The day your book is released is always important but with the release of Burn Bright this week, it is the culmination of nearly a decade’s work. Yes, I’ve been working on the manuscript, on and off, for about that long! You might be sick to death of hearing me talk about it at this stage, but when you’ve been with a story FOREVER, it feels like cause to really celebrate.

To add to that, it’s my first creative collaboration with Yunyu. I loved working with her. She is something else: clever, funny and so so so talented. Plus she’s given me an awesome idea for book 2, Angel Arias. This project has also given me opportunities to do some fun publicity, meet a whole lot of new readers, and strengthen my bonds with some people I love and respect like the CoolShite crew.

We’ve been doing giveaways on Facebook, and through the Burn Bright website, and will do the last ones during the CoolShite podcast on March 7th. Remember, to win those ones, you have to email your questions in ahead of time to feedback@coolshite.net.

The Courier Mail did a neat article on the collaboration today, and also listed my Brisbane Tour Dates:

Strathpine Library on March 29 (3480 6698)

Narangba Library (3385 5555)

Redcliffe Library on March 31 (3283 0311)

Victoria Point Library on March 31 (3884 4000)

Pulp Fiction, Brisbane City, on April 1 (3236 2750)

Brisbane Supanova Pop Culture Expo on April 1-3 (www.supanova. com.au)

And while we’re talking about giveaways, Twelfth Planet Press are also giving away 2 copies of Glitter Rose on Goodreads. All you have to do to be in the draw is click a button (and be a member of GoodReads).

I’ll be touring for Burn Bright in March and will post dates as they come to hand. The Sydney evening events are looking like this so far and I’d love to see you all there! I don’t have a time for Kinokuniya yet but the great news is that Yunyu will be part of these three events and we’ll be playing Angel Arias for you. At each event I’ll also be giving away limited edition stickers and other goodies. I should add that I’m happy to sign any of my books at these gigs.

Sydney Burn Bright Book Tour Leg

Monday March 21

Ultimo Library

Ultimo Community Centre, L1, 40 William Henry St, Ultimo, 200.  4 – 5pm

Wednesday March 23rd

Galaxy Books signing 5.30

Thursday March 24th

Kinokuniya event

Tara Sharp is back in two more novels coming to you in 2012 and 2013. You can read all the details over at the Marianne Delacourt site. Needless to say I’m pretty excited about it!

Over at the Burn Bright site, were getting a bit crazy with only 12 days until the book is out. Over there you can see the photos of the staff with their special copies, and I’ve just updated the music page with the cover image for Yunyu’s song, Angel Arias. I’ve been adding some reviews as they come in, and you can now read chapter one for free. Don’t forget to tune into the podcast and listen to the premiere of Yunyu’s amazing song.

Also, I’ve got a couple of events coming up:

*Victoria Point Library Event*:

“An evening with Marianne de Pierres”

Date: Thursday 31 March 2011
Time: 6 – 7pm

Venue: Victoria Point Library
Lakeside Shopping Centre
7 – 15 Bunker Road
Victoria Point

RSVP: Please call Anne on 3884 4011

And I’ll be doing an online chat at ASFFWA soon. Would love your company!

Awards

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Peacemaker - Aurealis Award
Best Science Fiction Novel 2014

Curtin University Distinguished Alumni Award 2014

Transformation Space - Aurealis Award
 Best Science Fiction Novel 2010

Sharp Shooter - Davitt Award
Best Crime Novel 2009 (Sisters in Crime Australia) 

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