It’s always a delight to find my work on shortlists! This year, The Briar Book of the Dead is a finalist for Best Fantasy Novel and my story “Bell, Book and Lamp” from the Bound in Blood anthology (edited by
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Aurealis Awards Shortlists
Cover Reveal: The Cold House
I’m soooo happy to reveal the cover for my new novella (out in October this year): The Cold House!
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Sourdough-shaped Shenanigans
Shenanigans might be afoot in conjunction with Brain Jar Press and Kathleen Jennings … stay tuned.
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Books@Stones Event
On the eve of Tues 4 March from 6.30-7.30, I’ll be doing an in-conversation with the fab Read more…
New postcard
As ever, beautiful art by Kathleen Jennings!
This is the last of the postcard series of my gothic heroines: Violet Zennor from The Crimson Road.
She joins Miren O’Malley (All the Murmuring Bones), Asher Todd (The
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News: Film Options
I’m so delighted to announce that the wonderful Veronica Wain has optioned The Path of Thorns for film and the Verity Fassbinder series with an eye to a TV series adaptation. It’s early days yet, but I’m so excited by the possibilities! Stay tuned!
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AACTA: Scream Queens Panel
Scream Queens Behind the Scenes: Women in Horror
On Saturday 8 February 202 at 3:30 pm I’ll be part of a panel at the AACTA Festival on the Gold Coast, with the legendary Natalie Erika James (Relic),
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The Night Stair Chapbook
I’m super happy to announce that Brain Jar Press are bringing out a new chapbook, The Night Stair.
Now, anyone who’s got a copy of The Bitterwood Bible and Other Recountings collection will know that this
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Good News x 2
A double bit of good news yesterday, when I heard that The Briar Book of the Dead had not only made it to the long-list of the BSFA awards for Best Novel (along with the likes
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Book Launch: The Crimson Road
It’s almost here!
Please join me on Tuesday 11th February 2025 at the Queensland Law Society (Level 2, Law Society House, 179 Ann St, Brisbane City). The delightful Helen Marshall will be doing the in-conversation session with
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