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Qualia, Pierce, & the Time Ship: A Novel

Delighted to announce that my latest book has just gone up on Amazon.

Qualia is an elderly widow, dying alone in her bedroom. Suddenly, she’s a young housewife in a psychiatrist’s office, explaining how she’s hearing voices in the walls of her house—and how her husband, Pierce, is ignoring her. Then, she meets a friend for coffee. It all seems natural, but it’s not—there’s something wrong with her world…

This novel follows on from Time Aerials and Yesterday Makers but only insofar as those books appear in this story. Some of the characters creep in, too. And others stride across it.

It’s about a marriage, and a time ship, and a couple of dogs. Some adult content pops up, which is new for me. So, hopefully, there’s something for everyone—in little doses (it’s divided into four easily digestible sections). 45,000 words (about 3 hours reading, according to my computer). And it’s only $0.99. And FREE on Amazon Subscription services like Kindle Unlimited. For now.

Thanks for your time!

 

Time Aerials available at Deakin Post Office!

If you’re in DEAKIN pop into the Post Office/Newsagency (4 Duff Place, Deakin, ACT 2600) and grab a copy–possibly even buy one. A big thanks to Ajit for the display.

Stefania Wearing my Scarves at Mania Shoes

Stefania Ferrario wearing my scarf.

Stefania Ferrario wearing my scarf.

Here is Stefania Ferrario wearing a couple of my designer scarves exclusively available at Mania Shoes in Manuka. Time for some last minute shopping! You can see all of my scarf designs here.

Colouring-in at no charge…

My colouring-in pdfs are now free for personal educational use. This is a trial only. Simply go to:

https://www.scientific.pictures/-/galleries/medical-colouring-pages

then you can add them to your cart at no charge. Once you’ve signed up you’ll receive a download link. Please feel free to pass on to students and schools. Thanks!

 

Qualia’s Meadow New Artwork

Qualia’s Meadow

Inspired by Yesterday Makers this is the latest in a series of Qualia images. 12,000 pixels across. Available as prints and merchandise and as digital downloads. Watercolour and oil mix in Painter 2018.

OLLIE gets his own page…

Ollie, our new shih tzu now has his own Instagram page, so if you like puppies on your internet, you know where to go…

REVIEW: Transgressions by Phillip Berrie

Transgressions (I read the the paperback) by Phill Berrie built a wonderful world and drew me in. There’s magic(k), but I believed it. The main character is complex, and flawed, and deep. Indeed, all the characters felt real, as if their histories extended well beyond the pages of this book. The story is rich and textured and disturbing, and it drew me along. The pacing sped up towards the end and I wanted more. There’s lots to like, but I particularly enjoyed a very one-sided conversation, and a god in a strange court.

TIME AERIALS in stock

TIME AERIALS arrived today. Lovely print job by Ingram. Ready for Conflux.

Supernova Animation…

This animation made the news recently as it describes a new supernova remnant (original paper published in Science). You can see the news items (with the animation or some stills) here:

Canberra Times

Phys.Org

Courthouse News

New Scientist

 

Squamaflies

New artwork for my paperback release of Time Aerials. Squamaflies are time-leaking horrors; precognitive mutant butterflies. Soon to be released as prints. All book art.

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