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Podcast Index

Nalini — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 02:00:31 +0000

This is an index of Dark Matter Zine‘s podcasts, available at the linked pages and on all good podcasting platforms. These podcasts feature guests from all over the world talking about their creations, from books to movies or TV series to paintings… to SFX dummies… I have been privileged to interview an interesting and eclectic […]

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Raelke Grimmer on writing White Noise and autism

Nalini — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:59:12 +0000

Raelke Grimmer is a writer, analogue photographer and linguist living on Larrakia Country in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. She writes creative nonfiction, young adult fiction and poetry. Her debut young adult novel White Noise was published by UWA Publishing in September 2024. Raelke’s creative nonfiction has been published in Australian literary journals Griffith Review, Westerly, Kill Your Darlings and Meniscus, […]

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Kara Chen is Asking for a Friend

Nalini — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:17:42 +0000

DMZ welcomes author Kara H L Chen. Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Introducing author Kara H L Chen Kara H L […]

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Louisa Bennet on dog detectives and puppy farms

Nalini — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 02:24:05 +0000

Today’s podcast guest is author Louisa Bennet. Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Introducing Louisa Bennet Louisa studied Literature at the University […]

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John Harrison: from Romero to solo author

Nalini — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:29:05 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. DMZ welcomes horror creator and storyteller John Harrison. Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. I pay my respects to their Elders […]

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Kell Woods

Nalini — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 03:07:18 +0000

Today’s podcast guest is author Kell Woods. Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Introducing Kell Woods Kell Woods is an Australian historical […]

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Copycat: another PAX Australia 2023 game

Nalini — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 02:09:01 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. DMZ welcomes Sam and Kostia from Spoonful of Wonder to talk about their PAX award-winning game Copycat. Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of […]

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Steffanie Holmes is the blind leading the visually impaired

Nalini — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 01:47:36 +0000

Today’s podcast guest is author Steffanie Holmes. Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Introducing Steffanie Steffanie Holmes is the USA Today bestselling and […]

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Comet Squid on their card game Alien Frenzy and PAX’s 10th anniversary

Nalini — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 20:00:11 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. DMZ welcomes Baden and Jye Stone from Comet Squid to talk about their award-winning card game Alien Frenzy. Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians […]

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Quokka Games on Yum Cha and Boba Master

Nalini — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:09:37 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. DMZ welcomes Jono from Quokka Games Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present […]

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A handsome and symmetrical mud-crab is Dungeon Master in Dungeon Experience

Nalini — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 06:01:13 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. DMZ welcomes game creator Jacob Janerka to talk about his PAX Showcase winning game, Dungeon Experience. This interview is in podcast and video formats so you can see the Trailer and the Very Handsome Mud Crab with No Traces Of Asbestos. Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges […]

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Amanda Hampson: cosy murders during the swinging sixties

Nalini — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 06:02:52 +0000

Today’s guest is cosy murder author Amanda Hampson. Acknowledgement of Country (the short version) Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Introducing Amanda […]

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Wendy Orr’s Honey and the Valley of the Horses launch

Nalini — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 01:55:30 +0000

Wendy Orr’s latest book, Honey and the Valley of the Horses, launches in Australia. The American and Canadian launch will be around Easter 2024 although the book might have a different title there. Just watch for a new Wendy Orr book! Antipodes Bookshop and Gallery hosted the launch with Andrea Rowe, another award-winning writer, as […]

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Jeffe Kennedy on feminism, fantasy and sexytimes

Nalini — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 07:08:35 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. DMZ welcomes author Jeffe Kennedy, a prolific author with opinions on sexual roles in fantasy worlds. Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of this […]

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Face your fears and the truth will set you free: podcast

Nalini — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 05:10:22 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. Today’s guests are Wendy Orr and Kimberley Kenna. Their books are for children, beautifully and discretely written. Between them, we’ll be discussing facing our fears and the truth setting us free. However, this is a podcast aimed at carers, teachers and librarians, […]

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I S Belle (GenZ) on social media for authors

Nalini — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 01:43:47 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. In this podcast a GenZ author, I S Belle, tells us about social media for authors. Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of […]

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Suzy Zail

Nalini — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 06:56:44 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. DMZ welcomes back author Suzy Zail with her new book Inkflower. Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. I pay my respects to […]

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Kara H L Chen

Nalini — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:52:06 +0000

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I S Belle on a fun coming of age, fleeing small town YA story

Nalini — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 01:21:13 +0000

DMZ welcomes Isabelle, who writes funky LGBTQIA+ fantasy/dark-fantasy/fun-horror like Zombabe under the name I S Bell. Note: post updated to include Zombabe playlist and Isabelle’s best links. Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. […]

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Gail Carriger on writing and archeology

Nalini — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 07:35:27 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. DMZ welcomes Gail Carriger, an author who, if you’re a fan of steampunk, I’m sure you already know! Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians […]

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Charles Soule

Nalini — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 20:00:25 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. Today I interview Charles Soule, author, comic book creator, Marvel and Star Wars guy. Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. […]

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S E Tolsen on horror and the human condition Part 2

Nalini — Sun, 28 May 2023 20:00:48 +0000

Introduction This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. Today’s podcast is part 2 of my conversation with the husband and wife team who are S E Tolsen. Part 1 of this conversation is here. Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong […]

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S E Tolsen on horror and the human condition Part 1

Nalini — Mon, 22 May 2023 02:07:34 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. Today’s guests are the formerly comedic duo and current screenwriting and authoring duo who write under the pseudonym S E Tolsen. Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as […]

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Kate Heartfield

Nalini — Sun, 07 May 2023 20:00:18 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Wikipedia Of the […]

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Robert Gott

Nalini — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 20:00:54 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. Today I’m talking to cartoonist and author Robert Gott. Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. I pay my respects to […]

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Anna Snoekstra and Ilsa Evans in conversation

Nalini — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:10:51 +0000

Robinson’s Bookshop in The Glen launched Ilsa Evans’s 16th novel, Family Baggage, in March 2023. Anna Snoekstra and Ilsa Evans are in conversation and audience members ask questions. The podcast is at the top of the post and on all good podcasting platforms. The video is below. Anna Snoekstra Anna Snoekstra’s latest book, the thriller […]

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Esta Spalding on adapting Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches for television

Nalini — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:30:10 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. Today I interview Esta Spalding, co-creator of the television series Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches. Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. […]

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Adrian Tchaikovsky talks Children of Time, Doctor Who and 20th century SF

Nalini — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 20:15:38 +0000

Today’s podcast guest is Adrian Czajkowski. (Spelt Adrian Tchaikovsky for publication.) He is a British fantasy and science fiction author. Readers know best for his series Shadows of the Apt, and for his novel Children of Time. Adrian studied zoology and psychology at the University of Reading. Then he qualified as a legal executive and worked […]

