It's been fascinating watching the evolution of my website the last few years, because, as you know, STATS don't lie ( Read more... )

The last of my signings are on this week ( Read more... )

A reminder that I’ll be at Vicky Point signing books today (10.30-12.30). Then I have a week of xmas shopping and catch-up things to do.

For those of you awaiting parcels from me, they’ll be in the post this week. Renee if you read this, please email me, as I can’t find your address and I have a copy of Mirror Space for you. Or come to the ( Read more... )

For those that have been emailing me… just had confirmed that all my Marianne de Pierres titles (apart from Trans Space)will be available on e-book from Orbit in May next year.

Still chirpy about the SF Crowsnest Top 100 novel listings!

Off to my city signing soon. Looking forward to seeing KC and cruising the bookshops.

Also, been meaning to mention that I’ll be at Victoria Point, Angus and Robertson for a meet and greet on Sunday, and Kylie and I have confirmed a Carindale signing on December 24th.  We’ll be the ones in ( Read more... )

SF Crowsnest top 100 (voted for) reads of 2009. Stunned to see both Mirror Space (20) and Chaos Space (44) on there. And lookee, lookee who is number 1... Trudi Canavan! Go girl!!!
http://www.sfcrowsnest.com/articles/charts/zoo/home_chartsbooks.php

As I delivered Trans Space today and fell forward over my keyboard, this wonderful review came through. This has been a helluva journey for me writing this series, and I want to thank everyone who has read and enjoyed it. Thank you for coming with me on the ride. I hope its adding value to your life ( Read more... )

This is the first time in five years I haven't been eligible for an Aurealis Award, due to Mirror Space not being released until after the cut off date. I am therefore enjoying being able to be congratulate the shortlist and not be stressed out be the outcome. CONGRATULATIONS everyone!

1. Blogged at Fleur MacDonald's about writing in different genres.

2. Supanova Pop Expo announced their Brisbane and Melbourne line up for 2010.

3. Martha and the Muffins new single 'Mess' is up on youtube.4. Rather lovely review from Gareth Jones on amazon which I nabbed for here because I was chuffed by it ( Read more... )

Where do your words come from?
From my stomach and my heart with a swing past my head.

Where did you grow up and where do you live now?
I grew up on a wheat and sheep farm in country Western Australia. It was a glorious childhood. These days I live in Brisbane which I arrived at via ten years in Paraburdoo and two years on North Stradbroke Island.

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