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Bass Rock by Evie Wyld
A review by Emma Streeton The Bass Rock opens in 1720s Scotland when a priest and his son lose themselves in a forest while transporting …
Para-c-t-mol: a silly illo by Ian Gunn
Para-c-t-mol Apparently Para-c-t-mol is gentle to the stomach but bad to the bone. Or at least that’s what the label says. I suspect Ian Gunn …
Taking the Lead: How Jacinda Ardern Wowed the World by David Hill, Illustrated by Phoebe Morris
A review by Annabelle Lee Taking the Lead (due for release on March 3rd 2020) is the latest in the series by New Zealand writing …
Carly Findlay: a thank you party! early January 2020
Carly Findlay contributed to the Authors For Fireys fundraiser in January 2020. This mammoth undertaking was organised by Emily Gale and Nova Wheetman. They raised …
Mirror Mirror: A Disney Twisted Tale
A review by Emma Streeton The Story Mirror, Mirror: What if the Evil Queen poisoned the prince? Following her beloved mother’s death, the kingdom falls …
Billy Ray Osiris: a silly illo by Ian Gunn
Billy Ray Osiris Billy Ray Osiris has to be a unique take on both country music and Egyptian mythology. Depicted here in Ian Gunn’s style …
Samuel Maguire: wizard and Authors for Fireys contributor
Samuel Maguire contributed to the Authors For Fireys fundraiser in January 2020. This mammoth undertaking was organised by Emily Gale and Nova Wheetman. They raised over …
Lost Ones by Anita Frank
A Review by Emma Streeton The Story The year is 1917. While struggling from the death of her fiancé, Stella Marcham welcomes the opportunity to …
Foul is Fair by Hannah Capin
A review by Nalini Haynes Elle and her friends gatecrash a party on her 16th birthday. Someone drugs her drink. A group of boys date-rape …
You’re out of this world (orbit write-in): a silly illo by Ian Gunn
You’re out of this world I thought this ‘orbit write-in’ needed a title change. After all, Ian Gunn’s specialty was drawings for speculative fiction clubs …
Frozen 2: Forest of Shadows by Kamilla Benko
A review by Emma Streeton The Story Frozen 2: Forest of Shadows begins with Elsa absorbed in her role as queen of Arendelle. Anna wants …
“It’s all about love, actually” – Meg Mundell, Rohan Wilson and Tabitha Bird
This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and it’s all about love, actually. Or so my guests tell me. Originally this panel was supposed to …
Beast Within by Serena Valentio
A review by Nalini Haynes The Beast Within is not to be confused with the 1982 movie of the same name. This novel is an …
Organ Balloons: a silly illo by Ian Gunn
Organ Balloons These organ balloons have my head in a spin. What was Ian Gunn thinking?! Were they actually intended to be viable organ transplants …