Christian Writers Downunder is a diverse group of writers, editors, bloggers, illustrators. As a group we support each other through our Facebook page and blog.
Today's blog will highlight some of the achievements of our members from January to March 2022
New Releases
Claire Belberg
Claire's second novel was published by Stone Table Books in February 2022.
Evernow is a YA time shift novel of love and loyalty, telling the story of two brothers and the girls they love.
Bailey Carpenter, fifteen year old dreamer and fantasy geek, finds himself on a weirdly alternative time line when he goes searching for his missing friend. It gets increasingly difficult to remember the time he came from. If it weren’t for the persistent idea of a brother trying to contact him, Bailey might just let the soothing Now and the mysterious Gina determine his future.
Claire Bell, writing as Claire Belberg, explores awareness of the spiritual realm in a genre she calls ‘speculative realism’, writing for mainstream readers from her Adelaide Hills home.
Evernow will be launched on 20 April along with books by other CWD authors Sue Jeffrey and Rosanne Hawke (and a fourth, Mark Worthing). SA members are welcome to attend (North Adelaide Lutheran church, 6 for 6:30pm).
Information about where to buy Evernow can be found on Claire’s blog, The Character Forge, clairebelberg.wordpress.com
Sheridan Lee
Sheridan Lee released her book Wounded Soul (The Tellarine Series Book 2) on 30 March 2022
Life often derails well-laid plans. Can she achieve her dreams after everything crumbles?
Diana Jacobsen’s wanted to be a journalist for as long as she can remember, something she’s certain her deceased mum would have approved. After she secures a brilliant tertiary entrance rank, Diana leaves the comforts of her hometown and pursues her university studies in the big city. But when an unexpected calamity hijacks her life, she discovers her journey is just beginning.
Confused and overwhelmed, Diana determines to move forward despite her newfound fears. With the help of her family and her unshakable faith in God, she seeks respite from the internal storms battering her soul and finds comfort in old and new friendships.
Will she move past the mountain of hurt and achieve her ambitions, or will outside forces continue to dictate her future?
Book: Wounded Soul (The Tellarine Series Book 2)
Author: Sheridan Lee
Publication Date: 30 March 2022
Publisher: Winged Publications
One-buy link: www.books2read.com/wounded-soul
Susan J Bruce has released her YA Novel Running Scared as a print book and ebook.
This topic lends itself to poems about: change, renewal, transition, conversion, revival, rebirth, adaptation, revolution, reinventing yourself, metamorphosis, development, progression, growth, reformation, resurrection, redemption, liberation, restoration.
The closing date for this competition will be 30th of April, 2022.
Did you have a new release or event or brag point that didn't make it to the Highlights Post? Keep an eye out for the next call for information from members - the next Highlights post will be in 23 June 2022.
Congratulations to all our members for your milestones and achievements.
Author: Sheridan Lee
Publication Date: 30 March 2022
Publisher: Winged Publications
One-buy link: www.books2read.com/wounded-soul
Susan J Bruce
Susan J Bruce has released her YA Novel Running Scared as a print book and ebook.
What if the boy you love is hiding a dark secret?
My name is Melinda, and this has been the worst year ever … We had to leave our family farm, Mum is in hospital, Dad is losing it and my freak-out-and-run arachnophobia is getting worse.
The one good thing in my world is Rory. Maybe he sees things differently because he’s been in a wheelchair for the past eight years, but Rory always knows how to make me laugh.
Problem is, Dad doesn’t want me anywhere near him. He doesn’t trust Rory or his family,
especially as Rory’s brother is wanted by the police.
And now even I’m scared about what Rory might be hiding …
Title: Running Scared
Subtitle: What if the boy you love is hiding a dark secret?
Author Name: Susan J Bruce
Publisher: Beanstalk Ink
Prizes: In 2018 Running Scared won the Caleb Prize for an unpublished manuscript.
Launching the Book
Sue is also intending to do an online launch on Facebook - maybe with Facebook live - for all her non-Adelaide friends. Keep an eye out for the announcement.
Link to print launch in Adelaide (courtesy of Stone Table Books) is here.
Susan J Bruce writes mystery and suspense stories with heart – usually invaded by animals
Competitions
Poetica Christi Poetry Award
POETICA CHRISTI PRESS
2022 Annual Poetry Competition
1st PRIZE $300
2nd prize $100
25 poems will be selected to be included in an anthology to be published by PCP
The theme for this competition will be TRANSFORMATION
This topic lends itself to poems about: change, renewal, transition, conversion, revival, rebirth, adaptation, revolution, reinventing yourself, metamorphosis, development, progression, growth, reformation, resurrection, redemption, liberation, restoration.
The closing date for this competition will be 30th of April, 2022.
To find out more or download an entry form click here.
Events
Rendered Realms
After being at the Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention, Oz Comic Con two weekends ago, Lynne Stringer and Jeanette O'Hagan will be back for out of this world fun at the Gold Coast Supanova this weekend. If you are in the area, come drop in and see us and our books at the Rendered Realms Stand.
2022 Omega Conference
2022 OMEGA CONFERENCE
7-9 OCTOBER 2022
VENUE: PEPPERS SALT RESORT & SPA, KINGSCLIFF, NSW
Featuring
Keynote speaker: Steven James
Guest Speakers: Collett Smart, Nicole Partridge and more
Genre and Breakout Groups
Panels for beginner and established writers
And the CALEB Awards Dinner
Bookings open 18 April 2022
All the info is on our Conference blog
Did you have a new release or event or brag point that didn't make it to the Highlights Post? Keep an eye out for the next call for information from members - the next Highlights post will be in 23 June 2022.
Congratulations to all our members for your milestones and achievements.
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