Here is my schedule for the week. Would love to see some friends there!

MDP author talks will be held at: Arana Hills Library from 6.30pm on Monday, March 28; Strathpine Library on Tuesday March 29 from 6.30 pm; Narangba Library on Wednesday March 30 from 6.30pm; and at Redcliffe Library from 10am on Thursday March 31.

“Multi-faceted author Marianne de Pierres will bring her blend of fantasy, humour and crime writing talents to a series of talks at Moreton Bay Region Libraries later this month.

Moreton Bay Regional Council Lifestyle and Amenities spokesperson, Cr David Dwyer, said the popular author had just released her first novel for young adults, Burn Bright –  which delves into the world of glamour and the darker aspects of teenage anxiety.

“Marianne de Pierres has a strong and dedicated following and her talks from the author’s perspective are always riveting,” Cr Dwyer said.

“It’s your chance explore the world and influences of a well regarded author in the comfort of a local Moreton Bay region library.”

Marianne de Pierres’ previous works include the multi-award-nominated Parrish Plessis and Sentients of the Orion series as well as the Tara Sharp humorous crime series written under a pseudonym, Marianne Delacourt.

Bookings are recommended and can be made through individual libraries.

Followed by:

An evening with Marianne de Pierres
Victoria Point Library
Thursday 31 March, 6 – 7pm

Come along to hear Marianne talk about her writing across both science fiction and crime genres and her new venture into young adult dark fantasy.

Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to Anne on 3884 4011.

This event is brought to you in partnership with Angus & Robertson Victoria Point.

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With my Burn Bright book tour just around the corner, I thought it was time I put some links up. If you’re in Sydney, Yunyu and I’ll be at Galaxy Books (23rd March, 5.30), Ultimo Library (21st March, 4-5pm) and Kinokuniya (24th March, 6pm).

Following that I’ll be back in Brisbane for a week, visiting libraries. (Look in the sidebar for details). Then back down to Melbourne where events are yet to be confirmed.

And there have been some gratifying reviews for Burn Bright so far, none more than the two at Inside A Dog.

And Marcus has just finished the March newsletter which is a Burn Bright special.

Marianne de Pierres Newsletter 09.03.2011

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I’ve got a bunch of appearances and online stuff coming up so I thought I’d put it all in one post so you (but mainly I) can keep track.

Upcoming blog posts/interviews:

Alpahareaderblogspot interview

Women’s History Month 2011: Gillian Pollack

Online chat at ASFFWA – March 9th

Coolshite podcast with Yunyu – March 7th

Random House blog series

Book Junky interview

Upcoming Events:

Book Tour Sydney – Ultimo Library, Galaxy Books, Kinokuniya Books (see events in the right sidebar)

Victoria Point Library, Brisbane – 31/3/11, 6-7pm (right sidebar)

Book Tour Brisbane – events TBC

Supanova Brisbane/Melbourne – confirmed

Book Tour Melbourne – events TBC

I’ll update this post as more things are confirmed.

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Just heard about this really awesome sounding writer’s course that’s coming to Australia and am helping Allen and Unwin get word out about it. I’ve had a look through the course program and it seems very comprehensive and in depth. There will be guest spots from David Malouf, Kate Grenville, Bernard Cohen and Charlotte Wood and individual consultations as well.

After great success in London, Paris, Dublin and Toronto, Faber has partnered with Allen & Unwin in Australia to offer courses in creative writing. The first is ‘Writing a Novel’ which will be taught by Kathryn Heyman and James Bradley and will run from March to August 2011 at Allen & Unwin’s Crows Nest offices. What’s exciting about it is the hands-on nature of the classes, the publishers and agents reading night and the expectation that participants will finish the course with a complete first draft of their novel. There’s more information about the course outline on our website: www.faberacademy@allenandunwin.com

And to celebrate the Academy coming to our fair shores, I have two copies of  Dracula in Love to giveaway. All you have to do is email me through this website with the names of the two course directors. Easy Peasy!

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If you’re serious about becoming a professional writer then you should get to this:

This January 13-­15th in Salt Lake City, six international bestselling authors are presenting the second Superstars Writing Seminar, a full-blown ³boot camp² of the things you need to know to be a career professional writer.

