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I’m proud to be an ‘Australia Reads’ Ambassador…

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Rebecca Fraser

Australia Reads is is a unique Australian book industry collaboration (between authors, booksellers, libraries and publishers) born of a common passion for, and mutual interest in, championing reading, promoting the many mental health and lifestyle benefits of reading books, and … Continue reading →

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What I Read in 2020…

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Rebecca Fraser

Do you keep a list of the books you’ve read each year? I started recording my thoughts on my annual reads some years ago, and at the start of every January I give a wrap of books I read in … Continue reading →

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Writers’ Wellbeing: Focus on Fitness with Wellness Coach and Exercise Physiologist, Danielle Grant

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Rebecca Fraser

Writing is a sedentary pursuit. No matter which way you look at it, the only way to get the job done is to apply the bum glue, sit at your desk, and, well…write. I’m sure we can all relate to … Continue reading →

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Get ‘Infected’ with some great reads for a great cause…

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Rebecca Fraser

When the going gets tough, the tough get writing…and reading…and rallying to help in a crisis. The literary community—especially horror writers—are renowned for their generous spirit (see what I did there?) when it comes to charity anthologies by respected publishers … Continue reading →

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What I Read in 2019

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Rebecca Fraser

Better late than never! At the start of every January I give a wrap of books I read in the previous year. Some years the list is extensive; other years embarrassingly short. 2019’s reading list of twenty-six books falls short … Continue reading →

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Ever feel like a duck on a pond? 2019 was my ‘Duck on a Pond’ year…

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Rebecca Fraser

This year I feel like I’ve been the proverbial duck on the pond. On the surface everything has looked pretty calm, but beneath the water my feet have been churning a mile a minute. Like many people, as another a … Continue reading →

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Issue 250 of AntipodeanSF is live! You’ll find one of my stories in it too…

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Rebecca Fraser

AntipodeanSF, helmed by Ion (Nuke) Newcombe, is an Australian speculative fiction institution. Fueled by Ion’s commitment and devotion to showcase the many diverse voices of the antipodean speculative fiction community, AntiSF, Australia’s longest running speculative fiction magazine, has acted as … Continue reading →

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What I Read In 2018 …

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Rebecca Fraser

If you’ve been following along for a while, you’ll know every January I give a wrap of books I read in the previous year. Some years the list is extensive; other years embarrassingly short. 2018’s reading list of thirty-one books … Continue reading →

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Publishing Contract Signed with IFWG Publishing Australia

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Rebecca Fraser

This week I was thrilled to sign a publishing contract with IFWG Publishing Australia for my middle grade/early teen novel, Curtis Creed and the Lore of the Ocean (scheduled for release in 2018).  The fast-paced story combines my love of … Continue reading →

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Disambiguity: Short Surrealism

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Rebecca Fraser

This morning I’m blowing a trumpet, loud and proud. It’s not my trumpet to blow, but I have permission to tootle on behalf of my nephew, Conner Forcey. I want to share with you Conner’s effort for an assignment on … Continue reading →

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