Babes in Toyland

Recently, I took the opportunity to show off our bookshelves. The photos I shared were from the lounge room and the dining area, but there was one more set of shelves I didn’t tweet about – the shelves in my office.  I’ve written before about the office I was going to have in our new home. Well, that dreamContinue reading “Babes in Toyland”

Of School Visits, Interviews, and Songbirds…

As I mentioned in my last post, I was invited to speak to a group of Year 5 & 6 students at Brunswick North Primary last week. I knew I was in good company when it turned out the kids were already well-versed in comic books. Not only did the name tags on their desksContinue reading “Of School Visits, Interviews, and Songbirds…”

Armageddon Out of Here

This week I’ll be giving a talk at a primary school in Melbourne, where I’ll be discussing the path that brought me to publication, as well as hopefully fielding some questions from the students. I’ve given other talks to support the release of Vanguard Prime: Goldrush, but this’ll be my first school visit. I’m onlyContinue reading “Armageddon Out of Here”

I’m Not Racist, But…: On Race & Genre Fiction

I have to admit, I was a little hesitant in writing this post. Race is an incredibly sensitive topic and it’s very easy to come across as either self-righteous or horribly misguided…especially when you’re a pasty Australian guy who’s so pale he’s practically blue. But I’ve had this idea brewing in my head for quiteContinue reading “I’m Not Racist, But…: On Race & Genre Fiction”