So, what happened to Richard Pickersgill, part of my family history, who sailed with Captain Cook into Botany Bay? (See previous post). Pickersgill sailed on Cook’s second voyage as third lieutenant. At Easter Island it was he who led the … Continue reading
I have mentioned before that one of my ancestors, Richard Pickersgill, was on board His Majesty’s Bark (sic) Endeavour when it sailed into Botany Bay under Captain Cook in 1770. Richard, just 19 years old, had been hand-picked by Cook, … Continue reading
Sub-title: If you totally lost your memory, and never regained it back, are you (the previous you) dead? I have been reading quite a few things lately. Asymmetry by the Thoraiya Dyer. Blackbirds by Chuck Wendig. The Man Who Forgot … Continue reading
Just out of the back gate of the village I’m living in is the Len Howard Conservation Area. And as those of you who know me know… that is exactly the kind of place I like. It has BIRDS! And … Continue reading
This is the village… with a rotunda… One of the streets And this is our house. Still a bit bare looking… This is our street, our house towards the end on the left The village is what is known as … Continue reading
I made this big announcement at Conflux, the Australian National Convention, and I believe the news has also been sent to Locus, so I am making it public. I have sold another trilogy, the name of which has yet to … Continue reading
I am hanging out with Karen Miller at the SF/F convention in Canberra, Conflux. If you are here and want to chat, I’m available if you can catch me between panels, kaffeklatches, signings, and so forth. And Karen, bless her, … Continue reading
I intend to drop by Swancon 2013 in Perth on Saturday or (and?) Sunday next. If you see me around, please feel free to come and say hi! Look forward to seeing old friends, making new friends, and chatting to … Continue reading
As most readers of this blog know, I am relocating to Australia. After Wednesday I won’t be living in Malaysia on a permanent basis. Which means saying goodbye to much that has meant a lot to me over very many … Continue reading
If there is one writing “fact” that comes up again and again on blogs on writing and in writing groups and writing courses, it is this: Don’t head-hop in a single scene. Or to put the matter another way: stay … Continue reading
