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
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE BEEN ASKING… My four first published books (two of which were shortlisted for the Aurealis Award Best Fantasy Novel of the year) will soon be available again as eBooks.They are being re-issued by SFGateway … Continue reading
I am recycling some old posts which may be of interest to new writers struggling with writing problems… The Problem: How do you write the boring bits between the interesting bits? In other words, how do you breathe the magic … Continue reading
IN AUSTRALIA… PRINT VERSIONS Should be available off the shelf at specialty bookstores — like Stefan’s Books, or White Dwarf in Perth. Galaxy in Sydney. For other bookstores, you may have to order them in. Just go up to the … Continue reading
PHOTO BY ART DIGGLE In this case, the Tin Duck is actually a very elegant swan. And for those who don’t know, the Tin Duck is the colloquial name for the Western Australian award given to the Best Long Work … Continue reading
FROM THE AUREALIS AWARDS SITE: Welcoming the hosts of the Aurealis Awards ceremony! We’re very pleased to announce that the 2016 Aurealis Awards ceremony taking place in Perth this Friday night will be hosted by the wonderful team of much feted … Continue reading