Highlighting Members Recent Releases

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 recent releases and soon to be released books of our members from February 2026 - October 2026

NB Books have already been released unless otherwise stated. 

Historical Fiction

The Lifeboat Girls

Stormy Days for the Lifeboat Girls
Rachel Sweasey

The first book in a sweeping WW1 era saga series: 'Vividly brings to life several major periods in history: the Titanic, the Great War and the Suffragettes, binding them together through the warmth, friendship, strength of faith, and courage of the Lifeboat Girls. Warning: tissues need to be on hand'

Buylink: https://mybook.to/LifeboatGirls

The Lifeboat Girls at War (Book 2 in The Lifeboat Girls saga series)

Rachel Sweasey
To be released 10th December 2026

1915: As war rages across Europe, the women of Poole Quay must do whatever it takes to keep their community afloat. For lifelong friends Kathy, Betsy and Julia, that means stepping into roles they never imagined possible, helping to keep the harbour and its lifeboat service running as more local men leave for the Front.


Rachel Sweasey is a historical fiction novelist whose stories are set in Poole, Dorset, where she grew up. Beautiful Poole and its harbour are the backdrop to all Rachel's novels: three WW2 dual timeline stories and a new series set in WW1.

Buylink: https://mybook.to/TheLifeboatGirlsat

Romance

The Enemy's Sister

The Enemy's Sister
Dienece Darling

He learned a lot of things in the army. Falling in love with the enemy’s sister wasn’t one of them.

If you love a historical romance with frontier-flare and rediscovered faith, you’re sure to enjoy The Enemy’s Sister.

Dienece Darling calls Melbourne, Australia home these days with her husband and sons. She writes first person inspirational historical romance, and her first name is a variant spelling of Denise.

Buy Link: https://books2read.com/the-enemys-sister

Mystery

Murder at Crayfish Cover

Murder at Crayfish Cove (Hester Maccaby Mysteries #1)

Suzie Peace Pybus

When crime novelist Hester Maccaby follows a mysterious envelope to Crayfish Cove, she discovers it was meant to contain an invitation to a soirée. Before she can uncover why she was invited, the host is found dead. Can she solve the murder before she becomes the next victim?

Suzie Peace Pybus writes women's fiction and mystery. She lives in Tasmania on a small fruit and vegetable farm with her hubby and their springer spaniel, Pepper.

Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0HF1BVRCD

Speculative Fiction (Sci-Fi & Fantasy)

Elizion Restoration

Elizion Restoration, Book 4
Elizabeth Klein

Young Sky Host Zarin embarks on a solo mission to find his Father when he is captured by sky city Edifice. He finds solace with fellow captive Hana, who helps him survive. But he soon realises something ancient and very powerful holds the city captive to its malevolent will.

Elizion Restoration made the Long List of the Ozma Awards in the Chanticleer International Awards 2026.

Elizabeth Klein lives and writes in a caravan and has over 100 published works. These include short stories, articles, plays and poems, YA and junior fiction books, as well as educational books.

Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY28TS9P

Dragons, Doorways and Destiny

Dragons, Doorways and Destiny
Edited by Lynne Stringer and Jeanette O'Hagan

Release Date November 2026

A shapeshifting dragon must save her brother from the slayer's curse. A girl starts to fade away when she feels left out. A faerie offers a traveller a difficult choice. A poor girl decides that she definitely doesn't want to marry the handsome prince. These are just some of the stories in Dragons, Doorways and Destiny.

Each of the 15 stories from 15 different authors will transport you to worlds unknown, some closely linked to this one, others from times past.

Lynne Stringer has been passionate about writing all her life. She is the author of young adult novels and novellas set in worlds of contemporary, historical and speculative fiction.

Jeanette O'Hagan's Nardvan stories span continents, millennia and cultures. Some involve shapeshifters and magic. Others include space stations and cyborgs. 

Buy Link: https://wombatrhiza.com.au/dragons-doorways-and-destiny-short-stories-in-fantastical-worlds/

Jewel of The Stars

Jewel of The Stars Season 1 Episode 4: Strange Alien World
Adam David Collings

The crew and passengers of Jewel of The Stars discover a planet where they can stretch their legs. When a plague sweeps across the alien locals, Doctor Clarke must find a cure. The discovery of a rare element sets a conflict in motion that could destroy their new friends.

