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New Release – Amber Jakeman

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Title: Sunset Beach Author: Amber Jakeman Date: 1 October 2024 Publisher: Lorikeet Press Format: e-book and paperback Blurb: A rom-com about a rom-com! An ambitious would-be author, a jaded publisher and a fabulous (unfinished) rom-com… “Meet-cute” becomes “meet-hate” when Sarah goes all out to pitch her book to a famous publisher at a remote beachside writers’ conference. Earnest Oscar is a mere stand-in, questioning the industry and his life path. Disappointed, Sarah’s not so furious she can’t seek his help. With his PhD about bestsellers, Oscar can spot a fangirl a mile away, but the unforgettable Sarah actually has talent. …

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Author Spotlight – Amber Jakeman

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How did you discover you wanted to be a writer? I’ve always loved reading and writing. Words make magic happen.  I became a journalist and professional communicator but only began writing fiction later in life, relishing the freedom of writing deeper truths, beyond the noisy 24/7 news and publicity cycle.   What did you do to actively pursue writing? (Joining RWAus, Mentorship etc) I attended writers’ conferences, workshops and author talks, took Australian Writers’ Centre and other courses, joined RWAus, downloaded tips generously shared by other writers and joined a critique group with industry professional Bernadette Foley. Every RWAus conference takes …

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Author Spotlight – Bernadette Piper

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How did you discover you wanted to be a writer? I have always wanted to write but I am not a strong speller and struggled with this until spell check came along. Now I can use the tools available to create my worlds and characters.  What did you do to actively pursue writing? (Joining RWAus, Mentorship etc) I am a member of Rockingham Writers Group in Western Australia and also a member of RWAus. I attend courses in my local area and enter competitions that I feel are suitable for my voice. What do you find are the advantages of …

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New Release – Jennifer Raines

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Title: Betrayal- Choosing Family Book 3 Author: Jennifer Raines Date: 8 October 2024 Publisher: Inkspell Publishing Format: e-book across major sellers, Paperback Amazon & Barnes & Noble Blurb: They are wary of trusting, but … passion has its own rules. Marketing manager, ANNA TURNER promised reliable, affordable childcare to co-workers under pressure. Proud of negotiating the perfect lease for her employer, a hostile takeover of the building steals her ideal premises. Architect and property-developer, HUNTER THOMPSON, smells betrayal on his father’s breath. An old pattern, but this time his old man plans a hostile takeover of a building owned by …

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Author Spotlight – Sandy Barker

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How did you discover you wanted to be a writer? I’ve always written stories — all through school — and I knew deep down I wanted to be a writer. But I hid that part of myself for decades, and only started writing seriously about 11 years ago. I absolutely love storytelling and what started out as a pastime has now become a profession. What did you do to actively pursue writing? (Joining RWAus, Mentorship etc) While I was writing my first book (unfinished), I took a course in Seattle with Jen and Kerry from The Business of Books about …

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Flash Fiction – September

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September Theme: Forced proximity Winner The Short Straw  by Fern Leigh Forbes Pulling up the faux fur-lined hood of the oversized anorak, I twirled around, fancying that I looked totally “Antarctic Chic”. A grumpy shout stopped me mid-twirl. ‘Oy, Loz, stop buggering around, get in and sort out the cold room.’ ‘Yes, Chef!’ Propping the door to the back cold room slightly open, as the entire kitchen crew knew that the temperamental latch could trap you inside, I set to work. Rotating stock and cleaning dubious stains off the icy floor was the most hated job on the roster, and …

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Writing a series with KA Tucker

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No stranger to writing a series, KA Tucker has written five of them and has some hot tips if you don’t know where to start. Namely, series such as The Simple Wild, Ten Tiny Breaths and The Wolf Hotel series have captivated audiences and kept them coming back for more. Having devoured every book in The Wolf Hotel series, I can confirm KA Tucker is a boss at developing her fictional men into kind, caring souls who only have eyes for their girl. The international best-selling author wants you to know her advice for attempting to write a series and …

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Author Spotlight – Sandra Carmel

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How did you discover you wanted to be a writer? As a teenager, I loved composing angsty poetry and my love for expressing myself through writing pretty much grew from there. As controversial as it might sound, I didn’t connect with English subjects at secondary school. They just seemed rigid, regimented and out-of-touch with current society. I wanted the freedom to write what inspired me. So, I did a Professional Writing and Editing course, then got inspired by a reinvigoration of romance in the media, in movies, and here I am. What did you do to actively pursue writing? (Joining …

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Author Spotlight – Annika Johansson

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How did you discover you wanted to be a writer? I’ve always loved words and human behaviour and went into copywriting after university – writing mini stories in 30 seconds for television or radio commercials, or 10 seconds for print. Then on the eve of my 40th birthday, something switched in my brain and I knew I was ready to tackle long-from storytelling so I began diving into writing courses to learn the art form of longer storytelling. What did you do to actively pursue writing? (Joining RWAus, Mentorship etc) I tried to suck up as much craft inspiration as …

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Author Spotlight – Amy Hutton

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How did you discover you wanted to be a writer? I’ve always written, either for fun because it’s something I enjoy, or for work. For many years I ran a blog reviewing movies and TV shows. I also wrote as part of my job as a TV producer, and that was far and away my favourite aspect of the role. I can find enjoyment in writing anything. Emails and memos, scripts about some show I would never usually watch. it all gives me a kick. But it was in 2018 when I decided I might have more than a 30 …