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By popular demand the Aussie Author Challenge is back for its 7th year!
By popular demand the Aussie Author Challenge is back for its 7th year!Whether you are a patriotic Australian, an aspiring or armchair tourist or simply an international reader wanting to discover some talented new authors and interact with like-minded readers, the Aussie Author Challenge could be for you!
The objective of this challenge is to showcase the wonderful diversity of the work being produced by Australian authors.
This dedicated page here at Booklover Book Reviews will be your one-stop shop for the challenge.
In addition to 3 different challenge levels…
- When I host giveaways of books written by Australian writers, participants of this challenge will be eligible for extra entries into the random draws (1 extra entry for challenge registration + 1 extra entry for each book review link accepted at that time).
- We will be interviewing both established and up and coming Australian authors.
- A link to every book review published as part of this challenge will be featured in an Aussie Author Challenge Update section of our Booklover Book Reviews Newsletter (currently 500+ subscribers). You can sign-up to receive this newsletter at the top of this page (right sidebar).
Read on to decide which challenge level suits you and how you can get involved.
WALLABY
Read and review 3 titles written by Australian authors, of which at least 1 of those authors are female, at least 1 of those authors are male, and at least 1 of those authors are new to you; Fiction or non-fiction, any genre.
WALLAROO
Read and review 6 titles written by Australian authors, of which at least 2 of those authors are female, at least 2 of those authors are male, and at least 2 of those authors are new to you; Fiction or non-fiction, at least 2 genre.
KANGAROO
Read and review 12 titles written by Australian Authors of which at least 4 of those authors are female, at least 4 of those authors are male, and at least 4 of those authors are new to you; Fiction or non-fiction, at least 3 genre.
How to Join:
1. Tell the world you are committing to this challenge and at what level – you can do that either on your own website, facebook or google+, or any other form of social media that will allow you to convey your feelings about each book after reading them. In that commitment provide a link to this page and display the Aussie Author Challenge 2016 badge to show your support for the initiative. Then register for the challenge by adding a link to your challenge commitment using the Registration Linky below.
2. Each time you read and review a book please provide a link back to this challenge page. Then add a link to that review to the Aussie Book Reviews Linky below.
3. When you have completed this challenge tell the world about the achievement, and submit a link to that completion announcement via the Challenge Completion Linky below.
When sharing your reviews via twitter, or more generally discussing this challenge, use the hashtag #aussieauthor. If you ever have any difficulties using the form below don’t hesitate to email me at [email protected]
Resources you may find useful:
- Links to around 1000 reviews of titles by Australian Authors written by participants of the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and Aussie Author Challenge 2015
- Australian literary award winners: Miles Franklin Award, The Age Book of the Year, Prime Minister’s Literary Award, Patrick White Award, Ned Kelly Awards, The Stella Prize, Aurealis Awards
Challenge Registration
Enter your name and link
Aussie Book Reviews
Enter “BOOK TITLE by Author (Your Name)” and link
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Challenge Completion
Enter your name and link
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Tracey Allen says
I just uploaded my review of The Tao Deception by John M. Green, but I’m also running an international giveaway at the moment if anyone doing the challenge wants to enter and win a copy :-)
http://www.carpelibrum.net/2016/11/friday-freebie-and-review-of-tao.html
Tracey Allen says
Hooray, only one more book to go until I’ve finished the challenge :-)
Bec says
So can I enter books I’ve already reviewed this year? Or do they have to be from date of entry
Joanne P says
Welcome aboard Bec! It’s all about sharing and promoting Australian talent, so feel free to update reviews you’ve published earlier this calendar year with a reference/link to this challenge page and then link them up here to share.
Sheree Christoffersen says
I’m finally back to reviewing, now Newcastle Writers Festival duties are mainly done for the year. Great to be back to the Aussie challenge!
Jo says
So great to have you back Sheree! You brought lots of interesting titles I’d not come across before to our attention last year – so looking forward to your 2016 selections.
aussiebookworm says
I am really excited to start this challenge. Thanks for hosting.
Jo says
Great to have you join us Jodie – welcome!
Mary says
Thanks for hosting this challenge again, I enjoyed it last year and look forward to completing it again this year.
Jo says
Its my pleasure Mary – great to have you back!
Sarah / HappyHobbit says
Thanks for continuing to host such an awesome reading challenge. This will be my 4th year participating :-) Can’t wait to discover some new exciting Aussie authors and books!
Jo says
It’s my pleasure Sarah. It’s longevity is due to much valued supporters such as yourself :)
Bernadette says
I’m with you in spirit. I don’t like to count books for two challenges and all the books I read by female Aussie writers need to count for the Australian Women Writers challenge. But definitely with you in spirit as I try to read more male Aussie authors
Jo says
Thanks Bernadette. You do a fantastic job with AWW, Fair Dinkum Crime etc and there are only so many hours in the day!
Tracey says
Looking forward to the challenge :-)
Jo says
I’m looking forward to seeing which great titles you find this year Tracey.
Yvonne says
I’m looking forward to participating again and hoping for a better result than last year!
Jo says
Too hard on yourself Yvonne – I do recall reading a couple of your reviews last year :)
Kathryn says
Hi Jo, I’ve entered my link in the wrong list, sorry! I’m trying to find a way to fix it, but am not having much luck :/
Jo says
No worries at all Kathryn – super easy for me to fix – all sorted.
Kathryn says
Brilliant, thank you. I’m glad it didn’t cause you too much trouble :)
Susan (Bloggin' 'bout Books) says
I’ve recently discovered some awesome Aussie authors. Can’t wait to read more from them and find new ones to love. Thanks for hosting this fun challenge!
Jo says
It’s my pleasure Susan – welcome to the challenge. As many Aussie Authors as I’ve read, there are still so many more on my wishlist …
carol says
I love supporting Aussie authors! Thanks Jo for a great challenge.
Jo says
And thank you for being such a great supporter of it Carol.
Sue @ Bedazzled By Books says
First time with this challenge and looking forward to it! :)
Jo says
Welcome Sue!
Scott J RObinson says
I can’t commit to reading anything ( I will read, but what and when, I can’t say– reading Shatterwing at the moment) but if anyone wants a fantasy or sci-fi book to read, let me know. I can do ebbos and can probably do a couple of paperbacks as well.
May Green says
Loved my first Challenge. Upping the anti this time! Woot woo !
Jo says
You romped it in last year May, with some interesting titles I’d not come across before too. Go Kangaroo! :)
TexErin says
You know I’m excited to be back. I loved this challenge in 2015!
Jo says
And we’re equally excited to have you back Erin :)
Melinda says
Looking forward to participating in this wonderful challenge. Thank you.
Jo says
Welcome aboard Melinda!