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Justice, Healthcare, and Humanity
14 Dec 2024

Justice, Healthcare, and Humanity

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 0

The international news has been full of two things of late – the final fall of Bashar Al Assad’s despicable regime in Syria and the shooting killing of the CEO of one of America’s largest (for profit) health insurance companies, … Continued

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anti-semitism, downsizing, justice, Saturday blog
Life, Books, and a Galaxy Far, Far Away
7 Dec 2024

Life, Books, and a Galaxy Far, Far Away

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 0

Life goes on in the new house as we make changes to suit us. Peter has built some storage in our outdoor room, using flat packs from Bunnings, and we’ve done a bit more work in the garden. I suspect … Continued

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White Bread, Lemon Jelly, and a Dash of Murder Mysteries
30 Nov 2024

White Bread, Lemon Jelly, and a Dash of Murder Mysteries

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 0

This time last weekend I was starting my low fibre diet in preparation for a colonoscopy the following Tuesday. The very worst part of having a colonoscopy is the preparation, cleaning out your intestines so the doctor can see what’s … Continued

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book review, low fibre diet, Saturday blog
Work in Progress
23 Nov 2024

Work in Progress

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 0

I’m pleased to announce that the new house now has solar hot water and solar panels. We enjoyed solar at our previous house and these days it’s even more important to be able to reduce power costs. Despite living in … Continued

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We’re getting there
16 Nov 2024

We’re getting there

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 0

It’s been about two months since we moved into our new home and started to appreciate the… what can I say?… inadequacies of the house. Down-sizing became real in ways we hadn’t anticipated. Still, we’ve done quite a bit in … Continued

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How Classic Sci-Fi Inspired the Worlds of The President’s Daughter
30 Oct 2024

How Classic Sci-Fi Inspired the Worlds of The President’s Daughter

by Greta | posted in: Science fiction | 0

One of the really fun/exhilarating/annoying/difficult things about writing an SF book is conjuring up the settings. I have vivid memories of seeing the first Star Wars trilogy back in the seventies and eighties. That was in the days before CGI … Continued

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Pets in Space, Pets in Space 9, SF settings
It’s election day in Queensland
26 Oct 2024

It’s election day in Queensland

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 0

Australia is a unique place. It’s the only place on Earth that is at the same time a country, a continent, and an island. And that last property has helped to make it a haven for monotremes, marsupials, and other … Continued

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australia, Queensland election, Saturday blog
Meet Darius and Cilla from The President’s Daughter
23 Oct 2024

Meet Darius and Cilla from The President’s Daughter

by Greta | posted in: Science fiction | 0

Cilla has never quite recovered from the trauma she experienced as a teenager, when she and her family were almost taken hostage. She’s smart and feisty, very much a loner and she has no wish to be reminded that she … Continued

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Pets in Space, Pets in Space 9, The President's Daughter
There’s something for everyone
16 Oct 2024

There’s something for everyone

by Greta | posted in: Science fiction | 0

I’ve had a dip into this year’s Pets in Space and it’s as good as all the others in the Pets in Space limited edition anthologies. The Lone Cyborg by Honey Phillips Mattie is perfectly happy on her isolated mining … Continued

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Pets in Space, Pets in Space 9, science fiction romance
Pets in Space 9 is here!
8 Oct 2024

Pets in Space 9 is here!

by Greta | posted in: Science fiction | 1

It’s the 8th of October – which means Pets in Space 9 is now officially published! If you pre-ordered, you’ll have the collection in your library now. If you haven’t tap on the cover to buy yours while you can. … Continued

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