Three days of intensive instruction taught by Kevin J. Anderson, Brandon Sanderson, Dave Wolverton , Rebecca Moesta, Eric Flint, and special guest instructor Sherrilyn Kenyon.

Topics include:

Economics of Commercial Publishing. How Editors Look at Manuscripts, Novels, and Short Fiction. Dissecting a Book Contract. How to Read and Understand a Royalty Statement. Dirty Secrets: What You Need to Know About Being a Professional Author. How to Leverage Your Intellectual Property.  Balancing Acts: Writing World and Real World.  Agents. Networking and Self-Promotion for Authors.  Understanding E-Books.  Pitching the Big Proposal.  How to Increase Your Writing Productivity. Two Heads Are Better than One: Collaborations. How to Get an Edge with New Media.  Movies, TV, and Authors and more, including open Q&A sessions, a special limited-seating VIP banquet to get to know the instructors, and plenty of networking opportunities among the teachers, other writers, and fellow students.

The Superstars Writing Seminar is a practical, no-nonsense course on business topics for the professional writer.  The seminar doesn¹t teach you how to write, but how to be a writer.

For further information, see www.superstarswritingseminars.com

And if you can’t make it to Salt Lake City then follow Kevin J Anderson’s series of essays on writing.

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Just a reminder that this one is coming up: Angus and Robertson, 13/11/10 Victoria Point 11am – 1pm with Kylie Chan, Trent Jamieson and Cory Daniells. I know that Robbie Kirk and some of the island writers are coming over and look forward to seeing them. Might even be a few giveaways going!

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Well Team Apollo are so busy that we haven’t had a chance to get our conversation done, so I’m pre-empting what was going to be an interview with them and give you the exciting news and a link to a detailed article at SciFi Talk. Two of my peeps, Melanie Teychenne-King and Peter Budd (aka Missy and Pete) have launched the Apollo Awards.

“101010 Productions have partnered with Australia’s award winning production and web entertainment companies TPD Media and Zone4 to introduce a worldwide Film and Television award ceremony unique to the internet…

Peter Budd, Director of 101010 Productions said, “What makes The Apollo Awards unique is that the choice is truly and firmly in the hands of the worldwide audience. From the Americas and Europe to Africa, Asia and Oceania, both nominations and votes are in the hands of the people”.

For this global alliance of fans, The Apollo Awards will be delivered online, live and worldwide, rather than through broadcast or cable TV.

Co-creator of the Apollo Awards, Melanie Teychenne-King says, “The internet is the future of television, of breaking down the barriers between regions and time zones. By streaming the award ceremony live across the globe we’re giving everyone the chance to participate on an even level, to know they have ownership of the show.”

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Sorry so quiet but blogging has been impossible while at Aussiecon. Had a most gratifying time in so many ways. Highlights included seeing all my Orbit counterparts editorial, authors, publicists and sales. Cyberpunk panel where Charlie Stross saved my arse on a couple of curly questions. Orbiteers – though too brief. Talking with Kate Elliot. Panel with Melissa Snodgrass, Stan Robinson and Ian Irvine. Stan the gentleman.Twelfth Planet Press and the finished *GORGEOUS* end product that is the Glitter Rose collection (pre-orders will be sent out next week when Alisa gets home), which I will have pictures of when I can upload properly from home. Alisa is da man! Tehani’s amazing sales ability. The kaffeklatsch – you were all lovely. Seeing Jamie and meeting Gemma. Hearing that Parrish is being used in PHD research for a second time. Seeing Trent’s eyes glaze in excitement when he saw Robert Silverberg in the foyer.

There’s more but my brain needs to unfuzz to be able to share.

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Read about my thrilling award at Marianne Delacourt.

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Aside from AussieCon I’ll be doing two signings at bookstores. Both on Thursday 2nd September. The first is at Angus and Robertson in Victoria Gardens between 11am -1pm.

The other is the Borders South Wharf signing and panel with Kate Elliot, Trent Jamieson and Karen Miller. We’ll be talking about why SFF is so popular and why we love it. 5.30pm onwards …

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