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Dark Mode book launch

Nalini — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:40:51 +0000

Ashley Kalagian Blunt’s book launch is available in podcast format above and on all good podcasting platforms. It’s also available in video format below. Ashley said her mum will be pleased to be able to “attend” Dark Mode‘s book launch via this video so HI ASHLEY’S MUM from the Dark Matter Zine crew. Lyn Yeowart, […]

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International Women’s Day panel 2023 discusses murdering women and grannie kidnappers

Nalini — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 19:00:03 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. Today I’m talking to authors Ilsa Evans, Katherine Kovacic and Victoria Helen Stone for Dark Matter Zine’s 2023 International Women’s Day podcast. Acknowledgement of Country First Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong […]

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Callum McSorley

Nalini — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 19:00:56 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. Today I’m talking to author Callum McSorley, author of detective novel Squeaky Clean. Introducing Callum McSorley Callum McSorley is a Glaswegian who graduated from the University of Strathclyde in 2013 with a degree in English, Journalism & Creative Writing. In 2014 he […]

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Bianca Marais

Nalini — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 19:00:59 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. Today I talk to author Bianca Marais about her book The Witches of Moonshyne Manor. First Dark Matter Zine Acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians […]

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Naseem Jamnia on their book, Queer and Persian representation and more

Nalini — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 19:00:35 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. Today I’m talking to author Naseem Jamnia about their book the Bruising of Qilwa. My review for this book is here. Acknowledgement of Country First, Dark Matter Zine acknowledges this recording is taking place on the unceded Country of the Bunurong Peoples’ of […]

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Jessica Johns on being Cree, Queer, and representation

Nalini — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 01:04:10 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. Today I’m talking to author Jessica Johns. Introducing Jessica Johns JESSICA JOHNS is an award winning interdisciplinary artist (that’s code for poet, author and visual artist), a Nehiyaw aunty and member of Sucker Creek First Nation in Treaty 8 territory in Northern […]

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Simone Campos: writing autism was too easy so… #podcast

Nalini — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 21:38:08 +0000

Brazilian author Simone Campos is DMZ’s guest in this podcast, which is part of a blog hop. I believe the below image for the blog hop includes all Twitter handles. Acknowledgement of Country I have occasionally Acknowledged Country in podcasts. This year I aim to lift my game in many areas, so now I plan […]

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Katherine Kovacic loves dogs. Her murdering characters love dogs.

Nalini — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 04:26:42 +0000

In this podcast Nalini talks to author Katherine Kovacic. Katherine Kovacic was a veterinarian but preferred training and having fun with dogs to taking their temperatures. She seized the chance to return to study and earned an MA, followed by a PhD in Art History. Katherine spends her spare time writing, dancing and teaching other […]

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Kimberly Kenna on communities for kids

Nalini — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 22:26:34 +0000

Kimberly Kenna studied psychology and trained as a counsellor while working as a breakfast cook whose poached eggs are still a disaster, a detective’s assistant hunting errant husbands and insurance scammers and a martial arts instructor. Then, for something different, she retrained to become a teacher. After teaching she left to study creative writing. And […]

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DMZ censors Sunyi Dean!

Nalini — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 03:14:24 +0000

In this podcast Nalini Haynes talks to Sunyi Dean, author of The Book Eaters. Sunyi Dean is a biracial fantasy author who was born in Texas, grew up in Hong Kong, and now resides in the UK. She writes speculative fiction with a weird slant, and has both too many books and too many children. […]

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Clare Niederpruem on Christmas movies, Vince Vaughn v Hallmark

Nalini — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:58:56 +0000

In this podcast, Nalini Haynes interviews Clare Niederpruem. Clare has a history of acting in sci fi and fantasy. She was in Zombie Hunter, Mythica and My Brother The Time Traveller. Her writing and directing encompasses sci fi, romance, historical fiction and more. For this Christmas she directed two seasonal romantic comedies that are strikingly different. […]

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Noah Segan loves vampire movies

Nalini — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 03:22:38 +0000

In this podcast I talk to Noah Segan whose extensive list of acting credits started when he was 7 years old. Now he’s extended into writing and directing. His current genre-busting movie, Blood Relatives, is available on Shudder. And, in case you missed it, Noah was also a rebel pilot in Star Wars! (I totally […]

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Catherine Raphael on mind, body and spirit in humanity

Nalini — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:29:30 +0000

Today’s podcast guest is author Catherine Raphael who grew up in a suburb of Pittsburgh, United States, and graduated from Syracuse University with a major in metalsmithing. She worked as a jeweler for sixteen years, first in Philadelphia and then back in Pittsburgh. During that time she also worked on Arcosanti, Paolo Soleri’s ‘city of […]

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Garth Jones storks strine with DMZ

Nalini — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:18:06 +0000

Today’s guest, Garth Jones, hails from Mad Max Land. Garth is a stereotypical Australian: an irreverent larrikin from out in the sticks absolutely MARINATED in car and footy culture as well as Australiana of yore. He designed ads for phone sex lines, wrote for a church newspaper and drew a few comics for David Lee […]

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AViVA

Nalini — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:38:34 +0000

Dark Matter Zine welcomes special guest AViVA. Aviva Anastasia Payne, professionally known as AViVA, is an Australian singer-songwriter and author, a multidisciplinary artist with international success, garnering more than three billion global streams of her music to date. Having always been a lover of stories and made-up worlds, she has fed her passion for self-expression […]

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Menna van Praag

Nalini — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:20:39 +0000

My special guest for this podcast is Menna Van Praag who was born in Cambridge, England and studied Modern History at Oxford University. And who sets her novels in Cambridge. Need I say more?! Yes? Ok. After studying Modern History at Balliol College, Oxford, Menna returned home to Cambridge to study creative writing and work […]

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Liz Hyder on women with wings who are not angels

Nalini — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 01:28:40 +0000

This year so far I’ve been privileged to read and review some FANTASTIC books, of which The Gifts by Liz Hyder was one. In this podcast I interview the author! Liz Hyder is a writer, experienced workshop leader and award-winning arts PR consultant. She has a BA in drama from the University of Bristol and, […]

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Kee Chan on being Russell Tan in TV series Kung Fu

Nalini — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 03:19:14 +0000

A few weeks ago I was jaw-droppingly surprised when a publicist emailed me and offered an interview with Kee Chan. Although I’d noticed the TV series Kung Fu in the pop culture zeitgeist, I hadn’t started watching it. I promptly said “YES PLEASE” to the interview and binged all of the series that’s currently (legally) […]

