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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 (i.e. book) of the year in the field of speculative fiction, in this case that was published in 2016.

My thanks to everyone — it is truly an honour to receive an award because people cared enough to vote for the book!

The prize-winning book in question?  
THE FALL OF THE DAGGER.

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THE FALL OF THE DAGGER

last book of The Forsaken Lands Trilogy…

               Shortlisted for…

Best Australian Fantasy Novel, (Aurealis Awards 2016). A judged award.

Best Long Work of Western Australian SF, 
(Tin Duck Awards 2016). A voted award.

Winners announced over Easter weekend.

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Very, very chuffed to have my latest novel (The Fall of the Dagger)
short-listed for the Aurealis Awards  (Best Fantasy Novel).

That means that every time I have
had a book eligible, I’ve had a short-listing… 10 times it must
be now? 

I love the way the SF community in Australia does so much for
authors, volunteering their time and effort — and perhaps money in lost earnings — just to say, “We love that you folk write, and we love what you write, and we’ll take the time to show you…”

 Many, many thanks to everyone. 

And yes, like every book of the The Stormlord Trilogy which ultimately won the Sara Douglass Series Award, all three of the FORSAKEN LANDS trilogy have been shortlisted for the Aurealis.


Have YOU read it yet?

Congratulations to all the
short-listed authors. And to readers: choose any of them to entertain you. They are all talented Australians.





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A review from a book review site:

Taken as a whole, the Forsaken Lands
trilogy is very good. Easily the most fun and engaging series I’ve read
in a handful of years. Larke delivers the goods on all fronts, and
has written a series that deserves a widespread readership. There’s
something here for fantasy fans of every ilk, while feeling fresh and
new.


Highly recommended.
–From Ryan Frye at Civilian Reader

You can read the whole review at the link above.
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Every author waits with trepidation for the very first review of a book about to be published.  And I am happy to say, that the first for THE FALL OF THE DAGGER is very positive!

THE ROMANTIC TIMES HAS THIS TO SAY: 


Larke seamlessly blends various storylines together to create a satisfying end to The Forsaken Lands trilogy. Her world building shines, as always…
This is a series for any reader who loves lush worlds, complex plots and characters to root for...


YAY!

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Before I get on to some suggestions of non-Australian fantasy writers below, here’s the cover of my next book, which will be published mid-April, worldwide. 
This is the final book in The Forsaken Lands trilogy.
While you are waiting for it  …
Here are some writers with new books to try 
(I will talk about some Australian writers in another post):

Ian Tregellis:
 
War looms over New France and the Brasswork Throne in THE RISING, Ian’s newest novel, which is book 2 in the Alchemy Wars trilogy. 
See more here: http://iantregillis.com/

Kate Elliott: 

Kate has a new book out. Yay! She is one of my favourite authors.
BLACK WOLVES is the first book in a new epic fantasy series. 
Find more here: http://www.kateelliott.com/

Carol Berg:

The second and final of her Sanctuary novels is out. ASH AND SILVER — War Magic: A secret military Order that can erase memory. What could go wrong? See more here: http://www.sff.net/people/carolberg/
 
Alex Dellamonica:

A DAUGHTER OF NO NATION, second novel in the Stormwrack fantasy series is out.

Steven Harper:

BLOOD STORM, a new fantasy novel from Roc. The power of the shape returns, but will it bring peace or war? 
See more here: http://stevenpizikscom.netfirms.com/?page_id=16

Juliet E. McKenna:

Juliet has been putting her backlist up on Wizard’s Tower Press. Take a look!
Juliet’s webpage:  http://www.julietemckenna.com/?p=1827
Wizard Tower: http://wizardstowerpress.com/
 

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