Monthly Archives: September 2011
Winner Kylie Griffin Give-away!
Kylie says: Thank you to everyone who took the time to read the interview and comment. There were some great answers here and a walk down memory lane with people’s recount of books they really enjoyed. Book Chatter Cath’s comment … Continue reading
Winner Kate Elliot Give-away!
Kate says: Many thanks to Rowena for the interview with its great questions and the giveaway. Thank you all so much for the great entries. I was intrigued by Melissa and Lexie’s assassins and thieves, and I’ve had a long … Continue reading
Filed under Book Giveaway, Fantasy books, Female Fantasy Authors, Fun Stuff
Meet Simon Higgins …
Today I’m interviewing Simon Higgins because he’s a fellow Iaido practitioner as well as a great writer, also I thought I’d ask him about fantasy writing and gender, to get his perspective as a male writer. Look out for the … Continue reading
Meet Kylie Griffin …
As the next of my series featuring fantastic female fantasy authors (see disclaimer) I’ve invited the talented Kylie Griffin to drop by. Kylie has her first book due out in 2012. I thought it might be interesting for readers to … Continue reading
Meet Robin Hobb …
As the next of my series featuring fantastic female fantasy authors (see disclaimer) I’ve invited the talented and prolific Robin Hobb to drop by. Q: It was great to meet you at Supanova. As a best-selling fantasy author you must … Continue reading
Winner Dave Freer Give-away!
Dave is a such a good sport. He says: I loved all of the ideas. My dragons – I have dragons in Pyramid Scheme, Pyramid Power, and Save the Dragons, and Dragons Ring and in Dog and Dragon and Wyverns … Continue reading
Filed under Australian Writers, Book Giveaway, Fantasy books, Fun Stuff, Readers
Meet Duncan Lay …
Today I’m interviewing Duncan Lay because he’s an Australian fantasy writer who’s just signed with Voyager to produce his second trilogy, and I thought I’d ask him the same questions I’ve asked the female writers about fantasy writing and gender, … Continue reading
Winner Paul Collins Give-away!
Paul says: Some great cases put forward. Elspeth’s case warrants consideration in that people do seem to be attracted to danger; although I’m not sure Maximus will be developing any sort of redeeming features on his march toward power – … Continue reading
Filed under Australian Writers, Book Giveaway, Children's Books, Young Adult Books
Meet Kate Elliot …
As the next of my series featuring fantastic female fantasy authors (see disclaimer) I’ve invited the prolific and cross-genre author, the talented Kate Elliott to drop by. Watch out for the give-away question at the end of the interview. Q: … Continue reading
For the Goth Girl I met on the Train
Saw you reading Robin Hobb and we both looked quizzical at something the train driver said. So I said, Hi. So glad I did.Turns out you’re doing Creative Writing at UQ. I mentioned the Vision Writers Group. Here’s the link. … Continue reading
Filed under creativity, Writing craft, Writing Groups
