Once Burnt, Twice Shy is the latest novel from Karly who is a bestselling rural romance sensation. She is the author of the Callahans of
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its
Forget the designer notebook and expensive pen. This year, why not give the gift of creativity to the writer in your life with an Australian
Meet Inga Simpson, author of ‘The Last Woman in the World’. Congrats to Anika Molesworth on her book ‘Our Sunburnt Country’ being The Sydney Morning Herald’s non-fiction pick of the week. Plus, discover how you could win a 5-book pack of new release YA fiction.
If you love Young Adult (YA) fiction, here’s your chance to stock up for the holidays with our 5-book pack of recent YA releases. This
Dark Rise is the latest novel from the author of the bestselling YA trilogy Captive Prince, and it is the first in what is already
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its
In this edition of Furious Fiction, we’ve been packing our bags. But no, we aren’t disappearing for good. These were November’s criteria: Your story must
Meet Nicola Marsh, author of ‘Summer of Serenity’, ‘The Scandal’ and 76 other romance and domestic suspense novels. Ayliffe’s John Bailey series gets optioned for screen. If you’re buying our book ‘So you want to be a writer’ for someone this Christmas, remember the Christmas mailing deadlines from Australia Post. Plus, you could win a book pack of FIVE crime and thriller fiction releases from 2021.
With the holiday season fast approaching, here’s your chance to secure some new reading material with not one, not two, but FIVE crime and thriller
Copywriting careers start anywhere – even on Nepalese hiking trips! Gabi Pasztor shares her story of transitioning from a career in teaching to become a
This is the latest life-lit novel from Rachael, whose previous books include the award-winning The Patterson Girls, The Art of Keeping Secrets, The Greatest Gift
A deadline and a prize – what better writing motivation is there? If your 2021 goal is to get your writing momentum fired up, flex
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its
Want the chance to be published with Penguin Random House and receive a $20,000 advance? Well, the 2022 Penguin Literary Prize is now open and
Meet Fiona Murphy, author of ‘The Shape of Sound’. Prizes for unpublished manuscripts that are now open. Discover your must-read lists for children’s and young adult books. Plus, we have 10 double passes to ‘A Boy Called Christmas’, in cinemas 25 November to give away.
This week, we’re giving you the chance to win one of 10 double passes to the new film, A Boy Called Christmas – based on
We’ve been big fans of Tania’s gorgeous historical fiction ever since her first bestselling novel, The Girl From Munich, which she published after attending a
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its
Meet Mark Smith, author of ‘If Not Us’. Write to Santa and get a reply and learn the difference between a romance and a love story. Discover your chance to get signed copies of A.L. Tait books. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘Showtime!’ by Judy Nunn to give away.
‘So, Will, are you going to come with me and my team of merry performers to the sunny climes of Australia, where the crowds are
Discover how copywriting can help you turn your passion into profit. Donna Webeck’s dream was to earn money by writing about real estate but with
This is the latest novel by Joanna, whose previous bestselling books include The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village, The Last Voyage of Mrs Henry
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its
Recently in our newsletter, we were celebrating the wonderful ways in which we surround ourselves with books in our own homes. From vast walls of
Once Burnt, Twice Shy is the latest novel from Karly who is a bestselling rural romance sensation. She is the author of the Callahans of Stringybark Creek series, North Star, Morgan’s Law, Bridie’s Choice, and too many more to mention! Recently divorced mother-of-two Samantha Murphy agrees to house-sit for her
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, we’re vibing… Q: Hi AWC,
Forget the designer notebook and expensive pen. This year, why not give the gift of creativity to the writer in your life with an Australian Writers’ Centre gift voucher? It’s ideal for an aspiring writer to take the next step with their creative interests, whatever they may be. Valid for
Meet Inga Simpson, author of ‘The Last Woman in the World’. Congrats to Anika Molesworth on her book ‘Our Sunburnt Country’ being The Sydney Morning Herald’s non-fiction pick of the week. Plus, discover how you could win a 5-book pack of new release YA fiction.
