Monthly Archives: November 2011
Winner Ian Irvine’s BookGive-away!
Ian says: “Tough choice. Whose evil plan should be rewarded? Melissa’s? Being hung upside down in a portal would certainly be a challenging end. Grey’s? I’m not sure quite how grim this doom is, not having read Kraken. Or Cecilia’s, … Continue reading
Filed under Australian Writers, Book Giveaway, Fantasy books, Fun Stuff
Meet Mark Charan Newton …
I have been featuring fantastic female fantasy authors (see disclaimer) but this has morphed into interesting people in the speculative fiction world. Today I’ve invited the talented Mark Charan Newton to drop by. Look out for the give-away at the … Continue reading
Meet Felicity Pulman …
I have been featuring fantastic female fantasy authors (see disclaimer) but this has morphed into interesting people in the speculative fiction world. Today I’ve invited the talented Felicity Pulman to drop by. Watch out for the give-away question at the end … Continue reading
Winner Kin Wilkins Book Give-away!
Kim Wilkins says: I loved Kim’s response, because I too think it would be amazing to unpack Mary Shelley’s psyche; I agree with Cecilia that Austen is an inspiration to female writers; and I thank Shadow Wrytr for his/her lovely … Continue reading
Filed under Australian Writers, Book Giveaway, Dark Urban Fantasy
Meet Yvonne Navarro …
As the next of my series featuring fantastic female fantasy authors (see disclaimer) I’ve invited the talented Yvonne Navarro to drop by. Watch out for the give-away question at the end of the interview. Q: You originally wanted to be … Continue reading
Meet Chuck Wendig …
I have been running a series of interviews with female fantasy writers to redress a perception I came across – that fantasy was a bit of a boy’s club. It really isn’t like that here in Australia. We have many … Continue reading
Meet Tara Moss …
As the next of my series featuring fantastic female fantasy authors (see disclaimer) I’ve invited the talented Tara Moss to drop by. Q: It’s funny that you should be at the women crime writers conference, then write a post about … Continue reading
Supanova Goodness!
Here’s a clips from the news on Supanova. Right at the end when they interview Isobelle Carmody, that’s me in the background – the blue shirt and blonde hair. At least, it’s the back of my head. LOL It was … Continue reading
Winner Alan Baxter Book Give-away!
Okay, probably time to wrap this up. I loved the answers – especially the unexpected poetry! I liked Thoraiya’s a lot – “Horror wants you made insomniac by fright while dark fantasy wants you spellbound in delight.” Jonathan made me … Continue reading
Filed under Book Giveaway, Dark Urban Fantasy
Meet Ian Irvine …
Today I’m interviewing Ian Irvine because someone where I work turned around this week and said, I don’t read much fantasy, but I love Ian Irvine’s books. I’m also asking Ian the same questions I’ve asked the female writers about … Continue reading
