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Christmas is Coming ... and I have got presents for YOU!

Margareta-Admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 23:16:32 +0000

Christmas is Coming ... and I have got presents for YOU!

Margareta-Admin Sun, 01/11/2015 - 10:16 am

Not only is Christmas coming, but it's my birthday and we all know that means presents (I love presents) - but this time the gifts are for you lovely readers out there.

In the next few weeks a cavalcade of fabulous authors will be joining me here, answering some fun questions and helping me giveaway some presents.

Books obviously. There's a range of books that I'll be randomly giving away to kind readers who drop in and leave a comment on any of the author's posts here.

PLUS every author who is joining in has promised to send one lucky commentor a specially signed, inscribed, Christmas Card. That's right - you post a comment, and I'll randomly select one of you to get a Christmas card direct from the author that you commented on here on the blog. How cool is that!

AND THEN, because it is Christmas after all, if you share, tweet, retweet or mention any of these posts on Facebook and Twitter using the tag #bushchristmas, you'll go into the draw for a $75.00 Booktopia voucher to spend on whatever you'd like. I'd rather like to win that one myself but ... apparently I'm not allowed to enter. Damn!

When we get to all the other lovely authors I'll let you know more about who they are and their latest releases, but seeing it's my birthday (Happy birthday to me, Happy birthday to meeeeee) , lets go straight to the answers ... from me!

My Latest Release

In the rugged and beautiful high country of East Gippsland, HOPE'S ROAD connects three very different properties and three very different lives.

Sixty years ago, heartbroken and betrayed, old Joe McCauley turned his back on his family and their fifth-generation farm, Montmorency Downs. He now spends his days as a recluse, spying upon the land - and the granddaughter - that should by rights have been his.

For Tammy McCauley, Montmorency Downs is the last remaining ties to her family. But land can make or break you - and, with her husband's latest treachery, how long can she on to it?

Wild-dog trapper, Travis Hunter, is struggling as a single dad, unable to give his son, Billy, the thing he craves most. A complete family.

The, out of the blue, a terrible event forces the three neighbours to confront each other - and the mistakes of their past ...

What was the idea/the revelation/the ‘kicking off point’/the impetus for writing this particular novel?

Two things. My friends own a very beautiful property nearby where you can sit on a hill and see the Great Dividing Range splayed out before you in all it’s rugged glory. I sat on this large rise one day and all I could visualize was an ancient miner’s shack, with an old man sitting on the verandah staring out across ‘his kingdom’. At around the same time I was listening to songs by country music artist Lee Kernaghan. Many, many songs as my youngest son was (and still is) obsessed by Lee’s music. There’s a tune ‘Changi Banjo’ and in one part, the lyrics talk of a man passing from this world as he is out sitting on his verandah. Find the tune. Listen to it. And if you’ve read HOPE’S ROAD you will feel the inspiration for old Joe in that part of the song.

What is your funniest ‘real life’ Christmas story?

The year my uncle ran over our old, low-slung car in the fire truck after the local community Christmas tree. Doesn’t sound too funny, but that car was due to go to God but I couldn’t kill it no matter how hard I tried. (Can you guess how much I hated the thing?) We were in the middle of some huge fires so the proper fire truck was away being used on the fire line. The replacement to deliver Santa to the hall was our family fire truck known as ‘Mother Duck’. (Yes, I know. Doesn’t everybody have their own fire truck?) It’s an solid, big, ancient clunker of a vehicle Dad bought to replace the family cattle truck but as we seemed to be having a run of bush fires he decided to leave the tanker set-up as it was. Mother Duck was being garaged at our farm, and as my uncle returned from dropping off Santa at the local hall, he somehow, in the dark, managed to drive over the old car. He was so upset and I was just so happy!

Best Christmas present you’ve ever received?

A flattened car?

No, in fact, it was an amethyst pendant on a beautiful heavy gold chain, I received when I was twenty-five. My mum and dad gave both my sister and I one each (my sister’s was a garnet). My mother suddenly passed away not too long after so I treasure this gift with all my heart.

I also have to mention my second most treasured gift. In the first year after my mum’s death, Dad gave me a cake plate. He’d gone to our local farmers store to buy stuff to fix a pump. The place had a tiny ‘ladies section’ (think old fashioned emporium in miniature). Here he’d chosen a cake plate for the three girls in the family - myself, my sister and sister-in-law. He got a big, thick, cattle-tag marking texta and wrote a beautiful message on the back of each one. For a man who was used to his wife doing this kind of shopping, it was so thoughtful. And beautiful, despite the thick,black texta. That plate brings tears to my eyes every time I use it.

Worst Christmas present you’ve ever received?

