South coast author john blay believes bundian way is path. You dedicate a few weekseven monthsto writing the book. The bega valley is on the south eastern edge of a continent occupied by our vast, imperfect nation state. If you tick those three boxes in a satisfactory way, dont worry too much if your. A simple 10step book launch plan you can easily use to outrank. John blay rests at twofold bay, the end point of the bundian way. August 2015 far south coast conservation management. Hear john talk about the bundian way on abc local radio here, or find details of the book s canberra launch on 2 september her e. Now heritagelisted, the bundian way is an important shared history pathway, and thanks to the work of blay, aboriginal people and local communitiesthe bundian way is set to be one of the great australian walks. Finally, when the dust settles, youre rewarded with a handful of daily sales. Along the way, ainissa will introduce us to the hidden figures of technological history the women and minorities whose invaluable. Sylvia liu, author of a morning with grandpa, shares 18 tips for a successful book launch, including various ideas for the months leading. Books are magic was set to host my book launch on friday, march i.
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For one moment i reflect on the irony of launching a book that that features shipwrecks. Guest column march 2, 2016 although todays virtual world allows authors to connect with their audience without ever leaving their house, virtual communication cannot replace the physical experience of sharing your book and knowledge with a room full of real people at a book signing. Mark mckenna, professor of history at sydney university will launch john blays on track. The bundian way is both an acknowledgement of the connection between aboriginal people and the land, and a celebration of the shared history between australias first inhabitants and later european settlers.
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