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First planet detected in binary star system
http://lightyears.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/15/tatooine-gives-first-direct-proof-of-2-sun-planet/ Using data from NASA’s Kepler orbiting telescope, scientists have just seen the first direct evidence of a...
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Alien civilisations exist: True or False?
In 1961, Frank Drake, one of the founders of the SETI Institute (Search for Extra Terrestrial Life) came up with his famous equation representing the number of intelligent alien civilisations in our...
View ArticleNovels aren’t just words – maps, glossaries and appendices
A picture paints a thousand words. Isn’t it fun when a work of fiction includes cool appendices with extras? It’s like checking out the Special Features on a movie DVD. Have you considered adding...
View ArticleCan a setting be a character?
Sometimes you read a book where the setting is so rich, so beautifully described and original that you feel right there beside the characters. I believe that the setting can be as compelling as the...
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Dark Fantasy: Our favourite undead
My work-in-progress is a dark fantasy featuring a splattering of undead. (“splattering” seemed an appropriate grouping). I’m not writing a paranormal or urban fantasy, so I shall be avoiding the usual...
View ArticleMy Inspiration for “Ocean of Dust”
Hello all, Today I’m guest posting over on fellow writer Lisa Orchard’s blog, where she has kindly allowed me to talk about the inspiration behind Ocean of Dust, my debut YA fantasy that I hope to...
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Interview with me by Heather Day Gilbert
Recently, I was thrilled to answer some questions posed by a great writer friend of mine, Heather Day Gilbert. Among other projects, she is trying to find a publisher for her fantastic-sounding Viking...
View ArticleGuest Posts
Hello everyone. My 2nd Necromancer tour is over and during it I did a few guest posts. Here they are, in case any take your fancy. And, by the way, thank you all for your support of Necromancer – it...
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