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I've almost always sworn off New Year's resolutions. If I want to do something why wait until the New Year? But a New Year is a chance to revisit goals. And this year was all about writing. Two books—when I can usually manage only one a year! But before I tell all, did you make …
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Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete ki a koe I hope you're looking forward to a lovely break over Christmas. And if you are, think of me, I'm going to be flat out on three projects! Convening New Zealand’s Premier Judged Speculative Fiction Award. Te Pae Tawhiti. NZ authors be warned, entries close January 9th 2026! …
Many new authors struggle with paragraphs, even when they are know the accepted rules. So, let's start with the fun bit, the art and magic, before running through the do's and don'ts Oh but, wait, one of the reasons I love paragraphs is that there are no official do's and don'ts—so using them is not …
I've had this cover half-designed for years, so I'm ecstatic to finally got it together and put it onto a paperback. And the reason I like it, opposed to the old pinky, purply cover with a lightning bolt, is because it looks childlike and has a nod to science with the science bug, making it a far better representation …
So, my secret news is finally out. I'm the convenor for Te Pae Tawhiti Distant Horizons Award for speculative fiction*. I'm very excited about the project, because
If you enjoy mythology and adventure on an epic scale, you'll love this portal fantasy. The sale may be over, but it's still less than the price of a cup of coffee—or free on KU Get your copies today and drop into worlds of fantasy adventure, mythology and danger that will leave you breathless. Lettie’s …