June 2023 Featured Author - Fiona McIntosh

[Janine]

Finished my first for this challenge

Task #2 Read a book set in Australia by an Australian Author
The Homecoming by Alison Stuart 5*

[Kim]

Finished my 2nd of this Challenge with:-

#4. Read a book with at least one of '2.0.1.4' in the page count - 241 pages (ebook edition):-
Old God's Time by Sebastian Barry

Rated this one as 4* (9/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Janine]

Finished 2 more

#1 Read a Debut Novel
The Rush by Michelle Prak(AA) 3*

#4 Read a Book set in France
Summer in Provence by Lucy Coleman 2*

[Jasmine's]

Finished 09/06/23

June Featured Author - Fiona McIntosh
Duration: 1/6/23 - 30/6/23
Level: Easy
5/5 2/2 AA

TASKS

#1. Historical fiction, fantasy, crime are Fiona McIntosh's genres. Her often-brutal fantasy was what she built her career on.
**Read a book in one of the genres above OR
The Ice Killer Ross Greenwood 4* 03/06/23

#2. Fiona lives in Australia but frequently roams the world meticulously researching the locations and gathering material for her historical novels that have international settings.
**Read a book with an international setting OR
Hong Kong Black Alex Ryan 4* 08/06/23

#3. Fiona's books are published worldwide and in various languages.
**Read a book which has a lone female on the cover (show cover)
Grown Ups Marian Keyes 4* 07/06/23

#4. Fiona now hosts tours in the countries her upcoming titles are set in, so her readers can walk in the steps of her characters. Her first tour in 2014 was to Paris and Provence.
**Read a book set in France
The Paris Collaborator A.W. Hammond 4* 09/06/23 AA

BONUS
**Read a book by Fiona McIntosh
The Pearl Thief Fiona McIntosh 5* 05/06/23 AA

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Jasmine! Quick work :)

[Suzie]

EASY 2/4
3. Woman on cover Beloved/Toni Morrison 2 stars 11/6

[Janine]

Finished Task #3 Read a Book with a loose female on the Cover
Half Life by Jillian Cantor 3*

[Janine]

Challenge Completed
June Featured Author - Fiona McIntosh
Duration: 1/6/23 - 30/6/23
Level: Easy
5/5

TASKS

#1. Historical fiction, fantasy, crime are Fiona McIntosh's genres. Her often-brutal fantasy was what she built her career on.
**Read a debut novel
The Rush by Michelle Prak(AA) READ 6/6/23 3*

#2. Fiona lives in Australia but frequently roams the world meticulously researching the locations and gathering material for her historical novels that have international settings.
**Read a book set in Australia by an Australian author
The Homecoming by Alison Stuart(AA) READ 4/6/23 5*

#3. Fiona's books are published worldwide and in various languages.
**Read a book which has a lone female on the cover (show cover)
Half Life by Jillian Cantor READ 10/6/23 3*

#4. Fiona now hosts tours in the countries her upcoming titles are set in, so her readers can walk in the steps of her characters. Her first tour in 2014 was to Paris and Provence.
**Read a book set in France
Summer in Provence by Lucy Coleman READ 7/6/23 2*



BONUS
**Read a book by Fiona McIntosh
Bye Bye Baby READ 12/6/23 3*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Janine!

[Suzie]

EASY 3/4
2. International setting USA Desert Star/Michael Connelly 4 stars 14/6

[Sharon]

CHALLENGE COMPLETED!

June Featured Author - Fiona McIntosh
Duration: 1/6/23 - 30/6/23
Level: Easy
5/5

SPELL OUT

C - The Half Brother by Christine Keighery 4★ 13/6/23
R - The Redgum River Retreat by Sandie Docker AA 5★ 8/6/23
I - In the Mirror by Kaira Rouda 3.5★ 3/6/23
M - Crows Nest by Nikki Mottram AA 4★ 2/6/23
E - Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 4★ 16/6/23

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Sharon!!!

[Sharon]

Thanks Brenda :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Great work Sharon!

