If you hit the bookshops and libraries of Queensland on a regular basis, you're sure to come across a beautiful, glossy print version of this catalogue. If, on the other hand, you're a bit of a hermit, just download a pdf copy and check out all the Queensland books from the comfort of your home. It's right here: Books From Our Backyard
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Showing posts with label Books from our Backyard. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Books from our Backyard. Show all posts
Friday, 5 July 2013
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
A Day of Launches
Yes, that's what today was - a day of launches! No, I'm not talking about boring launches like rockets or nuclear warheads. I'm talking about the exciting stuff - books and catalogues!
The State Library of Queensland has launched "Books From Our Backyard" (refer to my previous post if you haven't, tut-tut, done so already) amidst waves of complimentary wine (thus my more colourful than usual blogspeak) and choruses of eloquent speeches. We, the authors of Queensland, are told that 4000 copies of the catalogue will bring news of literary delights to the far corners of the sunshine state (even Toowoomba!) and will be available in all public libraries, bookshops and brothels. But seriously, thanks to the SLQ and the QWC for this wonderful initiative.
The other launch was that of Zero Plus Seven, the second anthology from the Short Fiction Writers' Guild. Here's the official description:
The State Library of Queensland has launched "Books From Our Backyard" (refer to my previous post if you haven't, tut-tut, done so already) amidst waves of complimentary wine (thus my more colourful than usual blogspeak) and choruses of eloquent speeches. We, the authors of Queensland, are told that 4000 copies of the catalogue will bring news of literary delights to the far corners of the sunshine state (even Toowoomba!) and will be available in all public libraries, bookshops and brothels. But seriously, thanks to the SLQ and the QWC for this wonderful initiative.
The other launch was that of Zero Plus Seven, the second anthology from the Short Fiction Writers' Guild. Here's the official description:
Speculative fiction served buffet style. Ranging from fantasy
to horror, this anthology has it all. From the founders and members of the Short
Fiction Writers' Guild (SFWG), an organization dedicated to the celebration of
all genres of short fiction, comes their second anthology, ZERO PLUS
SEVEN.
Horror from Aaron C. Engler: EVENT ZERO
Event Zero is a short document from the government archives detailing the first zombie event. It is thought to be the earliest accounts of the events in June of 2016.
Epic Fantasy from Jason Varrone: KNIGHT'S OATH
Danthane has spent decades in service to his kingdom as commander of the army. When the newly crowned king orders the invasion of a peaceful kingdom, Danthane's loyalty clashes with his long-held oath. Soon, he will have to decide which is more important: loyalty or honor and his life.
Historical Paranormal from Anne Fraiser: WOMAN IN A BLACK VEIL
It's 1789 London and a handsome undertaker meets the woman of his dreams. One problem: she's dead.
Science Fiction Horror from Alain Gomez: CELEBRITY SPACE
Set in the not too distant future, Dan Cooper hopes that his new job at the spaceport will allow him to get his life back on track. While taking passengers to the space hotel Moonwalk, a collision with an unknown object threatens to bring his dreams...and possibly his life...to a screeching halt.
Adventure from Randy Mixter: THE ROCKING CHAIR LADY
Based on a young boy's fascination with an elderly lady's stories of her adventurous, and sometimes magical, life.
Science Fiction Mystery from Robert Collins: MISS MARK
Jake Bonner is approached by a young actress who's being harassed by a rival young star. Can Jake use his savvy and his cool ship to stop the rival, and maybe hand out a little comeuppance to boot?
A Haunting Tale from Cameron Trost: THE HOUSE OF SHATTERED LIVES
When the auction at Riverbend House is interrupted by a strange old lady who warns that evil forces roam unchained within its walls, all but a handful of interested parties return to their cars and drive away. Vincent and Liz Westfield find themselves presented with an opportunity to buy the property at a much lower price than they had expected. They are not swayed by the rumors. Their rational minds have no room for superstitious tales of ghosts and curses...but the house of shattered lives will soon change that.
Horror from C.C. Kelly: SYNDICATION
Doctor Maxwell is about to deliver the first human clone on live national television. The hospital is happy, the network and producers are happy, the human cloning research laboratories that have sprung up are happy, the stock market is happy and the consortium that funded the Project is ecstatic. Amidst the theatrics of reality television and marketing, Dr. Maxwell reexamines the project, the corruption and the greed that allowed it. The only thing that Dr. Maxwell is certain of is that he is terrified.
Horror from Aaron C. Engler: EVENT ZERO
Event Zero is a short document from the government archives detailing the first zombie event. It is thought to be the earliest accounts of the events in June of 2016.
Epic Fantasy from Jason Varrone: KNIGHT'S OATH
Danthane has spent decades in service to his kingdom as commander of the army. When the newly crowned king orders the invasion of a peaceful kingdom, Danthane's loyalty clashes with his long-held oath. Soon, he will have to decide which is more important: loyalty or honor and his life.
