Australian Writers Rock

Just thought it was time I gave a shout out to one of my favourite pages on facebook, Australian Writers Rock! The page is affiliated with the website of the same name. Regular contributors include up and coming Australian talent such as RB Clague (whose novel Daisy is currently on my to-review list,) Kristy Berridge, Karen Tyrrell, Nicole Suzanne Brown, Aishah Macgill, literary agent Kelly McLean and half a dozen other awesome people who I have probably forgotten to mention in this post. Anyway, it's a great spot for up and coming writers (especially us indie authors,) to visit and exchange thoughts and ideas about the writing and publishing process. Be sure to check it out.

Comments

Kelly McLean said…
Thanks Kathryn, Australian Writers Rock is a great page! Kel :)
30 June 2012 at 20:42
Kathryn White said…
You're welcome. My feeling is that there is a lot of talent on Australian Writers Rock, and room for a lot more. It's really become a place where writers from all backgrounds and at every stage of their careers can connect and exchange thoughts ideas.
30 June 2012 at 20:48
Leon Pratt said…
Agree with both! More to come from everyone........ www.australianwritersrock.com
1 July 2012 at 07:32
Aishah Macgill said…
Hi Kathryn, the Australian Writers Rock! group is lots of fun. Glad you are a part of it. Lots of postitive imput from you and I enjoy your posts. I look forward to many many more.
1 July 2012 at 19:23
Kathryn White said…
Excellent. Thank you very much : )
1 July 2012 at 20:09
Anonymous said…
Thanks so much Kathryn :) will retweet this to promote your blog/other authors
2 July 2012 at 19:48
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