The next event I’m appearing at is ConSYDeration- a new convention from the Sydney Speculative Scribes and West Words to be held at the historical Old Government House in Parramatta, Sydney on 11-13 September. I’ll be speaking on 13 September in Marquee at 2pm on a panel “Using and abusing history” with Stephanie Russo, Gillian… Continue reading Events: ConSYDeration
I am delighted to share the news that my fantasy novella TRICKSTER TALES from Brigid’s Gate Press is a finalist for the Aurealis Awards, Australia’s Premier Speculative Fiction Awards. The Aurealis Awards ceremony will be held on February 21st 2026 in Brisbane as part of GenreCon. You can read the full list of finalists here
Entries close on Sunday November 30. You have less than three weeks left to get ALL your 2025 entries in for the Aurealis Awards – INCLUDING those … Less than three weeks to get your Aurealis Awards entries in!
The 2025 World Fantasy Awards finalists have been announced. They are as below: Lifetime achievement awards: Winners: Juliet Marillier (author) and Michael Whelan (artist) Best Novel: Winner: The Tainted Cup, Robert Jackson Bennett (Del Rey; Hodderscape) The Fox Wife, Yangsze Choo (Holt; Quercus UK)The Bog Wife, Kay Chronister (Counterpoint; Titan UK)The Bright Sword, Lev Grossman… Continue reading 2025 World Fantasy Awards
- pexels Best Novel Winner: Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell, published by DAW and Arcadia UK Sleeping Worlds Have No Memory by Yaroslav Barsukov, published by CaezikSF & Fantasy Rakesfall by Vajra Chandrasekera, published by Tordotcom Asunder by Kerstin Hall, published by Tordotcom A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher, published by Tor and Titan UK The Book of Love by Kelly Link, published by Random House and Ad Astra UK Best Novella Winner… Continue reading 2025 Nebula Awards
The Australian Horror Writers Association annual 2024 Shadows awards were held at Conflux 19 Convention in Canberra. A list of the winners below and nominees here: Short Fiction Winner: “Archive of the Dead” by Pamela Jeffs (SNAFU: AI Insurrection, Cohesion Press) Shortlist: “The Absolute” by Aaron Dries (Grimdark Magazine)“The Gift” by Chuck McKenzie (Daft Notions,… Continue reading 2024 Australian Shadows Awards
Aurealis Awards entries close on November 30, 2025 – this is by necessity a couple of weeks earlier than in past years to facilitate our exciting … Important Aurealis Awards deadline reminder
The 2024 Ditmar Awards were announced in Canberra on 5 October at Conflux 19, the Australian National SF Convention with nominees listed here. And the winners are…. Best Novel The Underhistory by Kaaron Warren Best Novella or Novelette ‘Ghost of the Neon God’ by T. R. Napper Best Short Story ‘Bellow of the Steamship Cow’ by… Continue reading 2024 Australian Ditmar Awards
I am super excited to announce this 6 October 2025, I can welcome Loki, Untangling A Tale into the fiction mythos. A dark fantasy Norse myth retelling follows how Loki changes throughout the myths. From brother, scapegoat to rebellious, Loki is a Trickster figure of enduring fascination! Available from all good bookstores and here
I am very excited to announce that my Australian historical gothic horror The Devil in the Loch Ard Gorge is coming 2027 from Meerkat Press! Like your historical gothic dark? A little twisted? A Faustian bargain and oceans deep? Then you’ll love this short work coming in 2027: Details: https://meerkatpress.com/coming-2027-the-devil-in-the-loch-ard-gorge-by-leanbh-pearson/?
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