Historical Paranormal from Anne Fraiser: WOMAN IN A BLACK VEIL
It's 1789 London and a handsome undertaker meets the woman of his dreams. One problem: she's dead.
Science Fiction Horror from Alain Gomez: CELEBRITY SPACE
Set in the not too distant future, Dan Cooper hopes that his new job at the spaceport will allow him to get his life back on track. While taking passengers to the space hotel Moonwalk, a collision with an unknown object threatens to bring his dreams...and possibly his life...to a screeching halt.
Adventure from Randy Mixter: THE ROCKING CHAIR LADY
Based on a young boy's fascination with an elderly lady's stories of her adventurous, and sometimes magical, life.
Science Fiction Mystery from Robert Collins: MISS MARK
Jake Bonner is approached by a young actress who's being harassed by a rival young star. Can Jake use his savvy and his cool ship to stop the rival, and maybe hand out a little comeuppance to boot?
A Haunting Tale from Cameron Trost: THE HOUSE OF SHATTERED LIVES
When the auction at Riverbend House is interrupted by a strange old lady who warns that evil forces roam unchained within its walls, all but a handful of interested parties return to their cars and drive away. Vincent and Liz Westfield find themselves presented with an opportunity to buy the property at a much lower price than they had expected. They are not swayed by the rumors. Their rational minds have no room for superstitious tales of ghosts and curses...but the house of shattered lives will soon change that.
Horror from C.C. Kelly: SYNDICATION
Doctor Maxwell is about to deliver the first human clone on live national television. The hospital is happy, the network and producers are happy, the human cloning research laboratories that have sprung up are happy, the stock market is happy and the consortium that funded the Project is ecstatic. Amidst the theatrics of reality television and marketing, Dr. Maxwell reexamines the project, the corruption and the greed that allowed it. The only thing that Dr. Maxwell is certain of is that he is terrified.
Saturday, 29 June 2013
Associations and Anthologies
As an "emerging" writer, and one who hopes to outgrow that tag one day, being a member of writers' associations is an important way of building a network. Interaction with fellow scribes, as well as editors, librarians, bookshop owners, bloggers and journalists, is invaluable. I am a member of several writers' associations and groups, including the Australian Horror Writers' Association, the Queensland Writers' Centre, and the Short Fiction Writers' Guild... and all three have just launched new projects to promote members' writing.
AHWA:
The Australian Horror Writers' Association is in the process of setting up state communities to encourage the association's members to be more active all around the nation. Queensland is the first state to set one up and I have volunteered for the role of State Leader. With the Brisbane Writers' Festival and GenreCon coming up later in the year, I'm working on getting us involved in activities and promotions to coincide with these events. A horror tour of Brisbane and a membership drive are a couple of ideas that we're working on right now. If you're attending either of these events, stay tuned!
QWC:
On Tuesday the 2nd of July, the Queensland Writers' Centre is going to launch a catalogue of books by writers from the sunshine state. It's aptly called "Books from our Backyard" and will be available in print and as a pdf file. You'll have it thrust at you wherever you go; online, at the State Library of Queensland, at council libraries, and at independent bookshops all around Brisbane. Naturally, Hoffman's Creeper and Other Disturbing Tales will be included. This is a wonderful initiative from the QWC that will give all of the writers whose work is featured a great deal of publicity. Thanks to Sharon Phillips and the crew!
SFWG:
Lastly, the Short Fiction Writers' Guild will launch an anthology of tales written by its members in July. I love anthologies and the variety of style and subject matter they offer the reader, so I am really looking forward to the launch of this publication. It will include a haunting piece by yours truly called, "The House of Shattered Lives". More on that coming soon.
If you want any further information about any of these associations or projects, just leave me a message.
AHWA:
The Australian Horror Writers' Association is in the process of setting up state communities to encourage the association's members to be more active all around the nation. Queensland is the first state to set one up and I have volunteered for the role of State Leader. With the Brisbane Writers' Festival and GenreCon coming up later in the year, I'm working on getting us involved in activities and promotions to coincide with these events. A horror tour of Brisbane and a membership drive are a couple of ideas that we're working on right now. If you're attending either of these events, stay tuned!
QWC:
On Tuesday the 2nd of July, the Queensland Writers' Centre is going to launch a catalogue of books by writers from the sunshine state. It's aptly called "Books from our Backyard" and will be available in print and as a pdf file. You'll have it thrust at you wherever you go; online, at the State Library of Queensland, at council libraries, and at independent bookshops all around Brisbane. Naturally, Hoffman's Creeper and Other Disturbing Tales will be included. This is a wonderful initiative from the QWC that will give all of the writers whose work is featured a great deal of publicity. Thanks to Sharon Phillips and the crew!
SFWG:
Lastly, the Short Fiction Writers' Guild will launch an anthology of tales written by its members in July. I love anthologies and the variety of style and subject matter they offer the reader, so I am really looking forward to the launch of this publication. It will include a haunting piece by yours truly called, "The House of Shattered Lives". More on that coming soon.
If you want any further information about any of these associations or projects, just leave me a message.
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