A bike. It was a lolly-red, gorgeous two wheeled girls bike. It even had a shiny silver bell. And the problem with that is, you ask? Santa gave it to me but my parents told me I had to give it to my older sister as it was too big for my little legs. I got her fourth-hand battered dingy blue bike instead. What was Santa thinking?!!!

Best Christmas present you’ve ever bought for someone else?

I adore buying Christmas presents. I just love finding the RIGHT gift for each person and every year I usually have one present that I’m particularly happy with, the one gift that I just can’t wait for the recipient to open. Two years ago was an extra special year. I had three awesome gifts I was delighted with. One was a flannel quilt in rich burgundy’s and forest greens I’d made for my uncle (yes, the bloke who ran over the car {smiley} - he deserved a great present) and I had a clock each for my sister-in-laws. One was a cow and the other a pig. Their eyes went back and forth in time with the ticking ‘seconds’ hand. They were so completely awesome I wanted one myself.

This Christmas, who would be the best person to buy your novel for?

Anyone – male or female - who loves an Australian saga spiced with a bit of everything. Evocative mountain bush settings, life on the land, family relationships, humour, drama, grief and love.

HOPE’S ROAD featured in GET READING’S 100 Best home Grown Reads of All Time.

In the following weeks you can expect to hear from all sorts of fabulous authors, across many different genres, who are releasing books in time for your Christmas reading pleasure. These amazing, talented people include Caroline Overington, Rachael Johns, Tony Park, Susan Duncan, Fiona Palmer, Angela Savage, Honey Brown, Anna Campbell, Nicole Alexander, Michael Robotham, Sue Williams, Deborah O'Brien, Karly Lane, Rob Cook, Kerry Greenwood, Katherine Scholes, Pamela Cook, Jaye Ford, Danielle Hawkins, Zelie Bullen and Freda Nichols.

And remember, if you share, tweet, retweet or mention any of these posts on Facebook or twitter, use the hashtag #bushchristmas and you'll go in the draw to win $75 Booktopia voucher. Whoo Hoo!

Seeing it's my birthday, let's give away a couple of presents. One lucky commentor will win a 'Margareta Osborn Gift Pack' which includes a copy of HOPE'S ROAD (inscribed to whom ever you want), a bookmark and a rather nice coffee mug . Another will receive a lovely Aussie Chrismas card from me. Just drop in and say hello to us below.

So, let the fun and the gifts begin!

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Christmas is Here! - And Week 7 Winners are Grinners after Danielle, Zelie, Freda, Monica and Merle dropped in to see us ...

Margareta-Admin — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 06:52:04 +0000

Christmas is Here! - And Week 7 Winners are Grinners after Danielle, Zelie, Freda, Monica and Merle dropped in to see us ...

Margareta-Admin Tue, 24/12/2013 - 5:52 pm

Christmas is here!!!

Week 7 has been and gone so our Christmas is Coming series has come to an end. Tomorrow is Christmas Day. Yay! We spent last week with some fabulous authors ...

Danielle Hawkins

Zelie Bullen & Freda Nicholls

Monica McInerney

Merle Parish

Today, on Christmas Eve, I'm delighted to announce that to those who commented on my Week 7 blog posts we'll be giving away the following:

Copy of Danielle Hawkins book (unsigned) 'Chocolate Cake for Breakfast' goes to: Patricia Franks

A signed copy of Zelie Bullen & Freda Nicholls book, 'Love Sweat and Tears' and a personal card goes to: Denise

A copy of Monica McInerney's book 'The Alphabet Sisters' goes to: Holly

A copy of Monica McInerney's book 'Loal's Secret' goes to: Sally Mann

A copy of Merle Parish's cook book 'Merle's Country Show Baking and Other Favourites (unsigned) goes to: Station cook - Lil

If the lucky winners would like to get in touch from here, by Wednesday January 1, 2014 giving us your postal address and the name you'd like the book inscribed to, I'll get your prizes sent off to you. If you don't get in touch by the given date, we will select another winner.

Don't forget also, to go in the draw for that $75.00 Booktopia voucher you need to share this post (make sure you use the tag #bushchristmas) when you share it so I can find you or use the same tag on twitter if you retweet any of my posts. We will announce the winner of the Booktopia voucher in the first week of January.

To keep up with what's going on you can either make sure you follow me on twitter or like my page on Facebook.

And while you're at it - why not sign up for my newsletter. This lets you know all the up-to-date news about my novels, who else is bringing out some great books, what's happening up here on the farm ... all that interesting kind of stuff.

From me to you, have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

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Christmas is Coming & Week 5 & 6 Winners are Grinners after Karly, Rob, Kerry, Katherine, Pamela & Jaye dropped in to see us ...