[Sharon]

Thanks Phrynne :)

[Helen]

Well done Sharon :)

[Jenn]

Finished

June Featured Author - Fiona McIntosh
Duration: 1/6/23 - 30/6/23
Level: Hard
18/18

TASKS COMPLETED
#1. Historical fiction, fantasy, crime are Fiona McIntosh's genres. Her often-brutal fantasy was what she built her career on.
**Read a book in one of the genres above OR
**Read a debut novel
The Wrong Woman by J.P. Pomare AA Crime Genre 4 stars 9/6/23

#2. Fiona lives in Australia but frequently roams the world meticulously researching the locations and gathering material for her historical novels that have international settings.
**Read a book with an international setting OR
**Read a book set in Australia by an Australian author
Keeping Up Appearances by Tricia Stringer AA 4 stars 6/6/23

#3. Fiona's books are published worldwide and in various languages.
**Read a book which has been translated OR
**Read a book which has a lone female on the cover (show cover)
The Hallowed Hunt by Yasmine Galenorn 5 stars 3/6/23

#4. Fiona now hosts tours in the countries her upcoming titles are set in, so her readers can walk in the steps of her characters. Her first tour in 2014 was to Paris and Provence.
**Read a book with at least TWO of 2.0.1.4 in the page count (show page count) OR
**Read a book set in France
Flip-Flops and Murder by H.Y. Hanna AA 219 pages 3 stars 5/6/23

BONUS
**Read a book by Fiona McIntosh - The Chocolate Tin AA 4 stars 7/6/23



SPELL IT OUT!!! - Completed

F - Title - Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 2/6/23
I - Author - The Last Woman in the World by Inga Simpson AA4 stars 12/6/23
O - Title - One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 9/6/23
N - Author - Forever Home by Graham Norton 3 stars 12/6/23
A - Author - Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 2/6/23

M - Author - Cry Baby by Mark Billingham 4 stars 14/6/23
C - Title - Crown of Cinders by Emily R. King 4 stars 15/6/23
I - Author - Sweep of the Blade by Ilona Andrews 5 stars 14/6/23
N - Author - Hideaway by Nora Roberts 5 stars 16/6/23
T - Title - Tempting Evil by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars 3/6/23
O - Title - Over My Dead Body by Jeffrey Archer 4 stars 13/6/23
S - Title - The Silver Mist by Yasmine Galenorn 5 stars 4/6/23
H - Author - Seashells and Murder by H.Y. Hanna AA 3 stars 6/6/23

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great work Jenn!!

[Jenn]

Brenda wrote: "Great work Jenn!!"

Thanks Brenda :)

[Tr1sha]

I’m sorry - I forgot to sign up for this. Finished 6/20/23.

June Featured Author - Fiona McIntosh
Duration: 1/6/23 - 30/6/23
Level: easy
4/4
1/1 AA

🌸#1. Historical fiction, fantasy, crime are Fiona McIntosh's genres. Her often-brutal fantasy was what she built her career on.
**Read a book in one of the genres above - crime:
Unnatural Causes, P.D. James, 6/20/23, 3*

🌸#2. Fiona lives in Australia but frequently roams the world meticulously researching the locations and gathering material for her historical novels that have international settings.
**Read a book set in Australia by an Australian author
Bitter Wash Road, Garry Disher, 6/7/23, 4*, AA

🌸#3. Fiona's books are published worldwide and in various languages.
**Read a book which has a lone female on the cover (show cover)
Threads of Silk, Amanda Roberts, 6/9/23, 4*


🌸#4. Fiona now hosts tours in the countries her upcoming titles are set in, so her readers can walk in the steps of her characters. Her first tour in 2014 was to Paris and Provence.
**Read a book set in France
The Paris Library, Janet Skeslien Charles, 6/19/23, 3*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Trisha :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Linked and ticked off Trisha :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Great work Trisha!

[Tr1sha]

Thank you, Brenda & Phrynne.

[Alex]

June Featured Author - Fiona McIntosh
Duration: 1/6/23 - 30/6/23
Level: easy (1AA) 4/4 DONE

#1. Historical fiction, fantasy , crime
**Read a book in one of the genres
The Thief by Claire North 9/6 4.5★

#2. **Read a book set in Australia by an Australian author
Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by AA Benjamin Stevenson 3/6 3.5★

#3. **Read a book which has been translated
A Quiet Flame by Philip Kerr 22/6 4★

#4. **Read a book set in France
Dark Vineyard by Martin Walker 13/4 4★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished :)

June Featured Author - Fiona McIntosh
Duration: 1/6/23 - 30/6/23
Level: Hard
12/12

TASKS

#1. Historical fiction, fantasy, crime are Fiona McIntosh's genres. Her often-brutal fantasy was what she built her career on.
**Read a book in one of the genres above OR
**Read a debut novel
The Last Lifeboat by Hazel Gaynor 5★s 5/6/23 (Historical)

