That moment everything is done with you book and you wait to see if any distributors will actually distribute it….it’s stressful! Of course you can always sell it online yourself, but I’d rather be writing. Anyway, the paperback version will be available from Friday 3 April from Barnes & Noble and Booktopia at this stage.Continue reading “Laika’s Robot: Where to Buy”
Author Archives: AD Lyall
Laika’s Robot
It’s already 2026, it’s already March, the world is in a strange place and I am way behind where I’d planned to be with my writing. But never fear, Laika’s Robot should be out in the next few weeks. Surely that’ll put the world back to being as it was… I ended up going downContinue reading “Laika’s Robot”
There is no end
Just got myself some new prints – by one of my favourite artists, Andy Kehoe – limited edition and signed, from the very cool Outre Gallery. This one’s called “There is no end”.
The Last to Go – Book Launch Playlist
I created a playlist for my book launch in October. All of the tracks, except for the last, are referenced in some way throughout the book. Some references are obvious, others very subtle. The first reference is particularly oblique! Inama Nushif Children of Dune soundtrack Brian Tyler Impending lossRus comes back Home is soContinue reading “The Last to Go – Book Launch Playlist”
Clunes Booktown Festival 2024
“Running from dawn to dusk in the historic township of Clunes in Regional Victoria. A two day festival full of author and artist talks, workshops and live entertainment for the whole family.” I’ll be there on Saturday 23 March for a “meet the author” event in the B marquee. I’ll try not to be boring,Continue reading “Clunes Booktown Festival 2024”
Aurealis Award finalist
The Last to Go has been selected as one of six finalists for the science fiction novella category of the Aurealis Awards for 2023. I’m stoked – Aurealis is held in such high regard in the speculative fiction field. To see my name listed there is rather magical.
Aurealis nominations
The Last to Go has been nominated for an Aurealis Award.
Victorian Premier’s Literary Award nomination
My publisher has nominated two of their books from the last 12 months to the fiction category of the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award 2024. Mine is one of those two. Pretty stoked about that.
The Last to Go
What does it mean to be the last of humanity in a dying world?
A simple launch
In just over half an hour, at 11.59pm, the lockdown in Melbourne ends. Apparently, my home city has endured the longest of any lockdown throughout the world. Its end seems like a good time to launch something new; very symbolic and full of hope for things to be different. This post marks the launch ofContinue reading “A simple launch”
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