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Bridget Hodder: The things we share unite us and our differences should excite us

Nalini — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 04:30:45 +0000

This year’s International Women’s Day podcast is an interview with Bridget Hodder who co-wrote a cross-cultural novel with Fawzia Gilani Williams. Cross-cultural novel Bridget Hodder and Fawzia Gilani-Williams wrote an unforgettable tale of cross-cultural interfaith friendship for kids. The Button Box is a middle grade time-travel novel following Ava, a Sephardic Jewish girl, and Nadeem, […]

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Heather Mateus Sappenfield on River Between Hearts

Nalini — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:36:58 +0000

In this podcast, Nalini talks to award-wining author Heather Mateus Sappenfield whose latest novel, River Between Hearts, is a heartwarming middle school novel suitable for adults. Heather Mateus Sappenfield’s writing explores the adventures that fill life, often set in the Rocky Mountain landscape that has been her lifelong home. She explores the many selves each […]

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David Verbeek on Art House and horror

Nalini — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 19:58:55 +0000

David VERBEEK (1980, Netherlands) studied film, photography and philosophy at the New School University in New York, and film directing at the Netherlands Film Academy, where he graduated in 2005. During his studies he completed his first feature, Beat (2004), selected for IFFR. Many of David’s films screened at prominent film festivals. They’ve also been […]

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Anna Hopkins on being a journalist and a villain

Nalini — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 04:50:55 +0000

In this podcast Nalini talks to actor, screenwriter and director Anna Hopkins. Anna is famous for her 3 roles as a journalist on Defiant, The Expanse and now in the horror short V/H/S/94, launching today on Shudder. She also won an award for her role as the villain Lilith on Shadowhunters, a role Anna relishes. […]

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Ilsa Evans on humor and book launches in lockdown

Nalini — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 06:31:30 +0000

Nalini Haynes talks to author and academic Ilsa Evans. While bringing up her children solo, Ilsa completed an honors degree in Women’s Studies, for which she won the Dissertation Prize. During this time she also rose to the rank of Sergeant in the Army Reserves. These achievements were separate. Ilsa completed a PhD at Monash […]

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Tim Ferguson on writing comedy, disability, and tap water

Nalini — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 21:25:54 +0000

You may recall the sensation that was the Doug Anthony All Stars musical comedy trio. You don’t even have to be old: they reformed in 2013 and toured the UK again! In this podcast I have the privilege of talking to one of the members, Tim Ferguson. Although I had a swag of questions to […]

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Marion Frith on trauma and healing

Nalini — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 23:17:12 +0000

In this podcast Nalini talks to Marion Frith, a former journalist, senior communications specialist and political speechwriter. Since her political career, Marion retrained as a registered family mediator. She’s written and worked for major Australian newspapers and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation as a social and political commentator. In 2019 Marion released a board book for toddlers, which […]

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Barbara Crampton talks about feminism in horror

Nalini — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:43:42 +0000

Cult icon and horror legend Barbara Crampton built a formidable career in a tough industry, and a dedicated fanbase. Jakob’s Wife is her latest starring role. And Barbara also produced the film. Barbara’s career to date Barbara made her TV debut with a recurring role on Days of Our Lives, followed by a brief but […]

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Paula Brancati on Slasher: Flesh and Blood

Nalini — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 23:52:54 +0000

Nalini Haynes talks to Paula Brancati from the new Shudder Original Event Series, Slasher: Flesh & Blood. This series will premiere exclusively on premium genre streaming service Shudder on August 12. A diverse ensemble cast with faces both fresh and familiar join horror legend David Cronenberg (The Fly, Videodrome). Many actors return to the series […]

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I write “all the feels” romances – Paige Toon

Nalini — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 02:28:32 +0000

Nalini Haynes talks to Paige Toon about romance, “all the feels”, research and more in this podcast. Paige Toon grew up between England, Australia and America and has been writing books set in sun-drenched locations around the world since 2007. She has written fourteen women’s fiction novels, a three-part spin-off series for young adults and a collection […]

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From Murder and Mayhem to Romancing the Reader: Rob McDonald and Anna Foxkirk

Nalini — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 04:45:37 +0000

Welcome to another Dark Matter Zine podcast, I’m your host Nalini Haynes. In this podcast I’m talking to two award-winning romance writers, Rob McDonald and Anna Foxkirk. If you enjoy this podcast, you might enjoy the Romancing the Reader podcast featuring Anne Gracie, Sarah Mayberry and Kate Cuthbert. Rob McDonald Rob McDonald is a Kiwi […]

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“I discovered I was invisible” says Amanda Hampson #Podcast

Nalini — Mon, 10 May 2021 00:48:10 +0000

Today I’m talking to an invisible woman, Amanda Hampson. She grew up in rural New Zealand. Then she spent her early twenties travelling, finally settling in Australia in 1979 where she now lives in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Writing professionally for more than 20 years, Amanda is the author of two non-fiction books, numerous articles and […]

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Amazing Grace: mother and daughter webseries creators

Nalini — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:26:13 +0000

A podcast interview of mother and daughter creative team Julie Money and Grace Truman This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and I’m your host Nalini Haynes. Today I am interviewing the star Grace Truman and director Julie Money of the much-awarded webseries Amazing Grace. Jeff Truman was a writer and actor who worked on […]

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Good Grief: IWD podcast with Tabitha Bird, Wendy Orr and Elizabeth Knox

Nalini — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 19:00:45 +0000

Today’s podcast celebrates International Women’s Day and can be found at the top of this post and on all good podcasting platforms.. Dark Matter Zine chooses to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements by interviewing 3 prominent women authors, Tabitha Bird, Wendy Orr and Elizabeth Knox. Furthermore, in their latest novels each of these authors […]

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Elizabeth Knox

Nalini — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 06:14:14 +0000

In this podcast (link above and on all good podcasting websites), Nalini Haynes interviews Elizabeth Knox. Knox, a New Zealand author, was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2002 for her services to literature then was promoted to Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to literature, and […]

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Would you like Fry(s) with that? J M Frey

Nalini — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 09:56:49 +0000

Today’s podcast guest is J M Frey, aka Jess. She is a Canadian science fiction and fantasy author as well as an actor and voice actor. With her MA in Communications and Culture she’s also a pop culture scholar. She calls herself a “professional geek” and even has an IMDB page (although theatre work isn’t […]

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2020 #CripLit Keys: winners and acceptance speeches

