Book signing at Books@Stones
I’m really looking forward to hanging out at Brisbane indie bookstore Books@Stones this Saturday! I’ll have copies of Galaxy Grifter and free stickers! So, stop by for a chat 10am onwards.
Book 2 Update, Writers Summit, Space Heist Book Recs
Happy September! Oof, it’s been a while since I’ve done an update, but… I’ve been a bit busy. I finished book 2! The sequel to Galaxy Grifter is now with my publisher! It is the second book in the Blackjack Interstellar series and will be published in Summer 2026 (northern hemisphere). Getting it done is…
K-Pop: Culture and Authenticity
I finally watched K-pop Demon Hunters (twice this week actually, with the little human singing along to every song). It’s a fun film with great bangers. Rumi’s story is relatable for someone forced to mask their neurodivergence for most their life (me). And it also reminded me of an essay I did at uni about…
Ozzy Osbourne Lyrics As Writing Advice
When I was a student, one of my best friends had a situation with her accommodation, so she moved in with me, into the shoebox apartment I was flatting in. We slept in my single bed for weeks. Each morning, her alarm would play I Just Want You by Ozzy Osbourne, and every morning, she…
Six Sci-Fi Books With Disability Rep
As some of you may know, I’m neurodivergent with autoimmune chronic illnesses and I think science fiction—a genre that is meant to be forward-looking—could really shine with disability representation, and explore how things like accessibility and ethics are handled in worlds with advanced science. Yet it feels like it seldom does. And by representation, I…
CREATIVITY THRIVES ON RECOGNITION
A version of this text originally appeared in my Newsletter which you can subscribe to here via this link. I don’t know how to say it without coming across as narcissistic but I’ve enjoyed the attention Galaxy Grifter got in it’s opening weeks, including the mentions in trade publication lists, interview requests, Amazon best seller…
Why Gritty Space Opera is Today’s Ultimate Escape— The Daily Nerd Guest Post
Let’s face it, most of us need an escape from reality from time to time. Whether we’re fatigued by the state of the world or personal problems, sitting down with a good book (or film) can feel like a well-deserved holiday for a tired mind. I’m definitely no exception. Science fiction and fantasy books have…
GIVEAWAYS!!!
There are several giveaways happening for Galaxy Grifter and I’ve decided to bring them all together and in the darkness bind them in this post. Yes, you may enter multiple giveaways to increase your chances (as long as you’re eligible). Thanks for reading and may the odds be ever in your favour! 3. Swag Giveaway…
ENVIRO-FI: VISIONS OF THE NEAR FUTURE AND WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM THEM
Science fiction that explores the effects of climate-change is dubbed cli-fi. But what about science fiction that deals with wider environmental issues, and not just climate? Enviro-fi? Is that a thing? It is now! I had the privilege of reading two amazing near-future enviro-fi books in recent months: Moonrising by Claire Barner and The Midnight…
UPCOMING SCI-FI BOOKS TO WATCH FOR in 2025
I wanted to make a list of science fiction book recs coming out between now and the end of 2025… but given it’s May the 4th, I decided to let Star Wars characters do the work. So, I asked them what sci-fi releases they’re most looking forward to this year (can’t be their own franchise)…
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