Tag Archives: sci fi

New Book Contract Signed with IFWG Publishing Australia

Posted on December 3, 2019 by

Apart from reading short fiction, writing it is one of my greatest joys. For the most part, I write the sort of stories I love to read: Twisty speculative tales that leave the reader feeling enchanted or unsettled. Weird fiction … 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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Issue 250 of AntipodeanSF is live! You’ll find one of my stories in it too…

Posted on May 3, 2019 by

AntipodeanSF, helmed by Ion (Nuke) Newcombe, is an Australian speculative fiction institution. Fueled by Ion’s commitment and devotion to showcase the many diverse voices of the antipodean speculative fiction community, AntiSF, Australia’s longest running speculative fiction magazine, has acted as … Continue reading →

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What I Read In 2018 …

Posted on January 7, 2019 by

If you’ve been following along for a while, you’ll know every January I give a wrap of books I read in the previous year. Some years the list is extensive; other years embarrassingly short. 2018’s reading list of thirty-one books … 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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Writing Retreat Rambles From a Cabin in the Woods

Posted on July 23, 2018 by

Last weekend I, along with five other horror / dark fantasy writer buddies, brought the ultimate horror trope to life when our three day writing retreat took us to … a cabin in the woods! Ok, so perhaps it wasn’t … 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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