Nalini — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 15:24:35 +0000

Welcome to the first inaugural #CripLit Keys, awards for representations of disability in storytelling. This presentation is available in video (just down the page a little bit), podcast (above and on all good podcasting platforms) as well as in text format. (Acceptance speeches aren’t in text format at this time.) In 2016 I announced that […]

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Adam Egypt Mortimer

Nalini — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 08:20:28 +0000

Today Nalini Haynes talks to Adam Egypt Mortimer, the writer and director of superhero movie Archenemy. Archenemy is distributed by StudioCanal. In New York City, Adam played electric sitar in the subways and explored various forms of art. Then he gave away his musical instruments and moved to Los Angeles to become a filmmaker. As […]

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Holly Godfree on why Students Need School Libraries

Nalini — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 22:51:48 +0000

This may shock you , but I am passionate about books, literacy and libraries. So, when I met teacher librarian Holly Godfree, we talked about her passion project. Inviting Holly to be a guest on DMZ’s podcast was inevitable. It was only a matter of time. This podcast is available at the top of this […]

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Tosh Greenslade and Andrew Weldon on The Scomo Diaries

Nalini — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:06:28 +0000

In this podcast Nalini has the privilege of sniggering and chortling with the mute button and/or her hand over her mouth while Tosh Greenslade and Andrew Weldon talk about their political satire The Scomo Diaries: My First Eighteen Months at the Coalface. Tosh Greenslade This bio is adapted from Wikipedia because I was rushing in […]

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Garth Nix

Nalini — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 23:26:31 +0000

Nalini Haynes talks to fantasy author Garth Nix in this podcast, which is at the top of this post and available on all good podcasting platforms. Garth started in Melbourne, grew up in Canberra, moved around then returned to Sydney Australia. He worked as a literary agent; marketing consultant; book editor, publicist, sales representative; and […]

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Nathan Makaryk

Nalini — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 11:02:37 +0000

This podcast features a guest who has written Robin Hood with a twist: King Richard is the sociopath he was in real life. This guest also criticises my FAVORITE superhero movie – Wonder Woman – and I agree with him! Furthermore, he tells everyone that the reason they hate the new Star Wars movies is […]

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Naomi Novik

Nalini — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 21:04:10 +0000

In this podcast, Nalini talks to Naomi Novik, the much-awarded fantasy and speculative fiction author who also co-founded a FanFic organisation. Naomi Novik was born in New York in 1973, a first-generation American. She grew up with Polish fairy tales, Baba Yaga, and Tolkien. After studying English Literature at Brown University and doing graduate work […]

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Octavia Cade

Nalini — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 04:19:21 +0000

Today’s podcast guest is Octavia Cade, a New Zealand writer with a PhD in science communication and a particular interest in science history and marine studies. She’s also passionate about promoting other excellent authors. Late in this podcast she lists many quality works. Octavia has been researching the reproductive strategies of Zostera muelleri seagrass, and when […]

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Harry Cook

Nalini — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 03:33:21 +0000

In this podcast I interview Harry Cook, an award-winning actor, writer and LGBTQI activist whose latest novel, Fin & Rye & Fireflies, has just been released. I reviewed Fin & Rye & Fireflies over here but you can also gauge my reaction from the podcast , which is at the top of this post and […]

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Dominique Valente

Nalini — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 06:02:48 +0000

Dominique Valente describes herself as “Lover of grumpy monsters, quirky dragons, magic and mad things, gardens that whisper and houses that breathe. The coffee helps. The anxiety doesn’t. Has one arm. Fairly certain has some Benjamin Button type disease where you get younger as you grow older. Would love a hut on a cliff with a sea […]

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“KidLit panel”: Nat Amoore, Andrew Levins, Adrian Beck

Nalini — Sun, 31 May 2020 20:00:45 +0000

Today’s guests each wrote comedic adventure style books for kids. They’re passionate about children’s literacy, books in homes, music, and poking fun of each other. Especially Nat Amoore and Adrian Beck, who are cousins. This podcast is suitable for children. The three of them made me laugh so much I struggled to talk at times. […]

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“They expect a fish to climb a tree”: Anna Whateley on Peta Lyre and autism

Nalini — Mon, 25 May 2020 09:51:35 +0000

My guest today, Anna Whateley, has always worked in literature and education. She is an “own voices” author, proudly autistic, with ADHD and a sensory processing disorder. Her debut novel Peta Lyre’s Rating Normal is out now. Anna holds a PhD in Literature from QUT and has more hobbies than can fit in a regular […]

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“I am a HEROINE addict”: Kathy Lette

Nalini — Sun, 10 May 2020 06:09:18 +0000

In this podcast Nalini Haynes talks to an author whose writing has been turned into movies, a TV series and an opera. During her career, she’s lived in three countries of which she’s had citizenship in two. In recognition of her many novels and advocacy of equality, human rights, and physical and mental health both nationally and […]

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“Focus on butterflies”: a Queer-focused podcast featuring Will Kostakis and Alison Evans

Nalini — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 22:50:34 +0000

Today’s podcast features #LoveOzYA queer authors and butterflies Will Kostakis and Alison Evans. Nalini Haynes talks with Will and Alison about their books and queer representation in stories. Will says a lot of gatekeepers want stories about the ‘cocoon’ stage: difficulties and trauma around coming out. Now, he says, we need stories about butterflies: adventures, […]

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Christina Henry

Nalini — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 05:47:57 +0000

Today’s podcast guest is from the Windy City, Chicago; she enjoys running long distances, reading anything she can get her hands on and watching movies with samurai, zombies and/or subtitles in her spare time. Welcome to Christina Henry, who reinvents fantasy stories, from Red Riding Hoodto Alice In Wonderland with a dark twist. Interview notes The […]

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“We are a great group of salty women”: International Women’s Day panel includes Jennifer Iacopelli, Tabitha Bird and Hannah Capin

Nalini — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 19:23:53 +0000

This is Dark Matter Zine‘s Best Panel Ever: an International Women’s Day 2020 podcast, featuring three books by women about girls and women who, if they were real, could be part of the #MeToo movement. Despite the sensitive topic, I (Nalini Haynes, the host) enjoyed talking to these kick-ass authors so much that I was […]

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“It’s all about love, actually” – Meg Mundell, Rohan Wilson and Tabitha Bird

Nalini — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:29:53 +0000

This is a Dark Matter Zine podcast and it’s all about love, actually. Or so my guests tell me. Originally this panel was supposed to be the final podcast for 2019, rounding out the year. First the Silly Season then the apocalypse delayed this recording. Then DMZ opened 2020 with a short podcast series on […]

