The process of writing — Speakeasy
I used to be very much seat of the pants but I generally like to have an idea of how the story ends these days.I had too many experiences where I had 2/3 of a story but couldn’t finish it. And for...
View ArticleGrant year, week 41: 1st rejection
Well, I didn't get into the Hachette MS Development program. They had 260 applications, and from those chose 10 to take part.I have to admit, it knocked me around for an hour or so. But I've bounced...
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Macabre: out now on ebook
Just in time for Halloween, the award-winning Macabre is out now in ebook format!Macabre: A Journey Through Australia's Darkest Fears features a whopping 205,000 words of Aussie horror -- the classics...
View ArticleBrisbane Zombie Walk 2011
I actually wasn't intending to go this year, because every year I try to go, something happens and then I can't go.But of course, I didn't plan to go, so I found myself not only free this afternoon,...
View ArticleStorify: Brisbane Zombie Walk 2011
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View ArticleGrant year, week 44: back to work
I've just started polishing the second draft, I'll probably end up changing enough to call it a third draft. :)The break has been longer than intended, for a range of mostly boring reasons. But...
View ArticleCapturing the 11/11/11 moment
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View ArticleGrant year, week 49: tidying up loose ends
Of all my 'grant year' goals, the one that I've probably failed at most is the weekly blog!I can live with that.I don't actually have too much to report, but I feared that with Christmas almost upon...
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Last-minute gift idea! Rage Against the Night charity anthology
Merry Christmas everyone. If you've forgotten the horror-lover in your life, grab them a copy of the Rage Against the Night anthology. All proceeds go to current Horror Writers Association president...
View ArticleSkin Deep: the storify
My grant year is officially over, as at midnight last night.As you may have noticed, throughout the year I was tweeting about Skin Deep, as well as blogging, keeping track of my research, taking photos...
View ArticleHow I got my Netgear WN3000RP working
I'm sharing this on my blog because I had a bit of trouble getting my Netgear WN3000RP WiFi Network Extender working. So if you're having problems, read on.I bought the WN3000RP just before Christmas....
View ArticleSneak peek: 'Saturday Night at the Milk Bar'
Here's a sneak peek of my story 'Saturday Night at the Milk Bar', which appears in Midnight Echo 7: the taboo issue.The edition features stories by Graham Masterton, Andrew J McKiernan, Lee Battersby,...
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Rage Against the Night hard copy now available
Good news for those of you who wanted to check out Rage Against the Night but don't have an ebook reader - you can now pick up a hard copy.Rage Against the Night features stories by Stephen King, Peter...
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Fortunate lives
Frankie cracked the fortune cookie and pulled out the slip of paper. As he read the message, the hairs on the back of his neck stood on end. Kiss her It wasn't the message, it was the context. He'd...
View Article2012 snapshot interview
The snapshot project is insane. Started by Ben Peek back in 2005, every 2-3 years a hardy band of speculative fiction bloggers get together and interview about a gazillion specfic writers and editors,...
View ArticleThe Cantrell Murder
One: The BodyMurder is never pretty, whether it’s splashed across the front page of the LA Times or lying stark, exposed in the lights of an LAPD squad car. The hem of the dame’s skirt was up, her...
View ArticleCan anyone recommend any good books/movies about hacking?
It's been a long time between blog posts. Things have been pretty crazy on the home front and work has been busy too.I've currently got two manuscripts 'out there' - Skin Deep is one of them - and I've...
View ArticlePhotos featured on Hipstography
As some of you may know, as well as writing I also dabble in art and photography.Some of my photos have been featured on Hipstography - a new website for fans of the Hipstamatic app.You can view them...
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Midnight and Moonshine, by Lisa L Hannett and Angela Slatter
Midnight and Moonshine is a beautiful book. There is beautiful writing on every single page of this book. Don't believe me?The woman is so pale she hurts the eyes, shining with the same sheen as...
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TOC: Year's Best Australian Fantasy and Horror
I'm pleased to announce that my short story 'Saturday Night at the Milkbar' has been chosen for the Year's Best Australian Fantasy and Horror.The anthology is scheduled for release in July 2013. You...
View ArticlePause
Apologies for the absence. You're more likely to find me these days on Twitter and Facebook. Thanks!
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Skin Deep giveaway
The lovely folk over at Booklover Book Reviews are giving away two copies of my debut novel Skin Deep. Head on over for your chance to win.
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Skin Deep: ebook available worldwide
A few friends who don't live in Australia have asked where they can get a copy of Skin Deep. At the moment it's available in print in Australia, and ebook globally.Kobo:...
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