Adam David Collings is a sci-fi and fantasy author known for Jewel of The Stars. He lives in Tasmania. Adam draws inspiration from his imagination, life experiences and his faith.

Buy link: https://books2read.com/jewel4

Chrstian Life and Reflection

21 Gifts

21 Gifts: A Sacred Dance Through Grief and Healing
Raewyn Elsegood

When grief becomes an unexpected dance partner, how do we keep moving? 21 Gifts offers 21 gentle, faith-filled gifts drawn from personal loss, inviting grieving hearts to notice God’s presence, honour their story, and discover their next right step through grief and healing.

Raewyn Elsegood is an Australian author, speaker and disaster recovery chaplain whose lived experience of grief shapes her compassionate, faith-filled encouragement for those navigating loss.

Buy 21 Gifts: Amazon - https://amzn.asia/d/09FRU5yp

Creation Speaks

Creation Speaks
Denise Roberts

Creation is constantly speaking of its Creator. Creation Speaks invites readers to slow down, notice God’s fingerprints in the world around them, and discover spiritual truths hidden in everyday moments. Through reflections, Scripture and personal insight, Denise Roberts encourages readers to hear God’s voice in unexpected places.

Denise Roberts is an Australian Christian author, devotional writer and speaker who loves helping people recognise God’s voice through Scripture, everyday life and the beauty of creation.

Buy Link:  https://amzn.asia/d/084usX5D

No Standing Zone

No Standing Zone
Nola Lorraine

 

It’s easy to remain strong in our faith when life is sweet. But what happens when difficulties come our way? In this 40-day devotional, Nola Lorraine uses scripture, personal anecdotes and heartfelt reflections that provide keys for being fruitful in any season, especially the challenging ones.

Nola Lorraine loves to weave words of courage and hope. She is the author of a novel, two devotionals, and more than 150 short pieces in a variety of genres.

Buy link – https://koorong.com/products/no-standing-zone-a-40-day-devotional-on-moving-forward-with-god-in-difficult-times-678308

Young Adult and Middle Grade

The Casting Dilemma

The Casting Dilemma
Lynne Stringer

Kate wants to be an actor but when she looks in the mirror, she doesn't like what she sees. How she longs to be like Ashleigh Monahan, a girl in her grade, who has the perfect looks for the lead role in the school musical. Will Kate get a role?

Lynne Stringer has been passionate about writing all her life. She is the author of young adult novels and novellas set in worlds of contemporary, historical and speculative fiction.

Buy link: https://wombatrhiza.com.au/the-casting-dilemma/

Harriet & Will

Harriet and Will: The Secret Gold
Debra Clewer

On a school history excursion, a mysterious red phone booth appears, ready to play gold rush stories. But the ancient phone booth does much more, and two friends find themselves back in the gold rush days! Will Harriet Cooper be allowed to keep the historic gold items that she discovers?

Middle-Grade for readers aged 9-13

Debra Williams (pen name Debra Clewer), is a Tasmanian author of both adult and children’s novels and short stories.

Buy Link: https://www.clewerbooknook.com (paperback & e-book)

Sephen and the Heroes

Stephen and the Heroes Book 1: A Tilt in Time
R A Stephens

Stephen’s new friend is named after the famous illusionist, Harry Houdini. But what does it mean to be named after the first Christian martyr?

Stephen, along with his rescue kitten, Demi, accidentally discovers a mysterious gate that takes him into a strange new world … or is it a strange old world? About 2000 years old, in fact.

Stephen and the Heroes Book 2: For Such a Time
R A Stephens

The first time Stephen time travelled he went back 2000 years and met St Stephen. When Stephen and his friend Harry take their rescue kittens to the park, a new gate shows up. Where or when did he go this time? There’s a palace, a dusty road and a girl named Hadassah. Who is this girl and what is Stephen doing in her time? And why didn’t he think about how to get home? Travel with Stephen as he meets Bible heroes as kids.

R. A. STEPHENS: Rochelle writes children’s and young adult fiction and non-fiction with a focus on science and maths. She has a Masters in Editing in Publishing with a thesis exploring middle fiction for teens, and works in publishing.