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Elizabeth Knox

Nalini — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:34:16 +0000

This podcast features Kiwi author Elizabeth Knox, who is donating items for the #AuthorsForFireys auction. This fundraiser is for the fire fighting effort here in Australia. The full set of #AuthorsForFireys interviews and blog posts will be here as soon as they are published, as interviews and guest blogs for #AuthorsForWildlife will be here. Meet Elizabeth Knox The best […]

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Meg Mundell

Nalini — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 12:33:29 +0000

This podcast features Kiwi Australian author Meg Mundell, whose book is up for auction in the #AuthorsForFireys fundraiser. This fundraiser is for the fire fighting effort here in Australia. The full set of #AuthorsForFireys interviews and blog posts will be here as soon as they are published, as interviews and guest blogs for #AuthorsForWildlife will be here. […]

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Sophie Cunningham

Nalini — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:30:06 +0000

This podcast features Sophie Cunningham, the organiser of the #AuthorsForWildlife fundraising auction. This fundraiser is for caring for surviving wildlife here in Australia. The full set of #AuthorsForFireys interviews and blog posts will be here and interviews and guest blogs for #AuthorsForWildlife will be here as soon as they go online. Who is Sophie Cunningham? Sophie […]

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Favel Parrett

Nalini — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:22:14 +0000

This podcast features Favel Parrett, a crafty author who will crochet a lap-blanket for her auction winner. This is an auction item to raise money via #AuthorsForFireys for the fire fighting effort here in Australia. The full set of #AuthorsForFireys interviews and blog posts will be here as soon as they are published, as interviews and guest blogs for #AuthorsForWildlife will […]

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Cass Moriarty

Nalini — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 01:34:49 +0000

This podcast features Cass Moriarty’s bundles being donated to the #AuthorsForFireys auction to raise money for the fire fighting effort here in Australia. The full set of #AuthorsForFireys interviews and blog posts will be here as soon as they are published, as interviews and guest blogs for #AuthorsForWildlife will be here. Introducing Cass Moriarty Cass Moriarty’s novels include PARTING […]

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Jessica White

Nalini — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:06:17 +0000

This podcast features author Jessica White who is donating items for the #AuthorsForFireys auction to raise money for the fire fighting effort here in Australia. The full set of #AuthorsForFireys interviews and blog posts will be here as soon as they are published, as interviews and guest blogs for #AuthorsForWildlife will be here. Jessica White is the […]

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Gabrielle Reid

Nalini — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:36:09 +0000

This podcast features author Gabrielle Reid, who is donating items for the #AuthorsForFireys auction to raise money for the fire fighting effort here in Australia. The full set of #AuthorsForFireys interviews and blog posts will be here as soon as they are published, as interviews and guest blogs for #AuthorsForWildlife will be here. About Gabrielle Reid Gabrielle […]

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Wai Chim

Nalini — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:30:37 +0000

This podcast features author Wai Chim who is donating copies of her book with fore-edge hand-painting to the #AuthorsForFireys auction to raise money for the fire fighting effort here in Australia. The full set of #AuthorsForFireys interviews and blog posts will be here as soon as they are published, as interviews and guest blogs for #AuthorsForWildlife will […]

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Eleanor Limprecht

Nalini — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:10:35 +0000

This podcast features Eleanor Limprecht, an author and researcher Eleanor Limprecht is an author and researcher offering a full day of research at the NSW State Archives on a person or subject of your choice. This is an auction item to raise money via #AuthorsForFireys for the fire fighting effort here in Australia. The full set […]

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Sarah Foster

Nalini — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 14:01:32 +0000

This podcast features Sarah Foster, an author, who has donated books and bling to raise money via #AuthorsForFireys for the fire fighting effort here in Australia. The full set of #AuthorsForFireys interviews will be here as soon as they are published. Sara Foster is the bestselling author of six psychological suspense novels: You Don’t Know […]

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Rob McDonald

Nalini — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 13:59:10 +0000

This podcast features author Rob MacDonald who is donating items for the #AuthorsForFireys auction to raise money for the fire fighting effort here in Australia. The full set of #AuthorsForFireys interviews will be here as soon as they are published. Rob MacDonald is a Kiwi living in Melbourne with his two daughters. And an extended rainbow […]

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Jodi McAlister

Nalini — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 13:54:54 +0000

This podcast features Jodi McAlister who is the author of the young adult urban fantasy Valentine series. She is also a Lecturer of Writing and Literature at Deakin University and is donating items for the #AuthorsForFireys auction to raise money for the fire fighting effort here in Australia. The full set of #AuthorsForFireys interviews will be […]

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Narelle Warren

Nalini — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 13:48:23 +0000

This podcast features Narelle Warren, an academic, who is donating items for the #AuthorsForFireys auction to raise money for the fire fighting effort here in Australia. The full set of #AuthorsForFireys interviews and blog posts will be here as soon as they are published, as interviews and guest blogs for #AuthorsForWildlife will be here. Narelle Warren […]

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Kelly Van Nelson

Nalini — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 13:44:44 +0000

This podcast features Kelly Van Nelson who is a career juggling author and poet donating items for the #AuthorsForFireys auction. This fundraiser is for the fire fighting effort here in Australia. The full set of #AuthorsForFireys interviews and blog posts will be here as soon as they are published, as interviews and guest blogs for #AuthorsForWildlife will […]

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Zana Fraillon

Nalini — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 13:37:57 +0000

This podcast features Zana Fraillon, an award-winning author who has donated books and bling to raise money via #AuthorsForFireys for the fire fighting effort here in Australia. The full set of #AuthorsForFireys interviews and blog posts will be here as soon as they are published, as interviews and guest blogs for #AuthorsForWildlife will be here. When Zana […]

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Book launch: Darkness for Light by Emma Viskic

Nalini — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 07:22:11 +0000

Emma Viskic is author of the critically acclaimed Caleb Zelic series: Resurrection Bay, And Fire Came Down as well as Darkness for Light. This podcast features Darkness for Light‘s book launch. Resurrection Bay won the 2016 Ned Kelly Award for Best First Fiction. It also won an unprecedented three Davitt Awards: Best Adult Novel, Best Debut, and Readers’ […]

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Brinna Kelly

Nalini — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 07:59:27 +0000

Brinna Kelly’s bio Brinna Kelly is a Chinese Hungarian American actor, a screenwriter, producer, Crazy Cat Lady, Trekkie and Halloween-phile who graduated from UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. She’s known for The Fare (2018), The Midnight Man (2016) and The Binding (2017). See Nalini’s review of The Fare. Spoiler: she wants EVERYONE to watch it. Find Brinna Kelly […]

