Monthly Archives: May 2011

Calling Aspiring Writers

by admin Posted on May 30, 2011

The QWC /Hachette Maunsxcript Development Program has opened for writers of young adult fiction, fiction and non fiction, Applications close 21 July. The Allen& Unwin Manuscript Development Program for emerging writers of children’s fiction is open. Applications close 14 July. … Continue reading →

Posted in Australian Spec Fic Scene, Mentorships, Publishers, Publishing Industry, Writing Craft, Writing for children, Writing for Young Adults, Writing Opportunities | Tagged Publishing Industry, QWC/ Allen & Unwin Manuscript Development Program, QWC?Hachette Manuscript Development Program, Writing Craft | Leave a comment

Read to Write

by admin Posted on May 30, 2011

There are times in my life when I forget how to read. To be more specific, I forget why it is that reading needs to be a prioritised task, if not in my day, then at least in my week. … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Craft | Tagged multitasking, reading, Tansy Rayner Roberts, The Writing Process, writing while mothering | 16 Comments

Winner of Jennifer Willis Give-away!

by admin Posted on May 25, 2011

Jennifer says: While I’m still curious about what horrible job situations you might condemn Thor to, I’m impressed that Amelia is planning to hit the ground running at her convention this July, and I hope she’ll report back on her … Continue reading →

Posted in Authors and Public Speaking, Book Giveaway, e-books, Promoting your Book | Tagged Book Giveaway, E-books, Jennifer Willis, Thor, Valhalla | Leave a comment

Aurealis Blowout!

by admin Posted on May 22, 2011

Wow! Didn’t we do amazingly well? The RORettes had nominations in about five categories, and won 4 of them. FOUR! Never in the history of human endeavor (deep growly voice) has so much been won by so few in so … Continue reading →

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Aurealis Award Wins for ROR Writers!

by admin Posted on May 21, 2011

First of all, it must be said that being a finalist in these awards is an achievement. Congrats to all the finalists. Secondly, I’d like to congratulate everyone who won in their sections. But, since this is the ROR blog, … Continue reading →

Posted in Australian Spec Fic Scene, Awards, Genre Writing | Tagged Aurealis Awards, Margo Lanagan, Marianne de Pierres, Power and Majesty, Richard Harland, Tansy Rayner Roberts, Transformation Space | 7 Comments

Countdown to the Aurealis Awards 2011!

by admin Posted on May 20, 2011

Well, it’s that time of year again. And this year the Aurealis Awards will be held in Sydney. Harper Collins Voyager is sponsoring the awards. Kudos to the new AA management team, SpecFaction for pulling it all together. A national … Continue reading →

Posted in Australian Spec Fic Scene, Awards, Fantasy Genre | Tagged Aurealis Awards, Finalists, Margo Lanagan, Marianne de Pierres, Richard Harland, Tansy Rayner Roberts, Trent Jamieson | 4 Comments

Speaking as an Author …

by admin Posted on May 20, 2011

With LIBERATOR now out on the bookshelves, I’ve just started on the promo round. I’m doing school visits in the Orange-Bathurst area this week, then it’s down to Melbourne and Victoria for the next fortnight, then Central Coast NSW, then … Continue reading →

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Inner Editor

by admin Posted on May 14, 2011

(Cross posted from Mad Genius Club – Writer’s’ Division) This is the cover of book three of my new trilogy The Outcast Chronicles. With thanks to Clint Langley the artist and Solaris, the publisher! I’m on the home stretch now, … Continue reading →

Posted in Australian Spec Fic Scene, Covers, Creativity, Editing and Revision, Writing Craft | Tagged Covers, editing, Inner editing, Pants and plotters, Revisions, Writing Craft | 1 Comment

Decision Time – LIBERATOR prizes

by admin Posted on May 11, 2011

I have to decide – I can’t decide! But I must decide! I had so much fun reading the entries. You all ought to be doing standup comedy! For Favourite Corset with Reasons, the prize goes to Ben(C), for admirably … Continue reading →

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Competition Deadline!

by admin Posted on May 7, 2011

I should’ve said – the deadline for the competition to win free copies of LIBERATOR (just released) is Wednesday 11th May. Check out those steampunky corsets below!

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Monthly Archives: May 2011

Calling Aspiring Writers

Read to Write

Winner of Jennifer Willis Give-away!

Aurealis Blowout!

Aurealis Award Wins for ROR Writers!

Countdown to the Aurealis Awards 2011!

Speaking as an Author …

Inner Editor

Decision Time – LIBERATOR prizes

Competition Deadline!

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