#2. Fiona lives in Australia but frequently roams the world meticulously researching the locations and gathering material for her historical novels that have international settings.
**Read a book with an international setting OR
**Read a book set in Australia by an Australian author
Kookaburra Cottage by Maya Linnell 5★s 13/6/23 AA (South Australia's Limestone Coast)

#3. Fiona's books are published worldwide and in various languages.
**Read a book which has been translated OR
**Read a book which has a lone female on the cover (show cover)
The Last Orphan by Kate Hewitt 5★s 8/6/23

#4. Fiona now hosts tours in the countries her upcoming titles are set in, so her readers can walk in the steps of her characters. Her first tour in 2014 was to Paris and Provence.
**Read a book with at least TWO of 2.0.1.4 in the page count (show page count) OR
**Read a book set in France
The French Agent by Belinda Alexandra 5★s 20/6/23 AA

BONUS
**Read a book by Fiona McIntosh
The Lavender Keeper 5★s 22/6/23 AA



SPELL OUT

E Marshlight by Joy Ellis 5★s 4/6/23
N Next Girl Missing by L.A. Larkin 4★s 7/6/23 AA
G The Girl from Venice by Siobhan Daiko 4★s 6/6/23
L Her Deadly Truth by L.A. Larkin 4★s 12/6/23 AA
A Castelmezzano, The Witch Is Dead by Adriana Licio 3★s 4/6/23
N Of Murders and Mages by Nikki Haverstock 4★s 3/6/23
D How the Murder Crumbles by Debra Sennefelder 4★s 14/6/23

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Alex!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Great work Brenda and Alex!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Phrynne!

[Alex]

Thanks Brenda and Phrynne

[Kim]

Finished my 3rd of this Challenge with:-

#2. Read a book set in Australia by an Australian author:-
Into the River: Winner of the CWA Debut Dagger by Mark Brandi

Rated this one as 4* (9/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Cherie]

Finished :)

June Featured Author - Fiona McIntosh
Duration: 1/6/23 - 30/6/23
Level: Easy
4/4

TASKS

#1. Historical fiction, fantasy, crime are Fiona McIntosh's genres. Her often-brutal fantasy was what she built her career on.
**Read a book in one of the genres above OR
**Read a debut novel

The Battle for Skandia by John Flanagan AA 4 stars 23/6/23

#2. Fiona lives in Australia but frequently roams the world meticulously researching the locations and gathering material for her historical novels that have international settings.
**Read a book with an international setting OR
**Read a book set in Australia by an Australian author

Deadhead and Buried by H.Y. Hanna AA 3 stars 9/6/23

#3. Fiona's books are published worldwide and in various languages.
**Read a book which has been translated OR
**Read a book which has a lone female on the cover (show cover)

Tapestry by Fiona McIntosh AA 3.5 stars 14/6/23



#4. Fiona now hosts tours in the countries her upcoming titles are set in, so her readers can walk in the steps of her characters. Her first tour in 2014 was to Paris and Provence.
**Read a book with at least TWO of 2.0.1.4 in the page count (show page count) OR
**Read a book set in France

Silent Bud Deadly by H.Y. Hanna - 234 pgs AA 3 stars 10/6/23

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Cherie:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kim wrote: "Finished my 3rd of this Challenge with:-

#2. Read a book set in Australia by an Australian author:-
Into the River: Winner of the CWA Debut Dagger by Mark Brandi ..."

You on holiday again Kim!! Good for you - I hope you're having a great time :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great work Cherie!!

[Mari]

Hard to believe the year is half over.

June Featured Author - Fiona McIntosh
Duration: 1/6/23 - 30/6/23
Level: Easy
5/5
Completed 24th June

TASKS

✅ #1. Read an historical fiction.
The Butterfly Collector by Tea Cooper *AA* 24/06 ★★★★

✅ #2. Read a book with an international setting.
Through a Glass, Darkly by Donna Leon (Italy) 12/06 ★★★

✅ #3. Read a book which has a lone female on the cover (show cover).
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid 04/06 ★★★★★

✅ #4. Read a book with at least TWO of 2.0.1.4 in the page count (show page count).
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (401 pages) 16/06 ★★★★★

✅ BONUS - Read a book by Fiona McIntosh.
Dead Tide *AA* 02/06 ★★☆

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes it's really scary Mari! Great work on your challenge finish :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Mari

[Mari]

Thank you ladies. 🙏

[Jane]

Completed this monthly challenge with :
The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith 5* - another excellent installment in the Cormoran Strike series. Great to see that the next one comes out this year.