Graphic Novels

Izzy & Bart

Izzy & Bart: The Case of the Unidentified Creature

R. A. Stephens and Tamlyn Teow

Giant isopods, Izzy and Bart, live in the twilight zone. Bart draws every sea creature he sees, while Izzy dreams of being a reporter. Together they discover an unidentified creature and venture into the midnight zone, hopeful to identify the unknown animal. But when things get too dark, they realise they’re lost. Will Izzy and Bart find their way home

Picture Books

Karen Brough

One Nest or Two

Karen Brough and Hiruni Kariyawasam

Five siblings. One broken nest. Many BIG feelings.

When a storm separates the Bird family between two nests, five young birds learn that every feeling belongs, love doesn’t disappear when a family changes shape, and home is more than just a place.

Buy link: https://karenbrough.com/product/i-cant-believe-theyre-gone-faith-edition-a-gentle-grief-story-with-scripture-to-comfort-help-and-bring-hope/


I Can't Believe They're Gone: Faith Edition
Karen Brough and Hiruni Kariyawasam

The bestselling grief picture book I Can’t Believe They’re Gone, now gently woven with the hope-filled words of Scripture. Follow the Mouse family as they navigate big feelings after loss, with the guidance of Wise Old Bear. This special Faith Edition also includes prayers, a blessing, and support for children’s big questions.

Karen Brough is a former teacher and multi-award-winning children’s author who creates books that hug the heart. She writes from her sunroom in Melbourne, Australia.

Buy link: https://karenbrough.com/product/one-nest-or-two-a-story-about-big-feelings-divorce-separation-and-finding-home-again/

R. A. Stephens

Connected
R.A. Stephens & Tamlyn Teow

Chloe has a dot on her shirt called a node. So do her friends and family. They are joined by lines called edges. The edges spread out and connect people all around the world. Connected introduces children to the mathematical concept of networks, while emphasising that no one is alone. Everyone is connected. Introducing the mathematical concept of networks, where no node (or person) is left unconnected.


How to Wait for Christmas
R.A Stephens and Novia Heroanto

An adorable contemporary picture book, celebrating Christmas traditions, Advent and the joy of waiting for Christmas.

Jemma can’t wait for Christmas, especially the presents. But there are lots of sleeps to go... With Mum, Dad, and her brother Luke, she counts down the days with carols, baking, cards, paper decorations and giving gifts. Maybe Christmas isn’t just one exciting morning. Maybe it’s a whole season filled with joy, kindness, and wonderful waiting. For every child counting down to Christmas Day.

R. A. STEPHENS: Rochelle writes children’s and young adult fiction and non-fiction with a focus on science and maths. She has a Masters in Editing in Publishing with a thesis exploring middle fiction for teens, and works in publishing.

Congratulations to all our members for your milestones and achievements.

Jeanette O'Hagan & CWD team

Side Quests and Finding an Audience

 by Jeanette O'Hagan

Brisbane Supanova 2025

A couple of weekends ago, Rendered Realms, aka, Jeanette O'Hagan, Lynne Stringer and Adele Jones had a table our seventh (or eighth) Brisbane Supanova (since our first one in 2017 & Covid in between).  In many ways, it's rinse and repeat  - we dress as characters in our story, we display our ever-expanding stock/inventory of books, we put up banners and posters, we hand brochures and bookmarks to interested patrons, we enjoy the creative display of cosplayers prarading past our table, we thrill at return customers and the friends we'd made over the years at the different pop-culture cons. 

This years had a different vibe for one reason only. As some excited customers exclaimed - they loved a sidequest. Those smaller filler quests that branch off the main quest line in a RPL (roleplaying) game. They also love bling.  Talking of side quests - let me backtrack :) 

To diverge - Finding an Audience

I started telling stories a long time ago. 

For many years they had an audience of one (me). Well, two, to inclule God who knows our thoughts before we do. At any stray moment, my characters would clamour in my head, telling me their adventures, suprising me with twists and turns along the way. Villains with backstories and redemptive arcs, new lands and new peoples, family dynamics and farflung journeys - which only I was privy to. I drew maps, invented an alphabet, made extensie genealogies, drew and painted pictures of different aspects of my world and its peoples. 

Until one day, a family friend challenged me to write the stories down for others to read. Soon, I was in search of an audience - readers who I hoped would love my world and characters as much as I did. 

Broadening my audience gave my stories more substance and structure. Instead of a rambling ever-branching, ongoing adventures, they started taking the form of short stories and novels. And instead of pleasing myself and allowing my daydreaming mind to roam where and when it will, I had to think seriously about audience expectations - target audience (Young Adult, Adult), genre (Fantasy, Science Fiction), story structure and style (point of view, show don't tell, strong prose, pacing etc).  

