https://www.newinbooks.com/interview-with-robert-new-author-of-sovereign-assassin/ I'm delighted to be featured on the NewInBooks.com site this week. They are highlighting and promoting my new release book, Sovereign Assassin. The book tells the story of Niobe, who is about to ascend to the throne of Tantalia. Once queen she will have sovereign immunity and be able to carry out her plan... Continue Reading →
3rd Place Wordfest Short Story
TL/DR *Cue Happy Dance* I placed third in a writing competition! YAY! Last night was the annual Monash Wordfest Short Story awards ceremony. This year (like last) it was conducted via zoom and was invitation only. When I received an invite I thought it was simply because I was an entrant in the open category... Continue Reading →
My New Co-Favourite Book
I’ve previously written about the book I’ve gained the most satisfaction from writing. That feeling has not changed, though now it has an equal. After my son, Michael, and I received our book, my daughter, Rachel, went into jealousy mode and decided she wanted to write a book with me too! (There were plenty of... Continue Reading →
Getting Closer!
I was excited this week when I received the proof copy of my new book, Sovereign Assassin from Shooting Star Press. While the ebook has been out for a few weeks on Scrib'd, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords, this was the first time I got to hold a paperback in my hands. That's always a... Continue Reading →
Further Delay for Sovereign A
Unfortunately, the wide release of Sovereign Assassin has been further delayed by my publisher. It will be out in paperback everywhere, and in ebook form on Amazon asap. In the meantime, the ebook is currently available on Smashwords, Barnes and Noble, and Scribd.
Pre-Order Sovereign Assassin
I'm delighted to report that my publisher Shooting Star Press has made my new book available for pre-order. Link below. Release date is June 7th. 🙂 https://www.shootingstar.pub/product/sa21/
Sovereign Assassin Delayed to Mid-Year
Unfortunately, my next novel, Sovereign Assassin has been delayed by my publisher until the middle of the year. My publisher is working to have it ready in time for the next Continuum Convention (especially if that convention will be held live this year). This will also give us more time to prepare the audiobook and... Continue Reading →
Short Story Judging (What Makes A Good Story)
Recently, I had the honour of being asked to judge a writing competition. It was an interesting process. I was given the shortlisted ("highly commended") stories - ie. was not involved in selecting them from the hundred+ entries in each category (thank goodness, that would have been a monumental task). So, what I was... Continue Reading →
New Novel Release Easter 2021
2020 was hard, but not without some positives. My family dynamic actually improved over two rounds of lockdown, I started a PhD, and I signed a publishing contract. This latter achievement was a big deal for me and felt like vindication for the effort I've put into my fiction writing for the last decade. I... Continue Reading →
A Blacker Black and Whiter White
Due a weird conflux of having two books out with editors and catching up on my day job as a teacher over the school holidays, this weekend I found myself bored and with time on my hands. I wound up painting an artwork. This is my first time doing such a thing for myself. The... Continue Reading →
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