The place for ALL your Aussie Authors for 2012

[Judy]

Faye wrote: "Hey Brenda, I now know how to link, thanks for you help :)"

Faye wrote: "Just going through some of my books and came accross:The Book Thief Markus Zusak. Has anyone read this and what did you think?"

Faye wrote: "Just going through some of my books and came accross:The Book Thief Markus Zusak. Has anyone read this and what did you think?"



I have read and re-read The Book Thief a number of times and it is my top 20 favourites. I also recommend, particularly to Victorian readers although certainly not limited to them, Everyman's Rules for Scientific Living, a quirky, entertaining and fascinating story about a train that travelled the state, giving farming advice, maternal welfare advice etc. to farming communities. Everyman's Rules for Scientific Living

[Deb]

I would have to agree with Faye about The Book Thief. One of the best books I have ever written. I found myself re-reading pages because the prose was so beautifully written. The book is stunning.

[Christabel]

I agree with everyone about The Book Thief--it's one of my all-time favourite novels. This year I finally got around to reading Cloudstreet, read Preincarnate by Shaun Micallef, and just finished The Children which was amazing. Going off now to read Animal People!

[Mish]

I just finished Animal People it was really good. Haven't read The Children as yet but I'd like too

Christabel I've noticed that you're a new member. if you have a moment would you like to introduce yourself in this thread so everyone can say a big hello to you

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished This Peaceful State of War by Patty Jansen. My review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished another Aussie read Promise by Tony Cavanaugh. My review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I finished A Season Of Transformation by Jayne Fordham last night...loved it! My review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "I finished A Season Of Transformation by Jayne Fordham last night...loved it! My review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

Great review of Jayne's book. It's on my TBR and there's also a giveaway on GR's

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Mish...yes, I noticed that! It's a great book, be lovely for someone to win it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished David J. Delaney's beautiful compilation of poetry, titled Out of Australia My review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

A quick, easy, short story read while at the hairdressers this afternoon:) The Kiss by Peter Goldsworthy My review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[gail_nadezna]

hiya am just starting A Changing Land

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Hope you enjoy that one Giz, and hope you can pick up some more recommendations from here. Check out the reviews attached to the books too:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The Boy Who Fell to Earth by Kathy Lette Review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My latest Aussie author read A Stranger in My Street by Deborah Burrows with my review here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The Happiest Refugee: A Memoir by Anh Do was a wonderful book! My review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Faye]

Brenda wrote: "The Happiest Refugee: A Memoir by Anh Do was a wonderful book! My review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."
Loved Anh Do's book, it was fabulous

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It was a delight Faye:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Michael:) You could possibly include it in your Spring challenge?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh duh!!! So you did!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished A Distant Land by Alison Booth Review here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Just read Sighting a Dolphin by R.E. Thomas. A delightful story:) My review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Aussie author Katie W. Stewart's Treespeaker was wonderful:) http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[James]

Just like to say as an Aussie author what a wonderful thing it is you do giving us a platform and a way to reach and create a readership. When you put in the lonely, mad mad long long hours, often, 24 straight, that way way ahead there's light at the end of the tunnel and a helping hand there as well. Thanks Brenda and co.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

James, you are very welcome:) Without all you wonderful authors, we wouldn't have books to read, and that would be a tragedy!

[James]

My own book is so very obscure. Hopefully not so obscure now I am a part of this wonderful society.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

We'll get it out there for you James:)

[James]

Brenda, you beauty!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

:)

[Tahlia]

Deb wrote: "I would have to agree with Faye about The Book Thief. One of the best books I have ever written. I found myself re-reading pages because the prose was so beautifully written. The book is stunning."

I Agree. I loved the way the author personified death

[Tahlia]

Brenda wrote: "Aussie author Katie W. Stewart's Treespeaker was wonderful:) http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

I've been in contact with Katie, added her book to the Awesome Indies list too, http://awesomeindies.wordpress.com but I never knew she was a fellow Aussie. Yay! I love her books.

[Tahlia]

James wrote: "Just like to say as an Aussie author what a wonderful thing it is you do giving us a platform and a way to reach and create a readership. When you put in the lonely, mad mad long long hours, often..."
I know what you mean James. Give me a link to your Amazon Page, I'd like to see what you write.

[James]

My novel is Celtic Blood by me, James John Loftus. My novel is a thirteenth century thriller influenced by MacBeth and the writing of Nigel Tranter, Scotland's premier historical novelist. On the Amazon site, just type in Celtic Blood. I hope that helps.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished James' book, Celtic Blood and enjoyed it...my review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tahlia wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Aussie author Katie W. Stewart's Treespeaker was wonderful:) http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

I've been in contact with Katie, added her book to the Awesome Indies li..."

Awesome Tahlia! She is a wonderful author, and Aussie to boot!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My review for Cold Grave by the brilliant Kathryn Fox here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Mish]

I've finally put up a review of The World Beneath by Cate Kennedy

Review is here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great review Mish:)

[Mish]

Thanks Brenda :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My review for The Secret River by Kate Grenville is here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Brilliant book!

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "My review for The Secret River by Kate Grenville is here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Brilliant book!"

I'm glad it turned out well. I did think much of the books I've read of hers so far but I'd like to read this one at some stage.

Good review Brenda. thankyou

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I think you would enjoy it Mish...I wish I hadn't left it so long!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I read by Helen Goltz last night - received in the mail yesterday afternoon from the author... my review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Honey Brown's After the Darkness was brilliant...my review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Where Have You Been? by Wendy James was gifted to me by the author..my review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[MarciaB]

What remains by Denise Leith - I'm currently reading it and I think it's great - sorry about the links not showing up, but am posting this from my phone.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

What remains by Denise Leith:) Those jolly phones;P

[MarciaB]

Brenda wrote: "What remains by Denise Leith:) Those jolly phones;P"

Thank you for adding the links Brenda. Yes, there are still certain things they don't allow us to do, so thank goodness for computers ;)

[Mish]

What remains by Denise Leith There you go Marcia :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My review for Bright Air by Aussie author Barry Maitland .... http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...