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What I Read in 2019

Posted on January 8, 2020 by

Better late than never! At the start of every January I give a wrap of books I read in the previous year. Some years the list is extensive; other years embarrassingly short. 2019’s reading list of twenty-six books falls short … 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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Book Launch Photos and Frivolity – Curtis Creed and the Lore of the Ocean

Posted on June 20, 2018 by

On Saturday 16th June, my junior teen fantasy adventure ‘Curtis Creed and the Lore of the Ocean’ was officially launched to a full house at Mornington Library. It was wonderful to have so many family, friends, StoryCraft Creative Writing Workshop … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal for ‘Curtis Creed and the Lore of the Ocean’

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

Last week I was thrilled to receive the cover art and design from IFWG Publishing Australia for my new novel ‘Curtis Creed and the Lore of the Ocean’. The illustration and design is by talented UK artist Catherine Archer-Wills. It’s quite a … 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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Publishing Contract Signed with IFWG Publishing Australia

Posted on August 5, 2017 by

This week I was thrilled to sign a publishing contract with IFWG Publishing Australia for my middle grade/early teen novel, Curtis Creed and the Lore of the Ocean (scheduled for release in 2018).  The fast-paced story combines my love of … Continue reading →

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My Story ‘Casting Nets’ in SQ Mag

Posted on March 8, 2017 by

Edition 30 of respected international speculative fiction eZine SQ Mag went live today. It contains some fantastic book reviews, glorious cover artwork, and eight stories, including one of mine, ‘Casting Nets’. ‘Casting Nets’ tells a tale of forbidden love and … Continue reading →

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Interview for Australian Spec Fic Snaphot 2016

Posted on August 24, 2016 by

This month I was interviewed for the Australian SpecFic Snapshot 2016.  The Snapshot’s series of interviews provides a great overview of who’s who in the Australian Speculative Fiction Community. It has occurred since 2005, launched by the initiative of Ben … Continue reading →

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Contact2016 – It’s a Wrap

Posted on April 2, 2016 by

This post is a little later than planned but, you know, life … Over the Easter weekend I attended Contact in Brisbane. For those unfamiliar with the event it celebrated the 55th Australian National Speculative Fiction Convention (aka NatCon).  It … Continue reading →

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