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Welcome To Omega Writers Book Fair (Brisbane) webpage

The Omega Writers Book Fair connects local Australasian authors with their readers through a diverse array of book stalls, author readings, prizes, workshops or panels on relevant topics.  The Omega Writers Book Fair (Brisbane) traditionally occurs each year in mid-March, though in 2021 it will be in July due to the general disruption of the COVID pandemic. This will be the fifth time Brisbane chapter of  Omega Writers  has hosted the event since the first one in  2016 .  While often grappling with real issues, the books at the Fair have an uplifting, valuing, family-orientated content and many include a Christian themes. Books range from non-fiction (biographies, memoirs, self-help, theology and devotionals) to fiction (historical, romance, contemporary, mystery, science-fiction and fantasy) and cater for all ages. Past Book Fairs have featured : *Authors featuring autism and neurological challenges such as  Kathy Hoopman (author of All Cats Have Are on the Autism Spectrum ), Rhonda
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Lockdowns and Winners

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It happened! After all the planning and high hopes, the 2021 Omega Writers Book Fair (Brisbane) went ahead even as the announcement of a lockdown for South-East Queensland became live in media res.  This year we had a smaller number of author tables - with sixteen authors with works ranging for memoirs, biography, devotional theology, diversity and difference, to works of fantasy, science fiction, historical romance and crime fiction (written by a paramedic).  We were thrilled to welcome new faces, like Harry Colfer, Cathryn Lloyd, Lilly J. Faith, Rebekah Robinson, Marion Kilchester, George Johnston, and to welcome old hands, such as Ruth Bonetti, David Bennett, Hazel Barker, Anne Hamilton, Rhonda Valentine Dixon, Sally Eberhardt, Lynne Stringer, Naomi Eccles-Smith, Jeanette O'Hagan and Nola Lorraine. Attendees enjoyed the readings by our authors. Both the workshop by Anne Hamilton and the Panel on Marketing and Promotion for authors was well attended by enthusiastic participants.
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OWBF Writing Competition now open.

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 The Omega Writers Book Fair Writing Competition is now open.  Omega Writers Book Fair Writing Competition 2021 Entries Stories (up to 1000 words) and/or poems (50 lines, including spaces) displaying the theme of HOPE. All entries, whether written for a secular or Christian audience, must reflect language and themes in line with Christian values and worldview. Categories for OWBF2021 Writing Competition 1.       Published Writers –if you have one or more stories or poems published (or in the process of being published) in a print or ebook, enter this category. 2.       Unpublished Writers – if your stories or poems have not yet been published. 3.       Under 18 years – if you are under eighteen years of age. Eligibility People who reside in Australia and New Zealand. Entries must be the original and unpublished work of the entrant. Cost The entry fee is $5.00 for OMEGA members and $7.00 for non-members for each work .   You can enter UP TO THREE
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Inaugural OWBF2021 Writing Competition

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  NEW - This year, in conjunction with the Omega Writer's Book Fair, the Brisbane chapter of Omega Writers is holding a Writing Contest. Theme Stories (up to 1000 words) and/or poems (50 lines, including spaces) displaying the theme of HOPE. All entries, whether written for a secular or Christian audience, must reflect language, themes and be in line with Christian values and worldview. Categories The Three categories for OWBF21 Writing Competition are: 1. Published Writers –if you have one or more stories or poems published (or is the process of being published) in a print or ebook, enter this category. 2. Unpublished Writers – if your stories or poems have not yet been published. 3. Under 18 years – if you are under eighteen years of age. Eligibility Eligibility - People who reside in Australia and New Zealand. Entries must be the original and unpublished work of the author. Entry The entry fee is $5.00 for OMEGA members and $7.00 for non-members for each work. You can enter UP T
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Omega Writers Book Fair 2021 Info

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  Omega Writers Book Fair    Event Title:  Omega Writers Book Fair Date & Time:  Saturday July 31, 2021.  10am-2.30pm Location:  Hills Church, 79 Queens Road, Everton Hills   Description :   Enjoy a rare opportunity to browse and buy personally autographed books by Christian authors, ranging from: ü   children's and young adult books ü   adult fiction ü   nonfiction ü   special needs ü   biography, memoir ü   devotional ü   and much more!   The fair includes author readings, door prizes, short story contest and a treasure hunt.    In addition:   ü   Workshop by Anne Hamilton: The Deadly Duo (and how to defeat them) ü   Panel on Marketing and Promotion for Writers with Sally Eberhardt, Lynne Stringer and Jeanette O’Hagan.   Workshop 1 The Deadly Duo (and how to defeat them) by Anne Hamilton   Disappointment and rejection are part of life. When we encounter them—or even when we expect to encounter them—most of us have unconsc
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