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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?

Cover designs

My first book is due to be published mid 2023.

Millowl

The western headlands of Phillip Island (Millowl is the name the Bunurong People call the island), beyond the site of its famous “penguin parade” and close to The Nobbies, is a remarkable place. It was once covered in old beach shacks, ugly and treeless, but somehow charming, which overlooked Western Port Bay on one sideContinue reading “Millowl”

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”