Writing the stories is the fun part. 

Editing them is necessary. I enjoy editing,  though I wish it didn't take five times longer than the actual writing. 

Getting the stories published has it's own challenges - finding a publisher, deciding between traditioanal publishing or Indie publishing, Hybrid etc, 

But the hardest thing about seeking an audience - is being noticed in the crowd. In other words, promotion and marketing. And whether we are trad published or  indie (self) published, we need to market our books so people can find them. 

Each year, 2.7 million books are added to Amazon.  And once a book is electroncially published, it's generally stays published. So in the hustle to find our readers, we are not just competing with all the new books out there, but everyone else's backlist - including all the republished classics from decades to centuries ago. 

When we look at the figures, it can be disheartening. 

There are various ways to find an audience - connecting with groups, schools, libraries, book clubs, social media, etc, collaborating with othe authors, competitions, giveaways, promotions, advertising, newsletters, street teams, etc 

One way, Adele, Lynne and I have found to connect with our potential readers is though Pop culture festivals like Supanova, Oz Comic Con, Fraser Pop, Comicgeddon. The people in cosplay streaming past our table are interested in our genres - science fiction and fantasy - and a good proportion of them are avid readers. Many of love supporting local and small arists and authors in artist alley. 

Even though many others are more interested in merch and art than books, these events attract crowds of people - tens of thousands with Supanova. If the book lovers are ten or even five perscent - that's a lot of people.  Enough to make the event worth while. And certainly, I know I  sell far more books through such events than through Amazon or Draft2Digital.

But each event,  I find I have to fight against the temptation to funnel down on how many sales I am making (have I covered costs). Each sale means either a new reader or someone who  has returned for the next book (both are fantastic). Having someone relieved to find our table after seraching for it beause they are desparate to buy book 2 (Rasel's Song), is magical. But it's not just the sales - it's the real connection we make with fans and other authors ,and being a presence, that is just as important.

A Wayward Dragon

So, back to sidequests,  what was different about Supanova this year?

Last November at Supanova, one of the authors had the birght idea to do a charity anthology open to all the authors at Supanova, to be launched at the 2025 Brisbane Supanova. Many of us thought it was a great idea. 

Each author wrote a short story set in the author's world - my story, of course, was set in Nardva.

Each story would include a palm-size dragon with a single gold coin hoard, whereever the coin went, so did the dragon. The dragon connected the stories, changing as he went from world to world. 

The book itself was shiny - a special edition with foil and dragon scales on the edges. Each author also got a small green dragon and a golden coin to display on their table. More than one person commented on the fact that they kept seeing the same book seemingly everywhere.

The book was a limited edition - only sold in print, only available through the authors. 

The book had a uniform price with a portion going to charity - over $1000 raised. 

Most of the authors were at the event (over ten) & those buying the book were encouaged to look out for the little green dragon and make sure they got as many signatures from the authors as possible.  This was a hit - a number of people were excited about this 'side quest' or treasure hunt (to find the other authors). 

We even had one 'roving author' with the dragon on his shoulder. 

Supa Hoard of A Wayward Dragon was a complete success. The only possible drawbreak was it may gave overshadowed our other books to some extent  - but not complerely.  We still sold our own books. And the whole experience strengthened connections with the other authors, added a buzz to the event, as well as attracting people to our table.

I wonder - what is our main quest, what is a sidequest. Sometimes it can be easy to get caught up in a side-quest, and forget the main quest. 

For me, that's a reminder that, yes, I believe God has called me to write books so others might read and be blessed by them. And yes, I need to work towards gaining an audience through writing the best books I can and doing what I can to bring them to the attention of readers. Yet, in the end, it's not numbers or sales in themselvest that matter - but connecting with the audience God gives us and being a presence in a secular world. 

And now for a side quest, if you are up for it - how many times does the wayward dragon appear in the photos in this blog - answer in the comments below or on the FB page :) 

Jeanette O'Hagan has spun tales in the world of Nardva from the age of eight. She enjoys writing fantasy, sci-fi, poetry, and editing. Her Nardvan stories span continents, millennia and cultures. Some involve shapeshifters and magic. Others include space stations and cyborgs.

