2024-02-01 08:05
I’m looking at the reminder to write So Long and Thanks for all the Diamonds stuck to the bottom of my monitor and wondering, why am I hesitate to unleash this new Type Type Type metho… Read More
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2024-01-31 23:03
And I am enjoying it muchly.
It’s a fucking tome of a book, the first in what looks like a fucking marathon of a series. I love the short chapters and how it doesn’t dwell on… Read More
2024-01-31 08:02
In today’s bitch-space I feel zonked. Got home from work 40 minutes ago, fed horses, put bins out, contemplated what to do with the cat that hates my guts but nonetheless looks like sh… Read More
2024-01-30 07:57
Bitch-space. What’s up for bitch-space today? I’m not sure. Don’t really have any questions/thoughts I want to work through re writing… Except as I was writing that… Read More
2024-01-29 07:49
Welcome back to bitch-space. I’m almost done with the Collected Edition and isn’t that a relief. A few details to mop up with the book, the website to polish off, a bunch of vide… Read More
2024-01-26 07:43
Today’s bitch-space is brought to you courtesy of a very distracted mind. I got no idea today, too many things to do and my routine has been shot.
I really want to write shit, edit… Read More
2024-01-25 05:24
Bitch-space, shit is happening in bitch-space. I don’t know what shit, but it’s happening.
This is the second time I started this tonight. But then a friend called and I got t… Read More
2024-01-24 05:16
Mornings. I am not a morning person. I can get up early enough but that does not mean I am functional. Does not mean that I write better (or worse, for that matter) it just means… wha… Read More
2024-01-23 22:19
I hate it when characters make epically stupid choices, it makes me want to throw the book across the room. Instead, I end up speed reading the stupid parts, which usually ends up with me DN… Read More
2024-01-23 05:13
And here we go with another episode of Bitch-space. Today, I’m. going to wave my hands, do a little hocus-pocus and attempt to dazzle myself with 15 minutes of creative writing, in the… Read More
2024-01-21 22:47
Reverie is getting pretty good. Starts out with lots of questions and then really warms up around chapter 5. I like the revelation that the main character has lost more than just short term… Read More
2024-01-21 08:41
Remember that post where I happy endings and my consumption of a metric shit-ton of romance dramas? Well, there’s a light side and a dark side to that and I just finished watching the… Read More
2024-01-20 04:19
A little note before I start: this is the first instalment in Bitch-space, where I ramble on some about some of the shit holding me back from writing the way I want to. For the whys and wher… Read More
2024-01-18 08:03
No joy finding a new fave author just yet, but I did read System Collapse by Martha Wells, which was enjoyable as always, and I’ve just started Reverie by Ryan La Sala and it’s … Read More
2024-01-14 07:05
Gamer is almost finished, which means I’m about to start a writing new book. The new one’s not a sequel to anything; Gamer is a standalone and Demons & Battleskirts 2 is on t… Read More
2024-01-03 22:49
It’s good, a space opera/fantasy mashup with gods and sentient spaceships, but… I’m conflicted. I made the mistake of reading the blurbs of the other books in the trilogy… Read More
2024-01-03 08:28
I didn’t make any resolutions this year but I did set myself some challenges. I find challenges a good way to build habits, or break them depending upon the need.
Last year, I didn… Read More
2023-12-30 22:57
This one comes to you direct from Love Like the Galaxy (LLTG), an otherwise excellent Chinese historical drama with all the right feels. Except for the horses. If you’re a horse person… Read More
2023-12-30 06:11
Rootless, rudderless, opponent-less but not friendless.
Not anymore Read More
2023-12-29 09:11
I’m doing it again, challenging myself to write eight short stories in eight weeks. Why? Well, there are a couple of reasons, but mostly I want to push myself to write more (Soooo many… Read More
2023-12-26 05:27
Middle of scene, stops writing to ponder question: what do raw potatoes smell like?
*stuffs nose in bag of potatoes.*
Answer: Nothing. Absolutely, fucking nothing.
