Marianne de Pierres' Journal

Just a Suburban Boy

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:29:00 --0800

This has been a great few days. First a couple of awesome book reviews for DS and Parrish, then the retreat and now this...SUBURBAN BOY - Dave WarnerI wake up every morning with no-one beside meI wake up every morning and my mother will chide m...

Orbiteers

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:35:00 --0800

Well the Orbiteers finished off their retreat with champagne, palm readings (courtesy of Fiona) and cheesecake (thank you Mark!). I hope they're going away inspired and encouraged and I look forward to seeing what happens with their manusc...

Parrish still rules!

Mon, 05 May 2008 18:31:00 --0800

Aussie Blogger has this to say about the girl. Shall I write more Parrish? If you think so shout out.

I'm blogging while Kate is running a talk on synopses and query letters.

Orbit Manuscript Development orgy

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:47:00 --0800

Well, we're up to day four and it's been an orgy of writing information and ideas. The first night we had an all around discussion with Tara Wynne (Curtis Brown), Ron Serdiuk (Pulp Fiction) and Bernadette and Deonie (Orbit). The next day th...

Periphery antho on TLA bestseller list

Thu, 01 May 2008 06:15:00 --0800

Lynne emailled us today to say that Periphery is on the TLA bestseller list.Am off to Bribie Island tomorrow to work with the ten writers chosen by Orbit to develop their manuscripts. Will be great to also catch up with Bernadette, Deonie, Kate,...

The Burning Season

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:35:00 --0800

One of the great things about return appearances at cons is that you get to know the people who make the whole thing happen. Two of my favourite Supanova people are Fel Blake and Missy (Melanie Teychenne King), both talented lovely women who&nbs...

Strange Horizon's review Dark Space

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:54:00 --0800

I usually read reviews with one eye closed and the other squinting. Why you ask? It's a kind of defence against what might be said. And believe me there've been times when I've shut that squinting eye tight! Erk!This is kinda stupid, I know.However, ...

Orbit Manuscript Development retreat

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:20:00 --0800

I'm looking forward to attending the retreat on Bribie Island in just over a week. I get to be there as a sounding board for the ten authors singled out by Orbit to develop their manuscripts. This should be interesting and fun.Not much news othe...

Periphery Review

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:20:00 --0800

This review just popped up:"Periphery: Erotic Lesbian Futures offers up stories that are as sexy and entertaining as they are thought-provoking. Not only do these alluring tales of worlds near and far grab on and hold tight, they tackle some of ...

Asif review of Dark Space

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:09:00 --0800

I've been meaning to post the link to a new review of Dark Space up at Asif. The book has been reviewed by them three times which gives a good variety of opinions. Here is the latest one by Alex Pierce.

Townsville - dessert city.

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:40:00 --0800

I'm in Townsville for u/18 state champs. Marcus' team starts finals today. They've played reasonably consistently other than one loss to Cairns. Townsville stadium is great and Townsville itself is a lovely city. The weather is sensational and I've b...

BrisNova goes off!

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:50:00 --0800

BrisNova was AMAZING: people queuing from 7am to get through the doors first. And they weren't disappointed. I've had such a wonderful time. Made some great new friends and some happy memories.Some highlights include:talking books to readers (es...

Supanova betwixt and between

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:51:00 --0800

I hit the ground running when I got home, so not much time for reflection before we plunge into Supanova Brisbane this weekend.Thanks to everyone who came to my seminars in Melbourne - hope there was something useful in there for you.Onward, onw...

Supanova Melbourne 2008 - round up

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:57:00 --0800

In point form due to fatigue!Some highlights:- Taking over the chinese restaurant in St Kilda Rd with the whole gang: Missy, Fel, Lou Ferrigno, Michael and Sharon Winslow, Jewel Staite, Spike Spencer, Jewel's friend Becky, Daniel, Daniel's ...

Supanova Melbourne 2008 - precursor

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:51:00 --0800

Well I made it to Melbourne - even managed to negotiate the shuttle bus with my luggage. Ran into Missy (one of the Supanova event directors) as soon as I got to the hotel. Seeing Missy is always re-assuring: I'm in the right place at the right time,...