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Adelaide Supanova 2023 Floorplan is Out (And new book merch info)

Posted onOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023Leave a comment

If you’re heading to Supanova Adelaide on 4-5th November (in two weekend’s time!) don’t forget to stop by the Artist Read More …

Categoriesbook merch, books, EventsTagsadelaide event, Big Box of Everything, Book Merch, books, buy books, conventions, direct from author, ebook, Events, in person, live event, new merch, short story, supanova, what's new

Do you use Books2Read?

Posted onOctober 23, 2023October 23, 2023Leave a comment

Did you know you can find my books on Books2Read? Live outside Australia? (readers who live in Australia can buy Read More …

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Tea & Tidings Newsletter On the Way

Posted onOctober 14, 2023Leave a comment

Subscribers check your inboxes. This month’s newsletter is on it’s way. Not a subscriber? Sign up HERE – and get Read More …

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New book merch: Book Candles

Posted onSeptember 30, 2023September 20, 2023Leave a comment

I’ve been working on a second secret project for my upcoming end of year events: Book candles! The idea has Read More …

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    • In the Media
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      • Costume and Steampunk Related Talks & Workshops
    • Support me on Patreon
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  • Books
    • The James Findlay Journals
    • Mrs Hudson Investigates
    • The Adventures of Viola Stewart
    • The Aunt Enid Mysteries
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    • Book Trigger Warnings
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    • Watch Past Events
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    • Steampunk Events
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