tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post8497152496755505460..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: Awesome Aussie AuthorsJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-40747254115779842002011-07-25T15:36:59.600+10:002011-07-25T15:36:59.600+10:00I think it is important to support Aussie authors....I think it is important to support Aussie authors. As it is we are saturated by Americanisms as it is, it is nice when you read something and think "I know where that is" And we have the Aussie slang and terms that are part of our culture, which we could be in danger of losing, if we don't support Aussies<br />MELMelanie Carter Winklerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08011605544837222792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-19738412486281338162011-07-11T16:39:31.288+10:002011-07-11T16:39:31.288+10:00I didn't know you had started I saw the info f...I didn't know you had started I saw the info for the blog but not the start up will add it to my blog. hopefully we get some here. I have a Canadian friend who is currently reading Paulas books and is going to start looking at others. shes enjoying the different voice and learning the way we speak. she knows some of it as we have been online friends for over 10 years.Ausjennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644698706787568679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-12858900198701447442011-07-07T15:11:36.769+10:002011-07-07T15:11:36.769+10:00Thank you so much for your kind words that include...Thank you so much for your kind words that included me, Amanda! I have not met an Aussie avid reader of Christian Fiction yet who does not agree about wanting to read books by Australian authors - and set in Australia. Of course, we all do enjoy great books no matter who writes them but there is just "something" we enjoy more about "our own" books. This is especially true of historicals.Mary Hawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603850711168486457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-74278262363907195672011-07-07T08:03:13.291+10:002011-07-07T08:03:13.291+10:00Yes Lee, I totally agree. I think once the word ge...Yes Lee, I totally agree. I think once the word gets out about how great Aussie books are we will get plenty more Aussie readers. A lot of people just don't know they're there. I think a change is in the air... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-21831667449649532011-07-07T08:01:25.376+10:002011-07-07T08:01:25.376+10:00Thank Dotti and likewise I can't wait to read ...Thank Dotti and likewise I can't wait to read yours and all about our very familiar PI. XXOOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-62361802012088438102011-07-06T22:35:34.949+10:002011-07-06T22:35:34.949+10:00Great post, Amanda, and you're right, it is an...Great post, Amanda, and you're right, it is annoying when you read a book about Australia and the terms aren't correct. It certainly would be good if people overseas got excited about our books. But you know what would be even better?<br /><br />Aussies getting excited and buying Australian books and not overseas ones. Now THAT would be wonderful!Lee Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00355568133009572336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-10275568086161007662011-07-06T19:50:23.516+10:002011-07-06T19:50:23.516+10:00Amanda, I love it that you craved a book... and th...Amanda, I love it that you craved a book... and then went and wrote it! That's exactly why people should write - to tell the story of their heart, already written there by God. Can't wait for your next one!!Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622521834128746217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-50390784210717283932011-07-06T16:44:13.864+10:002011-07-06T16:44:13.864+10:00Yes, Narelle, it's exciting to see how quickly...Yes, Narelle, it's exciting to see how quickly the numbers are growing, too. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-80198632001830187792011-07-06T16:02:12.614+10:002011-07-06T16:02:12.614+10:00Amanda, I agree it's great to walk into Christ...Amanda, I agree it's great to walk into Christian book stores and see numerous books from downunder authors on the shelves. I'm looking forward to reading more books from our local authors :)Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-62358779847032728742011-07-06T12:05:00.793+10:002011-07-06T12:05:00.793+10:00Thanks Rita. I agree with you. Let's be true t...Thanks Rita. I agree with you. Let's be true to ourselves and our style and pray that o/s interest will rise. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-35143440885798272762011-07-06T12:02:58.526+10:002011-07-06T12:02:58.526+10:00Yes, Paula, I'm excited about this blog too. H...Yes, Paula, I'm excited about this blog too. Hopefully we will be able to draw more O/S readers to our 'different' style. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-75158549127699688752011-07-06T11:19:19.959+10:002011-07-06T11:19:19.959+10:00Oh, Amanda, may our frustrations be forever put to...Oh, Amanda, may our frustrations be forever put to rest!<br /><br />That's an interesting comment, Paula. If we hope to get anything pubbed o/seas, some publishers expect us to use American characters. I tried that with one story and brought them over here to Australia. But if enough of us keep writing good, authentic stories they might just clamour for us. Go Aussies!Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-11037982614185830122011-07-06T09:09:41.943+10:002011-07-06T09:09:41.943+10:00My sentiments exactly, Amanda. This will be such a...My sentiments exactly, Amanda. This will be such an exciting blog.<br />I've had the privilege of having feedback from American readers from time to time. They all seem to report that my books, along with those of other Aussies they've read, are refreshingly 'different'.<br />To me, that means that our authenticity shines through. <br />Blessings,<br />PaulaPaula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.com