Book Review: Smoke and Stone by Michael R. Fletcher
Smoke and Stone is a powerhouse of a grimdark read. Brutal and unswaying, it straps readers in and doesn’t let go until the final page.
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- Aug 25
- 3 min
Book Review: Despatches by Lee Murray
Kiwi author Lee Murry blends the cosmic with historic to create a vivid war-time horror you cannot look away from. Highly recommended.
- Aug 12
- 3 min
Book Review: Unanimity by Alexandra Almeida
UNANIMITY is full of wonderfully intellectual concepts that will make you pause and ponder about the future humanity is heading towards.
- Jul 27
- 2 min
Book Review: Heartstrikers #3, #4 and #5 by Rachel Aaron
The end of the Heartstrikers series is mind bogglingly fun, with fabulous worldbuilding and concepts—highly recommend!
- Jul 25
- 2 min
Book Review: Awakened by C.M. Carney
In all, this is a solid start for a progression fantasy series. Pacey, fun, and easy to read.
- Jul 11
- 3 min
Book review: Magissa by Kassandra Flamouri
MAGISSA is a fantastic coming of age and found community story that seemlessly weaves Greek lore, tradition and magic into its depths.
- Jun 30
- 5 min
10 Questions with J.F.R. Coates
Meet Australian author J.F.R. Coates, the mind behind the Reborn and Destiny of Dragons series.
- Jun 16
- 1 min
THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR named 2022 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Bronze Winner
THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR is the 2022 BRONZE Winner in Young Adult Fiction in the 25th annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards!
- Jun 9
- 5 min
10 Questions with Gillian Polack
Meet Australian author Gillian Polack, author of nine novels, including award-winning SF novel YEAR OF THE FRUIT CAKE.
- Jun 6
- 2 min
THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR wins a Sir Julius Vogel Award
I'm over the moon to share that The Rarkyn's Familiar has won a 2023 Sir Julius Vogel Award for Best Youth Novel!
- May 4
- 5 min
10 Questions with David M. James
Meet Canberra author David M. James, the mind behind the urban fantasy novel WINGLESS.
- May 3
- 2 min
Book Review: Boss From Hell by Laurie Bell
Part mystery, part humour, this paranormal office high jinx doesn’t just keep you on your toes, it keeps you turning the page over and over.
- May 2
- 2 min
Book Review: The Book and the Blade by A.B. Finlayson
Hilarious and heartwarming THE BOOK AND THE BLADE is a supernatural awakening you can’t put down.
- Apr 16
- 6 min
10 Questions with Helena McAuley
Meet Aussie author Helena McAuley, the mind behind the upcoming 'THIS IS THE DAWNING' novella.
- Mar 22
- 3 min
10 Questions with Kura Jane Carpenter
Meet New Zealand author Kura Jane Carpenter, author of the cosy fantasy mystery series Wyld Enchantment Woods.
- Mar 9
- 2 min
THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR shortlisted for Aurealis, Foreward INDIES and Indies Today Awards
The Rarkyn's Familiar is a finalist in the 2022 Aurealis Awards, the Foreward INDIES Book of the Year Awards and the Indies Today Awards!
- Feb 25
- 2 min
Book Review: One Good Dragon Deserves Another (Heartstrikers #2) by Rachel Aaron
A fantastic follow up with characters new and old entering the fray once more, along with fascinating magical insights and rising stakes.
- Feb 14
- 5 min
10 Questions with A.B. Finlayson
Hailing from Brisbane, Australia, meet A.B. Finlayson whose debut comdey horror novel THE BOOK AND THE BLADE releases Feb 28th!
- Feb 12
- 3 min
Book Review: No Land For Heros by Cal Black
No Land For Heroes is a terrific swashbuckling ride full of adventure, daring and a fierce momma bear who really shouldn’t be crossed.
- Jan 23
- 2 min
Book Review: In Solitude's Shadow by David Green
In Solitude’s Shadow is an exciting, pacey read and a solid start to a series that drops tantalising hints of greater things to come.
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