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Here’s how they do it in Merudu, Sabah. These flying objects are not birds, they are plastic bags on strings, flying in the wind over the ricefields to keep the pesky seed-eating birds away from the ripening grain. … Continue reading
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Over at Pubrants, the site of a very sensible and entertaining literary agent, Kristin from Denver says in part: Tip of the Day: In the course of your publishing career, know that one or all of these things might happen … Continue reading
As I have said before, I belong to a book reading group that has been around, continuously, for more than 40 years. The only member who has been there since the beginning doesn’t like fantasy. She has, however, as a … Continue reading
I have just seen the first review of Song of the Shiver Barrens. It is up on Specusphere, and you can read it here. Thank you, Satima! I think I will write a post some time on the point she … Continue reading
I am now working on my next book, DROUTHLORD. I am hoping to have it completed by the end of the year. [Where does one get those nifty counter/percentage completed thingies that other writers seem to put up on their … Continue reading
Rapids and still waters. Sun sparkles on the surface. Glimpses of distant mountains, close encounters with limestone cliffs. Penan children splashing in water so clear you can see every pebble on the river bottom. Remoteness, the river a lifeline in … Continue reading
Remember, you can click on the photos to make them larger.Apart from telling you that I am basking in the knowledge that the final book of the Mirage Makers trilogy, Song of the Shiver Barrens in now number ten on … Continue reading
Patty had a second question: Is there ever a chance you’ll like your second and third books better than the first? It seems to me there is such exhilaration at finishing the first, it has to stay your favourite for … Continue reading
I have been beta reading Book 2 of Karen Miller’s Godspeaker trilogy. [The first book was Empress of Mijak – it is already out in Australia – and this second one is called The Riven Kingdom.] Unfortunately the wretched woman … Continue reading
Sorry, Patty, I shall answer your second question tomorrow. Today I have to deal with a brilliant idea I have for a new fantasy novel. It’s all about a beautiful young heroine…I shall call her Iduya because I love that … Continue reading