Tag Archives: David McDonald

The Freedom of #Conflux9 Writers (Days 3 & 4)

Posted on 29 April 2013 by Zena Shapter

How can I describe what it’s been like the last few days – being surrounded by 250 friends and like-minded people? The 52nd Natcon / Conflux 9 was just that. The layout of Rydges Capital Hill, Canberra, meant I could … Continue reading →

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Swearing In Fiction … is it realistic without?

Posted on 25 March 2013 by Zena Shapter

Last month, I shared a photo on my Facebook stream about the universe. It had stars and mountains and a lot of swearing in it. As soon as she saw it, my mother called. She was surprised I would swear … Continue reading →

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I’ve been snapshotted!

Posted on 6 June 2012 by Zena Shapter

The 2012 Aussie Speculative Fiction Snapshot Wow – how chuffed am I? I’ve just been included in the 2012 Australian speculative fiction snapshot, a series of interviews designed to celebrate the breadth and depth of Australia’s speculative fiction scene.

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