Conflux, Canberra’s speculative fiction convention, kicks off today. Panels start at 10 AM, so I was up bright and early to get registered and dive into the fun. The theme this year is Grimm Tales, so I thought I’d share with you five of my favourite fairytale retellings. Thorn by Intisar Khanani I’ve reviewed this […]
Archive | September, 2017
The Grief Hole by Kaaron Warren
Published: July 2016 by IFWG Publishing Format reviewed: Trade paperback, 336 pages Genres: Supernatural, psychological horror Source: Library Reading Challenges: Australian Women Writers Challenge 2017 Available: Publisher (print) ~ Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~ Book Depository ~ Booktopia~ Kobo There are many grief holes. There’s the grief hole you fall into when a loved […]
Loose-leaf Links #48
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 Plum and Cinnamon, a new blend from The Tea Centre. It’s a bit more cinnamon than plum for my liking, but makes a […]
Conflux 13 Schedule
Conflux, Canberra’s annual convention for speculative fiction writers and fans, begins next week! This year it is taking place from Friday 29 September until Monday 2 October and the theme is Grimm Tales. Hugo-winning editor Ellen Datlow is the international Guest of Honour, and dark fantasy/horror author Angela Slatter is the Australian Guest of Honour. […]
Fake Geek Girl by Tansy Rayner Roberts
Published: March 2016 by Sheep Might Fly Format reviewed: E-book (mobi) Series: Belladonna University #1 Genres: Fantasy Source: Author Reading Challenges: Australian Women Writers Challenge 2017 Available: Author’s website (electronic, free) ~ Sheep Might Fly (audio, free) ~ Review of Australian Fiction Meet Fake Geek Girl, the band that plays nerdy songs at the university […]
Guest Post: Ethical Tea Reviews
Despite rumours to the contrary, I am not a tea snob. While I drink plenty of loose-leaf tea, I also drink a ton of tea bags. So, I was delighted when Lyss took time out from the Never Never Book Box launch to pitch this to me. Everyone loves a cup of tea! But more […]
Acadie by Dave Hutchinson
Published: September 2017 by Tor.com Format reviewed: E-book (mobi) Genres: Science fiction Source: NetGalley 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 honest review. The Colony left Earth to find their […]
Loose-leaf Links #47
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 Miss Grey from Adore Tea. Although the stated ingredients appear to be the same as Earl Grey Blue Flower from The Tea Centre, […]
A Voyage Through Air by Peter F. Hamilton
Published: July 2017 by Macmillan Children’s Books Format reviewed: Paperback, 336 pages Series: Queen of Dreams #3 Genres: Fantasy, Middle Grade Source: Publisher 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 honest […]
Mt TBR Report: August 2017
Although August got off to a good start, I had a bit of a reading slump that started about a week in. I’m only just pulling out of it now. Nevertheless, Mt TBR is still looking in good shape after I culled a few books. It brings me back below my starting figure for the […]