She has published over forty stories and poems, including the Under the Mountain Series (5 books), Ruhanna's Flight and Other Stories, Akrad's Children and Rasel's Song, the first two books in the Akrad’s Legacy series and more recently in Stepping Sideways and Supa Hoard of a Wayward Dragon. Her story in Stepping Sideways, 'In a League of Her Own' won the 2024 Aurealis Award for YA Short Stories.

Jeanette has practised medicine, studied communication, history, theology and writing. She loves reading, painting, travel, and pondering the meaning of life. She lives in Brisbane.

Find out more about Jeanette at:

My Website | Facebook Author Page | Amazon | Books2Read | Goodreads

Highlighting Members Recent Releases

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 recent releases of our members from November 2023-August 2025

Recent Releases

Historical Fiction

River Song

River Song

by Jeanette Grant Thomson

  

Shy Claire braves university and befriends flamboyant Vivien. The girls hope to find husbands – but what is wrong with Viv’s boyfriend? And will Mark ever make that commitment? Amid the cultural revolution of the sixties, shadowed by the Vietnam War, relationships become tangled. Will a calamity sort it all out?

Jeanette Grant Thomson is a Moreton-based author who has had all sorts of writing published since her childhood. This is her seventh published book-length work. You can find her books at www.facebook.com/jeanette.grantthomson

Stones of Wrath

Stones of Wrath-The Twins 

by SJ Ratcliffe

Professor Mikkel Jacobsen smuggles an ancient artefact from England to Argentina. It is now 1943, and the Nazis hunt the artefact in Argentina, putting Mikkel and his twin daughter Ruby in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Christian, Ruby’s twin, is in Denmark helping the Jews escape across the sea to Sweden.

SJ Ratcliffe is a christian fiction author. ‘Stones of Wrath’ won the 2025 Pencraft Award. In 2024, she appeared on BBC Radio, US podcasts and was recognised by the NSW parliament.

Social Link: https://www.facebook.com/sjratcliffeauthor?
Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/Stones-Wrath-Twins-Book-Two/dp/B0F7Y8Q45D/

Hearts Unknown

Hearts Unknown

by Dienece Darling

After this London season, not the boy next door. Clarence has loved Edith for as long as he can remember. What will it take for Edith to notice him? One bird, one ball, and a pesky street preacher.

Dienece Darling is a former Georgia Belle who now calls Australia home with her husband and two sons. She writes inspirational historical fiction, and her first name is pronounced Denise. https://www.dienecedarling.com

Buy link: https://books2read.com/heartsunknown/

First Fleet Convict Era Trilogy 1788-1800

by Sara Powter

Gentle Annie Soames

Her dreams lead to unexpected outcomes. An Australian First Fleet story with the descriptions taken directly from the Journal of Doctor Arthur Bowes Smith was the doctor on board the Lady Penrhyn.

Annie Soames is a girl beloved by the community but not afraid to voice her desires. That leads to trouble, illicit love, and transportation to New South Wales as a convict. When her former employer, Oliver Quilpie, recently widowed Marquess, goes searching for her, will nAnnie want to see him?

Long-listed in the Historical Fiction Company Competition 2024

https://mybook.to/GentleAnnieSoames


The Emancipated Potter

Not all felons are convicts, and not all convicts are felons. 

Colin Osborne’s serene life as a talented potter is crushed by a self-important peer. A single punch sends Colin across to the other side of the globe. Aggie Gibbs is a young convict girl being hunted by a wayward soldier. The two find themselves in a town of criminals and lecherous men but an unlikely mentor. Can they build a decent life for the convicts destined to live out their lives in the penal town? 

Paternity Unknown

Connie Waterson is attacked and traumatised when the convict women were landed in the colony. She finds herself expecting an unwanted child. Along with her friends, she must learn to cope with the challenges of their new environment while protecting the life growing within her. Can those who attacked her? 

https://www.sarapowter.com.au/
(with an online store)

YA Speculative Fiction

Keeper of the Archives

Keeper of the Archives
by Lynne Stringer

After their home burns to cinders, Eden Fittell gets work in the government’s Archives to support her family.

But the city is being stalked by a crime boss who is using a freak to kidnap people off the street. And he usually snatches government employees.Is Eden safe?