June Featured Author - Fiona McIntosh
Duration: 1/6/23 - 30/6/23
Level: Hard - 4AA
10/10 @ 25-JUN-2023

TASKS

#1. Read a book in one of the genres (crime) : Mean Streak by Sandra Brown 03-JUN-2023 5*

#2. Read a book set in Australia by an Australian author : Jillaroo from Jacaranda by Mandy Magro AA 09-JUN-2023 3*

#3. Read a book which has a lone female on the cover : Fetish by Tara Moss AA 06-JUN-2023 3*

#4. Read a book with at least TWO of 2.0.1.4 in the page count : Outback Escape: The Sister by Annie Seaton (216p) AA 18-JUN-2023 4*



BONUS
**Read a book by Fiona McIntosh : Bye Bye Baby by Fiona McIntosh AA 03-JUN-2023 5*



SPELL OUT : CRIME :
C: Night Shift by Robin Cook 11-JUN-2023 4*
R: Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb 05-JUN-2023 4*
I: The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith 25-JUN-2023 5*
M: Dark Path by Melissa F Miller 08-JUN2023 3*
E: Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich 16-JUN-2023 4*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jane wrote: "Completed this monthly challenge with :
The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith 5* - another excellent installment in the Cormoran Strike series. Great to see that t..."

Well done Jane!! Those books are getting longer and longer aren't they!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Great work Jane:)

[Kim]

Completed this Challenge with:-

#3. Read a book which has a lone female on the cover:-

White Oleander by Janet Fitch

will post links to book and review and completed Challenge when I next have 'proper' Internet access!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good work Kim - happy to wait for your details :)

[Jane]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Jane!! Those books are getting longer and longer aren't they!!"

Yes they are! This one was a 30+ hour audiobook - took me about 3 weeks to get through!

[Carolyn]

Challenge completed 🥳

June Featured Author - Fiona McIntosh
Duration: 1/6/23 - 30/6/23
Level: Easy
5/5 books (min 1AA)


✔ #1. Historical fiction, fantasy, crime are Fiona McIntosh's genres. Her often-brutal fantasy was what she built her career on.
**Read a book in one of the genres above
Who Cries for the Lost by C.S. Harris (historical) (read 7 June) 5★

✔ #2. Fiona lives in Australia but frequently roams the world meticulously researching the locations and gathering material for her historical novels that have international settings.
**Read a book set in Australia by an Australian author
Black River by Matthew Spencer AA (read 19 June) 4.5★

✔ #3. Fiona's books are published worldwide and in various languages.
**Read a book which has been translated
Red Queen by Juan Gómez-Jurado, translated by Nick Caistor (read 18 June) 5★


✔ #4. Fiona now hosts tours in the countries her upcoming titles are set in, so her readers can walk in the steps of her characters. Her first tour in 2014 was to Paris and Provence.
**Read a book set in France The Dark Vineyard by Martin Walker (read 16 June) 4★

✔ BONUS
**Read a book by Fiona McIntosh Bye Bye Baby (read 24 Jun) 3.5★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jane wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Well done Jane!! Those books are getting longer and longer aren't they!!"

Yes they are! This one was a 30+ hour audiobook - took me about 3 weeks to get through!"

Good grief!! I saw it's over 1000 pages - too heavy for me to read in bed! lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Carolyn!!

[Catsalive]

Completed

June Featured Author - Fiona McIntosh
Duration: 1/6/23 - 30/6/23
Level: hard (4AA)
16/16

#1. **Read a debut novel
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer 14/6 3.5★ (AA)

#2. **Read a book set in Australia by an Australian author
Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic 13/6 4.5★ (AA)

#3. **Read a book which has been translated
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling 5/6 3★

#4. **Read a book with at least TWO of 2.0.1.4 in the page count - 261p
Buttons and Bones by Monica Ferris 7/6 3★


E- You and Me on Vacation by Emily Henry 7/6 3★
N- Barrenjoey Road by Neil Mercer,Ruby Jones 8/6 3.5★ (AA)
G- Salonika Burning by Gail Jones 12/6 3★ (AA)
L- Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer 2/6 3★
A- A Stone’s Throw Away by Karly Lane 27/6 3.5★ (AA)
N- The Rake's Retreat by Nancy Butler 16/6 3★
D- Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson 1/6 3★


C- Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris 9/6 3.5★
R- Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts 4/6 3★
I- Money from Holme by Michael Innes 15/6 2.5★
M- Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson 1/6 3.5★
E- Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor 11/6 5★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good job Kylie!