From Helen at Blogloving

My Review: Virgin Jackson is back in the second instalment of Marianne De Pierres’ Peacemaker series. This one’s just as action packed as the first, as gun-toting ranger, Virgin, aided by the taciturn US cowboy Nate Sixkiller, her spirit animal and her possibly psychotic self-appointed bodyguard, Hamish, set out to discover the truth about the Mythos. She’s got a mystery to solve and her name to clear, and a bounty and a murder rap both hang over her head. Beautifully written and tightly paced, De Pierres’ novel takes us from wild, open spaces to cramped city slums and back again. Urban Fantasy meets sci-fi, meets western, this is a book that will grip you from start to finish. Yee-haa!

Grab it here (Amazon) or support local Australian bookshops, and grab it here (Booktopia)

You can read a stellar review of its predecessor, Peacemaker here.

Hi Guys,

the second half of 2016 is upon us, so I thought I’d update you on some bookish events in the offering.

My NSW Writers centre gig was sold out, and everyone worked hard on the day. I expect to see some great stories come out of our workshop in time. Well done to everyone who participated.

Aside from the workshops I have coming up in Brisbane and Rockhampton, I’ll also be launching Chris McMahon’s SF novel Tau Ceti Diversion on September 22nd at Books@Stones in Stones Corner. It’s open to the public and you can find it as a FaceBook event. I’ve known Chris for many, many years and I’m thrilled that Severed Press are publishing it.

I’ll also be appearing at the annual Conquest SF convention on October 23rd (con runs 21st,22nd,23rd) at the Hotel Jen in Brisbane. Conquest is an intimate, friendly, lovely convention and the guests this year include Daniel Davis (Nialls from the Nanny), Richard Arnold (Trek expert), and I heard a little whisper that YA author Paul Weston will be there too (jus’ saying!). This is also an open invite. Some come and get your geek on with me.

And below is reminder of upcomings…

Lord Mayor’s Writers in Residence

Women of Action: the new wave of crime and thriller fiction – Friday 5 August 6-7pm, Brisbane Square Library

Join authors Marianne Delacourt and L.A. Larkin in conversation with Amanda Bacchi about creating dynamic female central characters in crime and thriller fiction. In a genre that often depicts women as victims or side-kicks, these authors are turning the tables. How do their lead characters’ lives reflect those of the authors? This event is ideal for crime fiction and thriller lovers, aspiring writers, and anyone who will enjoy an evening with two highly entertaining authors.

World-building – creating authentic fictional worlds

Worldbuilding – Place as Character

Saturday October 8 @ 9.30 am–3.30 pm
Rockhampton Library, 230 Bolsover Street, South Rockhampton

QWC Members $65
QWC Member Concessions $59
Full Price $110
Concession $99

Oz Comic Con – Sydney and Brisbane

 September 10/11 and 17/18

 Panels on Saturday and Sunday of each convention.

Conquest SF convention:

October 21,22,23.

Hotel Jen

Brisbane

Hi All Y’all,

The year is slipping by and I have a few appearances coming up. Hope to see some of you at one of my upcoming workshops or conventions!

Marianne xxxx

Writing Speculative Fiction – SOLD OUT!

Who: Marianne de Pierres

Where: NSW Writers’ Centre

When: Saturday 23 July, 10am-4pm
Cost: Full price: $180; Member: $125; Conc Member: $110
Level: All

Award-winning science fiction author, Marianne de Pierres, will conduct a comprehensive workshop on writing speculative fiction. Participants will learn how to amass the right tools for world building; how to create convincing worlds that are authentic, logical, and original; and how to effectively blend the sub-genres of speculative fiction to create more exotic stories. …..

Lord Mayor’s Writers in Residence

Women of Action: the new wave of crime and thriller fiction – Friday 5 August 6-7pm, Brisbane Square Library

Join authors Marianne Delacourt and L.A. Larkin in conversation with Amanda Bacchi about creating dynamic female central characters in crime and thriller fiction. In a genre that often depicts women as victims or side-kicks, these authors are turning the tables. How do their lead characters’ lives reflect those of the authors? This event is ideal for crime fiction and thriller lovers, aspiring writers, and anyone who will enjoy an evening with two highly entertaining authors.

World-building – creating authentic fictional worlds

Worldbuilding – Place as Character

Saturday October 8 @ 9.30am–3.30pm
Rockhampton Library, 230 Bolsover Street, South Rockhampton

QWC Members $65
QWC Member Concessions $59
Full Price $110
Concession $99

Oz Comic Con – Sydney and Perth

 Panels on Saturday and Sunday of each convention.