Lynne Stringer began writing professionally as a journalist and was the editor of a small newspaper (later magazine) for seven years, before turning her hand to screenplay writing and novels.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynne_stringer_author/

a buy link: https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-Archives-Lynne-Stringer-ebook/dp/B0D7W7314J/

Signal Erased

Signal Erased 

by Adele Jones

Anna Faraday’s carefully ordered world comes crashing down when her gift of singing is turned against her. After a reckless car drive ruins a night of romance, her gifted voice is then exploited for a secret frequency-based experiment that alters her atomic state.

As time is running out, she seeks help from the last guy she ever thought she’d ask—a guy who has been all but invisible to her, until now. Will he, or anyone, understand what’s happened before she disappears forever?

Adele Jones is an Australian author of "Science fiction for the real world". Writing YA fringe and near sci-fi stories, she tackles complex teen issues including self-worth, disability, loss, domestic violence, youth crime and more, drawing inspiration from her passion for family, faith, friends, music and science.

For more visit www.adelejonesauthor.com

Buy Link: https://wombatrhiza.com.au/signal-erased/

Kingdom of Longing

Kingdom of Longing (Prequel to Bethloria series) 

By Elizabeth Klein

26th March, 2024

When Mistrelle Evanspay is overtaken by a storm and her frightened horse throws her, she is discovered by the enigmatic Ewarn Skylander, Morgran’s Chief Mage and councillor. Her head warns her not to get involved, but her heart yearns for a different life than the one her parents have in mind for her. Will she follow the check in her heart, or the wild romance Ewarn can offer?

Elizion Fractured Books 2 & 3

Elizion Fractured book 2 

by Elizabeth Klein

Published 22nd Jan. 2024

The story explores the challenges of surviving in a hostile environment. The plot follows the lives and destinies of Freya, newly crowned queen, the earth-born Fin, and several key sky-born characters as they face increasingly difficult challenges on Tara’s surface.

Elizion Conspiracy book 3 

by Elizabeth Klein 

Published 5th September 2024

Memories of the aliens have faded and life is good for the sky-born, until the day a group of mercenaries come looking for a fugitive. Queen Freya wants to locate him before the mercenaries get to him, clearly an impossible task. But when he locates them first and issues a dire warning, Freya realises they have all been asleep to the perils still lurking on Tara.

In 2015, Elizabeth and her husband left Sydney to travel in a caravan full time. Besides having written many short stories, articles, plays and poems, she’s also authored YA and junior fiction books, as well as educational books and has 100 published works to date. You can find out more about her books here:
https://www.elizabethkleinauthor.com/

Stepping Sideways

Stepping Sideways: Stories of Steampunk and Dystopia

Editors Emily Larkin and Lynne Stringer
Rhiza Edge

A circus is not all it seems. A monster… and opportunity… waits in ocean mists. A friendship is out of time. A group of kids escape scavenger dogs in a brutal world. A water sprite is far from home. And a machine generates romance. These stories and others await in this steampunk and dystopian anthology by Australian authors, sure to transport you into worlds of danger and wonder.

Authors include Lynne Stringer, Emily Larkin, Annaliese Hudson, Linsey Painter, Shaye Wardrop, Andreas Katsineris-Paine, Adele Jones, Elizabeth Klein, Jeanette O’Hagan, Rachel Denham-White, Jennifer Horn and Bianca Breen.

Time’s Key by Emily Larkin, shortlisted for Best Young Adult Short Story in the 2024  Aurealis Awards.

In a League of Her Own by Jeanette O’Hagan, winner of the Best Young Adult Short Story in the 2024 Aurealis Awards

Buy Link: https://wombatrhiza.com.au/stepping-sideways-stories-of-steampunk-and-dystopia/

Jeanette O'Hagan has spun tales in the world of Nardva from the age of eight. She enjoys writing fantasy, sci-fi, poetry, and editing. Her Nardvan stories involve shapeshifters and magic. Others include space stations and cyborgs. She has published the Under the Mountain Series (5 books) the Akrad's Legacy series and numerous short stories, one of which recently won the 2024 Aurealis Award for YA Shorty story category.

Memoirs and Biographies

Unravelling: loving my parents through dementia

Unravelling: loving my parents through dementia

by Claire Belberg (aka Claire Bell)

Unravelling is the story in prose and poetry of a daughter accompanying her parents on the journey of dementia. It’s raw, honest, sometimes disturbing. This book was written for those who want company on a similar journey, and those who want to gain understanding of those who travel this way.

Claire Belberg personal story of her parents' dementia was released in September 2024.