Fuck you, potatoe… Read More
2023-12-23 23:43
This storyline makes me worry for the human race, it truly does.
For those not in the know, iFit is one of those virtual gym memberships that syncs with your treadmill (and/or elliptical… Read More
2023-12-23 07:23
I am writing a thing to practice a thing (which may or may not have anything to do with a story called Letters I’ll Never Send, which is awesome, just FYI), and it’s not doing wh… Read More
2023-12-17 23:50
Before I get into the meat of this post… Merry Festive Season! I hope you have (or have had) a wonderful time with your nearest and dearest.
Now… onto this week’s ram… Read More
2023-12-15 06:08
I’m writing a thing (the kind that may require a pen name) and my analytical brain is “you can’t do that, it’s stupid” and my writing brain is “shut up, i… Read More
2023-12-12 22:30
Just started watching Handsome Siblings. Nice action sequences, I’m pretty sure I’ve seen the guy who plays Jiang Feng in something before and… I’m feeling the need… Read More
2023-12-05 08:43
Love Me, Love My Voice and it’s terribly cute. Two foodies sharing recipes and falling in love with the other’s voice (his voice is totally on the “I’d listen to you… Read More
2023-11-13 09:03
If you don’t know who Londo Molari is, you need to go watch Babylon 5. The graphics may be dated and some of the acting in season 1 may lack a little something (I’m looking at yo… Read More
2023-11-02 10:55
Rewatching Elektra (the one with Jennifer Garner) while writing a newsletter and… I am still pissed that they chose that storyline. I mean… what‽ How naff is that? There… Read More
2023-10-29 10:44
I’m not one for dramas where the main shtick is one of the leads being transformed into a pet against their will. There’s a whole heap of wrong in those scenarios and—much… Read More
2023-09-10 10:26
To start this off, if you don’t already know I’m addicted to Asian drama, it’s pretty much all I watch, with the exception of shows like The Great Australian Bake-off and G… Read More
2021-11-19 05:52
I hate going to the dentist. It’s the high-pitched whine of the drill that does it, and those little needles they use for the local anaesthetic just top it off; that crunching they mak… Read More
2021-10-07 01:32
Long time no… anything really. Radio silence. Zilch. Zip. Not so much as a smoke signal or a carrier pigeon.
That’s on me. I’ve fallen down on the whole talking t… Read More
2021-03-16 22:00
Just a quick update to let you know the short story, Reprisal: A Tale of the Light, is now available on all retailers.
A single slip. A n… Read More
2021-03-01 04:07
I have something different for you. You know I write science fiction, but did you know I write fantasy as well? In fact, the very first book I started writing (and haven’t finished) wa… Read More
2021-02-14 22:00
About a year ago, a reader asked me if I would be interested in taking their ideas/words and publishing them under my own name. Their reasons for this were that they:
wanted to remain ano… Read More
2021-02-07 22:00
Chapter 2 of Demons & Battleskirts is here
Read the new and expanded version on Patreon! Plus, get a free copy of Cold Between Stars, by becoming a Patron at the Behind The Scenes t… Read More
2021-01-17 22:23
A very brief excerpt from Echo Between Worlds, coming mid-2021.
We drift, our engine turning cold. Not cold enough to freeze, but no longer the blaze needed to power the thrusters on our… Read More
2020-12-23 22:00
Even more spoilers! This time for The Hero War series, which I’m due to start writing in 2021.
There’s one more limited offer coming up! Make sure you don’t miss it an… Read More
2020-12-22 22:00
More spoilers! This time for the Hero Rebellion prequel series, starting with Hunter.
Don’t miss a day! Make sure you don’t miss out and get on the 2020 Advent Calendar noti… Read More
2020-12-21 22:00
Belinda’s note:
This scene from Cold Between Stars, which just kinda happened, is a sneaky teaser for next Hero series, The Hero War.
In the scene, Kuma (the main character) is… Read More
2020-12-20 22:00
It’s a (rough) map of Jørn! I’ve had this thing for awhile but haven’t done much with it because, frankly, I’m not much of a map-maker.
