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In a world struggling back from the brink of apocalypse, life is harsh. But for Elspeth Gordie, born with enhanced mental abilities that would see her sterilised or burned if discovered, it is also dangerous. There is only survival by secrecy, and so she determines never to use her forbidden Talent. But it is as if they have their own imperative, and their use inevitably brings her to the attention of the totalitarian Council that rules the Land. Sent to the remote mountain institution of Obernewtyn where escape is impossible, she must throw off her cloak of concealment and pit herself against those who would resurrect the terrible forces of the apocalypse.
Only then will she learn most truly who and what she is...
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Isobelle Interview by Rowena Cory-Daniells
Posted with permission from the lovely Ms Rowena Cory-Daniells, we have a wonderful new Isobelle interview archived here on Obernet. In this interview, Isobelle and Rowena discuss inspiration, why write fantasy, and sources of creativity, to name a few topics.
Preview:
..I have always found really desolate places visually appealing – sandy deserts, arctic , industrial wastelands. I suspect I am attracted them because there is less or no sign of humanity- no people or shops or signs. I remember looking at a film if beautiful. Somehow I am very attracted to wastelands- dumpsites, nuclear drop zones like Chernobyl, end of the world scenarios with a touch of dystopia. The coast along the Great Ocean Road is beauty in its wild and savage and dangerous mode. And Prague is like a fairy tale with its cobbled twisty streets and buildings...
You can read the full interview here: Isobelle Interview by Rowena Cory-Daniells.
Moonfair 2011 Placings!
Moonfair 2011 results are in!
And with a convincing 1418 Moonfair points earned, the Moonfair Cup goes (for the 8th time!) to -
The Mystics!
For a full breakdown of points and placings, see this thread: And the Winner of the 2011 Moonfair Cup is....
And with a convincing 1418 Moonfair points earned, the Moonfair Cup goes (for the 8th time!) to -
The Mystics!
For a full breakdown of points and placings, see this thread: And the Winner of the 2011 Moonfair Cup is....
OberNoWriSu
The Writers Guild are hosting an event this summer called OberNoWriSu. Based on the popular NaNoWriMo, this event is purely a chance to push yourself and set some writing goals (with some shiny guild points for those that reach their goals). Head over to the OberNoWriSu Information Thread for all the details!
The Coastal Launch of Tales from the Tower
In news brought to us earlier this year by Allen & Unwin, Isobelle Carmody and Nan McNab have gathered another set of tales by six modern fantasy authors for their second collaboration in the Tales from the Tower series, titled The Wicked Wood . The Coastal Launch of Tales from the Tower is this weekend, Saturday the 12th of November, the last stop on Isobelle's The Sending Publicity Tour. As with the first book (The Wilful Eye), The Wicked Wood features a series of stories whose authors have drawn inspiration from fairy tales and created their own unique tales each with their own special touch.When: Saturday 12th November from 7pm.
Where: Great Escape Books, Aireys Inlet, Victoria,Australia
Bookings: Free event, however please book on (03) 5289 7052
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