A review by Nalini Haynes The Dreaming Tree is a hardcover book of poetry written and illustrated Jo Oliver. The cover has an image of a …
Esperanto — a silly illo by Ian Gunn
In the mid-twentieth century, some authors believed Esperanto, a ‘common’ language, would be used to facilitate communication between cultures. So, of course, Ian made a …
Interview preparation… there’s more than meets the eye.
I was researching for my interview with Ben Aaronovitch today. I love the internet, my favourite quote was there for the searching. “The media response to …
Yearbook Committee by Sarah Ayoub
A review by Nalini Haynes Five students are condemned to an extra-curricular project at their elite Sydney private school: they’re on the yearbook committee. Only …
Escape — a silly illo by Ian Gunn
‘Escape’ pretty much says it all. Ian Gunn, creator of these silly illos (illustrations), was a beloved award-winning artist based in Melbourne. Cancer took him from …
Yellow by Megan Jacobson
A review by Nalini Haynes Kirra is Yellow, nick-named by her dad for her yellow complexion and cat-like yellow eyes. She lives in a small …
Cell 213 (2011)
A review by CJ Dee Hotshot lawyer Michael Grey (Balfour) is on his way to making partner while leaving a trail of adultery and corruption …
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
A review by Nalini Haynes Once upon a time in a far distant post-nuclear-war Earth, some people have evolved into humans with silver blood and …
Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn
Tales of the Otori Book 1 A review by Nalini Haynes Takeo is a village boy rapidly growing into manhood. He is Hidden, part of …
Equal Rights — a silly illo by Ian Gunn
‘Equal Rights’ is another example of Ian Gunn’s subversive sense of humor. Ian Gunn, creator of these silly illos (illustrations), was a beloved award-winning artist based …
Fireside Gathering
“Come in, come in! And tell me all about ya travels,” says a short bearded man with a gigantic proboscis (nose) as the introduction when …
Glenda Millard on writing The Stars at Oktober Bend
A guest blog by Glenda Millard It seems to me that there are two basic categories of author: those who plan meticulously and those who …
Enterprise bridge — a silly illo by Ian Gunn
‘Enterprise bridge’ conveys the gravity of the situation for all those Trekkies and Trekkers. Ian Gunn was prolific in the 1990s when Star Trek The Next …
All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders
A review by Nalini Haynes Patricia is always getting into trouble. One day she runs away from home into a forest. A bird talks to …
Sidekicks by Will Kostakis
A review by Nalini Haynes High school is tough. Ryan, Harley and Miles were all Isaac’s sidekicks… but they weren’t friends with each other. They …