Margareta-Admin — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:10:02 +0000

Christmas is Coming & Week 5 & 6 Winners are Grinners after Karly, Rob, Kerry, Katherine, Pamela & Jaye dropped in to see us ...

Margareta-Admin Thu, 19/12/2013 - 11:10 am

Christmas is coming next week and December has felt really special due spending time with some wonderful authors such as these:

Karly Lane

Rob Cook

Kerry Greenwood

Katherine Scholes

Pamela Cook

Jaye Ford

We've been so lucky over the last six weeks. And today, I'm delighted to announce that to those who commented on my Week 5 & 6 blog posts we'll be giving away the following:

Copy of Karly Lane's book Poppy's Dilemma and personally inscribed Christmas card goes to: Janye Dalle-Nogare

Personal Christmas card from Rob Cook goes to: Gill

Personal Christmas card from Kerry Greenwood goes to: Kez Salaun

Personal Christmas card from Katherine Scholes goes to: Lauren

Copies of Pamela Cooks books 'Blackwattle Creek' & 'Essie's Way' along with a personal Christmas card goes to: Allyson Ogilvie

Personal Christmas card from Jaye Ford goes to: Gailene

If the lucky winners would like to get in touch from here, by Sunday December 22, 2013 giving us your postal address and the name you'd like the book/christmas card inscribed to, I'll get your prizes sent off to you. If you don't get in touch by the given date, we will select another winner.

Don't forget also, to go in the draw for that $75.00 Booktopia voucher you need to share this post (make sure you use the tag #bushchristmas) when you share it so I can find you {smiley} or use the same tag on twitter if you retweet any of my posts.

PS - This week is our last week so we'll announce the winners of this weeks posts (Danielle Hawkins, Zelie Bullan & Freda Nicholls, & Monica McInerney!!! ), just in time for Christmas. We also have a surprise guest coming along just in time for Christmas Day, for all you wondeful people who are like me and LOVE to bake.

To keep up with what's going on you can either make sure you follow me on twitter or like my page on Facebook.

So seeing this is our last week of the 'Christmas is Coming series', please keep commenting, keep sharing and keep coming back here to see who we are talking to next. ENJOY!

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Christmas is Coming - spread the news

Margareta-Admin — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 07:05:15 +0000

Christmas is Coming - spread the news

Margareta-Admin Tue, 17/12/2013 - 6:05 pm

Christmas is Coming and you can win the presents.

To win the major prize, a $75.00 Booktopia Voucher you need to share, tweet or retweet your favourite author's posts - using the hashtag #bushchristmas so we can find you're entry!

To win any of the random book giveways or a Christmas Card signed by your favourite author - you need to add your comments to any of the posts that are still open (ie the giveaway hasn't ended).

So get entering everyone!

Week One (Bookgiveaways / Christmas Cards finished sorry)

Week Two (Don't miss your chance for the book giveaways and Christmas cards)

Week Three

Week Four

Week Five

Week SIx

Week Seven

Danielle Hawkins
Zelie Bullen and Freda Nichols

There's also a couple of late entrants we're working with at the moment so keep an eye out and don't forget - share, tweet or retweet any of the posts to go in the draw for that Booktopia Voucher.

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Christmas is Coming & Week 3 & 4 Winners are Grinners after Honey, Anna, Nicole, Michael, Sue & Deborah dropped in to see us ...

Margareta-Admin — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 07:06:05 +0000

Christmas is Coming & Week 3 & 4 Winners are Grinners after Honey, Anna, Nicole, Michael, Sue & Deborah dropped in to see us ...

Margareta-Admin Mon, 16/12/2013 - 6:06 pm

Christmas definitely feels special when you get a chance to spend time with some wonderful authors such as these:

Honey Brown

Anna Campbell

Nicole Alexander

Michael Robotham

Sue Williams

Deborah O'Brien

What a line up! And today, I'm delighted to announce that to those who commented on my Week 3 & 4 blog posts we'll be giving away the following:

Personally inscribed Christmas card from Honey Brown goes to: High Country Girl

Copy of Anna's Campbell's A Rake's Midnight Kiss & personal Christmas card goes to: Julie

Copy of Nicole Alexander's Sunset Ridge (unsigned) & personal Christmas card goes to: Mandy (Hooper)

Personal Christmas card from Michael Robotham goes to: Wozzie29 aka Rose

Personal Christmas card from Sue Williams goes to: Melinda (Ryan)

Copies of Deborah O'Brien's two novel's, Mr Chen's Emporium & The Jade Widow along with a personal Christmas card goes to: Leonie

If the lucky winners would like to get in touch from here, by Wednesday December 18, 2013 giving us your postal address and the name you'd like the book/christmas card inscribed to, I'll get your prizes sent off to you. If you don't get in touch by the given date, we will select another winner.

