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Susan Mackie is an Aussie Indie author, editor and speaker. Join the conversation about all things reading, writing, publishing, Mackie Cottage and her Indie Author journey.
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I messed up, but you’re the winner! (opens the original)
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Making a book FREE on Amazon at midnight means it doesn’t change to FREE until 5pm in Australia.I know this. Yet still sent the newsletter early … (slaps hand to head). I am so sorry. But here is the FREE anthology I promised PLUS two more novellas to keep faith with you.Enjoy!<div class="i
FREE Love in a Sunburnt Land (opens the original)
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While writing my second book in 2020, I had an idea for an anthology - Australian small town/rural romance stories written by five Aussie authors.But who was I, with only one book released, to suggest authors join me? I reached out to my editor, Sue, who recommended Brisbane author Leanne Lovegrove. She said yes straight away. My favourite reviewers, Craig and Phil, suggested Rhonda Forrest and I had been chatting with Louise Forster and Emma Powell on socials (she had a book with ‘Charlie’ in t
No costume. Is a tiara okay? (opens the original)
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Love the conference, this will be my fourth and I’m super excited.In contrast to last year’s conference in Hobart (very cold), we’ll be in Darwin in the Northern Territory with tops of 31- 33 degrees (Celsius) every day. I know many are excited for this, but I’m a woman of a certain age and abhor the heat and humidity. Could my hair be any curlier? Having said that, we’re at the Convention Centre and I fully expect the air-con to be set to ‘perfect human comfort’ - 24 degrees. Unlike previous co
Tiny cottage bursting with books (opens the original)
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So much stock, so little roomMackie Cottage is bursting at the seams. I ordered way too much stock in June, and after pulling out of Love on the Beach on the Gold Coast last weekend, I have books everywhere.To make it more fun, I’ve created a wee card that will be numbered for all the book orders sent from Mackie Cottage. It’s Aussie Author August and you know I love it when you buy directly from me. Thank you.Every direct order includes:<p class="cta-c
Girl Chat & Paperbacks in Warwick, Qld (opens the original)
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While driving back to Warwick last week with a car full of books, I worried if it would all be worth it.Two events on Thursday as part of the Jumpers & Jazz in July Festival program, and a market stall the Saturday before. The inaugural Girl Chat event last year was fabulous - four authors, 30 readers, one morning tea.But this year I was more ambitious and added a Dinner with the Authors event in the evening. Two events, seven authors and more than 70 readers - the room at the magnificent Warwic
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