Seven years on: advice to new writers
Last week, on 9 December to be precise, was what I consider the anniversary of my writing career. In December [...]
Looking at the Earth through different eyes: the GRACE mission
Adapted from a talk given at #CSIROTweetup by Dr Daniel Shaddock (laser systems) Dr Paul Tregoning (geo data) ANU, supplemented [...]
Mars Curiosity Tweetup in Canberra!
On 25 November 2011, NASA will launch the Mars Science Laboratory mission in the form of the rover known as [...]
Social Media has taken over the world, or at least parts of it. Its rise in popularity has been stunning. It’s literally changed the way most of us use the web forever. And that’s no exaggeration. Of course, along with it, Social Media has risen [...]
I’ve known Marlene for a long time, since I joined OWW in 2004. Already, she was working on an interesting project, involving the sinking–or maybe not–of the Titanic. The result is her book Time Travel Journals: Shipbuilder. Marlene talks about her book and the research [...]
I’ve known Jo from way back when we were both members of SF-OWW, and we discovered that we both lived in Sydney. Since that time, we’ve met on a number of occasions, most recently at Conflux in Canberra. Jo has recently sold a novel, Debris, [...]
Today, I give the microphone to Simon Haynes, author of the Hal Spacejock series, and the yWriter software. Simon talks about publishing and self-publishing, which he has done since before the ebook existed. I’ve always been fascinated by the publishing business. An endless stream of [...]
One of the great things about the internet is that you come into contact with people from all over the world and discover a great variety of fiction from writers who all share the same passion for SFF. Today I talk to Joyce Chng, whom [...]
Write The Fight Right Guest post by Alan Baxter I was first approached by a writer friend of mine in 2009 about running a workshop at Conflux, aimed at teaching writers more about fighting. The idea was that most writers don’t know anything about fighting, [...]
A short story originally published in the Belong anthology, published by Ticonderoga Publications in 2010. Available for free in these DRM-free formats: MOBI for Kindle EPUB for most other ereaders PDF for reading on screen Here is the beginning: The rebelliousness of trassi udang Like [...]
Since I have better things to do than stand in the kitchen, my favourite recipes are all ones that require a minimum of effort. When I was at Sydney Uni, my PhD supervisor lived on campus and he and his wife used to invite all [...]
Last week, on 9 December to be precise, was what I consider the anniversary of my writing career. In December 2004, I took the decision to take my writing seriously and joined SF-OWW. I’ve done my seven years in the vein of ‘It takes seven [...]
This is my WOTF-winning story. Currently enrolled in the KDP Select programme. Get it here
Welcome to the website of Patty Jansen, writer of SF and fantasy. Patty is a member of SFWA and winner of the second quarter of the Writers of the Future contest. As well as in volume 27 of the contest, she has published fiction in various magazines such as Redstone SF and the Universe Annex of the Grantville Gazette. She has also 'indie' published a number of longer works. Patty lives in Sydney, Australia.
Patty has a PhD in science, and before becoming a writer, Patty worked in agricultural research.
Reviews:
An original premise, nicely done, particularly the scenery.
Lois Tilton, Locus Online, about 'Party, with Echoes' in Redstone SF, May 2011
Five stars from me, Patty's just scored herself a fan.
Book blogger Sean, about 'His Name In Lights', at Amazon.com
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