Category Archives: Children's Books

Meet Rebecca Moesta …

As the next of my series featuring fantastic female fantasy authors (see disclaimer) I’ve invited the talented Rebecca Moesta to drop by. Watch out for the give-away question at the end of the interview. Q: We met at the Brisbane … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Meet Paul Collins …

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

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Meet Sean Williams …

I have been running a series of  interview 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

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Meet Pamela Freeman …

As the next of my series featuring fantastic female fantasy authors (see disclaimer) I’ve invited the talented Pamela Freeman to drop by. Watch out for the give-away question at the end of the interview.   Q: You say you became … Continue reading

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Winner Kate Forsyth Give-away!

Kate says: Oh so hard to choose a winner! You all love the same books as me. I think I might have to with Brendan, because Susan Cooper and The is Rising means to much to me, too. Brendan,  email … Continue reading

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Meet Kate Forsyth …

As the next of my series featuring fantastic female fantasy authors (see disclaimer) I’ve invited the talented and always engaging Kate Forsyth to drop by. Watch out for the give-away at the end of the interview. Q: Kate, tell us … Continue reading

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It’s not every day… someone you know wins an Oscar

Yay for Shaun Tan. He won an Oscar for his work on The Lost Thing in the Short Film category! Bet his mum and dad are proud of him!

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Shaun Tan up for an Oscar!

“The Lost Thing” Shaun Tan and Andrew Ruhemann has been nominated in the Short Film Animated section of the Oscars. Here’s what Shaun has to say about the nomination. It’s not every day that someone you know is nominated for … Continue reading

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