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Kathy O’Shaughnessy

Nalini — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 11:41:01 +0000

In this podcast and video interview, Nalini Haynes talks to Kathy O’Shaughnessy who is in love with George Eliot. So much so that she wrote a book about George Eliot, aka Mary Ann Evans Lewes. Kathy O’Shaughnessy has reviewed books for The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Times, Financial Times, Independent, The Observer, TLS, New Statesman, The Spectator, and others. She has worked as Deputy […]

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Larry Van Duynhoven feels good when heads blow up

Nalini — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 20:40:55 +0000

Larry Van Duynhoven said ‘When you see a head explode, you feel good about it’. Nalini Haynes interviews award-winning prosthetics and SFX artist Larry in the above podcast. This podcast is also available on Spotify, iTunes and Castbox. Larry Van Duynhoven’s work most recently won ‘Best Death’ Award at UK’s FrightFest for an axe murder […]

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John Birmingham

Nalini — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 10:39:19 +0000

Meet John Birmingham, author of cult book and movie He Died With a Felafel In His Hands and The Axis of Time (the Philadelphia Experiment meets War Games meets Churchill). Snark-in-chief at Cheeseburger Gothic. JB wrote fire-breathing dragons from another dimension because he was pissed of with a different story about dragons. Now he’s written The Cruel […]

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Suzy Zail

Nalini — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 03:18:52 +0000

Melbournian Suzy Zail worked as a solicitor specialising in litigation. After the birth of her first child, Suzy left law to concentrate on writing. She’s an award-winning author of children’s books published in Australia, Canada and the United States. She began the harrowing journey into her fathers past when he was diagnosed with a terminal […]

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T Frohock

Nalini — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 01:33:11 +0000

Nalini Haynes talks to Teresa Frohock, known online as T Frohock, about her Los Nefilim series, writing historical fantasy, representation in stories and more. The podcast is above and the video is below, as are planned questions, how to find Teresa online and a list of books, TV series and movies discussed in the interview. […]

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Rohan Wilson

Nalini — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 06:01:04 +0000

Nalini Haynes puts Rohan Wilson, author of Daughter of Bad Times, in the limelight Rohan Wilson’s interview is available in podcast version above and on iTunes and Spotify. The video is lower down the page. Born and raised in Launceston, Tasmania, Rohan Wilson holds degrees and diplomas from the universities of Tasmania, Southern Queensland and […]

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Tabitha Bird

Nalini — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 09:00:05 +0000

Nalini Haynes talks to Tabitha Bird, the author of A Lifetime of Impossible Days. (Nalini’s review is here and the podcast is above as well as on iTunes and Spotify. Tabitha Bird is a writer and poet who lives and works in the rural township of Boonah, Australia. She set her debut novel there. Tabitha […]

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Shaun Crowe wrote Whitlam’s Children; Rick Morton launched it

Nalini — Mon, 20 May 2019 04:02:23 +0000

What better way to celebrate Bob Hawke’s life than reading Whitlam’s Children, a book about the influence Gogh Whitlam had on his successor and Australian politics more generally. Whitlam’s Children is a book about the history of Australian politics from a certain point of view. (OMG I can’t stop the Star Wars references today!) Rick […]

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Jeannette Ng

Nalini — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 05:36:35 +0000

Jeannette Ng’s book Under the Pendulum Sun is about “[t]wo Victorian missionaries [who] head into darkest fairyland, to deliver their message to the godless magical beings who dwell there… at the risk of losing their own souls.” This quote is from Angry Robot, which also has this recommendation: “An evocative, claustrophobic Gothic novel with strikingly […]

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Adam Richard: There is only Zuul

Nalini — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 02:55:57 +0000

Adam Richard is a comedian, writer, radio presenter and media personality. He’s involved in everything from musical quiz show Spicks and Specks to sci fi TV series Outland. Adam writes for Tom Gleeson’s comedic interview series Hard Quiz. He’s also a talking head on the Doctor Who-themed TV show Whovians. In this interview, I talk to […]

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“PAX Pirata” panel on Creativity, Copyright, Conflict & Collaboration

Nalini — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 20:00:15 +0000

Australia has a reputation for one of the highest rates of piracy in the world. There are reasons for this, like regions on DVDs and blurays, and delayed releases for everything from TV onwards. We’re also renowned for pirating books, which is partially because our books can cost double to six times the price of […]

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Laurie Frankel

Nalini — Sun, 21 May 2017 23:24:39 +0000

Author Laurie Frankel wrote a funny, heartwarming story about a large family facing issues — including how to parent a transgender child. In this podcast (above) and video (below the text), Laurie talks to Nalini Haynes. Laurie Frankel lives in Seattle with her husband, daughter and border collie. She taught literature, writing and gender studies at a […]

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Moral Kombat: Ethical Choices in Games

Nalini — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 22:33:52 +0000

PAX Australia 2016 featured a full schedule of kick-ass panels. I managed to catch several and recorded Moral Kombat, a panel focusing on ethical choices in games with permission. The video recording and podcast versions are available here and the podcast is available on all good podcasting platforms. Moral Kombat: Ethical Choices in Games We’ve […]

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Accessibility for Gamers with Disabilities

Nalini — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:25:10 +0000

PAXAus2016 featured a number of panels on diversity including this panel on accessibility for gamers with disabilities. The panel features five highly knowledgeable industry specialists who are working in the field, promoting disability access while recognising scope and planning issues. The PAXAus2016 schedule says: The past year has been an incredible one for accessibility, with more […]

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Vaxcards

Nalini — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 23:06:12 +0000

Dean and Adam developed a new card game called Vaxcards to educate people about diseases and immunisation. Nalini Haynes met them at PAXAus2016, interviewed them before dying of influenza. The interview and a demo card game is in the below video. This game has 3 levels of play: easy for primary school kids, intermediate (the level demonstrated […]

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Juliet Marillier

Nalini — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 21:27:28 +0000

Dark Matter Zine puts renowned fantasy author Juliet Marillier in the limelight in this podcast (above and on iTunes) and video (embedded below). Juliet has a special friend sitting on her lap throughout the interview but not the furry friend pictured. Even Smokey (my cat) puts in an appearance before deciding her electric blanket is more […]

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Justin Cronin

Nalini — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 01:32:21 +0000

John Lombard puts Justin Cronin in the hot seat while Nalini is off sick. The podcast is above and is available on iTunes while the video is embedded below. Justin Cronin graduated from Harvard and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. He has won the Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award, the Stephen Crane Prize, and a Whiting Award. He […]

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Kaaron Warren’s Grief Hole launch