Claire Belberg writes to understand, which typically includes reflections on nature. She has published poetry, fiction and non-fiction. She blogs occasionally at The Character Forge (clairebelberg.wordpress.org).

Buy - e-book at https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravelling-claire-belberg/1146288051 and print book direct from author (cheapest option!) at bellwriting@gmail.com (postage within Australia only)

Treasure Island

Treasured Island: Exploring the Delights of King Island

by Josephine Petrovic 

An armchair traveller’s delight, this little brightly coloured book relates how our family ‘discovered’ King Island in Bass Strait, Tasmania, lived and worked there, and shared our experiences. It is well researched and includes numerous fascinating backstories, a gallery of amazing photographs and an extensive visitor’s guide.

Josephine Petrovic is finally an author, two years off eighty! Happily married, she’s Mum to five, Nanna of nine, and a born storyteller who loves to inspire and bless others.

Holdfast Books / jopetrovic.author@gmail.com


Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/Treasured-Island-Exploring-Delights-King-ebook/dp/B0FHWZPB49/

Christian Life and Reflection

Swansong

Swansong: start creating your legacy of life-giving words today 

by Jo-Anne Berthelsen, 

Authentic Media UK 

In Swansong, Jo-Anne Berthelsen issues a gentle challenge to consider carefully how God’s words and the words of others have impacted us and how the words we in turn speak and write on a daily basis can best honour God and build others up.

Jo-Anne Berthelsen is a Sydney-based author of seven novels and four non-fiction works. She holds degrees in Arts and Theology and has worked in teaching, editing and local church ministry.

www.facebook.com/joanne.berthelsen

Buy link: www.jo-anneberthelsen.com

God Moments: 101 little lessons for life’s journey

God Moments: 101 little lessons for life’s journey 

by Jo-Anne Berthelsen, Authentic Media UK 

In God Moments, Jo-Anne Berthelsen shares personal experiences of how apparently mundane events in daily life have created unexpected ‘God moments’. Grounded in Scripture, these 101 uplifting devotions will encourage you to open your heart to God and look out for him as you go about your daily life.

Buy link: www.jo-anneberthelsen.com

Messages from the heart of God - Volume 3

Messages from the heart of God - Volume 3
by David Hollis

Messages from the heart of God – Volume 3” is a collection of 40 short devotional chapters that lead the reader on a journey of inspiration, encouragement, and hope, especially in the difficulties, trials and uncertainties of our daily lives.

David Hollis lives in the far north of New Zealand on the rocky coastline of East Bay. He’s been writing prose and poetry for five years and published three books.
www.facebook.com/breadonthewaters

Buy link: https://www.amazon.com/author/davidhollis777

10 Blessings of God You Won’t Want to Miss

10 Blessings of God You Won’t Want to Miss
by Susan Barnes

10 Blessings of God will enrich your faith as you embrace the different ways God desires to bless and encourage you to trust him more deeply. His blessings are intended to renew our minds and stir our souls so God’s people can make a difference in the world.

Susan Barnes has thirty years of experience in pastoral ministry and a degree in Christian ministry. She has published hundreds of devotional articles, sharing her experiences of trusting God.

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Buy Link: Options for print and ebook: https://www.susanbarneswriter.com/10-blessings-of-god/

From the Prison to the Palace

From the Prison to the Palace
by Karen Roper 
August 2024

Have you ever wondered how Joseph in the Bible felt with not only being sold into slavery but being separated and betrayed by his family?

He took the same journey that most of us will take in our lives. What journey am I talking about? Our emotional journey through life.”

Karen Roper is passionate about seeing people live their lives the way God intended and to fulfil the purpose and plans that God has for them.

Instagram link is: https://www.instagram.com/roper.karen/

Buylink: From the Prison to the Palace: A Journey of Emotional Healing : Roper, Karen Faye: Amazon.com.au: Books

Comfort Zone: A 40-day Devotional

Comfort Zone: A 40-day Devotional on the Father of All Comfort
by Nola Lorraine
Armour Books, 2025

In this 40-day excursion into the heart of the Father, Nola Lorraine uses personal reflections and scriptures to show how God comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can then share his love and comfort with others.

Nola Lorraine writes fiction, nonfiction and poetry that weave words of courage and hope. She would love to connect with you through her website: www.nolalorraine.com.au


Buy link - https://koorong.com/product/scattered-nola-lorraine_9781925380859

 

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