Australian and International Romantic Suspense discussion

My name is Jenny, and I started this group to promoted the wonderful Authors of Australian Romantic Suspense. Also, to allow other readers to have a place they can discuss and find friendships with other Goodreads members who enjoy reading Australian Romantic Suspense. I have expanded the group to include international Romantic Suspense books.

Rory Church is a writer of romantic suspense. He is a long-time Gulf Coast resident and a member of Romance Writers of America. Rory is a Naval Academy graduate and military veteran. He lives with his wife and high school sweetheart, who is the romantic soul and critical center of his writing. He continues to write overlooking the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. He is an avid reader and takes part in regional writing conferences and book festivals. Rory is a cat lover and an avid outdoorsman. He attempts daily to "Walk by Faith".

Hi Rory, welcome to the group! Rory, I will make a thread under the folder "Authors", and you are welcome to place a link to your books.

Rory wrote: "Rory Church is a writer of romantic suspense. He is a long-time Gulf Coast resident and a member of Romance Writers of America. Rory is a Naval Academy graduate and military veteran. He lives with ..."

Wow - Rory! I have just finished your book - Kindred Spirit. I was hooked from the first page. Rory if your other books are the same you going to have another fan of your books.

Hi,
My name is Suzanne, and I write under the name Suzanne Brandyn. I absolutely love reading Romantic Suspense, and love writing Rural Romantic Suspense. I am a member of the Romance Writers of Australia and live with my husband on the Mid North Coast of NSW, with a rural landscape behind me and the ocean at my feet.
My husband is very supportive of my writing, and I have an office upstairs where the view of the surrounding bush is unbelievable.
I have been writing seriously for about eight years, and I can’t imagine not writing. Hubby says I get cranky if I don’t write. Lol

Suzanne wrote: "Hi,
My name is Suzanne, and I write under the name Suzanne Brandyn. I absolutely love reading Romantic Suspense, and love writing Rural Romantic Suspense. I am a member of the Romance Writers of A..."

Welcome, Suzanne. I love your books, and I am looking forward to reading your next book.

Hi I'm Jenn, going to be the big 40 in May. Love to read and love animals. I have 2 kids, a husband, 3 cats and 3 dogs. Just celebrated my 19th year at my job and my 20th anniversary with my husband. I pretty much love Paranormal Romance and Romantic Suspense and action adventure. I usually have 3-4 books going at once and I'm active with doing R2R's for authors, many of which I do regular reviews for so if anyone's interested just shoot me an IM and I would be happy to review your book:). I'm looking forward to making new friends who love to read as much as I do.

Jenn wrote: "Hi I'm Jenn, going to be the big 40 in May. Love to read and love animals. I have 2 kids, a husband, 3 cats and 3 dogs. Just celebrated my 19th year at my job and my 20th anniversary with my husban..."

Wow, Jenn, you are amazing. I also, love reading and animals. Please contact me if you have any ideas or problems.

Thank you Jenny:)

Hi everyone :) Brenda here, and thanks to Jenny for the invite!

Brenda wrote: "Hi everyone :) Brenda here, and thanks to Jenny for the invite!"

Welcome to the group Brenda.

Thanks Jenny :)

Hi I'm Elisabeth, writing Aussie romantic suspense as Elisabeth Rose. I don't know how I missed this group!

Welcome, Elisabeth.

Thanks, Jenny. I have three romantic suspense ebooks out. All are Sydney based although I live in Canberra. I know Sydney reasonably well because my children live there and I can use their suburbs as locations! I used one of my daughter’s apartments for my heroine’s home in Empty Heart.

Welcome Elisabeth :) Great to have you with us!

Hi, I am Peter. I have written a couple of books in this Genre, Sutherland Downs and MacLeoads Manor, they are listed on Goodreads. I am reading lots, actually listening to lots. Have listened to about 8 of Annie Seatons Audiobooks in two months (love 'em), just listened to, Beneath Outback Skies - Alissa Callen and loved that, and have listened to the Shearers wife and sapphire falls, Fleur McDonald. My books have a rural background having come off a farm originally. Keen to read about what people like, and which authors they like.

Sutherland Downs and MacLeod's Manor

Annie Seaton

Beneath Outback Skies by Alissa Callen

The Shearer's Wife and Sapphire Falls by Fleur McDonald

Welcome Peter :) If you'd like to link your books when you list them, telling people what you've read etc. it's easier for us to check them out. (I'll check yours out shortly!) Click on 'add book/author' in the top right hand corner of your comment box and follow the prompts!

Wonderful, thanks very much

You're welcome Peter :)

Peter wrote: "Hi, I am Peter. I have written a couple of books in this Genre, Sutherland Downs and MacLeoads Manor, they are listed on Goodreads. I am reading lots, actually listening to lots. Have listened to a..."

Welcome, Peter. I am looking forward to reading your books.

I love reading Australian and International Romantic Suspense books. I have listed some of the authors I read. I hope that helps you.

