Category Archives: On writing

Young Adult, all grown up

Posted on July 12, 2014 by fablecroft

At Continuum X on the June long weekend, I had the privilege of moderating a panel called “YA: all grown up”, which featured Guest of Honour Ambelin Kwaymullina, and other YA writers Amie Kaufman, Leonie Rogers and Sue Bursztynski as panellists. We … Continue reading →

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Conflux Writers’ Day – Saturday April 5 2014

Posted on January 27, 2014 by fablecroft

The very clever Conflux team, headed most ably by Nicole Murphy, have decided to run the inaugural Conflux Writers’ Day on Saturday April 5 – that’s the day of the Aurealis Awards, which are of course now hosted by the … Continue reading →

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Why are anthologies important?

Posted on November 19, 2013 by fablecroft

Why are anthologies important? A timely SF Signal mind meld, given we are soon opening to submissions for Insert Title Here. And of course, we’re still taking pitches for the Cranky Ladies of History project – some fantastic ideas rolling in for that project, so … Continue reading →

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Thoraiya Dyer guest posts at SF Signal!

Posted on August 14, 2013 by fablecroft

Thoraiya is the only author to appear in every one of FableCroft’s anthologies, and I had the privilege of publishing her very first story with Andromeda Spaceways, and another early one in New Ceres Nights. You might say I like … Continue reading →

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So you’ve written a book… What now?

Posted on April 13, 2013 by fablecroft

Today I presented for CBCA Tasmania on the topic of publishing. It was a well attended session and I thoroughly enjoyed both the preparation of the presentation and the talk itself. I spoke for nearly an hour and a half … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: Rabia Gale

Posted on November 3, 2012 by fablecroft

FableCroft welcomes author Rabia Gale to the blog! I discovered Rabia’s amazing writing via a recommendation from Joanne Anderton, and have since devoured as much of her work as I can get my hands on. Rabia breaks fairy tales and fuses … Continue reading →

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QWC writing courses (a public service announcement!)

Posted on July 30, 2011 by fablecroft

Writing Science Fiction Short Story Six-week course in July and October Cost $150 Join one of Australia’s most successful authors of science fiction, fantasy and horror, Lee Battersby, for a journey through the fantastic art of the science fiction short … Continue reading →

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