Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Congratulations to the 2011 Aurealis Awards shortlistees

Posted on March 19, 2012 by fablecroft

The shortlists were announced tonight and there are some wonderful works on the lists. We’re delighted to see Thoraiya Dyer’s fabulous story “Fruit of the Pipal Tree” from After the Rain shortlisted for Fantasy Short Story. Well done Thoraiya! The … Continue reading →

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Ditmar nominations are now open

Posted on March 15, 2012 by fablecroft

Please take a look at the eligible works list for the Ditmar Awards, and nominate! You don’t need to nominate in all categories, but if you liked something in 2011, why not show it some love? 🙂 I’ve posted FableCroft’s … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Andrea Cremer

Posted on March 6, 2012 by fablecroft

I’m delighted to host author Andrea Cremer, as part of her blog tour to celebrate the release of her new book, Bloodrose (book 3 of her supernatural YA fantasy series which began with Nightshade and Wolfsbane – all available from … Continue reading →

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Bonus competition for pre-orders of To Spin a Darker Stair

Posted on March 1, 2012 by fablecroft

It occurred to me today that I have a marvellous opportunity to give readers (even more) incentive to pre-order their copy of FableCroft’s forthcoming gift book, To Spin a Darker Stair. The book features stories by Catherynne M Valente and … Continue reading →

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Perth YA Fans Unite

Posted on September 11, 2011 by fablecroft

Came across this via Marianne de Pierres today – a fledgling movement, but one I support wholeheartedly. In fact, the WA School Library Association is already working towards this goal in some ways. The more people who agitate for speakers … 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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Guest blog: Ian Irvine – writing for children and young adults

Posted on July 27, 2011 by fablecroft

We are delighted to welcome highly acclaimed Aussie author Ian Irvine to the FableCroft blog, for a guest post on writing for children and young adults. Thanks Ian! Tehani asked me if I could post about writing for children and … Continue reading →

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Aurealis Awards 2011

Posted on July 10, 2011 by fablecroft

2011 Aurealis Awards to be held in Sydney again Chimaera Publications and SpecFaction NSW are delighted to announce that the 2011 Aurealis Awards will again be organised by SpecFaction NSW and held in Sydney. Aurealis Awards Co-convenor, Susan Wardle, said … Continue reading →

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Of awards and fun!

Posted on May 31, 2011 by fablecroft

It seems that I’ve managed to neglect blogging any of the recent awards announcements. This must be remedied! 1. At Swancon (wow, that was a while ago now!) the Ditmar (national) and Tin Duck (Western Australian) speculative fiction awards were … Continue reading →

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Swancon: the conversational con

Posted on April 27, 2011 by fablecroft

(Photo via Cat’s camera but pretty sure Alan Baxter took it!) Swancon Thirty Six | Natcon Fifty is over. Actually, it finished on Monday, but I’ve needed a couple of days to become almost human again! Tuesday also saw us … Continue reading →

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