Category Archives: Gamers series

Hello 2013

Posted on January 9, 2013 by George

I find it hard to believe that it’s 2013 already. Tempus is fugiting a little too quickly for my liking (excuse my Latin-butchering). But never mind, we must look to the future. I’ve already written about the past (well, 2012 … Continue reading →

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The Next Big Thing

Posted on December 18, 2012 by George

Okay… so there’s this chain blog post thing that’s doing the rounds at the moment. It’s called THE NEXT BIG THING. Basically, it’s ten questions that are an opportunity for writers to tell people about their next project —a completed … Continue reading →

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eBooks

Posted on October 16, 2012 by George

Gamers’ Challenge has just been released as an eBook. YAY! It’s available on Kindle through Amazon. Gamers’ Quest is also available on Kindle, as well as in the Booki.sh format through Readings. Life, Death and Detention is available is a … Continue reading →

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Launch Videos

Posted on September 5, 2012 by George

I’ve finally gotten around to editing the videos from the launch of Life, Death and Detention. First up, here’s Alison Goodman’s launch speech… And here’s my speech, which includes a few short readings from the book… Yes, the video cuts … Continue reading →

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Launching Trust Me Too

Posted on July 19, 2012 by George

July 2012 saw the release of Ford Street Publishing’s massive new YA anthology, Trust Me Too. I’m very excited about this for two reasons… 1. because I’ve got a story in it — “Gamers’ Inferno”. 2. because it’s got so … Continue reading →

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Reading & Signing with Michael Pryor

Posted on March 14, 2012 by George

I’ve got a reading and signing event coming up at Embiggen Books, along with the one and only Michael Pryor — author of the rather brilliant Laws of Magic books. Come one, come all! Sunday 25 March 2012, 1pm Embiggen … Continue reading →

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Gamers News

Posted on February 21, 2012 by George

Two bits of exciting Gamers news to report. Gamers’ Challenge has joined Gamers’ Quest on the reading list for the Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge. Both books are listed for two age groups — Years 5 & 6 and Years 7 … Continue reading →

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Radio and TV

Posted on December 20, 2011 by George

Doing interviews is just part of the job when you’re an author. I’ve done lots of magazine and blog interviews… and occasionally, I get a radio or television interview. Radio and television can be a lot of fun, especially when … Continue reading →

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Fairfield Books signing – Sat 29 Oct

Posted on October 27, 2011 by George

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Reviews

Posted on September 26, 2011 by George

Gamers’ Challenge got reviewed in the Herald Sun Weekend! And it was a positive review. Getting a review in a major, high circulation newspaper like the Herald Sun is great. It brings my book to the attention of many more … Continue reading →

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Dymocks signing – Sat 24 Sept

Posted on September 23, 2011 by George

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Michael Pryor launches Gamers’ Challenge

Posted on September 20, 2011 by George

On Saturday 17 September 2011, Gamers’ Challenge was officially launched. Many thanks to Ford Street Publishing for organising the event and to Michael Pryor (author of The Laws of Magic) for launching the book. If you’d like to see Michael … Continue reading →

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Official Launch of Gamers’ Challenge

Posted on September 9, 2011 by George

Gamers’ Challenge hit the bookstore shelves on the 1st of this month. But the official launch celebration will be held on Saturday 17 September from 12.30pm at the Richmond Library in Victoria. The book will be launched by Michael Pryor, … Continue reading →

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Gamers’ Challenge book trailer

Posted on September 6, 2011 by George

It is with great excitement that I present for your viewing pleasure the Gamers’ Challenge book trailer… HUGE thanks to Henry Gibbens for putting the trailer together. I love the trailer he made for Gamers’ Quest,  but he’s taken things … Continue reading →

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GAMERS’ CHALLENGE released today

Posted on September 1, 2011 by George

YES! It’s finally happened. After months of waiting, my new novel, Gamers’ Challenge, has been released. It’s available throughout Australia in bookstores — although if your local bookstore doesn’t have it in stock, get them to order it in. If … Continue reading →

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Acting Stuff

Posted on August 18, 2011 by George

In the past, I have been known to moonlight as an actor. Look — here’s my ultra serious acting headshot to prove it. About two years ago, shortly after the birth of my second daughter, I made the decision to … Continue reading →

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Book Trailers

Posted on July 20, 2011 by George

I’m very excited about getting a book trailer for Gamers’ Challenge. It’s currently in production, being put together by Henry Gibbens, who did the trailer for my previous book, Gamers’ Quest. In the meantime, check out the trailer he has put … Continue reading →

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Advance copy

Posted on July 1, 2011 by George

A couple of days ago I attended the Macmillan Winter Sales Conference to promote Gamers’ Challenge to the sales reps who will be getting it out into book stores. (If you want to know more about the conference, I blogged … Continue reading →

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Gamers’ Challenge — Appearances

Posted on June 23, 2011 by George

It’s just a little over two months until the release of Gamers’ Challenge, the sequel to my teen, sci-fi, computer-gaming novel, Gamers’ Quest. And so now the hard work begins — promotion! Starting in August, I will be doing a … Continue reading →

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Reviews and Interviews

Posted on June 5, 2011 by George

I recently did an interview with The Australian Literature Review website because I’ve got a story in their new anthology Basics of Life (available through Amazon). The interview also covers other things, including Gamers’ Quest and its sequel. It’s now online. … Continue reading →

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