We asked Margaret about her 'Author of the Year' win, and here's what she had to say:

AA:  Hi Margaret, Congratulations on your win!   What is your reaction to being named AussieAuthors ‘author of the year’?

MT: Very excited, and honoured!!
 

AA: What impact do you think your status as ‘author of the year’ will do for you?

MT:  It will raise my profile in the publishing arena, and give credence to my writing.
 

AA: Did you imagine four years ago that you’d have so many books published?

MT: No, I hoped and worked hard to achieve my goal of publication, but doubted it would ever happen.  Dreams don't always come true.
 

AA: How has being a published author changed your life?

MT:  It has made me a lot busier.  lol
 

AA:  Thanks Margaret, for taking the time to talk to us!
 

To learn more about Margaret Tanner, read our interview from July 2007.

Margaret Tanner is an award winning multi-published Australian author. In addition to her numerous writing projects she loves delving into the pages of history as she carries out research for her historical romance novels.

Margaret is a member of the Melbourne Romance Writers Guild (MRWG), Romance Writers of Australia, Romantic Novelists Assoc. UK and EPIC.  She also belongs to numerous internet groups and organizations. 

Her fellow writers from the MRWG have been staunch supports and have been with her every step of the way on a sometimes torturous journey, with a shoulder to cry on and chocolates to cheer her up.  

Margaret was born in Wangaratta in North Eastern Victoria, and having such wonderful childhood memories, many of her books are set in this area.

She lives in Melbourne, but would like to eventually retire to Wangaratta. 

Margaret currently has three publishers:  Whiskey Creek Press, The Wild Rose Press, and Enspiren Press. Several of her books are scheduled for released in 2008.

Visit Margaret's websites:

http://go.to/margtanner
http://www.bebo.com/MargaretT599
http://www.myspace.com/margaret_tanner