tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post3994953892582413020..comments2023-06-10T22:42:19.087+10:00Comments on Australasian Christian Writers: Australasian Christian Literature - An Industry Perspective. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-43396492863884339582013-09-16T14:08:28.378+10:002013-09-16T14:08:28.378+10:00Rose I don't think it would limit your range a...Rose I don't think it would limit your range as readers want to know what they are buying. Most readers read more than one genre. There are some I know who read mostly historical but most read others. I myself don't like chick lit so tend to avoid those books I also dont like heavy suspense or horror. For a reader if we pick up a book we think its inspirational romance only to find its women's fiction or chick lit and they will be more annoyed than having the correct genre. Also if its says inspirational romance and its actually a suspense with romance. There are some readers who can not handle any suspense. It could also lose an author readers.Ausjennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644698706787568679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-27510058754552173952013-09-16T13:41:07.424+10:002013-09-16T13:41:07.424+10:00I kind of wish I had asked more questions now, Pau...I kind of wish I had asked more questions now, Paula. But I think 3 is as much reading as we needed on a blog post. We must have a follow up sometime. xoRose Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916783669139743112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-37550775916211134572013-09-16T13:39:58.436+10:002013-09-16T13:39:58.436+10:00Mary, I was also intrigued with the reference made...Mary, I was also intrigued with the reference made to correct genre classification. I wondered if we are reluctant to class our work in one genre because we have such a small population, and therefore a limited number of readers in just one genre. <br /><br />I thought that topic in itself would make a great discussion one day.<br /><br />I agree with you when it comes to editing. I am far too close to my work. Rose Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916783669139743112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-47082329415551492922013-09-16T13:33:57.902+10:002013-09-16T13:33:57.902+10:00Thank you, Dale. I am a curious person, and I knew...Thank you, Dale. I am a curious person, and I knew that there were many out there like me, wondering about the industry. Rose Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916783669139743112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-65034461340683814822013-09-16T13:33:10.757+10:002013-09-16T13:33:10.757+10:00Jenny, you have a wealth of experience. I knew you...Jenny, you have a wealth of experience. I knew your answers would make us all think.<br /><br />Thank you so much for being involved. :) Rose Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916783669139743112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-45043462843661673172013-09-16T13:31:47.957+10:002013-09-16T13:31:47.957+10:00Some interesting points. Made me think a lot.Some interesting points. Made me think a lot.Rose Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916783669139743112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-51695029403503361992013-09-16T13:31:18.440+10:002013-09-16T13:31:18.440+10:00I agree, Carol. We have a very different industry ...I agree, Carol. We have a very different industry from the mainstream. We all get together for the better of everyone. Rose Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916783669139743112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-74168538749136615652013-09-14T11:36:49.273+10:002013-09-14T11:36:49.273+10:00That was excellent, ladies. Very thought provoking...That was excellent, ladies. Very thought provoking and challenging. Thanks for compiling the answers, Rose.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-38807852872759619272013-09-13T19:42:31.188+10:002013-09-13T19:42:31.188+10:00Authors really value the input of a reader of your...Authors really value the input of a reader of your insight and calibre, Jenny.Mary Hawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603850711168486457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-70323436243208176112013-09-13T19:40:24.453+10:002013-09-13T19:40:24.453+10:00I so agree, Catherine. I have been thrilled and re...I so agree, Catherine. I have been thrilled and really excited seeing how things have been changing for us these last couple of years especially. I personally feel we owe Omega Writers so much and our amazing Rochelle Manners! I personally have missed having fellowship with other Aussie writers so much over too many years. Even having these comments from these three folk on a blog is awesome.Mary Hawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603850711168486457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-72031504830478708622013-09-13T19:34:07.821+10:002013-09-13T19:34:07.821+10:00My sincere thanks to you all for the excellent pos...My sincere thanks to you all for the excellent post and thoughtful comments. When my first book was released in Australia after 16 titles from overseas publishers, besides my needing to do heaps more promotion, the biggest difference was the lack of editing. In fact, it made me realise just how 'spoilt" I had been all those years before by editors at publishing houses and had taken them for granted. While it has made me try and be extra careful myself, as a writer I know I can become too "close" to the manuscript and need editors - both structural as well as line editors! I am so thankful that this is an element I see improving greatly improving and am thrilled to have so many books I can now enjoy reading written by our own Aussie writers. <br />As a romance writer, I too know the need to have the book's genre correctly classified and on the book cover. While my current 3 books may contain some mystery element, hopefully also suspense, they are basically Christian romance which in the industry should be classified as "inspirational romance" but have nothing at all mentioned there. I have hoped the blurb would let buyers know but a classification there could more so, especially for e-books.Mary Hawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603850711168486457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-80459488020588373322013-09-13T14:39:52.108+10:002013-09-13T14:39:52.108+10:00Great interview questions Rose and loved the diffe...Great interview questions Rose and loved the different answers from Annie, Jenny and Rochelle.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-56913861619015905342013-09-13T09:16:20.635+10:002013-09-13T09:16:20.635+10:00Thanks for asking me Rose. Remember these are just...Thanks for asking me Rose. Remember these are just my observations but I did have fun thinking on the answers. Ausjennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644698706787568679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-75566555044334645232013-09-13T08:27:09.255+10:002013-09-13T08:27:09.255+10:00Great information and insight. Thanks for that all...Great information and insight. Thanks for that all. :)Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-74596714403330557482013-09-13T08:00:41.492+10:002013-09-13T08:00:41.492+10:00Thanks Rose. Really good perspectives and ideas. I...Thanks Rose. Really good perspectives and ideas. I think it's great that we are working together so well for everyone's benefit.Carol Preston https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306981583283008014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-64720074433807847522013-09-13T07:36:05.116+10:002013-09-13T07:36:05.116+10:00Just want to let you all know that I am going camp...Just want to let you all know that I am going camping in about 10 min. The 'Bush' has no phone or internet service, so unfortunately I won't be able to catch up with all the comments until Monday. But will certainly be on to reply to you all then. xxRoseRose Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916783669139743112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-30893428937057049882013-09-13T07:34:33.453+10:002013-09-13T07:34:33.453+10:00Hi Catherine,
I found this really informative. i...Hi Catherine, <br /><br />I found this really informative. it's made me want to ask more questions though. Lol.<br /><br />Rose Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916783669139743112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-7295842799797583702013-09-13T07:01:27.723+10:002013-09-13T07:01:27.723+10:00Thanks Rose and crew - interesting to get your ins...Thanks Rose and crew - interesting to get your insights on where to from here. It certainly is a challenge, but I feel that we are making moves forward with our collaborative efforts for industry here - such as this blog. Will be very interesting to see what happens in the next few years. Catherine Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03947906623825971761noreply@blogger.com