An Interview with Freya Marske
An Interview with Freya Marske Freya Marske is an award winning Australian author of queer fantasy novels. Building from her passions and childhood interests, Freya has created fascinating characters and magic systems that linger with the reader long after finishing. Her debut novel, A Marvellous Light, was published in 2021, quickly becoming an international bestseller […]
An Interview with Chris Flynn
An Interview with Chris Flynn Chris Flynn is an acclaimed Australian author whose work blends sharp wit, inventive storytelling, and a deep curiosity about the human condition. Best known for novels like Mammoth and Here Be Leviathans, Flynn’s writing spans fiction, essays, and commentary, often exploring the intersection of nature, technology, and history. Chris was […]
An Interview with Ian Irvine
An Interview with Ian Irvine Ian Irvine is one of Australia’s most prolific and imaginative fantasy authors, known for his richly detailed worlds, complex characters, and intricate plots. With a background in marine science, his writing often weaves in environmental themes, giving his stories a unique depth that sets them apart in the fantasy genre. […]
An Interview with Will Greatwich
An Interview with Will Greatwich A fellow Melbourne author, Will Greatwich has just released his debut novel House of the Rain King. Will’s writing has appeared in Mysterion, Typebar Magazine, and Beneath Ceaseless Skies. An avid reader, he also writes a monthly review blog, Paperback Picnic, where he explores curious and forgotten works of fantasy and science fiction. […]
An Interview with Trudi Canavan
An Interview with Trudi Canavan Trudi Canavan is an award-winning, best-selling writer of fantasy novels, penning the The Black Magician Trilogy, The Traitor Spy Trilogy, The Age of the Five Trilogy, and the Millennium’s Rule series. A former designer and illustrator, Trudi has created amazing worlds with her fantastical stories, winning the Aurealis Awards for […]
An Interview with Sean Williams
An Interview with Sean Williams Sean Williams is an award-winning Australian speculative fiction author whose work spans science fiction, fantasy, and young adult fiction. He has authored more than 40 novels and 120 short stories. Sean is best known for his Books of the Change and Books of the Cataclysm fantasy series, as well as […]
An Interview with Trent Jamieson
An Interview with Trent Jamieson Trent Jamieson is a multi-award winning Australian novelist, picture book, and short story writer. He is the author of The Stone Road, Day Boy, The Death Works series, The Nightbound Land duology, and the picture books Mr Impoppable and The Giant and the Sea. Since publishing his short story “Threnody” […]
An Interview with Aidan Doyle
An Interview with Aidan Doyle Travel brings new experiences and new perspectives, and nowhere is this more relevant than in writing. Aidan Doyle is an Australian computer programmer and science fiction writer. He lives in Melbourne when he isn’t travelling, and has visited more than 100 countries. From Antarctic expeditions at the edge of the […]
An Interview with Richard Swan
An Interview with Richard Swan We don’t often consider the intricacies of the legal system in fantasy worldbuilding—more often than not, it loses out to swords and dragons. However, as history will attest, the fundaments of legality have done more to shape our world than a blade ever did. Richard Swan is a critically acclaimed […]
An Interview with Joanne Anderton
An Interview with Joanne Anderton Joanne Anderton is an award-winning Australian author of speculative fiction, creative non-fiction, and children’s books. She has previously worked in the publishing industry, has a master’s in creative writing from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), and lived and worked in Japan as an English-language teacher. Her work includes The […]