Next Friday I’ll be down in Melbourne gearing up for the start of Continuum 13. Continuum is this year’s National Science Fiction Convention and will be running until Monday 12 June. The Guests of Honour this year are author Seanan McGuire and artist Likhain. Both are 2017 Hugo nominees. Speaking of awards, I’ll be attending […]
Archive | May, 2017
Bad Beginnings by Nicole Field
Published: May 2017 by Less Than Three Press Format reviewed: E-book (mobi) Series: Anchors #2 Genres: Contemporary romance, LGBTQIA Source: NetGalley Available: Publisher (print and electronic) ~ Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~ Book Depository ~ Kobo ~ Smashwords Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest […]
Loose-leaf Links #40
Loose-leaf Links is a feature where I gather together the interesting bits and pieces on sci-fi, fantasy and romance I’ve come across and share them with you over tea. Today’s tea is Australian Grapefruit from Adore Tea. It tastes like a plain sencha at first, but finishes with a strong citrus aftertaste. Awards News The […]
Guest Post: Twisted Moon Magazine
It’s no secret that I’m fond of reading speculative erotica. So, I was delighted when Twisted Moon Magazine launched their first issue. With the second issue due out on Friday (in time for the New Moon, natch), I’ve invited the editors to share a little about their publication. Why erotic speculative poetry? What made us, […]
Children of the Different by S.C. Flynn
Published: September 2016 by The Hive Format reviewed: E-book (mobi) Genres: Dystopian YA, speculative fiction Source: Author Available:Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~ Book Depository ~ Booktopia~ Kobo ~ Smashwords Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Nineteen years ago, a brain disease known as […]
Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde
Published: March 2017 by Swoon Reads Format reviewed: Paperback, 288 pages Genres: Contemporary YA Source: Publisher Reading Challenges: Australian Women Writers Challenge 2017 Available: Abbey’s ~ Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~ Book Depository ~ Booktopia ~ Dymocks ~ Kobo Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy of this book in exchange for an […]
Bout of Books #19
Round 19 of Bout of Books wrapped up yesterday, so it’s time for me to check in with my progress! In my sign-up post, I mentioned my goal was to get through a minimum of three books. I got off to a roaring start. By Tuesday, I’d finished Kaaron Warren’s masterpiece of atmosphere The Grief […]
Loose-leaf Links #39
Loose-leaf Links is a feature where I gather together the interesting bits and pieces on sci-fi, fantasy and romance I’ve come across and share them with you over tea. Today’s tea is Milky Oolong from the Tea Centre. It’s a light, sweet tea with a creamy flavour (as the name suggests), making it lovely for […]
Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta
Published: September 2008 by Viking Australia Format reviewed: Trade Paperback, 416 pages Series: Lumatere Chronicles #1 Genres: Young adult, fantasy Source: Secondhand book shop Reading Challenges: Australian Women Writers Challenge 2017 Available: Publisher (print and electronic) ~ Abbey’s ~ Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~ Book Depository ~ Booktopia ~ Dymocks ~ Kobo ~ Smashwords […]
Mt TBR report: April 2017
April was already a great month for my reading, but it was nice to have Dewey’s readathon to give it an extra boost. Mt TBR has increased a little with the release of the shortlists for the Hugos and the Ditmars. However, the award shortlists also mean I’m not having any trouble meeting my new […]