If you love Young Adult (YA) fiction, here’s your chance to stock up for the holidays with our 5-book pack of recent YA releases. This exciting mix of books will make the perfect Christmas gifts for young readers in your life, or you can keep them to yourself as new
Dark Rise is the latest novel from the author of the bestselling YA trilogy Captive Prince, and it is the first in what is already shaping up to be an un-put-downable new series. Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run, pursued by the men who killed his mother. When
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, we’re taking a rain check…
In this edition of Furious Fiction, we’ve been packing our bags. But no, we aren’t disappearing for good. These were November’s criteria: Your story must include someone PACKING A SUITCASE. Your story must include the phrase “ACROSS A CROWDED ROOM” (as dialogue or narrative). Your story must include the words
Meet Nicola Marsh, author of ‘Summer of Serenity’, ‘The Scandal’ and 76 other romance and domestic suspense novels. Ayliffe’s John Bailey series gets optioned for screen. If you’re buying our book ‘So you want to be a writer’ for someone this Christmas, remember the Christmas mailing deadlines from Australia Post. Plus, you could win a book pack of FIVE crime and thriller fiction releases from 2021.
With the holiday season fast approaching, here’s your chance to secure some new reading material with not one, not two, but FIVE crime and thriller novels – all released in 2021. Not only are these five books sure to keep the edge of your seat busy with their gripping narratives,
Copywriting careers start anywhere – even on Nepalese hiking trips! Gabi Pasztor shares her story of transitioning from a career in teaching to become a full time freelance copywriter. Gabi Pasztor loved her job as a teacher but when a tour guide on a Nepalese hiking trip asked her to
This is the latest life-lit novel from Rachael, whose previous books include the award-winning The Patterson Girls, The Art of Keeping Secrets, The Greatest Gift and Lost Without You. This is the fifth in her popular Bunyip Bay series – which was meant to be a trilogy! In this Story
A deadline and a prize – what better writing motivation is there? If your 2021 goal is to get your writing momentum fired up, flex those writing muscles or to test your writing techniques – and possibly earn some cash on the side – then short story competitions are the
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, we’re in our element… Q:
Want the chance to be published with Penguin Random House and receive a $20,000 advance? Well, the 2022 Penguin Literary Prize is now open and awaiting your submission! Launched in 2017, the prize was established to find, nurture and develop new Australian authors of literary fiction. Every year the Penguin
Meet Fiona Murphy, author of ‘The Shape of Sound’. Prizes for unpublished manuscripts that are now open. Discover your must-read lists for children’s and young adult books. Plus, we have 10 double passes to ‘A Boy Called Christmas’, in cinemas 25 November to give away.
This week, we’re giving you the chance to win one of 10 double passes to the new film, A Boy Called Christmas – based on the international bestseller by Matt Haig. The film is in cinemas nationwide from 25 November. Here’s a quick synopsis: The origin story of Father Christmas
We’ve been big fans of Tania’s gorgeous historical fiction ever since her first bestselling novel, The Girl From Munich, which she published after attending a few of our courses here at the Australian Writers’ Centre. She has since gone on to publish its sequel, Suitcase of Dreams, and another wartime
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, we’re hooked on a feeling…
Meet Mark Smith, author of ‘If Not Us’. Write to Santa and get a reply and learn the difference between a romance and a love story. Discover your chance to get signed copies of A.L. Tait books. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘Showtime!’ by Judy Nunn to give away.
‘So, Will, are you going to come with me and my team of merry performers to the sunny climes of Australia, where the crowds are already queuing and the streets are paved with gold?’ This week we have three copies of Showtime! – Judy Nunn’s latest bestselling novel to give
Discover how copywriting can help you turn your passion into profit. Donna Webeck’s dream was to earn money by writing about real estate but with no experience in the sector, no background in writing, no contacts in the real estate industry, that dream seemed just that. Until she took the
This is the latest novel by Joanna, whose previous bestselling books include The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village, The Last Voyage of Mrs Henry Parker and The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home. And of course, it’s wonderful to see Joanna doing so well in her writing career as
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, we’re dating… Q: Hi AWC,
Recently in our newsletter, we were celebrating the wonderful ways in which we surround ourselves with books in our own homes. From vast walls of bookshelves to small piles next to the bed, it’s always a good sign of a thriving, thinking home! And hey, we were CURIOUS – so
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