Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Of Swords and Breakfast

Posted on April 4, 2011 by fablecroft

The thoroughly delightful, ridiculously talented Tansy Rayner Roberts shares her thoughts on the difference between male and female fantasy writers. Tehani is totally trying to trap me into saying something controversial, by requesting a post about the difference between male and female … Continue reading →

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Aurealis Shortlists announced!

Posted on March 22, 2011 by fablecroft

SpecFaction NSW, organisers of the 2010 Aurealis Awards, are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2010 Aurealis Awards. Judging Coordinator, Keith Stevenson, said that with approximately 600 entries across the thirteen categories, the judges had a big task. “Overall, … Continue reading →

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Writers on Rafts – another QLD Floods fundraiser

Posted on January 24, 2011 by fablecroft

FableCroft has been able to donate books to two fundraising initiatives besides our own After the Rain ebook fundraiser. The first is the Authors for Queensland auction (which closes tonight!) and the second is the QLD Writers Centre “Writers on … Continue reading →

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Winner!

Posted on December 26, 2010 by fablecroft

Congratulations Deborah, who has won The Way of the Wizard. Thanks everyone who entered!

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Competition: win Way of the Wizard!

Posted on December 18, 2010 by fablecroft

There’s a story behind this competition. Aaaaages ago I put The Way of the Wizard, an anthology edited by John Joseph Adams, on my Book Depository wish list. Then, in November, I had a bit of a book buying spree. … Continue reading →

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NaNoCafe Notes

Posted on November 10, 2010 by fablecroft

On Wednesday November 10, 2010, I was invited to speak to a group of NaNoWriMo participants as part of three Rockingham City Council sponsored NaNo Cafes. It was a great pleasure to be able to chat with local NaNo nuts. … Continue reading →

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Aussie Spec Fic Blog Carnival October 2010

Posted on October 24, 2010 by fablecroft

October Aussie Spec Fic Blog Carnival (covering blog posts from September 15ish to October 15ish) Due to unforeseen circumstances, FableCroft has unexpectedly picked up this month’s blog carnival. Sorry for the delay, and thanks for the links from everyone who … Continue reading →

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FableCroft at Aussiecon 4

Posted on September 13, 2010 by fablecroft

From Wednesday September 1 to Monday September 6, I was in Melbourne for the fourth Australian Worldcon, Aussiecon 4. This was a great chance to meet authors and people in spec fic from all over the world, including long-time online … Continue reading →

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Winner of “Stories” giveaway competition

Posted on July 22, 2010 by fablecroft

Congratulations to Nicole Murphy, who has won a copy of Stories, edited by Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio. Nicole’s comment, telling us that Sean Williams’ Broken Lands novels were her favourite Australian books, was randomly selected from some great Aussie … Continue reading →

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FableCroft ReviewCast

Posted on July 11, 2010 by fablecroft

Subscribe to the FableCroft ReviewCast at iTunes! Episode 1, in which I discuss: “Stormlord Rising” by Glenda Larke “Wizard Squared” by KE Mills “Earth to Hell” by Kylie Chan “The Griffin’s Flight” by KJ Taylor Episode 2, talking about Young … Continue reading →

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