Day Two of STRW Down Under Showcase. Our author of the day is Nicki J. Markus, make sure to visit her author page. Discover her books, find the Scavenger Hunt word of the day and don’t forget to enter her contest/giveway. Now here are the Australia and New Zealand Fun Facts of the Day:
Australia:
Biggest State in Australia (you knew they had states, right?)
Western Australia is the biggest Australian state and covers one third of the continent. Its total area is over 2.5 million square kilometres. That makes it 3.6 times bigger than Texas, 4.6 times bigger than France and 11 times bigger than the UK. It’s an interesting fact that, despite its large size, Western Australia is home to only around two million people.
Which Down Under Authors have books that take place in Western Australia?
New Zealand:
New Zealand was first discovered by Europeans in 1642 when Dutch sailor Abel Tasman arrived. He left New Zealand after several of his crew were killed by Maoris, and it was not until 1769 that English Captain James Cook arrived and mapped the land.
Tasman and Tasmania? Hmmmm….do you know what the connection is?
Contests:
1. Nicki J. Markus’ Giveaway -see Rafflecopter Link
2. Scavenger Hunt continues-search for the green bold word or phrase to collect.
3. Bottom Drawer Publications Contest – 
Bottom Drawer Publications will provide a $20 gift voucher to spend in our shop and a copy of each of the e-books from our participating authors:
Mythica – L. J. LaBarthe
Cutting Out – Meredith Shayne
Second Chances Anthology – contains 2 stories contributed by Lisa Harris (Heart of Glass) and Bette Browne (Dirty Martini)
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Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words 