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Tony Dews – Author Interview (Glittering Were the Leaves: Ho Ho Horror)

Your short story Glittering Were the Leaves is in the Ho Ho Horror anthology. What can readers look forward to in Glittering Were the Leaves? I think they can look forward to having their preconceptions challenged, that the world as … Continue reading

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Cameron Trost – Author Interview (Naughty or Nice: Ho Ho Horror)

Your short story Naughty or Nice is in the Ho Ho Horror anthology. What can readers look forward to in Naughty or Nice? Most Christmas tales are set in the northern hemisphere but Australian readers will enjoy the familiar setting … Continue reading

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Keith Mushonga – Author Interview (Satan Claus: Ho Ho Horror)

Your short story Satan Claus is in the Ho Ho Horror anthology. What can readers look forward in Satan Claus? By virtue of its title they can expect a devilish mix of horror and Satanism, set on the backdrop of … Continue reading

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Gordon Reece – Author Interview (Ho Ho Ho: Ho Ho Horror)

Your short story Ho Ho Ho was the inspiration for the Ho Ho Horror anthology. How did you come to write Ho Ho Ho? I found the Australian bush an inspiring place for horror fiction – the small town settings, … Continue reading

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Dymocks D Publishing – An Opportunity Being Wasted

There are still problems with the Publishing Agreement from D Publishing. I wrote about my concerns with the agreement in D Publishing by Dymocks Books – AUTHORS BEWARE. Several minor revisions and now a major revision later, some things have been … Continue reading

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Sam Stephens – Author Interview (Let It Snow: Ho Ho Horror)

Your short story Let It Snow is in the Ho Ho Horror anthology. What can readers look forward to in Let It Snow? Jake Wellman is on an idyllic Christmas holiday: a secluded resort in the middle of a beautiful … Continue reading

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D Publishing by Dymocks Books – AUTHORS BEWARE

UPDATE: Dec 12 I had a positive phone conversation with senior management at D Publishing about redrafting their publishing agreement to better express their intentions and address authors’ concerns. Major concerns should be addressed this week and could result in … Continue reading

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Nov 2011 Short Story Comp Winner

Congratulations to everyone who had their story shortlisted for the AusLit November 2011 Short Story Comp (Murder). I hope you all had fun and that the shortlisted writers find lots of new readers and maybe some new friends through participating … Continue reading

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November Short Story Comp (Murder) Shortlist

The shortlist for the November short story comp is as follows: The Long View, by Michael Grey Truth Is, by Ross Watkins God Was Wrong, by Geoff Lambert Ice Cream, by Yin Mice of the State, by Talia Walker The … Continue reading

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Mice of the State, by Talia Walker

I glance into his eyes and I see nothing, which scares me.  All of a sudden, I feel ill.  My fate is in the hands of a young Officer, just struggling out of his teenage years, who has messy writing … Continue reading

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