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 Amaretto from the Tea Centre. This flavoured black tastes strongly of marzipan, making it a favourite of mine. Follow Up Earlier this year, […]
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Published: July 2017 by Jo Fletcher Books Format reviewed: Trade paperback, 386 pages Series: Verity Fassbinder #2 Genres: Urban fantasy Source: Hachette Australia Reading Challenges: Australian Women Writers Challenge 2017 Available: Publisher (print) ~ Abbey’s ~ Amazon~ Book Depository ~ Booktopia ~ Dymocks ~ Kobo Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy of this […]
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2017 is now half over and I have met my initial annual reading goal of 100 books. I’ve decided to go ahead and set a new target. Without the Aurealis Awards to spur me on, my reading pace has slowed, so I think 200 books isn’t realistic. However, 150 books should be achievable. June was […]
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Published: May 2017 by Harper Voyager Format reviewed: Trade paperback, 420 pages Series: Hythrun Chronicles #8, The War of the Gods #2 Genres: Epic fantasy Source: Publisher Reading Challenges: Australian Women Writers Challenge 2017 Available: Abbey’s ~ Amazon ~Book Depository ~ Booktopia ~ Dymocks ~ Kobo Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy of […]
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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 one I picked up while at Continuum: Vic Market Mornings by McIver’s Tea and Coffee Merchants. I like my teas strong, but this […]
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Published: June 2017 by Subterranean Press Format reviewed: E-book (mobi) Series: Rivers of London/Peter Grant #7.5 Genres: Contemporary fantasy Source: NetGalley Available: Publisher (print and electronic) ~ Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~ Book Depository ~ Booktopia ~Kobo Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. […]
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At Continuum 13, I had the pleasure of sitting on the Tabletop Gaming panel with Aidan Doyle, Darryl “Owlbear” Brown, Laura Wilkinson and Bryce Campbell. The discussion was a mix of designer and player perspectives, and remained an upbeat conversation throughout. We could have continued for hours. One of the things I touched on in […]
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Published: Self-published in March 2017 Format reviewed: E-book (mobi) Series: Wingborn #2 Genres: Fantasy Source: Author Available: Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~Kobo ~ Smashwords Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The author is a friend. I have done my best to give an […]
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Trigger Warning: This post contains a realistic depiction of brains. You can thank Seanan McGuire. Last weekend, I attended Continuum 13 in Melbourne. It was also the 56th Australian National Science Fiction Convention. The Guests of Honour were Seanan McGuire and Likhain. I took a bit of a different approach to the convention this year. […]
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Published: September 2009 by DAW Books Format reviewed: Mass Market Paperback, 346 pages Series: October Daye #1 Genres: Fantasy, urban fantasy Source: Library Available: Abbey’s ~ Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~ Book Depository ~ Booktopia ~ Dymocks ~ Kobo October “Toby” Daye, a changeling who is half human and half fae, has been an […]
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