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August’s Bulletin from the Bunker

Posted on August 8, 2020 by

It’s Lockdown 3.0 here in Greater Melbourne, and as we conclude our first week of Stage 4 restrictions,  COVID-19 is once again messing with my creative output. I know I’m not alone. And I know quarantine impacts different people in … Continue reading →

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Get ‘Infected’ with some great reads for a great cause…

Posted on April 17, 2020 by

When the going gets tough, the tough get writing…and reading…and rallying to help in a crisis. The literary community—especially horror writers—are renowned for their generous spirit (see what I did there?) when it comes to charity anthologies by respected publishers … Continue reading →

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My Interview With ‘Voices From the Well’

Posted on March 6, 2020 by

I was recently interviewed by the lovely Tabatha Wood for ‘Voices From the Well’, a series of author interviews from the good folk at Things in the Well Publishing. Tabatha asked some great questions. She got me thinking about the … Continue reading →

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‘Burning Love and Bleeding Hearts’ – Charity anthology for Australia’s bushfire relief turning love tropes on their heads.

Posted on February 17, 2020 by

Australia’s bushfire crisis has seen people from all over the world rally to the cause in the most generous and creative ways. Whether it’s donating money, time, or resources, people have stepped up, stepped out, doubled down, and dug deep…none … Continue reading →

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My poem ‘Local Knowledge’ selected for Midnight Echo Issue 14

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

Last month I was thrilled to learn my poem Local Knowledge had been selected by multi award-winning guest editor, Deb Sheldon, to appear in Issue 14 of Midnight Echo. The theme for Issue 14 is “things are not as they … Continue reading →

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Drabble Dabbles – Micro Words, Macro Fun!

Posted on September 9, 2019 by

I’ve had a lot of fun dabbling in drabbles recently. For those unfamiliar with the term, a drabble  is a story told in exactly 100 words.  No more, no less! Sounds simple in theory, but producing a high impact tale … Continue reading →

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Trickster’s Treats 3 – Now Open For Submissions

Posted on April 3, 2019 by

At the rate this year is flying, it will soon be Halloween again, which means another great edition of Trickster’s Treats, the annual charity horror anthology of flash and short fiction brought to you by the most un-horrible person in horror, … Continue reading →

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Breach – Issue #9 is live and kicking (hard)!

Posted on November 20, 2018 by

Issue #9 of Breach is out now. The online magazine that showcases New Zealand and Australian authors and artists, features sci fi, horror and dark fantasy in all its short and twisted forms. Issue #9 features my poem ‘The Middle … Continue reading →

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My story ‘The Pedlar’ included in CSFG’s new anthology, A Hand of Knaves

Posted on January 29, 2018 by

I’m really pleased my first story sale of the year is to the CSFG for their upcoming anthology, A Hand of Knaves.  The theme is so much fun! The central premise, as explained by CSFG in their submission call is:  “Rogues, thieves, pirates … Continue reading →

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My tale ‘Knock Knock’ in ‘Trickster’s Treat’s #1’

Posted on October 5, 2017 by

When OzHorror’s Steve Dillon put the submission call out recently for a new Halloween themed magazine, ‘Trickster’s Treats,’ how could I resist? Everyone knows I love horror as much as I love the challenge of flash fiction, so with only … Continue reading →

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