Nalini — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 22:36:18 +0000

Kaaron Warren’s novel, The Grief Hole, was launched at the National Library of Australia during the 2016 Canberra Writers Festival. The Grief Hole is published by IFWG Publishing Australia. The podcast (audio only) version is above and is also available on iTunes while the video version is embedded below. The second half of the launch — […]

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Sarah Ayoub

Nalini — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 01:08:45 +0000

In this podcast and video I’m putting Sarah Ayoub in the limelight. The podcast is at the top of this post and available in iTunes while the video is embedded down a bit. Feel free to scroll down now. Below the video are my questions that Sarah answers. Sarah is a freelance journalist and author based […]

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Zana Fraillon

Nalini — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 20:00:40 +0000

This interview can be accessed by the podcast (above), the video (below) or iTunes. Zana Fraillon grew up surrounded by books. Her love of literature, children and magic were the motivation behind her becoming a primary school teacher and author after a brief stint as a professional magician. Her first foray into the world of […]

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Wendy Orr

Nalini — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:00:37 +0000

Wendy Orr talks to Nalini in the above podcast and the below video. Wendy grew up in France, Canada and USA. She was a compulsive reader and writer from an early age, and now writes for children, young adults and adults. Her books have been published in 25 countries and languages and have won awards […]

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Rajith Savanadasa

Nalini — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 20:00:00 +0000

Nalini puts Rajith Savanadasa, author of Ruins, in the limelight. The podcast is above and the video is below. Podcasts are also available on iTunes. Rajith was born in Sri Lanka and now lives in Melbourne. He turned to creative writing in the final year of an engineering degree then completed the Professional Writing and […]

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Kylie Chan

Nalini — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:30:50 +0000

Hi, this is Nalini Haynes, your host on Dark Matter Zine‘s ‘Into the Limelight’ series. Today I’m shining the limelight on Kylie Chan (pictured left). This interview is available as a podcast (above or on iTunes) and as a video (below). Kylie married a Hong Kong national in a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony in Eastern […]

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Weekly Podcast & Kylie Chan

Nalini — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 01:56:44 +0000

My apologies but this week’s podcast has been delayed due to a combination of ill health one weekend and a birthday celebration the next. I know, isn’t it TERRIBLE that the editing minion, who does NOT get paid for his efforts and, instead, FULLY FUNDS Dark Matter Zine’s costs, has delayed Kylie Chan’s interview another […]

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Will Kostakis

Nalini — Sun, 22 May 2016 20:00:07 +0000

A Limelight interview by Nalini Haynes Hi, I’m Nalini Haynes, your host for Dark Matter Zine‘s podcast. Today I’m putting Will Kostakis in the limelight. The podcast (MP3) is at the top of this post and the video (MP4) is just below. Later a transcript will be available; my apologies for Will’s hotel internet, which […]

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Shivaun Plozza

Nalini — Mon, 09 May 2016 20:00:46 +0000

Hi, Dark Matter Zine‘s podcast is putting Shivaun Plozza in the limelight. Shivaun has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in creative writing and a second master’s degree in publishing and communications from Melbourne University as well as a graduate diploma in education. She’s interned at Penguin, Melbourne University Publishing and Writers Victoria as well as […]

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Jennifer Fallon

Nalini — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 20:00:59 +0000

Nalini Haynes interviews fantasy author Jennifer Fallon in the above podcast (MP3) and below video (MP4). Jennifer Fallon left school at 15 and has has worked as a youth worker, a store detective, shop assistant, an advertising sales rep and executive secretary, among other things. She has managed 2 hire car companies, an ISP, a […]

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Francesca Haig

Nalini — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 20:00:12 +0000

Nalini Haynes interviews Dr Francesca Haig, Visiting Writing Fellow (University of Chester), in the podcast (MP3, above) and the video (MP4, below). Francesca grew up in Tasmania, gained her PhD from the University of Melbourne, and was a senior lecturer at the University of Chester. Her poetry has been published in literary journals and anthologies […]

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Ben Aaronovitch

Nalini — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 01:23:22 +0000

Ben Aaronovitch was the guest of honor at Contact2016, Australia’s national science fiction and fantasy convention for 2016. While he was here I took advantage of a good Skype connection and being in (almost) the same time zone to interview him. Melanie Saward of Contact2016 asked me not to raise multiculturalism or representation in the interview so […]

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“Diversity in YA” with Fiona Wood, Michael Pryor and Meg Mundell

Nalini — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:32:26 +0000

For too long, straight white non-disabled privileged characters have dominated literature. Fiona Wood, Michael Pryor and Meg Mundell have each written diverse characters: ethnic diversity, characters with disabilities and homeless teenagers. Nalini Haynes asks them about diversity in YA, their inspirations and why diversity is important. Fiona Wood Fiona Wood’s first young adult novel, Six Impossible Things, […]

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Anne Gracie

Nalini — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 11:02:26 +0000

Internationally award-winning and best-selling romance author Anne Gracie talks to Nalini Haynes about her novels and career. This interview is available in audio-only (MP3, above) and in video format (MP4, below). Introducing Anne Gracie Anne spent her childhood on the move when her father’s job took them around the world. The gypsy life taught her […]

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Kelley Grant

Nalini — Tue, 26 May 2015 22:44:05 +0000

The first time I heard about Kelley Grant was in an email from Caroline Perny, a HarperCollins publicist in New York. Caro said: I wanted to share a forthcoming Harper Voyager Impulse book with you: DESERT RISING, on-sale 4/21. It’s a really special, entertaining epic fantasy from debut author Kelley Grant. Publishers Weekly recently awarded […]

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Tripod: This Gaming Life

Nalini — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 05:47:27 +0000

Recently I interviewed Tripod. The award-winning storytelling band not the instrument. Tripod is a trio of musicians: Scod (Scott Edgar), Yon (Simon Hall) and Gatesy (Steven Gates). Over the course of an eighteen-year collaboration, the trio has covered a wide variety of performance styles and subject matter, anything from 3 men in space to a fictional […]

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Joe Abercrombie (2015)

Nalini — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 01:53:47 +0000

In 2015, Nalini Haynes interviewed Joe Abercrombie about his Shattered Sea trilogy. Below are the planned introduction and interview questions. Joe Abercrombie spent much of his youth playing computer games, rolling dice, and drawing maps of places that don’t exist. He went on to Manchester University to study Psychology. The dice and the maps stopped, […]

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“Queers Destroy Science Fiction” with Seanan McGuire and Mark Oshiro

Nalini — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 14:23:01 +0000

The Queers Destroy Science Fiction edition of Lightspeed Magazine is currently open on Kickstarter for financial contributions. Contributions’ terms and conditions are also listed on the kickstarter page. Lightspeed Magazine says Lightspeed is a science fiction and fantasy magazine. In its pages, you will find science fiction: from near-future, sociological soft SF, to far-future, star-spanning hard SF—and fantasy: […]

