A review by Nalini Haynes Daughter of Smoke and Bone introduces Karou, a teenager studying art at a college in Prague. Her unconventional family are …
Ghost Story by Jim Butcher
a review by Nalini Haynes Warning: this review will spoil the end of the previous Harry Dresden novel, Changes, and has a [predictable] spoiler for …
Aaron Mannion
Aaron Mannion editor of Geek Mook, talks to Nalini and Edward Haynes from Dark Matter about Geek Mook and Vignette Press, an indie publisher. Nalini: …
Cold Magic by Kate Elliott
A review by Nalini Haynes Cold Magic focuses on Catherine Barahal, Cat, a young woman who was raised by her extended family after the death …
Kelley Armstrong
During her recent visit to Australia, Kelley Armstrong talks to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter. The interview is available as an MP3 (podcast) at the bottom …
Kelley Armstrong AUTHOR TALK
Kelley Armstrong paranormal romance fantasy author talk in Melbourne on 15 August 2011. During her recent visit to Australia, Kelley Armstrong appeared at Dymocks in …
Lauren Kate
Lauren Kate paranormal romance author talks at Dymocks Collins Street, Melbourne On a cold night on 3 August, Lauren Kate visited Dymocks in Collins Street, …
Greg Gates
Greg Gates comic book artist talks to Dark Matter I met Greg Gates on Free Comic Book Day, because Paul Bedford invited me to the …
Bradley Bristow-Stagg on building a Chewbacca costume
At the Good Friday Appeal I had a few people (all adults!) who said they wanted to see Chewie. Some almost seemed miffed that Chewie …
Madeleine Roux
Madeleine Roux zombie author talks to Daniel Haynes; this interview took place via email so is only available in text format. Hi Madeleine. Thanks …
Cathy Larsen
Cathy Larsen talks to Nalini Haynes UPDATE: Cathy Larsen, a book design professional with many years experience including designing books for Isobelle Carmody and Ian …
Simon Morden
Simon Morden, author of Equations of Life (reviewed in issue three of Dark Matter) talks to Dark Matter. This interview was via email, so the …
Tom Taylor and Colin Wilson
Tom Taylor and Colin Wilson are known locally as ‘The Star Wars comics guys’ because Tom writes and Colin does artwork for the official Star …
Art by Ben Grimshaw: Bran Stark
Previously published in Dark Matter issue 4, July 2011, blog post predated to reflect the original publication date.
Game of Thrones: coming soon to TV
by Nalini Haynes If you enjoy reading door stops, especially epic fantasy doorstops, you’ve probably read George R R MArtin’s book A Game of Thrones …