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Lawrey Goodrick hard at work.
Read this great review by Darci Robbins.
A universe that deserves to be expanded… As an avid reader, it’s not often that I come across a book that can have me grinning at witty dialogue on one page and cringing in sympathy for a kidnapped cop moments later. Magnus Nights: The Helios Incident had me doing both these things and more as […]
I had the luck to have an early reading copy of Just Nat, and it’s one of the best biographies I’ve ever read.
Historical Fiction. 'Pulsating with twists and adventure, this book is just too exciting.'
Preorder Book 1 now for a chance to win our great prize: Your name written into Book 2: Magnus Nights Leviathan.
'Welcome to Blackwood is a young adult paranormal fiction novel about a town where ‘nothing is as it seems.'
If you are a fan of the Ned Kelly legend or Australian history in general, this book will surprise and delight you.
"A list of helpful resources is included at the end, along with a 10-week set of writing exercises to hone your craft."
Crude oil is cheap, crude humour is priceless — Australian Author Dean Blake launches ‘Everyday A-holes’, a picture book for adults The book, aimed at adults who enjoy dry humour and aren’t offended easily, is inspired by real-life encounters during the author’s travels across the globe Australia-based award-winning author Dean Blake has launched his second […]
"Every Politician, policymaker, hospital administrator, medical practitioner, and sufferer of chronic pain should read this book."
Adult fiction dystopian crime thriller. Edge of your seat crime noir.
Calling all talented Illustrators. An illustration competition is now open seeking talent for the book, Remember Our First Responders.
What If You Fly? Review by Darci Robbins. "I finished the novel in one sitting..."
Recognising the efforts of women in WWII
Father’s Day is fast approaching and we’ve got you covered. We’ve made gift buying for dad a hassle-free experience with this curated selection, and free gift-wrapping. 3 GREAT OFFERS! The Writing Bundle – $50 – Winning Short Story Competitions + Reset Australian Biography – $32.95 – Breaking Through the Pain Barrier Fiction Bundle – $43.95 […]
Let’s discuss a few hypothetical situations: You suddenly realize it’s your best friend’s birthday next week and you’ve got a crazy busy schedule with not enough time to shop around for a book they will love. Do you have the perfect gift in mind but nothing to wrap it in? What’s a quick and easy […]
Humorous father-son recycling quest for Middle-grade readers aged 8-12.
Compelling. Thought-provoking. Subtle, beautiful and fast-paced.
5-stars for this important historical reference wrapped in a compelling story frame.
'I can imagine this as a TV series, and it’s certainly one I would watch.'
A fun pulp fiction crime romp that bounces around the Australian outback.
Fourth through first winning announcements.
Welcome to Blackwood continues its prize winning streak.
The terrific manuscripts to make the short-list are...
Drumroll... AND the noted authors are:
"I've never been more excited for book 2 in a series," Peta, @UnfoldedEdges.
Lament by Nicole Kelly compels readers to write to us. This is one.
The winner is ...
The importance of our national treasures.
Drumroll ... Top 10 Reveal
Congratulations to these talented winners.
Coincidence or related that Nicole Kelly writes about Ned Kelly...
Book launch in Perth, WA, on 24th October.
Shortlisted in the Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Prize 2020.
Being an a$$hole is a universal message. Like maths.
Thoughts on how to describe yourself on a first date.
Volunteer judges' gold-plated experience.
Offered due to demand. Limited to 25 places.
We get rave reviews about this workshop.
This one's a dead set page-turner. I give it 5 stars.
Debbie Terranova explains the importance of research in the writing process.
How Indie Publishing can create better writers and give readers something worth reading about. The growth in self-publishing has made it easier for almost any author to be published, and not held to ransom by the vagaries of traditional publishing houses. People will use online book printing companies (check this out) to get it printed the […]
A must-read for writers who want to win!
Super-charged writing advice. My favourite book on writing.
David Reiter from Interactive Publications gives advice on publishing in a post COVID environment
Author, Cate Sawyer, on Pelican't and Pelican.
Social Media Hacks From Over 10 Years of Experience as a Digital Marketer Story and interview by Author and Podcaster David Bobis. Reprinted here with permission. As well as being the author of the newly released book (under a pen name), Everyday A**holes, I am an ex-Head of Digital Marketing for Studio Culture – a […]