad, I have been putting this off so I could read it for these challenges! Glad to be onto it at last :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Next up is:
a) A debut novel: Tell Me Why by Sandi Wallace."

Ooh that one is good too!"

I'm glad, I have been putting this off so ..."

I'm looking forward to Sandi's next offer:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "I haven't done any reading this weekend so have set aside my current read to make a start on my March challenge. Am going to start with The Ladies of Missalonghi by [a..."

I pinched this from your choice Sally ;D

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Finished my tribute book Tim. Not really impressed
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

Starting off with Angel otherwise known as Angel Puss by Colleen McCullough

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "Starting off with Angel otherwise known as Angel Puss by Colleen McCullough"

Hope you like it Carolyn :)

[Sally906]

I have finshed my new for me author book - Lost and Found by Brooke Davis - was only just average for me, came close to a DNF a couple of times - here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


I am now reading my tribute book The Ladies of Missalonghi by Colleen McCullough

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Starting off with Angel otherwise known as Angel Puss by Colleen McCullough"

I thoroughly enjoyed that story Carolyn:)

[Andrea]

I finished Addition today (debut). I liked it - 3 stars. Moving on to Foreign Soil next (new to me).

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 2nd - b) Author New to Me - Cats, Scarves and Liars by Kathryn White 3★s

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

[Odette]

Finished my 1st - d) a Male Author

Eyrie by Tim Winton

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Did you enjoy that one Odette?

[Odette]

I enjoyed the style of writing and structure of this book - the imagery and the descriptions are superb. However, I was a little disappointed with the storyline, which was too abstract for me and found it hard to identify with.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Odette wrote: "I enjoyed the style of writing and structure of this book - the imagery and the descriptions are superb. However, I was a little disappointed with the storyline, which was too abstract for me and ..."

I have it to read - it's been on my TBR since it was released so that is a LONG time now!!!

[Carolyn]

I enjoyed my book by Colleen McCullough for this challenge - Angel, otherwise known as Angel Puss by Colleen McCullough 4★.
A rollicking good read!

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great review Carolyn:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Finished my second for this challenge: Tell Me Why by Sandi Wallace 4★s

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

Next up is Saving Wishes by G.J. Walker-Smith

[Nicola]

I've chosen all 4 but not sure I can achieve it this month - but as I have already finished my first one I know I'll be able to read a Colleen McCullough!
a) A debut novel - Prime Cut / Alan Carter (also a new author to me)
b) An author new to you – King of the Road / Nigel Bartlett (also a debut novel) 5*
c) As a tribute, a title by Colleen McCullough The Song of Troy
d) A male author – Blood / Tony Birch

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my third yesterday - my Colleen McCullough tribute read - Bittersweet 4★s Loved it!

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

[Zoey]

Finished my first

d) Male Author - Getting Warmer Alan Carter 4★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished my 4th and final book for this challenge - Male Author - TimeStorm by Steve Harrison 5★s

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

Completed list:

a) Debut - After Darkness by Christine Piper 4★s
b) Author New to Me - Cats, Scarves and Liars by Kathryn White 3★s
c) Tribute read - Bittersweet by Colleen McCullough 4★s
d) Male Author - TimeStorm by Steve Harrison 5★s

[Regina]

Just finished 1 of 2. Empire Day by Diane Armstrong, which was author new to me.

I should make a start soon on my Tribute read as I believe The Thorn Birds is quite substantial in size.

[Odette]

I have finished 3 out 4 for this challenge so far.

1. Debut Novel
The Night Guest by Fiona McFarlane
I really liked this book. I could not put it down, and just had to keep reading till I finished it.

2. New Author to me
White Gold by Rachel Amphlett

3. Tribute to Colleen McCullough
The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough. I started this book and is all coming back to me after reading the first few chapters.

4. Male Author
Eyrie by Tim Winton

[Odette]

Regina wrote: "Just finished 1 of 2. Empire Day by Diane Armstrong, which was author new to me.

I should make a start soon on my Tribute read as I believe The Thorn Birds


Did you enjoy Empire Day. I read it earlier in the year for the Summer Challenge. I enjoyed reading it and about that period in history. However, found the ending a little disappointing.

[Andrea]

I'm up to my third book for this challenge - started Bereft this morning (4. male author). Contrary to what I expected based on the synopsis, it seems to be moving along at quite a good pace already.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Andrea wrote: "I'm up to my third book for this challenge - started Bereft this morning (4. male author). Contrary to what I expected based on the synopsis, it seems to be moving along at quite a g..."

I thought that book was great Andrea 4*s :)

[Regina]

Odette wrote: "Regina wrote: "Just finished 1 of 2. Empire Day by Diane Armstrong, which was author new to me.

I should make a start soon on my Tribute read as I believe [book:The..."

Odette - I found it a bit boring to be honest. I found the bits about Nazis being allowed to migrate into Australia and then being used for intelligence on Communist activity interesting, but I haven't yet found anything to corroborate this, and there was nothing at the end of my copy that mentioned sources for the ideas etc???

[Sharon]

Finished my first for this challenge.

B. Aussie author new to me: Fly In Fly Out by Georgina Penney 4★

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

[Zoey]

Finished my 2nd -

b) New Author to me - Sharp Shooter Marianne Delacourt 3★

& 3rd -

a)Debut Novel - Curve My Song Sarah Gai 4★

[Odette]

Regina wrote: "Odette wrote: "Regina wrote: "Just finished 1 of 2. Empire Day by Diane Armstrong, which was author new to me.

I should make a start soon on my Tribute read as I be..."

There could be information available about intelligence activities of that time at the National Archives. I seemed to remember reading somewhere that they had some espionage type files open to view.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished my March Challenge. Not all good books this time but never mind!
Here are my picks.
1. Debut novel : Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier 3 stars
2. New author to me: Mastermind by Helen Goltz. 4 stars
3. Tribute novel: Tim by Colleen McCullough. 2 stars
4. Male author: Eden, Dawn by Archer Swift 2 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congratulations Phrynne! Well done:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Well done Phrynne, shame is was hard work.
I have one more to go, which I hope to start maybe tomorrow.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Well done Phrynne, shame is was hard work.
I have one more to go, which I hope to start maybe tomorrow."

At least I picked up a new author to read in Helen Goltz