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DC Green – Inspiration and Ideas
It's been ages since I last had a guest post here. Damned deadlines!Today I'm especially pleased to be talking to DC Green, children's author, surf journalist (he's written more than 2,000 non-fiction articles) and all-round cool (not to mention exceptionally funny) guy.In the fictional world, DC is best known for his humorous children's trilogy about the boy genius Erasmus James…
Kim Wilkins' Writing Tips
In the past 15 years Kim Wilkins has written 21 novels, including supernatural thrillers, horror, fantasy, books for young adults, books for children and, in recent years, contemporary epic romances. Her books are published in a dozen countries. She teaches at the University of Queensland in the postgraduate writing program, and at the Queensland Writer's Centre, and also mentors emerging…
Trent Jamieson on World-Building Hell
Today Trent Jamieson, who in his own write is a sombre, contemplative fellow with just a hint of edge, is talking about how he created the world of his marvellous Death Works trilogy.World-Building as an Obsession - a Not Particularly Helpful GuideSometimes worlds are built through assiduous research, and other times they're just part of what you are.If you're a…
Josephine Pennicott on Obstacles and Inspirations
Josephine Pennicott is a multi-award winning crime writer who has won the Scarlet Stiletto and (twice) the wonderfully named Kerry Greenwood Domestic Malice Prize. Jo has also written a dark fantasy trilogy, Circle of Nine. Today she reflects on writing obstacles and inspirations.Thank you Ian, for inviting me to submit to your Blog. Those of us lucky enough to know Ian…
Jason Nahrung on Writing Joys and Frustrations
Jason Nahrung has been a newspaper journalist for more than two decades. He's also a fiction editor, judge of speculative fiction, and writer of darkly themed tales including the supernatural thriller, The Darkness Within. Today, Jason muses on the joys and frustrations of being a writer.It’s not you, it’s us.It has been an ... interesting past couple of months. My wife,…