Omega Writers Book Fair (Brisbane)

  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 Unpublished Writers – if your stories or poems have not yet been published. 3.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 Entries must be the original and unpublished work of the author.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

  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

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