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New romcom short story: Alarming Art and Tepid Wine
A brand new short story, and I’m giving it away for free! At just 6,500 words, this little gay romcom will keep you amused for a good 20–30 minutes. And if you like what you’re reading, there’s a whole bunch more of the story ready and waiting for you! Set out with Arthur and Gabriel…
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Chapter word count: long or short?
My new novel, Murder on Milverton Square, is currently up for pre-order. This book came from the rough first draft I frantically threw down back in November for NaNoWriMo, almost a year ago! Now, seven drafts later… While finalising the manuscript I wondered how much story we had in each chapter. Chapter breaks can sometimes…
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Babes in the Wood by Mark Stay
July, 1940. In a quiet village in rural Kent, a magical mystery leads to murder… Woodville has returned to ‘normal’ after the departure of the Crow Folk. The villagers put out fires from aircraft shot down in the Battle of Britain, and Faye Bright discovers that magic can be just as dangerous as any weapon.…
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Murder on Milverton Square is up for pre-order
That’s right! My brand new novel, Murder on Milverton Square, the first in a wonderful new cosy mystery series is available for pre-order! I had so much fun writing this novel, and I cannot wait for you to meet Addison, Jake, and all of Milverton’s quirky locals. A pity about the murder though… Murder on…
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The Sisters of Saint Nicola of The Almost Perpetual Motion vs the Lurch by Garth Nix
A truly wild ride in an offbeat, inventive world of warrior scientist nuns and a forest on the move to fend off invading aliens. Such a rich and frenetic story, so full of wonder. The Sisters of Saint Nicola of The Almost Perpetual Motion vs the Lurch is a 20–30 minute short story by Garth…
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Some crack-up Kiwi comedy on TV
Starstruck and Good Grief… I mentioned these shows on my mailing list – the platform I always prioritise! – soon after watching them, but my brain was still foggy after a bout of C*vid so I forgot to post here too. Anyway, these two TV shows are both great fun, the perfect watch while in…
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Jack In A Box by Angela C Nurse
Who do you trust when everyone has a secret? When single mother Rowan joins her Uncle Jack’s detective agency she doesn’t expect his murder to be her first case. To find out who is responsible for his death she will need to solve another mystery, the disappearance of Jack’s best friend 30 years earlier. Someone…
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Body at Buccaneer’s Bay by Josh Lanyon
Dead Men Tell No Tales. Mystery Bookshop owner Ellery Page and Police Chief Jack Carson are diving for the legendary pirate galleon Blood Red Rose when they discover an old-fashioned diver’s suit, water-damaged and encrusted with barnacles. Further examination reveals the 20th Century suit contains a 21st Century body. Who was the mysterious diver? No…
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Tim Te Maro and the Alphabet Book Club podcast
Today’s post is centred around an LGBTQ YA novel set in a magical boarding school, a podcast catch up about the book itself (with guests including the author and me!), and the Alphabet Book Club who do such great work getting books like this out to Kiwis! Tim Te Maro and the Subterranean Heartsick Blues…
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Hilarious live theatre
We’ve been treated to two fantastic productions this month… Drop Dead Gorgeous! A Drag Murder Miss-tery There’s been a murder at the drag queen pageant, and the detective has to solve the crime with the audience’s assistance. Even better, the detective is a special guest local actor who was only given the first line of…
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