Saturday, July 11, 2026

SARA, a Canadian Saga

 SARA, a Canadian Saga was my very first novel. My story was published by Wynterblue Publishing Company in North Bay several years ago, yet it still holds its own on Amazon sites. If you haven't read it yet, I hope you will check it out. I will never forget the thrill of having my first novel published. SARA is available in Kindle, Paperback, and Audiobook formats on all Amazon sites.

Sara, a Canadian Saga
by Audrey Austin (Author), Susan Krupp (Illustrator) Format: Paperback
3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars (33)
The time is 1916. Sara is a 10 year old girl in rural Prince Edward Island. Roy is a 10 year old boy in mining town, Nova Scotia. Through their eyes we see, feel and experience their childhood challenges. We follow them through adolescence and their turbulent teen years. We celebrate their courtship and suffer their lost innocence in the wedding ritual. They take us through the Great Depression and share with us the frustrations, dreams and challenges they face in adulthood. As parents they introduce us to their children. This story appeals to all ages because Sara and Roy hold up a mirror and ask the reader to recognize truth about the human condition for many Canadian families through difficult economic times. We witness love that does not come neatly wrapped and experience the quiet, sometimes desperate, drama of lives unfolding.

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Saturday, July 4, 2026

THE OBSERVER - His Eye is on the Sparrow

 THE OBSERVER – His Eye is on the Sparrow is a story told by three generations of women; Karina, Anna, and Karen. I was privileged to meet these women throughout my NaNoWriMo writing experience in November of 2019. Three women, yet two souls, share their experiences. The story begins with Karina in Bangalore, India. She makes the challenging move to Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada and is overjoyed when her daughter, Anna is born. Time passes and sadly, Karina dies. Three days after Karina’s death, Anna’s daughter, Karen is born. Anna realizes that Karen is her grandmother all over again. Is this possible? Certainly, Karen believes that it is.These three women bless us with their understanding, knowledge, and experience of the Christian and the Hindu religions. Each woman lives her own separate life; has her own personal struggles; yet family patterns repeat. Karen’s search for authenticity enriches the story and, yes, a beautiful love story is woven throughout the pages.


https://www.amazon.ca/OBSERVER-His-Eye-Sparrow/dp/B0857CFLVL/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1F00M81TE8CAI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RVzEEx00IGur5a_GYVgMg6TfnDKl67g06NZ9Cdkc7Tv6GifAWMnLGUtuLinhsdAo36fDqrp9K-yz9ifNw6GIuNGD4Tu-Cb6WtDxsu4aZbok4ctIBK6H_u8AXMEcEKYb9vB9UTFymmZnBuSwLHPoM-pIrJGQ4Dia_AojBNWENgJUt5cPk7fXlgapjbe80MWEgsSGM1OlLDwrGfP9gpPwNnhzHRWF_erAnglp1SABlm3s.HsCEVVRQBpGyPxe4OQ79_UtbCRe3rfG_iziN4dgihtM&dib_tag=se&keywords=Audrey+Austin&qid=1783210915&s=books&sprefix=audrey+austin+%2Cstripbooks%2C122&sr=1-7






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Thursday, July 2, 2026

MOOSE ROAD, a Canadian Tragedy - SOME REVIEWS

 


https://www.amazon.ca/Moose-Canadian-Tragedy-Audrey-Austin/dp/1492860182/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F9IHG68XTHWK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uC13NlrYa8NuUavn4cyQ4XgB0LTw1exieo3mMSZunzc.8wmqd5Bi7TFp6gWxCyEspdrl4PxdYiKr3yhCVO81jAM&dib_tag=se&keywords=moose+road+audrey+austin&qid=1783039742&s=books&sprefix=moose+road+audrey+austin%2Cstripbooks%2C126&sr=1-1





Top reviews from Canada

  • Chuck Forget
    5 out of 5 stars
    Outstanding
    Reviewed in Canada on September 16, 2020
    Format: Paperback

    A very cleverly written story, so many characters and story lines all woven together in this incredible read. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes a great story and strong characters , enjoy your read. 

  • 4 out of 5 stars
    Great characters
    Reviewed in Canada on August 6, 2018
    Format: Paperback

    I was expecting a story about Moose in the north but found the book to be an interesting story about a tragedy happening to several families in the north. The books keeps your interest but I found the end to be a surprise. Well written book depicting things that could happen to anyone living in Northern Ontario.


  • heather
    4 out of 5 stars
    Great read
    Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2014
    Format: Kindle Edition

    I really enjoyed this book and all the diverse characters, including the personification of the road. 

  • Deb M.
    4 out of 5 stars
    Four Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on September 5, 2014
    Format: Kindle Edition

    Good Canadian location read and tugged the heartstrings.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Alan Black
    5 out of 5 stars
    Tragic and compelling
    Reviewed in the United States 
    Format: Kindle Edition

    Austin has written a not so simple story, weaving the lives of multiple residents 

    Austin is able to show us one tragedy from every point of view except the moose. The characters are so real that I wonder what Austin's neighbors thought about having their secret lives dragged into the public view. I started this book just to have something to read in between my own chores. However... to heck with the chores, I finished the book in one sitting.


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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Some Statistics

SOME STATISTICS:

 I asked AI, through Google, this question; how many self-published authors are there in Canada?  This is my response. " High Total Output: Over 2.6 million new self-published titles are released globally each year. A proportionate share of these originates in Canada via accessible, dominant platforms like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, Kobo Writing Life, and Draft2Digital."

Wow!  2.6 million self-published titles in one year!

As a relatively unknown but prolific and dedicated author, I am very proud to say that, given all the odds against me, I do enjoy sales of my thirty paperbacks and many kindle short stories through Amazon.

Sometimes I think, wow!  How absolutely amazing!  From a selection of millions of books, someone has actually picked up a book that I've put my heart into and shared with the world.  

I want to say thank you to everyone who has bought a book from me and a thanks to all who haven't yet but who plan to check out my books.

It's Canada Day 2026 and this proud Canadian author feels blessed and honoured to live in this most beautiful, caring, democratic, country.  Canada strong and free!

Happy Canada Day!   Happy reading!  https://amazon.com/author/audreyaustin




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Monday, June 29, 2026

ALMOST TIME TO LEAVE - Memoir

 

Thank you for these 5 star reviews of ALMOST TIME TO LEAVE and reviews of all my books.  Your positive reviews mean the world to me.  <3

Top reviews from Canada

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Friday, June 26, 2026

THE OBSERVER: His Eye is on the Sparrow

 THE OBSERVER: His Eye Is On The Sparrow

by Audrey Austin (Author) Format: Paperback
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars (2)
THE OBSERVER – His Eye is on the Sparrow is a story told by three generations of women; Karina, Anna, and Karen. I was privileged to meet these women throughout my NaNoWriMo writing experience in November of 2019. Three women, yet two souls, share their experiences. The story begins with Karina in Bangalore, India. She makes the challenging move to Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada and is overjoyed when her daughter, Anna is born. Time passes and sadly, Karina dies. Three days after Karina’s death, Anna’s daughter, Karen is born. Anna realizes that Karen is her grandmother all over again. Is this possible? Certainly, Karen believes that it is.These three women bless us with their understanding, knowledge, and experience of the Christian and the Hindu religions. Each woman lives her own separate life; has her own personal struggles; yet family patterns repeat. Karen’s search for authenticity enriches the story and, yes, a beautiful love story is woven throughout the pages.



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