Don’t miss a… Read More
2020-12-19 22:00
It’s Day 20 of the Hero Rebellion Advent calendar, and today I need your help to create a new creature to appear in The Hero War (the next Hero series).
Vote for your favourites in… Read More
2020-12-18 22:00
Because adding one new species to the last book in a series wasn’t enough, I added three.
Don’t miss a day! There are two more 24-hour only offers coming up; to make sure yo… Read More
2020-12-17 22:00
Small but mighty are the swatai! I love this illustration, the artist (Rose Hammer, Super Shark Studios) just seemed to reach into my brain and pull it out.
The swatai are also my favouri… Read More
2020-12-16 22:00
We don’t see a lot of the qwans in the Hero Rebellion, but they pop up again The Echo series.
Don’t miss a day! There a couple of 24-hour only offers coming up; to make sure… Read More
2020-12-15 22:00
The rucnart. Fierce. Ruthless. Gotta love ’em.
Don’t miss a day! There a couple of 24-hour only offers coming up; to make sure you don’t miss out, get on the 2020 Adve… Read More
2020-12-14 22:00
Spoilers ahead! You are warned.
Don’t miss a day! There’s one more 24-hour only offers coming up tomorrow; to make sure you don’t miss out, get on the 2020 Advent Cale… Read More
2020-12-13 22:00
And it’s Regan week, where all the goodies are focused on book 3!
We’re starting off this week with yet more desktop wallpaper!
Click the image to download the full-sized f… Read More
2020-12-12 22:00
Belinda’s note:
You’ll remember this scene from Riven, where Hero goes a little nuts and attacks her mum, but originally, the object of Hero’s anger was her dad, Leonard… Read More
2020-12-11 22:00
I want to send you a digital Xmas card, and not some generic, mail merge thing either. Come December 25, you’re going to see my face and hear my voice saying “Merry Xmas!”… Read More
2020-12-10 22:00
The doe-oc, another racing companion. It’s not featured much in the series, but I did a surprising amount of world building for it.
Don’t miss a day! There a couple of 24-ho… Read More
2020-12-09 22:00
How? Why? Answered below.
Don’t miss a day! There’s one more 24-hour only offers coming up tomorrow; to make sure you don’t miss out, get on the 2020 Advent Calendar n… Read More
2020-12-08 22:00
Artwork of Phara, Timon Dane’s companion animal, plus a little video.
Don’t miss a day! There a couple of 24-hour only offers coming up; to make sure you don’t miss ou… Read More
2020-12-07 22:00
I’ve got reasons. Check out the video below to find out what they are.
Don’t miss a day! There’s one more 24-hour only offers coming up tomorrow; to make sure you don… Read More
2020-12-06 22:00
Alrighty! It’s Riven week, where all the goodies are focused on book 2.
We’re starting off this week with another fabulous desktop wallpaper!
Click the image to download th… Read More
2020-12-05 22:00
More artwork! This time of Harish, Norah’s cheeky companion.
Don’t miss a day! There a couple of 24-hour only offers coming up; to make sure you don’t miss out, get on… Read More
2020-12-04 22:00
Hero’s dad was originally meant to play a bigger role in the books, so what happened to him?
Don’t miss a day! There a couple of 24-hour only offers coming up; to make sure… Read More
2020-12-03 22:00
Belinda’s note:
This is an alternate version of chapter 2 from Hero, although in the original manuscript it was actually chapter 3. You’ll recognise pieces from the b… Read More
2020-12-02 22:00
Today we have Fink artwork plus a brief video about Fink and how I came up with ruc-pards.
Don’t miss a day! There a couple of 24-hour only offers coming up; to make sure you don… Read More
2020-12-01 22:00
Belinda’s note:
This prologue was the first thing I wrote for Hero and remains one of my favourite scenes. It’s a flash forward in time, describing events from the point… Read More
2020-11-30 22:00
We’re kicking off the 2020 Advent Calendar with Hero wallpaper for your computer (or any other device that has a desktop image)!
