Marianne de Pierres

 

Yes I am still writing stories! You could be forgiven for thinking I’d stopped. Between a PhD and a new job, life has changed a lot. So here’s an update! Recently I started as Content Creator at a company called Performance Frontiers. They are an inspiring leadership development business grounded in the ideals of natural capitalism and whole systems thinking. I’m so enjoying this role, and the people I am working with, despite being on a steep learning curve. And I’m getting to write articles in the areas of positive psychology, and case studies about inspiring transformations in life and business. This is pretty much full time, and you can find out more here: https://performancefrontiers.com/aboutus/.

 
Since beginning my PhD back in 2005, my fiction writing has been reduced. Life got in the way and forced me to make some practical decisions around income and lifestyle. I am still creating fiction and wanted to let you know where that sits at the moment.
 
I have a completed a YA novel that has only recently gone out to publishers, and a very quirky SF novel that I need to try and connect with the right person. My works in progress are Tara Sharp 5, and the monograph about Colonel Thorn, plus my first ever fantasy novel The Water Dragon Queen.
 
The research for Colonel Thorn has been so engrossing that I feel I could/will pen a fiction about the early nineteenth century in the future. And as soon as Isobelle has submitted her PhD, we are going to collaborate on a graphic novel.
 
Writing fiction is still my joy and my first love, but because of some traumatic personal events, I felt myself untethered from my true purpose. I’m finding my way back to it the best way I know how, by working in a job that is meaningful to me, and I thank you for your continued interest in my work. I hope I can honour that loyalty going forward with stories that are meaningful to you.
 
Love and light and stay healthy. Marianne
Marianne de Pierres

My SF screenplay Stalking Daylight scored an honourable mention in the Truant Pictures screenplay competition. Looks like they picked a lot of horror, so am pleased to be one of the few SF scripts to be acknowleged.

Here’s the full list reproduced from the site:

SEMI-FINALISTS

  • Vince Bailey, The Dobson Field Initiative – Thriller (Tasmania)
  • Nick Barkla & Jason Patterson, Slay the Dragon – Thriller (Victoria)
  • Renee Brack, Outback Killer Koalas – Comic Horror (NSW)
  • Craig Delahoy, Congress – Horror/Thriller (NSW)
  • Jonathon Green, Emma After – Thriller (NSW)
  • Scott Hamilton, Red Rock – Sci-Fi (QLD)
  • Nicolas Hinze, Moratjjan – Horror (QLD)
  • Adriana Kenny, Clarity – Thriller/Horror (NSW)
  • Adam Lemmey, Splatters – Horror (SA)
  • Sean Loch, Rear View Mirror – Thriller/Horror (QLD)
  • Aaron McCann & Dominic Pearce, Big Red – Sci-Fi (WA)
  • DJ McPherson, His Name is Jeremiah – Thriller (Victoria)
  • Mark Oxbrow, She Awakens – Horror (NSW)
  • Jordan Prosser, Cherry – Thriller/Horror (NSW)
  • David Willing, The Surrogate – Thriller (Victoria)

HONOURABLE MENTIONS

  • Marianne de Pierres, Stalking Daylight – Sci-Fi (QLD)
  • Kerinne Jenkins, Cattle – Thriller (NSW)
  • Declan Shrubb, Imaginary Friend – Horror (ACT)
  • Megan Williams, Two Hours From – Thriller (QLD)
  • Les Zig, The Principle of the Thing – Thriller (VIC)

 

 

Marianne de Pierres

This weekend I will host a panedevoted to Ursula Le Guin at the Brisbane International Film Festival. I hope some of you might make it there. The panel will consist of Isobelle Carmody, Lian Hearn (Gillian Rubenstein), and artist, Emily Floyd, and celebrates the release of a new short film about Le Guin’s life. The film is wonderful, as will be the discussion, with each panelist having a unique take on Le Guin’s work.

 

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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