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Tuesday's Short - The Heights of Winter

This week’s short story takes us from a fantasy setting where dragons and duelling mix to a science fiction setting where an investigator finds a lot more than she bargains for. Welcome to The Heights of Winter.











When Ramana Dewarth sneaks aboard a shuttle being
taken on an illegal research mission, she gets into more trouble than she ever
thought possible—and the space pirates

Carlie's Chapter 7 - Dear Tiger: Let's Go A-Hunting

LAST WEEK, Tiger told Simone about Redstone hacking Odyssey's systems, FedExplore's suspicious activity, and his fear for her sisters in the Fed Explore complex. This week, Simone tells him that the Haskell situation has been solved, but that she can 'talk' to her sisters over a long distance... and that the aliens have a name. And Tiger needs to evacuate Sharvin, because they're coming.

Third (Re-)Release of the Year: A Gargoyle for the Hotel Gothica

The second re-release of the year is from another Canberra writer, Eleanor Maine. With an updated cover, front and back matter, the story remains the same, but signals her step back into writing this series. You can find it HERE: https://books2read.com/u/47r8k7.

Second (Re)Release of the Year: A Legacy of Dreams

The second rerelease of the year is the Young Adult title, A Legacy of Dreams. Released on January 10, 2020. The other books in the series will follow shortly. You can find A Legacy of Dreams, HERE: https://books2read.com/u/mlav2Z.

Second (Re-)Release of the Year: A Gargoyle for the Hotel Gothica

The second re-release of the year is from another Canberra writer, Eleanor Maine. With an updated cover, front and back matter, the story remains the same, but signals her step back into writing this series. You can find it HERE: https://books2read.com/u/47r8k7.

First (Re-)Release of the Year: 365 Days of Flash Fiction

With a new cover, new front and back matter, AND acting as the start of a consolidated series, 365 Days of Flash Fiction became this year's first release. This collection of flash fiction runs the gamut of science fiction, fantasy, horror and a number of cross-overs in between. You can find links to the on-line retailers HERE: https://books2read.com/u/mVrEMl.

Wednesday's Verse - The Creepers in the Tunnels Knew

This week’s verse moves from a poem inspired by the global unity that grew out of the Je Suis Charlie terror attack of 2015, to a fantasy poem about an encounter with underground monsters. It is taken from 366 Days of Poetry, a
collection of mixed-genre poetry released in 2016.










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The Creepers in the

Tuesday's Short - The Duel

This week’s short story takes us from a light urban fantasy where dragons can be found around us to a fantasy setting where dragons and duels are mixed. Welcome to The Duel.



In a world where dragons walk and legends stalk, it’s
best to mind your manners and choose your drinking partners with care, even if
you are in line to rule your father’s lands.

The Duel















Ollie lifted a

Carlie's Chapter 6 - Dear Tiger: Let's Go A-Hunting

LAST WEEK, Simone asked a lot of questions, and was worried about Haskell's attitude being changed by his mutation. This week, Tiger reveals the research-team politics she set in motion by asking that questions, and all the others... and that he's worried about what FedExplore might have in store for her 'sisters'.



Chapter 6 –Redstone & FedExplore




















Hey, Simone

Cover Evolution - A Journey through the Dear Tiger Series

So, it's Friday. I've got the flu and writing is problematic... creative writing with good words, not this kind of report-style writing. This and I need to stay awake to mind the podling so I need something light to do. I was going to update some covers, but when I went to take a look at them, I discovered I'd already done it - so I thought I'd take a moment to look back at the different