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Readers Thoughts…Feedback from the Wishing Shelf Awards
How pleasing to have such wonderful feedback from the readers and reviewers of ‘Almost Invincible!’ Courtesy of ‘The Wishing Shelf Awards‘ where ‘Almost Invincible’ was awarded GOLD in Adult Non-Fiction 2014. Title: Almost Invincible Author: Suzanne Burdon Star Rating: 5 … Continue reading
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Mary Shelley grew up in a household in 1814 that might be a social services case study today!
Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein, grew up as Mary Godwin in a family that was far from conventional. Many of today’s concerns – blended families, unconventional living arrangements, single mothers, child support, are all there in the Godwin household of … Continue reading
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Vaccination is in the news again
The Australian Government has recently announced ‘tough new measures’ to try and ensure that all children are vaccinated. It proposes withholding childcare payments and tax benefits from families who don’t get their children vaccinated. Vaccination is said to have saved … Continue reading
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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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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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