Debut of Books and Braun

October 28, 2009

If you are going to be at World Fantasy Con on 31st of October, please come along and hear the debut reading of Books and Braun; Phoenix Rising. It will be the first chapter which is full of explosions, gun battles and maybe an airship or two. It is 10am Saturday and I would love [...]

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My friend Mary Ann

October 10, 2009

In the next week I will be flying to the States. I do this every year at least once, because of one person- someone that I now consider family.
My friend Mary Ann. She and her family have hosted me every year since 2006- and every year I feel safe, happy and part of their lives. [...]

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So many cool friends…

October 2, 2009

The great thing about the internets is knowing so many talented folks. It challenges me, makes me work harder to be a creative individual.
So here are three examples of cool, interesting, talented folks that are rolling out new projects.
Gail Carriger’s Soulless is a book that we need to buy. Seriously. Everyone. It’s the kind of [...]

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Why genre is blooming in Aotearoa

September 15, 2009

This is part of the NZ Speculative Fiction Blogging Week- the other entries are well worth checking out
Let’s face it not all that long ago, in fact in living memory (mine specifically) , the number of kiwi spec fic writers was tiny. I remember being a kid and excited to find out that Hugh Cook [...]

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Pirate Chapbook

August 26, 2009

I love when authors and podcasters try new things, pushing their stories, and taking the bull by the horns as far as their own carreer goes. Justin Macumber has been doing a lot for his fellow authors with the Dead Robots Society- one of my favourite podcasts for writers.
So when Justin bought out his chapbook [...]

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Coach Ian and me

August 22, 2009

Coach Ian Scott is one of the best interviewers I know, and so it was a pleasure to sit down and talk with him recently. We covered the past, present and hints of my future as a writer.
The amazing thing is, Skype mostly behaved, and this interview conducted on opposite sides of the world sounds [...]

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Together, holding hands

August 11, 2009

I have tech edited two wonderful books on Twitter by Tee Morris, but this is the first time I have helped choose stories for an anthology. I was very pleased to be invited to help chose from among the submissions for
The Kiwi Writers Challenge Collection 2009
Yes that deserves to be in big ole text. Kiwi [...]

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Do you know the way to San Jose? I do

August 10, 2009

Suddenly realized that I haven’t blogged in awhile- and that isn’t because things aren’t happening. In fact it is because they are! There have been more nibbles writing wise, that are both sureal and exciting– and none I can talk about. One of them does involve my steampunk story. It has a new title, Books [...]

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This is not an ordinary thing…

July 24, 2009

You know, you work at something for 12 years, plugging along, enjoying what you are doing, but not expecting things to happen. I’ve just kept my head down doing what I love- and lately I’ve had to look up.
Ever since my wonderful agent sold the 2 book deal to Ace I have found new and [...]

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Mystify, you mystify me…

July 12, 2009

If that is how Twitter makes you feel, then I have the solution.
Yes, All A Twitter is now available for purchase. My collaborator on many things, Tee Morris has written this great book on the hot social media application. Tee has written many technical books, including Podcasting for Dummies and his style is laid back [...]

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Tee and the Radio

July 3, 2009

Tee Morris got to speak on Radio New Zealand- and I believe this is what is called karma. When I was in the States in 2006 I might have crowed about the coverage I got over there… and this is payback.
Tee put together this cool video of the interview. Part 2 to follow

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The 2nd best feeling in the world

June 30, 2009

Phil Rossi writes great stuff- creepy, sexy and gritty. I’ve been a fan of his novel Crescent for a long time, so to have him part of the DragonMoon Press family is exciting.
Anyway this video was too cute not to share. The man himself unboxing his books. *sigh* I remember my first unboxing. The lesson [...]

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Talky talk

June 15, 2009

A couple of new interviews I have done recently- I am talking about my journey. Both The Creative Penn and Coach Ian Scott give great interview. Have a listen- I think there are some pearls of wisdom in there.
The Creative Penn
And
Coach Ian Scott (with Tee Morris)

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Personal Effects; Dark Art

June 9, 2009

…and a cast of authors to make you drool- and me. Here’s the kick-arse vlurb for JC Hutchins kick-arse novel Personal Effects; Dark Arts.
JC has been using vlurbs to great effect- have a look right here and don’t forget to rush out and buy your copy

The cast of characters in the vlurb (excluding myself of [...]

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Mama I’m coming home

June 7, 2009

OK.. confession time. I have always concentrated my efforts on marketing and connecting with Americans, since they are the primary market for my writing. I need to correct that.
Hanging out with Tee Morris and going to the Conscription Con, I have made more connections and realised that there are indeed podcast and genre peers right [...]

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Radio what’s new…

June 6, 2009

I was able to drop Tee Morris in for his interview today with Radio New Zealand. He talked Social Media with them and had a blast.
I got to sit backstage and listen- so it was almost as much fun… almost.
Have a listen right here

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My friend Julius

June 2, 2009

Conscription was a great con, well organised, full of enthusiastic people, and I got to share it with my good mate Tee Morris. So when I went to the awards ceremony for the Sir Julius Vogel awards I was in a zen place about winning one. (Here’s an explanation on the award)
Digital Magic was in a tough [...]

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Talk about it, talk about it….

May 19, 2009

I’ve had plenty of fun this past week, hanging with my peers online.
I got to talk with the Dead Robots and Helen Madden, Nick Scipio and Nobilis about writing erotica. It is a subject I am just learning about, but it was a fun time. (WARNING- you may have already guessed, but this is NSFW [...]

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Fix a date

May 15, 2009

Well if I thought it was all just a mad dream, here is evidence that I am not. From May 2009 edition of Locus confirmation that the Ace deal is a go.

So I sent the contract by fast plane to New York, and now I have a date of publication. Geist will be out November [...]

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Tee Morris and Social Media

May 14, 2009

Tee Morris, the Social Media guru is heading to New Zealand. This is your chance to catch him and listen to his expertise. And here’s where and how to do it.
May 29-June 1
Conscription in Auckland, New Zealand
June 2
ANTI-Social Media, presented for LIANZA, 12pm-2pm
Room 420 Kate Edgar Information Commons Building #315
2 Alfred Street, University of Auckland
Auckland, [...]

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