Marianne de Pierres shares "News from Oz" on the Orbit blog.
Author Interviews
Recent Author Interviews found round the traps:
Richard Harland (Podcast)
Keri Arthur (and Contest)
Tom Taylor (Podcast)
Fiona McIntosh (Podcast)
ABC Radio links
Recent ABC Radio links of interest include:
The Lifted Brow Literary Magazine profile
Ditmar Awards Shortlist
The Ditmar Awards Shortlist is out now. Adam Duncan's cover for Aurealis Magazine #40 has a nomination in the Best Artwork category.
Star Trek Books
ABC RN's The Book Show explores the universe of Star Trek books. The audio is available for streaming or download.
Book Import Debate
Garth Nix was on ABC TV's Lateline program Thursday evening debating Australia's planned book importing restrictions with Don Grover, CEO of Dymocks.
Carissa's Weblog
Free ebook from John Birmingham
John Birmingham's Weapons of Choice is one of the new free titles available at Suvudu Free library this month.
Alison Goodman at InsideADog
Alison Goodman is Writer in Residence at InsideADog for the month of May.
Chat with Maria Quinn
According to Voyager's Captain's Log newsletter, Australian Women Online is running a live online chat with Maria Quinn, author of The Gene Thieves, today (Fri, 1st May) at 8pm. I'm assuming it'll be in the Book Club forum, though it is unclear. The website also has an interview/review.
Carissa's Weblog
Sydney Writers' Festival
SF & related events of interest at this year's Sydney Writers' Festival include:
Writing Fantasy: Workshop with Richard Harland 16/5
Writing Fantasy: Workshop with Richard Harland 17/5
Emily Rodda Talks 17/5
John Flanagan at Blacktown Library 19/5
Catherine Jinks at Penrith Library 20/5
CBCA Writing Masterclass with Kate Forsyth 21/5
Children's Literature for Adults 22/5
Research and Writing 23/5
Ranger's Apprentice with John Flanagan 24/5
Black Holes, Wormholes and Vomit Balls in Space 24/5
The Secrets of Writing Fantasy for Young Adults 24/5
It's All Formulaic 24/5
Carissa's Weblog