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My Patreon supporters just received their Behind the Scenes video reward for February.

This month we go behind the scenes for LitCon 2021, reveal upcoming events, take a sneak peek at MassCon 2021 panels, reveal new cover commission projects, and reveal my plans for Adelaide ( Read more... )

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The problem with chronic health issues and anxiety is you never know what the next 24 hours holds in store.

On Sunday night, I woke at about 3.30am. My feet (left leg), lips and fingers were tingly. Not always a good sign. My pulse felt like it was fluttering. Nausea swept over ( Read more... )

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Out with the old - and memories of the dreaded 2020 - and in with the new. Here’s the new Patreon banner you’ll see on your latest visit!
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Okay… the bad news first:
I doubt I will have A Fey Tale polished enough for publication before the end of the year.  Then there’s the beta reader round and final editing…

Yes, blame Covid, if you like. It sucks. Depression and anxiety suck (the words right out of my head). I’m ( Read more... )

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This month, I’m booked to attend an online writing course with Jim Butcher on the 10th (squee), so I’ll be doing my Patreon videochat reward on: Sat 17th, 11.30 am to 12.30 pm - (Adelaide time - ASCT).

Check your time zones, and set your clocks.

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It’s been a tough year.

I’ve been visited by the Black Dog all too often over the past months. He usually bays at the door, sniffs around my feet,and leaves. This time he’s curled around my legs, only relenting on occasion, to stretch his legs for a while. But there seems ( Read more... )

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Well, you’ve probably read about the new tax laws around the world, that will affect Patreon pledges. I’ve had to list all the Patreon rewards for EVERY tier, and assign costs, so the Powers That Be can do their thing…

(Argh!)

As part of the process, I’ve expanded the ( Read more... )

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Those pesky flying monkeys have finally been wrangled and are winging their way to subscriber inboxes.


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19th April: Event Cancelled due to Covid-19 event restrictions now in Australia. (rescheduled to 5th Oct)

It’s official. The Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair has been cancelled. The second Fair is still scheduled for 5th October (long weekend).  I will have my books, tees, mugs and ( Read more... )