Tag Archives: Patty Jansen

The Generosity of #Conflux9 Writers (Days 1 & 2)

Posted on 27 April 2013 by Zena Shapter

I never sleep well without Hubbie (ahh…). So what to do when I’m away as I am now and can’t sleep? I know… blog!! I’ve been at #Conflux9 – Australia’s 52nd Natcon – for two days now and it’s been … Continue reading →

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How Writers Use Social Media

Posted on 9 April 2013 by Zena Shapter

Lots of people have been talking with me lately about social media. Probably something to do with all the courses I’m running here and there on the subject (see Event Schedule above)! I love social media, it nullifies the existential … Continue reading →

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What it’s like being a debut novelist at Pan Macmillan / Harper Collins / Momentum Books / Indie Publishing / Ticonderoga Publications. Part 7…

Posted on 11 October 2012 by Zena Shapter

Welcome to the final part of my blog series asking: what’s it like being a debut novelist? I love writing, publishing, and winning competitions with all my short stories… Still when I go to sleep at night, I dream about … Continue reading →

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