Every month I’ll be interviewing an author who writes historically-influenced fiction, and introducing you to some fantastic new writing talent. Their genres vary, but all of them are writing stories set in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This month’s featured author is Shauna E. Black. Shauna writes historical fantasy (Western), epic fantasy and dystopian. Continue reading “Author spotlight: Shauna E. Black”
Author Archives: Louise Merrington
Author spotlight: M.K. Wiseman
Every month I’ll be interviewing an author who writes historically-influenced fiction, and introducing you to some fantastic new writing talent. Their genres vary, but all of them are writing stories set in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This month’s featured author is fantasy and steampunk writer M.K. Wiseman. She’s about to release Kithseeker, the secondContinue reading “Author spotlight: M.K. Wiseman”
Author Spotlight: Nix Whittaker
Every month I’ll be interviewing an author who writes historically-influenced fiction, and introducing you to some fantastic new writing talent. Their genres vary, but all of them are writing stories set in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This month’s featured author is Nix Whittaker. Nix writes steampunk/alternative history, sci-fi romance, and is working onContinue reading “Author Spotlight: Nix Whittaker”
Author Spotlight: Guy Worthey
Every month I’ll be interviewing an author who writes historically-influenced fiction, and introducing you to some fantastic new writing talent. Their genres vary, but all of them are writing stories set in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This month’s featured author is Guy Worthey. Guy writes young adult adventure, specifically 1920s noir with steampunkContinue reading “Author Spotlight: Guy Worthey”
The Iron Line cover revealed!
It’s here! I’m very excited to be able to reveal the cover of The Iron Line, designed by the brilliant Raewyn Brack (who also did the cover for Greythorne). It will be officially released on 4 December, just in time for Christmas!
Anatomy of a Novel Part 10: Going indie
I’m very excited to reveal that The Iron Line is now in its final stages. I’ve been agonising a lot this year about how I wanted to publish it – whether I was going to pitch it to agents and publishers, or take a different route. Last week I wrote an article for online news andContinue reading “Anatomy of a Novel Part 10: Going indie”
You’ve Got Mail and the evolution of books
A few weeks ago I watched the 1990s Meg Ryan-Tom Hanks classic rom-com You’ve Got Mail. The basic premise, for those who’ve never seen it, is love in the age of the internet. This is how IMDb succinctly describes it: “Two business rivals who despise each other in real life unwittingly fall in love over theContinue reading “You’ve Got Mail and the evolution of books”
School reunion stories
About a month ago I attended my 15-year school reunion. I hadn’t planned to go – it just so happened I was back in my hometown for work the weekend it was on, and one of my best friends was going, so I figured there’d be safety in numbers. I was actually surprised by howContinue reading “School reunion stories”
The Author to Her Book
I’ve just sent the second draft of The Iron Line off to beta readers (which I’ll write about in more detail at some point), and I’m now left with that rather strange feeling which, I imagine, is a bit like seeing your child off on their first day of school. One of those beta readers, whoContinue reading “The Author to Her Book”
Noted Festival 2017
Last week was the third annual Noted Festival, held in Canberra, where I live. I’d heard about it the previous two years, but for various reasons had never got round to actually participating in anything. Noted isn’t like other writers festivals – for one thing, it has “an explicit commitment to emerging and experimental writingContinue reading “Noted Festival 2017”