Melbourne Writers’ Festival Schedule
And here’s my Melbourne Writers’ Festival schedule: Sunday 26 Aug 2012 3.00 pm – World Creation: How to Write Fantasy the Professional Way (workshop) Monday 27 Aug 2012 11.15 am – A Beginner’s Guide to Steampunk Wednesday 29 Aug 2012 10.00 am – 10 Futures Thursday 30 Aug 2012...
My Favourite Cultural Experiences
A few months ago, I was at the Radio National Melbourne studio and recorded a spot where I reflect on my five most memorable cultural experiences. It was aired yesterday and you can get the podcast here. ...
A Visit to Rowville SC
Had a great day today at Rowville Secondary College’s two campuses, talking to Year Sevens. Thanks to the generous and welcoming library staff, too....
My Continuum Schedule
Here’s what I’m up to for Continuum (7 – 11 June): Workshop: 10 Ways to Improve Your Story – Friday 14:00 until 15:30 Turning The Gears: Steampunk Craft – Friday 18:00 until 19:00 The End Of The World Is Just The Beginning – Saturday 10:00 until 11:00 Playing God...
3CR and ’10 Futures’
Last Thursday, I chatted with David MacLean on Radio 3CR’s ‘Published or Not’. This program is always a delight for authors, for the presenters prepare thoroughly – by reading the book at issue, for a start. David’s interview was excellent, extremely attentive to detail and he certainly made me...
SWF Writer Overnighter
On Friday 18th May I was lucky enough to be part of the Sydney Writers’ Festival ‘Writer Overnighter’ at the Powerhouse Museum, and what fun it was. I’d never been to the Powerhouse before – a sad gap in my vast store of museum love – so I was...
Supanova Sydney
I’ll be at Supanova Sydney 15 – 17 June. Drop in to the author table and have a chat! ...
Radio National Steampunk
Recently I was asked into Radio National to chat about my books in general and Steampunk in particular. Download available here....
Writer Overnighter
I’ve been asked to be part of a fun ‘Night at the Museum’ experience at Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum next week. It’s a chance for young readers to sleep overnight in a real, proper museum place, as well as enjoying a range of sensational activities. I’ll be running writing workshops,...
Supanova!
I’ve had a hectic – but rewarding – time lately. It’s been Supanova season and I was chuffed to be asked to be part of the program in Melbourne and the Gold Coast. I visited Supanova last year and I loved the mad whirl of creativity and playfulness that...