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I am trying to catch up on all the things that need doing after being so long away- in the field, at the con, etc. I answered about 70 emails yesterday, and I am still not finished. Anyway, here’s some … Continue reading
I belong to a book group. We get together once every two weeks to talk about a book, which is usually “literary” in nature – you know, Man-Booker prize winners and so on. The success of the group can be … Continue reading
There are book launches(1. Kylie, Nicole and Richard Harland; 2. Emma, Donna Hanson and Trudi Canavan) There’s just hanging about talking(Marianne de Pierres, Sean Williams, Darren Nash, Tim Holman, Joel Shepherd and Rob Hood) and chicken imitations… And generally lots … Continue reading
Well, at this one, I saw my latest book for the first time in its finished state…Held it in my hand.Drooled.Felt relief.It is finally birthed and about to take its first hesitant steps into the world. Make sure it is … Continue reading
One goes and has an insanely decadent hot chocolate at Max Brenner’s…. Gillian, Donna, Paul and Trudi introduce me to the sins of Melbourne. I shall never be the same again. … Continue reading
You laugh. A lot. Especially when there are seven authors and a couple of publishers /editors. That’s an awful lot of very bright, witty people who know how to use the English language in one place.Pix: Sean Williams, Marianne de … Continue reading
Arrived back last night, late, after sitting in the middle seat of the middle row of a full flight for eight hours… I will post more on the con later today, together with photos if they are any good. Today, … Continue reading
I am having a ball. In fact, my idea of writer’s heaven is to be surrounded by a heap of people who want to talk ideas, writing, books, sff, reading, getting published… Lovely to get together with old friends, make … Continue reading
Eight hour overnight flights are the pits. And they will keep on waking you up for food and other unnecessary stuff. Rydges, Exhibition St: what a great location for a con – right in the heart of Melbourne, just five … Continue reading
Today, when I drove up to the pay-booth of the underground parking garage at the supermarket, the lass at the desk said, ‘Oo, Aunty so strong, lah. Old age, still drive everywhere!” Ok, so that will teach me to leave … Continue reading