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Two Writing Wins. Take That, Covid-19! (With Apologies to E B White)

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Rebecca Fraser

E. B. White once said, “A writer who waits for ideal conditions under which to work will die without putting a word to paper.” I’ve repeated these words to myself often these past eighteen months while simultaneously wondering if E. … Continue reading →

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Huzzah! Two Books Are Launched…

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Rebecca Fraser

Last Saturday at Frankston Library my short story collection Coralesque and Other Tales to Disturb and Distract was officially launched alongside friend and fellow IFWG Publishing Australia author, Kathryn Hore’s suspense thriller, The Wildcard. It was such a fun afternoon, … Continue reading →

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Exciting News! A LITTLE STORY about a BIG IDEA for a new creative writing competition for Australia’s youth…

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Rebecca Fraser

Anyone who knows me, knows I’m a staunch advocate for inspiring and elevating the literary voices of young writers. When my friend, Joe Novella (the ultimate ‘ideas man’), approached me with an awesome new concept he was eager to evolve, … Continue reading →

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Breaking News! Cover Reveal For My Short Story Collection…

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Rebecca Fraser

I’m ridiculously excited to reveal the cover of my forthcoming short story collection to the world. Coralesque and Other Tales to Disturb and Distract is scheduled for worldwide release on 15th April 2021 through IFWG Publishing Australia. The book has … Continue reading →

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‘Hermit 2.0’ Highly Commended in the Somers Paper Nautilus 2018 Short Story Competition

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Rebecca Fraser

Today I was pleased to learn that my story, Hermit 2.0, received a ‘Highly Commended’ in the fiction category of the Somers Paper Nautilus 2018 short story competition. The theme for this year’s competition was ‘Shell’. I love using themes … Continue reading →

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My story ‘The Pedlar’ included in CSFG’s new anthology, A Hand of Knaves

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Rebecca Fraser

I’m really pleased my first story sale of the year is to the CSFG for their upcoming anthology, A Hand of Knaves.  The theme is so much fun! The central premise, as explained by CSFG in their submission call is:  “Rogues, thieves, pirates … Continue reading →

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