Click the image to download the full-sized file! Thi… Read More
2020-11-23 05:09
Dark Between Oceans is here!
Me doing a happy dance with sound effects, which kinda went “do do do, do do do. Bop!”.I had a lot of fun writing Dark Between Oceans, and a… Read More
2020-11-18 22:05
Woohoo!!! I’m excited. Are you excited?
Early reviews have been fabulous, and I’m really stoked that I’ve managed to (pleasantly) surprise people. In the words of one r… Read More
2020-08-18 00:40
In a recent Ask Me Anything, I was asked by a first-time author how to write a query letter. Here’s my response.
Disclaimer: This is not a comprehensive guide to query letters, but… Read More
2020-03-02 00:00
BELINDA: Tell us about Aleesha, what makes her an antiheroine?
Book 1, available on Amazon.
ALISON: Aleesha is a survivor. She’s had to fend for herself on the streets since she… Read More
2020-02-16 00:00
BELINDA: Tell us about the science in your books.
Book 1 available on Amazon and other retailers.
KRISTIN: My first two books, After the Green Withered and Burden of Truth, were born… Read More
2020-02-03 00:00
BELINDA: Tell us about Flow.
Book 1. Available on Amazon.
CLARE: Flow centres around Quin, a sixteen-year-old girl who lives in The Beck, a walled-in community constantly threatened by… Read More
2020-01-27 03:01
Way back when, I used to play a story-based roleplay game set in the Star Trek universe. I never got into the nuts and bolts of Star Trek (I was just there for the writing), but I had time t… Read More
2020-01-20 00:08
BELINDA: Tell us about the science in the Selfless Series.
The first book in the Selfless Series, available on Amazon and other retailers.
My Teen Sci-fi Romance book series &ldq&hell…Read More
2020-01-15 00:12
I’m an idea magpie, picking up bits of inspiration from everywhere (books, movies, songs, games, random conversations, etc), most of which find their way into my stories.
Cold… Read More
2020-01-06 00:25
BELINDA: Tell us about Alastair Iszler.
Available on Amazon and other retailers.
MISTY: Where to begin without giving any spoilers away from my first book: The Outcasts: The Blood Dagg… Read More
2019-11-25 01:11
Sami Valentine is the author of the urban fantasy series, The Red Witch Chronicles. When she agreed to an interview, I was expecting the usual written response to my questions, and then she… Read More
2019-11-11 01:11
BELINDA: Tell us about living amongst other cultures.
Book 1 of The Forsaken Lands.
GLENDA: I’m a white Australian, but I married a man from an Islamic culture that is also Asian… Read More
2019-10-28 01:01
Shiulie Ghosh is a TV journalist, chicken curry devotee and author of the Daughter of Kali series, about an Anglo-Indian teen, Hindu mythology and butt-kicking awesomeness. (Psst. These are… Read More
2019-10-14 01:11
Shannon Humphrey is the author of Skin Trials, a sci-fi series about genetic engineering and the truths that lie under the skin.
BELINDA: Tell us about Seren, what inspired her?
Availa… Read More
2019-09-30 01:11
BELINDA: Tell us about the science in the Epoch Series.
TOASHA: My series is set in a mildly distant future. Natural progression of some technology has made it look and feel different to… Read More
2019-09-16 01:11
Clare Rhoden is an Australian sci-fi author. Her trilogy, Chronicles of the Pale, imagines a future ravaged by climate change and conflict.
BELINDA: Tell us about Mashtuk.
Book 3 in th… Read More
2019-09-08 17:47
On August 8 2019 at 9:30am, I launched my first Kickstarter. It wasn’t perfect and I wasn’t ready for it, but I hit that big green button anyway. I wouldn’t have said it wa… Read More
2019-09-02 01:01
BELINDA: Tell us about Voice of the Sword.
Book 1 of the “Sword, Mirror, Jewel” trilogy.
