Overcoming Isolation – guest post from Dan Rabarts
Overcoming Isolation – The Power of Engaging with your Writing Community So we’re writers, right? We know the drill. Nothing gets words on the page except sitting your arse down, tuning out the world,...
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I host a guest post on this here blog from time to time for various reasons. This one is from my friend and amazing writer, Jo Anderton. Jo’s new book, Guardian (Book 3 of The Veiled Worlds), the final...
View ArticleAll about The Bitterwood Bible and Other Recountings
By now you all know I’m good friends with Angela Slatter. You should also know that I’m a huge fan of her work – it’s great when one of your friends is also one of your favourite writers. One of the...
View ArticleHorizon — Consciousness Explorers: Inside a Transhuman
Today I have a guest post from author and editor extraordinaire, Keith Stevenson. His new novel, Horizon, is out now. Take it away Keith. Keith Stevenson I’d like to thank Alan for giving over some...
View ArticleApocalyptic Australia – Guest post from Justin Woolley
Today I have a guest post from Justin Woolley, whose new book, A Town Called Dust, is out today. It’s described thus: “Stranded in the desert, the last of mankind is kept safe by a large border fence…...
View ArticleGuest post from Gillian Polack – Medieval Military
I’m starting the new year with a guest from Gillian Polack. She’s been here before, has very interesting things to say and has a new book out. Take it away, Gillian. Gillian Polack Thank you, Alan, for...
View ArticlePlotting and Structure for Cheats – guest post from Ian McHugh
Plotting and structure for cheats (or, how to gaff-tape your cardboard thingy) I’ve banged on elsewhere about the themes that tie together some of the stories in my new collection, Angel Dust, such as...
View ArticleSocial Media and Book Marketing – Advice from Robert Hoge
Robert Hoge is a good friend of mine, a top bloke and a great writer. We were having a conversation with other friends a little while ago and the subject of social media engagement and book promotion...
View ArticleGuest Post – Donna Maree Hanson, Dragon Wine
Dragon Wine Book 1: Shatterwing by Donna Maree Hanson is free in e-book for a short time. As part of spreading the word about Shatterwing, Donna is doing a blog tour and offering a give away of a hard...
View ArticleResearch: Even if it Might not be Apparent to the Reader, It’s Still Important
Today I’m hosting a guest post from SF and fantasy author, Terry W Ervin II. I think this is great – I hope you enjoy it. Research: Even if it Might not be Apparent to the Reader, It’s Still Important...
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