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The nominees for the Sir Julius Vogel awards. Rapture up for best youth novel

4/16/2012

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Best Youth Novel
Battle Of The Birds
Lee Murray
Taramea Publishing
Space Race
Glynne MacLean
Pearson Education
Fosterling
Emma Neale
Vintage
Wings
Raymond Huber
Walker Books
Rapture
Phillip W. Simpson
Pear Jam Books

Click here to see the nominees in all categories
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Rapture onto the final ballot for the 2012 Sir Julius Vogel Awards in the Youth Fiction category.

4/13/2012

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On behalf of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand Inc. Rapture has been successful in getting onto the final ballot for the 2012 Sir Julius Vogel Awards in the Youth Fiction category.

The vote will occur at UnConventional, to be held in Auckland, New Zealand. 

For more details on the convention see

http://unconventional2012.wordpress.com/.

Thanks to everyone who voted!
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The writing process from a teaching perspective

4/10/2012

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"Writing, both the practise and assessment of it, is highly subjective. What one teacher considers good writing may not be considered as such by another. In terms of assessment, it is often hard to get consistency from two teachers on one piece of writing."


To read the whole blog, click here
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The Ebook Journey - your book in the future

4/8/2012

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Bookings Now Open!

Everything you always wanted to know about e-books but were afraid to ask: A workshop that aims to provide practical information and advice to assist writers interested in e-publishing their work  

Including:

  • The essential elements of producing an e-book
  • The difficulties, dangers and pitfalls involved in e-publishing and e-books
  • Ways to maximise your brand, your book sales and your financial return
  • A chance to speak with experts in book production
Hear from a local publisher e-publishing new works globally; an author who has done it herself; and publishing advisory groups; discuss your e-book needs with experienced designers, editors and proofreaders. Featuring a skype with well-known Australian authorpreneur Hazel Edwards. 

Where:  Massey University, SNW200 Sir Neil Waters Theatre, 
              Gate1, Dairy Flat Highway, Albany

Date:    Saturday 28th April 8.45am – 5.00pm
Cost:    $100 Kiwi Write4Kidz, NZSA, Storylines 
              and Write Good Stuff/PearJamBooks
 members, 
              $130 for non-members
 
           (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided)

 


Speakers include: Hazel Edwards, Jill Marshall, Maureen Crisp, Maggie Tarver, Phillip W. Simpson, Paul de Temple, Rhonda Kite and more

Speakers:

    Hazel Edwards – Well known Australian Author and Authorpreneurship Expert (by Skype)

    Jill Marshall
     – Author, Publisher


    Maureen Crisp – Author

    Maggie Tarver - NZSA

    Rhonda Kite - Kiwa Media

    Wheelers - Bookseller

    Phillip W. Simpson - Author

    Talk to: Freelance Editors, Book Designers, Proofreaders, 
    Web designer ...

    Click to book your place today!
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The Road to Rapture - on a Book Lovers' Review

4/8/2012

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"Like many authors, my path to mainstream publication has been somewhat rocky. I’ve had to sidestep some rather large boulders and avoid a few snares. Once, I even got trapped by quicksand."


To read the rest of this blog, click here
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Guest post on Good Choice Reading. The inspiration behind Rapture

4/4/2012

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"I never set out to write a novel that would be labeled dystopian and/or post-apocalyptic.

Maybe I’m a little slow or dull, but I’d never heard of dystopian as a genre before I started writing Rapture. Sure, I’d heard of post-apocalyptic fiction (and loved it!) but not dystopian. Weird thing is, even though I hadn’t labeled it, I’d read more than my share. I knew what it meant but I just didn’t consider it as a specific genre." 



To read the whole guest blog on Good Choice Reading, click here
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Remember - Rapture print version available on Amazon!

4/3/2012

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I have had some comments from a few disgruntled readers that you can't get Rapture in print. Not true!

While it may not be in every book store yet, you can get it easily on-line through Amazon (and B&N etc etc).

Click here to order a print version of Rapture. Only $15.99.

Click here to order an ebook version of Rapture. Still on sale at $2.99 (was $9.99).


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A book lovers' review - 5 star rating for Rapture

4/1/2012

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This book really surprised me as to how good it was. It is a captivating story with non stop action and a kick ass character. I thought is was very well written and easy to follow. I hated to put this book down for a second but unfortunately life got in the way a couple of times but when I picked up where I left off I would be totally emerged in this story immediately. 


Click here to read the whole review
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Tatiyana's review of Rapture

4/1/2012

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Writing: Enthralling and everything you ever want it to be. I never had an issue trying to keep up with what was going on or getting bored and skimming pages. Perfect for readers 14 and up. 

Overall I give Rapture a legit and well-deserved 5 star rating!  



Click here to read Tatiyana's entire review
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    • Titan
    • Earthborn
    • Rapture Trilogy >
      • Rapture - Rapture Trilogy #1
      • Tribulation - Rapture Trilogy #2
      • Apocalypse - Rapture Trilogy #3
      • Rapture graphic novel
    • The Unseen Country
    • Overdrive
  • Children
    • The Smallest Trolley Racer
    • Over the Rainbow Bridge
    • Chapter Books
    • Teacher resources >
      • Multiple intelligences
      • Writing resources for teachers
      • Educational Series, Articles and Short Stories
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