The Sydney trip was a blur of meetings and events. Had an enjoyable dinner with the gang on Friday night, saw a whole bunch of familiar faces at Supanova, including Spike Spencer, Nicola Scott, Marco and Rena Nero. Met Dave Gibbons (Watchman) and his lovely wife, Helen. Plus the CS boy and Fel and Missy and Mal etc etc. Natalia on the Borders stall is always a pleasure to work with and looks after us well.

Am now in Perth about to repeat it all. Having a few days break with my sister to stock up energy stores. Weather is cold but gloriously fine now, after an unpleasant flight. I did however get to watch Atonement and an episode of Hustle on the dedicated seat TVs.

I'm SO excited to announce that my good mate Trent Jamieson has signed a three book deal with Orbit. The series 'Death Works': Death Most Definite, Managing Death, Business of Death will be out next year sometime. If you're looking for a reference point, then Jim Butcher's Dresden Files is the one to think of; only set in Australia. I feel like a had a personal hand in Trent taking this direction with his writing, so I'm lapping up his ecstatic karmic glow.

I'm blogging this from my Sydney hotel room where I am getting some work done before Supanova starts tomorrow. More to follow...

I've been totally sucked into this software (this is what happens when footy is on the TV on Saturday night. I can't be trusted to be sensible). Check out my profile and get all sorts of neat widgets and reminders about my upcoming events. I'll paste the url in my links section as well.

Also, if you'd like me to come and visit your town or city to talk about writing, click on the DEMAND IT widget on my myspace page and let me know.  

Supanova gets a great mention in the Sydney Morning Herald today. I've started to pack, got my posters, bookmarks, cards and bookplates ready. Bought myself a u-beaut jacket and I'm nearly all set.

This time I'll be at the Borders stall in Sydney, and moving between Borders, Planet Fantastic and White Dwarf in Perth. Looking forward to seeing you all!

Intrepid reviewer and interviewer Mark Chitty has this to say about Nylon Angel.

Does anyone know when BSG series 4.5 is out in Australia? I have two episodes of series 4 to go and I don't think I can stand the waiting.