Monthly Archives: August 2009

Reading group notes

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Bron

Although reading itself is a solitary activity, there’s a phenomenal range of social activity around reading. People talk about books with friends and family, lend books, comment on or review books in blogs and online forums, and many, many people … Continue reading →

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Dark Country – celebration give-away

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Bron

To celebrate the upcoming release of Dark Country, and it’s inclusion in the Books Alive 2009 promotion, I’m going to give away two signed copies of the book. How to enter? It’s easy! Download Chapter 1 of Dark Country (.pdf … Continue reading →

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Books Alive 2009

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Bron

I mentioned yesterday that I’d have some good news to announce today. I’ve known about it for months, but couldn’t say anything until the official announcement – which is today. Books Alive 2009 – an annual Australian Government promotion to … Continue reading →

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Home again

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Bron

I feel as though I’ve been away for a month, but it’s really only just on two weeks – and I did get home for two nights in between Brisbane and Melbourne! The IASPR and RWAustralia conferences in Brisbane were … Continue reading →

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IASPR conference

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Bron

Just a quick post to report in from Brisbane. The IASPR conference is going brilliantly – and it’s wonderful to be spending time with people and discussing the genre and books in general. There’s been some great papers, including two … Continue reading →

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