All books of the following authors I love to read:

Suzanne Brandyn Suzanne Cass Sarah Barrie Chris Taylor Elisabeth Rose Fleur McDonald Faye Hall

Kerry McGinnis -- The Roadhouse -- Mallee Sky

Annie Seaton - Kakadu Sunset Hidden Valley
Diamond Sky Daintree

Thanks Jenny, I have listened to all of the Annie Seaton ones you have listed, and a few more. I might try the Kerry McGinnis books next. Hope you enjoy my books, let me know. Peter

Peter wrote: "Thanks Jenny, I have listened to all of the Annie Seaton ones you have listed, and a few more. I might try the Kerry McGinnis books next. Hope you enjoy my books, let me know. Peter"

Peter, I am looking forward to reading your books. I will differently let you know my views. Take care and stay safe.

Hello! I am Ms. Lincee Tang, an artist, sailor and now an author.
I am excited to share my life story in my published memoir titled The Untold Tales of a Sailor at Sea.I learned that falling in love is not always with an individual and wrote about these adventures and romances in my first published book. I love to learn new languages, explore new recipes and read.

The Untold Tales of a Sailor at Sea by L.C. Tang

Welcome Lincee :)

L.C. wrote: "Hello! I am Ms. Lincee Tang, an artist, sailor and now an author.
I am excited to share my life story in my published memoir titled "The Untold Tales of a Sailor at Sea". I learned that falling in ..."

Welcome, LC to the group. Congratulations on your book LC. I will put on my TBC

Hi, I'm Anne a woman in the radiant twilight years of life.

I self-published my first novel, 'Karrana', at the end of 2019. I'd just turned 76. I would love to find reviewers (paid) who like romance stories with a few twists and some added mysterious motifs, who like a good story set mainly in the country.

Is there paid subscription for reviews on Goodreads?

Hi Anne. No there isn't, all reviews are voluntary.

If you're not a member already Anne, join Aussie Readers and check through the threads. You can create your own thread in the Author Section where you can talk about your book, tell us your journey and request reviews.
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

Jenny will let you know what happens here as well :)

Then, if you're on Facebook, there's this group on there:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/18223...

Let us know if you have any questions.

Thanks for this, Jenny. Great help. Anne

Anne wrote: "Thanks for this, Jenny. Great help. Anne"

Welcome, Anne, to the Australian and Romantic Suspense Group.

Anne, as Brenda has highlighted.

Aussie Readers is a great group to highlight your debut novel and receive reviews from other readers.

In this group, I highlight Australian and International authors' books and let readers know where to purchase and the authors' social media pages. Another aim of this group is to highlight the fantastic Australian and International Romantic Suspense Authors. I also provide reviews of each book I read in this genre.

Anne, I would enjoy reading and reviewing your debut novel and placing your book here under Australian Authors.

Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?
q=australian%20%26%20new%20zealand%20romance

Anne, if you want to pay someone to review your book try sites like this:

Kirkus Reviews

https://www.kirkusreviews.com/indie-r...

Thanks so much for your input and advice, Jenny. What is my next step in order to partake of your kind offer?

I think my book would fit in with this group. And I plan to follow up soon with another book to make a series.

Anne

Anne, send Jenny a PM through Goodreads :)

Anne wrote: "Thanks so much for your input and advice, Jenny. What is my next step in order to partake of your kind offer?

I think my book would fit in with this group. And I plan to follow up soon with anothe..."

Looking forward to reading your book Anne.

Anne wrote: "Thanks so much for your input and advice, Jenny. What is my next step in order to partake of your kind offer?

I think my book would fit in with this group. And I plan to follow up soon with anothe..."

Anne, I have downloaded 'Karrana' from Amazon. I will let you know what I think. I will place a review on Amazon, this group and Aussie readers.

Take care and happy reading

That's great news! Thank yu so much, Jenny.

Anne wrote: "That's great news! Thank yu so much, Jenny."

My pleasure, Anne.

Does my novel, "Karrana", fit into the Romantic Suspense genre? I think so, as it does not follow the expected story line or plot that the reader might imagine from the more traditional beginning. There is a sense of mystery that infuses the story early on, and there is also an undercurrent of irony that is present throughout. Nature as a constant motif supports the theme of mystery and enhances the suspense at important times throughout the book.

Anne wrote: "Does my novel, "Karrana", fit into the Romantic Suspense genre? I think so, as it does not follow the expected story line or plot that the reader might imagine from the more traditional beginning. ..."

Anne, I have started to read Karrana! Anne, I will let you know my thoughts.

Thanks, Jenny!
Anne

Anne wrote: "Thanks, Jenny!
Anne"

My pleasure, Anne.

Anne wrote: "Does my novel, "Karrana", fit into the Romantic Suspense genre? I think so, as it does not follow the expected story line or plot that the reader might imagine from the more traditional beginning. ..."

Anne, what a beautiful story. I will finish my review and place it here and on Aussie Readers tomorrow. Happy Reading

Thanks you sooo much, Jenny.
I'm soo glad you liked it!

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this so please help me out. I'm a huge lover of everything romantic suspense, and have been since my nan handed me my first Mills and Boon book. I would love some recommendations of you fav books.
I'm a mum on two boys, a life coach and author.

Bekki wrote: "Hi Everyone, I'm new to this so please help me out. I'm a huge lover of everything romantic suspense, and have been since my nan handed me my first Mills and Boon book. I would love some recommenda..."

Welcome to the group, Bekki. Lovely to talk to another person who enjoys romantic suspense. You can have a look under the headings AUS RS Authors and INT RS Authors. Message me if you need more information about the authors. I will be happy to provide you with other recommendations. Happy Reading Jenny