Conflux 9 / Natcon 2013

Conflux 9 / Natcon 2013 is kicking off in Canberra on Thursday — so before I start packing for my flight tomorrow, I thought I’d tell you where I’ll be over the next few days! Basically, when I’m not at the hotel bar, you’ll find me here: Thursday: Fairy Tales, Old and New 9.00 -…… Continue reading Conflux 9 / Natcon 2013

On Angst and Fear and Envy…

For the past week, Alan Baxter has been posting an excellent bunch of interviews on his website, in a series he’s calling “The Ongoing Angst of Successful Writers”. So far he’s interviewed Kaaron Warren, Angela Slatter, Joanne Anderton and Trudi Canavan (and there’s still Margo Lanagan to come!) Yesterday it was my turn to answer…… Continue reading On Angst and Fear and Envy…

Aurealis Awards Finalists Announced!

The internets are abuzz this evening because the Aurealis Award Shortlists have just been announced! There are so many awesome stories on these lists, I honestly don’t know how the judges narrowed it down. And I’m so stoked to see my work nominated in two categories: Best Collection (for Bluegrass Symphony) and Best Horror Short…… Continue reading Aurealis Awards Finalists Announced!