Make sure you read the terms and conditions. Only Gold Coast residents are eligible for prizes but non-Coasters can still vote. Certain requirements need to be met.
Then go to it!
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From time to time the intrawebs deliver some happy news. Tonight it came in the way of the Gold Coast libraries Top 40 recommended reading list. And guess which psychic, arse-kicking, aura-reading detective was on there… Among the books you would expect to see on such a list eg Clan of the Cave Bear, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Kite Runner, Lord of the Rings etc, I was excited to see Rebecca James, another Allen and Unwin Aussie author on there. If you live on the Gold Coast you can vote for the top ten. You know what to do … ‘Perth-ite Tara Sharp is going through a mid-twenties life crisis, unemployed, living in the family granny flat, the owner of a Monaro. One other thing - she can see people’s auras. Naturally she decides to start a self-help group, become a private investigator and take on Perth’s villains. She’s feisty and sassy, and ideal for fans of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum.’ Wait until you see the design, Austin Designworks have come up with for this site revamp. I LOVE it! We’ll be going live on the new site, all going well, in about a month. If you have any suggestions for things you’d like to see on the site, now is the time to speak up! Aust D have created some memorable sits but my two favourites are Keri Arthur’s and Diana Peterfreund’s. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Sisters in Crime Australia, we are hosting, in October 2011, the second ever Women’s Crime & Mystery ConventionThe first SheKilda Convention in 2001 was not only the first ever crime and mystery convention or conference held in Australia, but the first ever women’s crime convention held anywhere in the world. A decade later and SheKilda Again is the second of its kind anywhere in the world. The weekend of crime fiction, mystery and true crime for writers and fans of womens’ crime will be held in Melbourne from 21 to 23 October 2011. My Marianne de Pierres site has had a major overhaul by Austin Designworks. And the good news is that this one will shortly follow. Can’t wait for Tara Sharp to get her own dedicated look! I think Mona will have to be in the banner and maybe the birds. What do you think?
My latest Golden Oldie is a book every person should have in their library, right next to Jack Kerouac’s On the Road. In fact Kerouac is said to have inspired Thompson’s road trip and novel. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream is a novel by Hunter S. Thompson, illustrated by Ralph Steadman. The book is a roman à clef, rooted in autobiographical incidents. The story follows its protagonist, Raoul Duke, and his attorney, Dr. Gonzo, as they descend on Las Vegas to chase the American Dream through a drug-induced haze.
Get in touch with your inner hedonist. The manager of my YA site, Bec Stafford, has been running a series of interviews called Big 4 Interviews – 4 questions asked of YA authors we love. The latest one is with Margo Lanagan, but previous interviews are archived. They make fascinating reading.
And speaking of interviews don’t forget to watch out for Tara Moss’s upcoming short interview series with known authors in crime fiction on Foxtel’s 13th street.
I’ve just put the SIC logo in the sidebar. What are great organisation they are! If you’re an Aussie crime writer, you’re crazy not to join. I’m posting my membership today.
Walker of the WorldsWalker of the Worlds is my favourite SF blog. Mark balances reviews with opinion pieces and news from the SF world. He also gives great cover round ups of new books, which makes great browsing. The blogroll in his sidebar provides excellent links. Best first fiction Best Fiction Best True crime Victorian Ombudsman, George Brouwer, Investigations into the Alleged
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