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Friends, it\u2019s that time of year again. That time of year when we shout from the rooftops that we love our island home. That we love being Australian and all it entails\u2026 and that means loving and celebrating our home-grown talent, in particular our writers who inspire us, who help us understand our world and who we are as Australians.<\/span><\/p>\n What better way to say thanks to these authors for their comforting\/witty\/haunting\/inspiring words than to nominate them in the biggest reader poll in the country \u2013 Booktopia\u2019s Australia\u2019s Favourite Author!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Then nominate them! As long as they were born in Australia (or identify as Australian), and have had work published in book form, then they are eligible to be nominated. They could include your favourite novelists, children\u2019s authors, athletes, historians, biographers, chefs, entrepreneurs, financiers, crafters, interior designers, self-help gurus, radio personalities, models, or celebrities.<\/span><\/p>\n Jump onto social media now and start nominating! Tag Booktopia and your favourite authors on all your preferred channels – Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, or leave a comment below \u2013 and spread your love around. If there\u2019s one award your favourite authors want to win, it\u2019s this one! Don\u2019t let them down\u2026 or they may never write another book again! Just FYI.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Nominations close 11:59pm, Sunday 8th January, 2017. Once they\u2019re collected and counted, the top contenders will face off in a series of heats, ready for you to vote on starting Monday 9th January. And the best bit, if you vote and leave your email address, you\u2019ll be in the running to win a splendid book pack worth $1000 RRP!<\/span><\/p>\n Over the past four years you have bestowed Isobelle Carmody, John Flanagan, Matthew Reilly and Kate Morton with this honour. Who will be next? The power is in your<\/i> hands.<\/span><\/p>\n HOW IT WORKS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n January 3-8: Nominations (on now!)<\/strong><\/span> January 9-13: The Heats<\/strong><\/span> This is where it gets extra fun! During the Heats, you can go into the running to win a splendid book pack valued at $1000 RRP! – all we need is your email address when you vote!<\/span><\/p>\n January 16-20: The Final Poll<\/strong><\/span> January 23-27: The Countdown Begins<\/strong><\/span> January 27: The Announcement<\/strong><\/span> * Nominations have now closed * Friends, it\u2019s that time of year again. That time of year when we shout from the rooftops that we love our island home. That we love being Australian and all it entails\u2026 and that means loving and celebrating our home-grown talent, in particular our writers who inspire us, who help us understand our world and who we are as Australians. What better way to say thanks to these authors for their comforting\/witty\/haunting\/inspiring words than to nominate them in the biggest reader poll in the country \u2013 Booktopia\u2019s Australia\u2019s Favourite Author! Did you cry your little eyes out whilst reading Jimmy Barnes\u2019 or Magda Szubankski\u2019s memoirs? Were your lunch breaks more enjoyable for reading Liane Moriarty\u2019s latest blockbuster? Did Aaron Blabey have your kids laughing for hours on end? Have Manu and Luke Nguyen made you a whizz in the kitchen? Did Peter FitzSimons enlighten you on the horrors of World War I? Then nominate them! As long as they were born in Australia (or identify as Australian), and have had work published in book form, then they are eligible to be nominated. 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\n Nominate your favourite Australian authors. You can nominate as many as you like, anyone who you think deserves recognition. Nominate them in 1 of 5 easy ways: Email us at faveozauthor@booktopia.com.au, or tag us on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a> or Instagram<\/a>, listing your favourite authors. Or just comment below. The top nominations will make it through to the Heats.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n The top nominations will be collated and split into Heats. Every day this week you\u2019ll have the opportunity to vote for your favourite authors in each Heat. Only the very best authors from each Heat will progress to the final round of voting.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n The top 75 authors from the Heats will make it to this final poll. This will be your final chance to champion your favourite Australian authors. Voting closes at 11:59pm on Friday, 20th January 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n From Monday, 23rd January we\u2019ll countdown your top 50 authors, unveiling 10 authors each day, until\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n
\n Australia\u2019s 10 favourite authors will be announced on Friday, 27th January! We\u2019ll be profiling your top 10 authors and the books that have made them your favourites.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"