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News and Specials!

For everyone who missed the Cover Reveal party… well, you missed out on some awesome partying! Confetti, beers, spiced wine – it was all there. Read on to discover what’s new and about a special promo running now ;) Two things were uncovered in the party. First was the greatnew cover done byEllie Bockert Augsburger […]

New Cover Reveal Party!

In order to celebrate the new cover (and new minor edition) of Murder In Absentia, I will be hosting a Cover Reveal party on Facebook!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1103905369642703/

There will be games, giveaways, trivia and general fun! I’ll be answering questions in real time, giving away ebook and paperback copies, and generally being my over-caffeinated excitable self :)

So join in and invite all your friends for a chance to snag a free copy of the best* novel of 2015!
(*As voted by m...

I’m going to frame this!

This popped up in my feed, thanks toAtatoly Сastle. Made me laugh so hard!

It will be framed and hung on the wall. It’sas classic a version of Felix as can be!

Of Greeks and Romans, and crafting worlds

This is a guest post I’ve written for Pure Jonel’s blog. Originally published on:http://purejonel.blogspot.com.au/2016/02/GP.AM.html

Of Fantasy Worlds and Roman Gods

I have a confession. It’s about one of my pet peeves. Whenever someone casually mentions the “Greek and Roman gods”, or goes on to describe a “Roman mythology” by quoting tales of the Greek pantheon, I may or may not fly into a tirade about 19th century romanticism, and the harm Bullfinch and later Hamilton have done to the po...

Giveaway Still Open!

The Virtual Book Fair is still going on, and the giveaway for Murder In Absentia is still on!

Enterfor your chance to win a signed paperback or an ebook copy of the novel my cat said was the absolute mice crackers!

Paperback giveaway:
https://www.facebook.com/events/927569970656592/permalink/963809640365958/

eBook giveaway:http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/175e47c31/
(You’ll need info from my booth, in case you didn’t know I’ve been practising martial arts for 30 years ;)

Freak Show

This flash fiction was sparked by Twitter conversation , and first appeared on NothingAnyGood – a great blog by a short-story author friend. Do check it out.

You’ll be forgiven in seeing some on Neil Gaiman’s works (Stardust in particular) in the inspiration to this novel as well. I hope it did it justice.

One of my fondest childhood memories is that of the circus. Our village was quite remote, out of the way of anything interesting. The biggest excitement was the annual roasting of pumpkin...

Virtual Book Fair – Now On!

Hi everyone! All the activities at the fair have started!

I’d like to give a warm welcome to the over 500 guests that are attending! All the participating authors areridiculously excited :-)

Here’swhat to expect for the next two weeks.Every day the moderator willpost up to books from a specific genre for you to check out (Murder In Absentia is featured today, Feb 20th). Some authors have drastically cut the price of their books for these next two weeks, some will be conducting book giveaways...

Virtual Book Fair – Giveaway for Murder In Absentia!

Just a reminder that the Virtual Book Fair is on from this Sunday!

If you like books and have a Facebook account (which should cover most of those reading this message ;) –you owe yourself to check it out:

https://www.facebook.com/events/927569970656592/permalink/939470219466567/

I know a few good authors – and me – who will be there. There will be lots of exciting things, new books coming out, events and buzz. Also plenty of giveaways –and who doesn’t like some free swag? ;)

Speaking of fre...

What it takes to be an author – part 2

I’ve written before about what it took me to get published. It was a collection of tips and lessons-learnt, which Lifehacker grandiosely called “The complete guide”. However, every so often I come across an article from one of the literary greats about the topic.

A couple of really good ones I came across recently, from two of my own heroes:

Neil Gaiman – advice for a 14 yo wanting to become a writer Stephen King – 22 lessons on how to become a great writer

While they normally use polite l...

#VirtualFantasyCon

Later this year (October 9th to 16th) one of my favourite Facebook groups, Flavour of Fantasy, for Indie authors will be hosting a Virtual Fantasy Con. “What is a virtual con?” I hear you ask. I’m glad you asked.

A virtual conventionis exactly like a regular convention, except it is free, you don’t have to travel, and you can participate from the comfort of your own home, or anywhere you have a wi-fi connection.It takes place over a span of eight days in Facebook events, allowing members of...