Spec. Fic. Society anthology: we are publishing an anthology of short stories from emerging, award-winning and dedicated authors.
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Articles about Jemma Pollari books, WIPs, interviews, and other things about writing life. Could include festivals, workshops, launches, and other bookish activities.
How to build your author website: workshop at SCH Writers Festival
How to build your author website: workshop at Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival on Monday 5th May 2025. Get a head start online!
I’ve been featured: Atmosphere Press
Atmosphere Press interviewed me about my current work-in-progress, Icewind: a post-apocalyptic sci-fi novel about winged post-humans living in floating cities above the surface of the ruined Earth.
Stop Being Precious About Your Writing
You’re holding yourself back from success right now. Stop being precious about your writing. This is some advice to myself.
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The inaugural Spec. Fic. Society anthology is coming!
Spec. Fic. Society anthology: we are publishing an anthology of short stories from emerging, award-winning and dedicated authors.
What is the brain uploading trope? When human minds don’t need to live in human brains
Brain uploading trope is a mainstay of sci fi stories, with plenty philosophical quandaries. These books and shows will get you started.
Read my winning short story: “Tremble” in March 2024 Right-Left-Write
My short story “Tremble” won the March 2024 Right Left Write competition run by Queensland Writers Centre. Read it here.
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