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Pandemic Calculator & Time Viruses

Have a go with my new Pandemic Calculator. The URL is a bit tricky, so I bought this easy to remember domain: PandemicCalculator.com which redirects to the secure page. It’s a work in progress, so please let me know if you find any glitches or errors. I find it scary, and I wrote it. You should, too.

If you’re sick of coronavirus stuff, why not read Time Aerials? It has time viruses in it. A nice change. And you can claw your way back into the past. Or try to… And you’ll need something to read during the quarantine.

Keep well.

Global Replace & Other Stories

Just released, my tiny collection of very short stories: http://mybook.to/GlobalReplace

A quick and easy read.

Published on AntipodeanSF!

Delighted to announce that my very short story, Marriages are Made in Heaven, is available (free) on Antipodean SF. This is my first ever story published by someone other than me… Thanks to Ion and Phill.

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.

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…

My hoomans try to get me to sleep next to them on the couch, but I prefer the hard cold ground, it’s only fitting for a badass bandit guard dog 😎

A post shared by Ollie Wollie (@olliewollie_shihtzu) on Sep 25, 2017 at 7:05pm PDT

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.