PS - Next up we'll announce the winners for Karly Lane, Rob Cook and Kerry Greenwood ... there's so much more to come so keep commenting and you might win! To keep up with what's going on you can either make sure you follow me on twitter or like my page on Facebook.

So please keep commenting, keep sharing and keep coming back here to see who we are talking to next. ENJOY!

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Christmas is Coming & Week 2 Winners are Grinners after Susan, Fiona and Angela dropped in to see us ...

Margareta-Admin — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 23:04:11 +0000

Christmas is Coming & Week 2 Winners are Grinners after Susan, Fiona and Angela dropped in to see us ...

Margareta-Admin Thu, 05/12/2013 - 10:04 am

Christmas definitely feels special when you get a chance to spend time with some wonderful authors such as these:

Susan Duncan

Fiona Palmer

Angela Savage

Apologies for the delays in announcing winners. I got called away unexpectedly and because everything always happens in twos, my site admin had some family health problems at exactly the same time. We're both really sorry and promise we'll catch up as soon as we can!

Today, I'm delighted to announce that to those who commented on my Week 2 blog posts we'll be giving away the following:

A signed book and personally inscribed Christmas card from Susan Duncan goes to: Mandy's Mum {smiley}

FIona Palmer's signed book The Outback Heart goes to: Wendy Gallagher

Personally inscribed Christmas cards from Fiona Palmer go to: Jessica Gill & Juzz

I am also going to giveaway an unsigned copy of The Outback Heart to 14 year old Nicola, who impressed me so much with her great love of reading rural romance novels. I hope this book kicks your summer school holidays off to a great start, Nicola! Thanks for loving our books so much. {smiley}

A personally inscribed Christmas card from Angela Savage goes to: Mandy

If the lucky winners would like to get in touch from here, by Wednesday December 11, 2013 giving us your postal address and the name you'd like the book/christmas card inscribed to, I'll get your prizes sent off to you. If you don't get in touch by the given date, we will select another winner.

PS - Next up we'll announce the winners for Honey Brown (Crime/Thriller), Anna Campbell (Romance) and Nicole Alexander (Australian historical saga). And there are more wonderful authors on the way (this week we're featuring the fabulous Karly Lane, inspiring Rob Cook and amazing Kerry Greenwood) ... there's so much more to come. To keep up with what's going on you can either make sure you follow me on twitter or like my page on Facebook.

So please keep commenting, keep sharing and keep coming back here to see who we are talking to next. ENJOY!

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Christmas is Coming & Winners are Grinners after Rachael, Caroline and Tony dropped in to see us ...

Margareta-Admin — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 02:03:35 +0000

Christmas is Coming & Winners are Grinners after Rachael, Caroline and Tony dropped in to see us ...

Margareta-Admin Mon, 11/11/2013 - 1:03 pm

Christmas definitely feels special when you get a chance to spend time with some wonderful authors such as these:

Rachael Johns

Caroline Overington

Tony Park

On this lovely Monday (it's pouring with beautiful rain here on our farm), I'm really thrilled to tell you that to those who commented on the blog posts last week, we'll be giving away the following:

Rachael John's has chosen to give her signed books Jilted & Mandrought to: Lauren.

A personally inscribed Christmas card from Rachael goes to: Gloria

Caroline Overington's (unsigned) book No Place Like Home goes to: Bec Brown

A personally inscribed Christmas card from Caroline goes to: Monique (Write Note Reviews)

Tony Park's (unsigned) book The Prey goes to: Ann-Marie Day

A personally inscribed Christmas card from Tony goes to: Deb Amy

And my birthday present of a 'Margareta Osborn gift pack' goes to: Nik Hurring, N.Z.

A surprise copy of Bella's Run goes to: Gailene (I've been listening, Gailene {smiley})

A personally inscribed Christmas card from me goes to: Jess F

If the lucky winners would like to get in touch from here, by Wednesday November 14, 2013 giving us your postal address and the name you'd like the book/christmas card inscribed to, I'll get your prizes sent off to you. If you don't get in touch by the given date, we will select another winner.

PS - This week (from tomorrow) we've got more wonderful authors on the way (and the week after that, and the week after that ... and so on and so on ... there's so much more to come). To keep up with what's going on you can either make sure you follow me on twitter or like my page on Facebook.

This week we have some amazing, best selling authors who write women's fiction, rural fiction and even crime, so keep commenting, keep sharing and keep coming back here to see who we are talking to next. ENJOY!

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