Author Archives: Suzanne Burdon

PR for Almost Invincible

I have been on the campaign trail since Almost Invincible was released almost a year ago. During this time I have been fortunate enough to be featured in many wonderful publications, as well as a variety of appearances in public … Continue reading

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Gold Winner of The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

  Very thankful that ‘Almost Invincible’ was judged as the Gold Winner of Adult Non-Fiction  in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, an award run by a fellow author and judged by readers!

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Many Perspectives of Mary Shelley

Almost Invincible has been fortunate enough to receive a glowing review from the Launceston Examiner! A big thank you to editors Noel Shaw & Maureen Bamping for their kind words and promotion.  

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A Letter from Claire Clairemont

Almost Invincible is the story of Mary Shelley (author of Frankenstein) and how her life was coloured by the poisonous influence of a step-sister, Claire. Mary died in February 1851. This is the letter Claire sent to Mary’s son Percy, … Continue reading

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Writing Nightmares and Lives

LISTEN to the podcast of the interview with Susan Cahill on Newstalk last Sunday. ‘Writing Nightmares and Lives’. She paired the interview with one with Lynne Truss on her new book Cat Out of Hell, under the heading Horror and … Continue reading

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Frankenstein and the Magic of Science PODCAST

Robyn Williams was generous enough to give me a broadcast slot on the ABC programme, Ochkam’s Razor. Went to air on Sunday 11th January “Frankenstein and the Magic of Science”.

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Halloween – Frankenstein Reborn!

Halloween – ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties and things that go bump in the night. Whatever the early pagan or Christian origins of All Hallows’ Eve, the creatures of the netherworld are now thoroughly celebrated or lampooned, depending on … Continue reading

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First UK Review of Almost Invincible!

Exciting! http://www.lep.co.uk/what-s-on/reviews/books/book-review-almost-invincible-by-suzanne-burdon-1-6889337

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National Theatre Frankenstein

Parramatta Riverside Theatres is showing the National Theatre Live production of Frankenstein, over two days, with Benedict Cumerbatch and Johnny Lee Miller alternately playing Victor Frankenstein and his creation. I will being giving a post screening talk on 29th November … Continue reading

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LAUNCH!

Almost Invincible will be launched at Gleebooks on Friday 30th May. Go to this link to sign up! https://gleebooks.worldsecuresystems.com/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=160642

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