I started writing my first book, ’25 Stories of Life and Love in Australia’, four years ago, next month. Naively, I thought it would be a one-off. 🙂
Eleven titles later, it’s still a nice feeling to be *reminded*, to have *concrete evidence*, that I *am* an author.
So, how proud I was when I visited Kogarah Library some months ago, to find my books on their shelves.
There, I knew it! I really *am* an author. 🙂
Guess who?
Like romantic vignettes?
Love a bargain?
Then, here’s your chance!
For just one week, my second title, ‘A Taste of Life and Love in Australia’ is half price (or less) on Kindle.
Lots of reviews, many five stars!
Here’s the link http://www.amazon.com/Taste-Life-Love-Australia-ebook/dp/B008FOEG12/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=
Just U.S. $1.49
Another mystery is on my hands.
Today I sorted through some photos and came across this.
Sure, it’s a parrot…But what is it?
I’m guessing it’s a Rainbow Lorikeet. Problem is, that it’s taken at an angle unfamiliar to me.
Any opinions would be appreciated.
The first three responses can chose from a pdf of ‘A Taste of Life and Love in Australia’ or ‘Long and Short Australian Stories’. Each of these titles contains a selection of romantic tales. Please state in your comment which title you would like.
So, if your penchant extends to both bird identification and Australian Short Stories, what are you waiting for?
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Happiness is: Two lovely reviews in One Day!
Certainly true if one is a newly-emerging writer…..
Long and Short Australian Stories
by Margaret Lynette Sharp (Goodreads Author)
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It was made up of a number of different stories of varying lengths (hence the title “long and short”) about different peoples’ relationships and following their dreams in spite of what people might think or try to talk them out of doing.
It was written in a way that made it easy and quick to read. The dialogue between people was well structured and set out.
If you’re wanting a light, fun and easy read for those lazy days on the beach or in your favourite reading spot then I recommend this book. You’ll be glad you did.
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I am delighted by the response to my recent post that featured a short extract of Boomer Lit, taken from my title ‘The Essence of Life and Love in Australia’. Thanks to all those who left comments!
This time, I’ve chosen a sample from my second title, the well-reviewed ‘A Taste of Life and Love in Australia’. I’m proud to say that this book has been accepted by the Awesome Indies Group, which has standards of admission equal to those of traditionally-published titles.
Enough of that. Let’s get down to the business of whetting one’s appetite.
LUCK OF THE DRAW
She strolled along the promenade, enjoying the hint of coolness in the mid-summer breeze. It was late afternoon. She’d spent an hour or two walking on the sands, pausing now and then to study the activities in the shimmering rock-pools scattered here and there. How she loved the roar of the ocean, and the delicious saltiness of the abundant sea-spray. It had been a favourite haunt of Tom and herself, twenty or more years ago.
She recalled the day he’d proposed to her, right there, by the sea. Her girlish hopes were realized when he produced that simple solitaire diamond ring. Overjoyed, she’d accepted , and they’d sealed their love with a kiss, and the promise of more. But their joy was short lived. Tom was killed in a car accident, before their wedding had taken place.
Absent-mindedly, she felt for her ring.
She was assailed by panic.
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Are you enjoying this? It’s one of twenty-eight vignettes in ‘A Taste of Life and Love in Australia’. In it you’ll find characters in a wide range of ages and situations. It’s available through Amazon in Kindle and paperback.
I suppose everyone’s psyche thrives on praise and recognition. Certainly, fiction writers struggling to be noticed would surely relish every scrap of positivity: and I’m no exception.
What a smile it has brought to my face!
Australian romance writer, Kate Loveday, has given me an honour of the highest degree. She’s listed me on Goodreads as one of her two favourite authors, citing my second title, ‘A Taste of Life and Love in Australia’.
Wow!!
I’m overwhelmed!
Thank you, Kate!
If you enjoy romantic vignettes, maybe you, too, would find this title just to your liking!
The vicissitudes of life can create joy, sorrow, or any number of emotions. I for one like to dwell on the positive.
Therefore, it gives me great pleasure to announce that my second title, ‘A Taste of Life and Love in Australia’ has passed the criteria and been approved for listing by Awesome Indies.
Why is this so exciting? Well, it demonstrates that ‘A Taste…’ has been deemed to be of professional quality by a person qualified in the judgement of literature.
The ‘Awesome Indies’ list aims to assist readers in discerning and selecting well-written, evocative books. Spanning the genres, you’ll find high-quality titles.
Three years ago, who would have thought that a book written by myself would be amongst them?
Wow! Was yesterday a red-letter day!
Not only did U.S. Goodreads member, Mark, post a lovely review of ‘Encore’, my newest release: but also, prominent reviewer Brenda ( a moderator of Goodreads Aussie Readers) gave a most complimentary opinion of my second title, ‘A Taste of Life and Love in Australia’.
Here it is!
Brenda rated it 
· review of another edition
Thanks to all the entrants in the Australia Day Blog Hop!
Thanks, too, are given to Shelleyrae at Book’d out, and Confessions From Romaholics, for their organisation of the Blog Hop!
This has turned out to be a wonderful idea, bringing together readers and writers, and helping to discover exciting blogs!! I know I’ve uncovered a few!!
Anyway, here’s the lucky winner of a paperback copy of my second title, ‘A Taste of Life and Love in Australia’.
Drum roll……
Daystarz Books!
Congratulations!
Hi! Welcome to my contribution for the
Australia Day Blog Hop!
Thanks to hosts http://bookdout.wordpress.com/2013/01/13/sign-up-australia-day-book-giveaway-hop/ and http://confessionsfromromaholics.com/ !
Another link to Book’dout: http://bookdout.wordpress.com/
This Australia Day, let’s celebrate Australian literature: Australian writing. Let’s enhance our connection between our writers and readers: and show the world what we’ve done!
As my share of the Blog Hop, I am offering the chance to win one paperback copy of my second book: proudly Australian in title, too.
Here it is: ‘A Taste of Life and Love in Australia’.
‘A Taste of Life and Love in Australia’ is a collection of Short Stories and Vignettes set in modern times. Mostly tales of romance, it has been rated by several reviewers. Here’s the link to that of Shelleyrae at Book’d out. http://bookdout.wordpress.com/2012/07/26/review-a-taste-of-life-and-love-in-australia-by-margaret-lynette-sharp/#comments
I’m a self-published Australian author of six titles available through Amazon. Currently, four titles are available as Kindle editions. My seventh book is nearing completion. All are edited by my husband, the creator of the Grand Organ in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House, Ronald Sharp.
Entries for the giveaway close at midnight, January 28, 2013 AEST.
Sorry: the giveaway is restricted to residents of Australia. To enter, please leave a comment, and indicate that you are eligible.
Of course, overseas readers are more than welcome to comment, too.
The winner will be announced on 4nd February.
Be sure to check out the links to other, fabulous blogs!
Enjoy the Blog Hop, and Good Luck!
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