I recently read another blog post regarding the writing of real female characters. It was a really interesting read, and highlighted the issues that writers face when they attempt to avoid misogyny. I'm a female writer, and when I set out to write my first published story, I deliberately wrote about a strong female character … Continue reading Writing strong female characters.
Author: Leonie
The World Of the Future
When I was a kid, I dreamt of the day I'd become an astronaut, head out into space, and explore the universe. As I grew older, I realised that my poor eyesight would most likely exclude me, and I turned to other dreams, fully expecting that the human race would be exploring at least the … Continue reading The World Of the Future
A Place Like This
This is an award winning short film by our friend, Dave May, who also did me the great favour of being one of my early test readers. It's a fantastic film, with an amazing story - just click on the link and you'll be able to view - A Place Like This
“Nothing to Something” to be published by AntipodeanSF
I just received the lovely news that my flash fiction piece "Nothing to Something" is to be published in Issue 184 of AntipodeanSF in October. AntipodeanSF can be found at http://antisf.com
Music, Wine and Food
What is it that makes us feel good? I've spent the early part of the day delivering our son (drummer) to the Upper Hunter Wine and Food Affair, strolling around briefly, sipping on a latte, and listening to a bit of big band music, performed by the Muswellbrook Shire Concert and Jazz Band. It's a … Continue reading Music, Wine and Food
MND Awareness – by Jordan Gageler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8qE4Fes5G8&feature=youtu.be Our young friend, Jordan, says "This video was made to share awareness of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) a disease that affects many people around the world. It is also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Lou Gehrig's Disease. I have watched this disease that has no cure slowly take my father's independence from him … Continue reading MND Awareness – by Jordan Gageler
Anzac Day
Tomorrow is Anzac Day here in Australia. ANZAC stands for "Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance, and began after the landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in World War I, on the 25th of April, 1915, by Australian and New Zealand troops. The Gallipoli campaign failed in its … Continue reading Anzac Day
Currently running giveaway and interview with me on Ensconced in YA
Currently running giveaway and interview with me on Ensconced in YAThere's one week left in the giveaway run by Christina from "Ensconced in YA" which has as its prize, copies of Frontier Incursion, signed cards, and a $50 Amazon gift card.If you'd still like to enter, you've got a week left to do so. There's … Continue reading Currently running giveaway and interview with me on Ensconced in YA
Why?
I woke, like most of the world this morning, to the news that at least two bombs had exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Death, injury, despair, people running, terror stricken faces, the sounds of emergency vehicles, and all kinds of commentary were on every kind of media and internet outlet.The question … Continue reading Why?
Leonie Rogers 