The Calculating Stars: multi-award winning science fiction novel in an alternate history 1950s space race to colonise the solar system.
Explore writings by me for creative people, from my Creative Blog and Spec. Fic. Society.
Articles about compelling books that I’ve read: books you can’t put down, lists of great books, best science fiction books, amazing speculative fiction books, and more.
21 Sep 2025 | Book Recommendations, Spec. Fic. Society
The Calculating Stars: multi-award winning science fiction novel in an alternate history 1950s space race to colonise the solar system.
27 May 2025 | Book Recommendations, Spec. Fic. Society
Empire of the Vampire and the Lifel1k3 series by Jay Kristoff are two examples of compelling character-driven fiction in different styles.
24 May 2025 | Book Recommendations, Spec. Fic. Society
Comes the Night by Isobelle Carmody feels like a back to roots story from this beloved Australian fantasy and science fiction author.
8 Apr 2025 | Book Recommendations, Spec. Fic. Society
Immersive worldbuilding short story collection, Liberation Day, by George Saunders is a beautiful example of how to create worlds, fast.
30 Aug 2020 | Reading Lists, Spec. Fic. Society
Three books to get excited about reading, because you know they are going to be great.
12 Jul 2020 | Reading Lists, Spec. Fic. Society
When you next get on an international flight, pack these three novels. Begin reading at bedtime at your own risk.
Brain uploading trope is a mainstay of sci fi stories, with plenty philosophical quandaries. These books and shows will get you started.
There are a heap of beautiful places on the Sunshine Coast for family, couple and engagement photos. Here’s my collection-in-progress of locations.
My short story “Tremble” won the March 2024 Right Left Write competition run by Queensland Writers Centre. Read it here.