JOHN: Voice of the Sword is Book One of the “Sword, Mirror, Jewel&rdquo&hell…Read More
2019-08-26 01:11
Antiheroines. You might not have heard the term, but, like good art, you know them when you see them.
A few years ago I started interviewing various authors about antiheroines and w… Read More
2019-08-19 01:11
Usi Nosa is the 16-year-old author of Enigma, a story about love, war and magic.
BELINDA: Do you think love is killing the teenage heroine?
Enigma by Usi Nova.
USI: Yes. The teenage… Read More
2019-08-12 01:11
Years ago, I came across a brilliant article by Jennifer Crusie. It was a writerly advice type article with a simple message, stop worrying about what everyone else is doing and write your b… Read More
2019-08-05 01:12
BELINDA: Tell us about the science in the Dreamer Trilogy, Secrets of Aurora, and Skywatchers.
Book 1 of LJ Higgins Dreamer trilogy.
LJ: In the Dreamer Trilogy everyone has a microchip… Read More
2019-07-29 01:11
There should be a mug that reads “so many books, such a small piggybank”. Trying to feed a dragon-sized book habit can be expensive and no matter how many books you buy, there ar… Read More
2019-07-22 00:55
BELINDA: Hot topic first. Do you think love is killing the teenage heroine and why?
The cover of Angelina’s latest book, available August 31. Get a free sneak peek here.
ANGELINA… Read More
2019-07-15 01:11
Books are expensive and our wallets aren’t always deep enough to satisfy our dragon-sized appetites. So what do you do when you just have to have that book but can’t wait until y… Read More
2019-07-09 06:54
Russell Nohelty’s Invasion is a sci-fi coming-of-age story about a boy (Johny) meeting a girl (Debra) in the midst of an alien invasion. And the kicker? Debra’s not human.
BEL… Read More
2019-07-01 01:16
For most of us, when we think of book reviews we think about the reports we had to write in school, analysing and dissecting the importance of blue in some boring book we had to read in Engl… Read More
2019-06-27 03:07
Jules Fox is the author of Little Big Brother, a contemporary YA coming-of-age story about Alex, a dwarf who wants to stay invisible through his senior year of high school. When his little b… Read More
2019-02-03 23:50
Grounded.
Commander of the mighty Imperial armies.
And they’d grounded her.
Byrne flopped back on the soft pink doona and glared at the constellations on her bedroom ceiling… Read More
2018-12-19 03:27
Tellamoth’s face darkened. ‘That’s not my name.’
‘Do I look like I care?’
‘You should.’
‘Why?’
He said nothing, but anger worked h… Read More
2018-11-21 05:39
The demon blood had stiffened on her battle tights. It flaked away in small patches, covering the cell’s wooden bench in spots of darkness every time she shifted.
Her thighs hurt from… Read More
2018-10-17 19:56
‘Sword Uthor!’ She barely heard Della yelling behind her, deliberately shut her ears to the power of her friend’s voice, to the command in the name she’d left behind… Read More
2018-10-17 19:56
‘Sword Uthor!’ She barely heard Della yelling behind her, deliberately shut her ears to the power of her friend’s voice, to the command in the name she’d left behind… Read More
2018-08-05 21:30
Another lifetime. Another war they couldn’t win because her sister and Empress fell for the same pretty face.
Suun had kept Nova alive long enough for the paramedics to find them. The… Read More
2018-05-31 04:24
The lockers were crumpled and torn; doors shredded by massive talons and scorched by fire bolts, an entire row buckled around the impression of a body, the faded yellow paint smudged with bl… Read More
2018-05-31 04:19
The staff drove through the demon’s chest with a wet crack. Dark blood splashed up the soldier’s leg, the thick black stuff sizzling on boots and flesh, the faint skin of magic t… Read More
2018-02-14 04:08
Super yummy writing food.
I came across this last year while making Christmas presents for the relatives and it’s quickly become one of my favourites.
It’s ridiculously easy and… Read More
2017-11-01 03:23
It’s the first day of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and I’m a third of the way through my daily goal (wipes sweaty forehead). By the time I’ve finished this post… Read More
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