In our garden yesterday… A large stick insect. From tip of antenae to tail it was about 15 cms or 6″ in length. And in other news, THE FUGITIVE QUEEN progresses apace as the end approaches. … Continue reading
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THE FUGITIVE QUEEN has not yet been completed, but it will be done by Christmas, all being well. The first 100,000 words have been reworked a number of times, and I am reasonably happy with them, but the next 20 … Continue reading
Australia is home to dancing spiders, minute little creatures, surely adorable even to arachnophobes. They are called Peacock Spiders because of their bright, vibrant colours. They are also rarely seen, because they are so tiny… about the size of half … Continue reading
Just a picture of a Eucalypt tree, because it’s beautiful. And some news to let readers know that my latest work-in-progress is in fact galloping towards the final 10%! The Fugitive Queen is approaching the climatic scenes of the ending … Continue reading
Longtime since I did blog post… A lot has happened! Mostly centred around the ongoing health issues of my husband, which included heavy issues like triple bypass, valve replacement and pacemaker. Now that he is on the mend, I will … Continue reading
This was the view we had tonight on pulling up at our motel. … Continue reading
Packing the car at dawn at the motel in Coolgardie after our first night away. WE ARE HEADING OUT…looking at some corners of Australia after we endured a series of health issues for more than six months. Now that things … Continue reading
What’s the difference between me (and other professional writers) and a professional athlete? You know, like those talented young folk now showing us their skills and brilliance at the Commonwealth Games? Let me tell you. I had to have a … Continue reading
(WIP = Work in Progress) I will be at Swancon (which is also this year’s Australian National Science Fiction Convention) in Perth, W.A. To be held over Easter. If you want to attend, buy your membership here. I am giving … Continue reading
REMEMBER HER? Yes, it’s Blaze, the woman with an attitude… …and a very large sword. The three books of THE ISLES of GLORY will be legitimately available again through Hachette’s ORION SF GATEWAY and you will be able to … Continue reading