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“Teaching computer games developers” with Jonathan Strugnell and Sebastian Perri

Nalini — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 19:00:14 +0000

At PAX Australia 2014, the minion and Nalini talked to Sebastian Perri and Jonathan Strugnell. They taught computer games developers. This is that interview… AIE The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is Australia’s most awarded 3D animation, game design and visual FX educator. Created as a non-profit organisation to grow the creative digital sector, AIE […]

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Karen Miller

Nalini — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 19:00:40 +0000

Internationally bestselling author Karen Miller is currently writing her 22nd novel in the speculative fiction and epic historical fantasy genres. She’s written Star Wars and Stargate novels and, under the pen-name K E Mills, Karen writes the Rogue Agent series about a wizard with special skills who works for his government under unusual circumstances. One […]

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Graeme Simsion

Nalini — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:13:26 +0000

Graeme Simsion, author of the international best-seller The Rosie Project and its sequel The Rosie Effect, talks to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter Zine about his books and his central character, Don Tillman. Don Tillman is a lot like Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory in that he is not actually identified as being on […]

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Alaina Huffman

Nalini — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 09:57:56 +0000

Thanks to Armageddon Expo, I talked to Alaina Huffman, who has played Maureen Bowers on Painkiller Jane; Lieutenant Tamara Johansen on Stargate Universe; Dinah Lance/Black Canary on Smallville; and Josie Sands/Abbadon on Supernatural. Due to a technical malfunction, this interview begins with a photo overlaid with sound only but kicks in with actual video at about […]

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Robert Rankin

Nalini — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 09:51:57 +0000

According to Armageddon Expo’s website: Robert Rankin is an unrepentant Luddite who writes his bestselling novels by hand in exercise books. He is the author of The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse, The Witches of Chiswick, The Brentford Trilogy (8 books), The Armageddon Quartet (3 books) and many more. What Armageddon fails to mention is that Robert Rankin is absolutely […]

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Mira Furlan

Nalini — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 04:41:47 +0000

Mira Furlan played Delenn in Babylon 5 for which she was awarded the Sci-Fi Universe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Genre TV-series in 1996 and 1997. She also played Danielle Rousseau in Lost. Mira has significant credits in theatre and television in Yugoslav, Croatia and America. She’s won all the highest awards in […]

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Terry Brooks

Nalini — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 21:22:40 +0000

Thanks to Armageddon Expo, I talked to fantasy author Terry Brooks whose credits include 23 New York Times bestsellers during his writing career, and has over 21 million copies of his books in print. He is one of the biggest-selling living fantasy writers. Terry’s interview is available in video (MP4) below. It will be available […]

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“Stargate” with Peter Williams (Apophis) and Cliff Simon (Ba’al)

Nalini — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 14:44:12 +0000

I interviewed a series of people today in the leadup to Armageddon Expo Melbourne 2014. The scariest interview was a confrontation with not one but two Goa’ould from Stargate. Actors Peter Williams (Apophis) and Cliff Simon (Ba’al) talk all too briefly about their careers. Peter Williams (Apophis) A unique take on a Bachelor of Arts in […]

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Laini Taylor

Nalini — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 22:26:35 +0000

Laini Taylor grew up with her toes in many oceans and her nose in many books. She studied literature and art, has edited travel guidebooks, illustrated children’s magazines, and sold her paintings under a bridge, in rain and in snow, before giving it all up to write full-time. She lives in Portlan, Oregon, with her […]

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Steve Worland

Nalini — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 11:42:32 +0000

Steve Worland has worked in film and television in Australia and America. He’s written scripts for Working Title, Icon Productions and TV series Big Sky and Farscape; he worked in script development for James Cameron’s film production company Lightstorm and he wrote Fox Searchlight’s Bootmen and the action-comedy telemovie Hard Knox. He’s now writing action-adventure […]

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“Romancing the Reader”: Kate Cuthbert, Anne Gracie and Sarah Mayberry

Nalini — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 07:40:54 +0000

Romancing the Reader Kate Cuthbert of Escape Publishing, the electronic arm of Harlequin here in Melbourne, invited authors Anne Gracie and Sarah Mayberry to join her in discussing romance: reading and writing romance. I, Philistine that I am, enjoyed this conversation and learnt about publishing, targeting audiences and choosing a setting. I highly recommend romance […]

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“Vampires then and now” with Jason Nahrung, Angela Slatter, CJ Dee and Liz Manthos

Nalini — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 09:11:29 +0000

“We don’t need no edjucashun” sang Pink Floyd; sadly, on the topic of vampires, I can’t join the chorus. Authors Jason Nahrung and Angela Slatter join me alongside reviewers C J Dee and Elizabeth Manthos to discuss vampires, their attraction, their metaphors and the writing that inspires current fascination with the bloodsucking fiends. I get […]

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Bruce Mutard: Words Into Pictures Launch

Nalini — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 03:36:01 +0000

Bruce Mutard, prominent creator in the Australian comic books scene, celebrated his Master in comics being 99.9% complete with this Words into Pictures exhibition. In another video/podcast (coming soon) Bruce talks about his work in the exhibition but this is all about the celebration. Click on any thumbnail to open the gallery. Use left and […]

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Melbourne Writers Festival 2014 program launched and sailing

Nalini — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 02:29:39 +0000

On a chilly day in Melbourne, plunger pots full of delicious coffee scented the air, enticing authors, volunteers, journalists and special guests alike in the Wheeler Centre performance space. We were gathered here together to celebrate the launch of the Melbourne Writers Festival program for 2014. Michael Webster, MWF Chair and patron of the arts, lead […]

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Razorhurst by Justine Larbalestier – book launch

Nalini — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 09:54:31 +0000

On a cold winter’s evening – July 8 to be exact – at the close of the Guardians of the Galaxy 17 minute preview I rushed out of IMAX at about 6 pm to walk briskly up to Readings for the 6:30 pm launch of Razorhurst by Justine Larbalestier. Justine entertained attendees with discussion of […]

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Dalek Launches Bloody Book: The Blood She Betrayed

Nalini — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 10:44:53 +0000

Considering the title of this book, the Blood She Betrayed by Cheryse Durrant-Curtis, this was a fairly bloodless book launch. The bloodless nature of this Bloody book launch was probably helped by the fact that, although terminally morbid, Daleks aren’t stabby. Lindy Cameron of Clan Destine Press, wearing a tee shirt saying ‘Rule #1 the […]

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Dr Anne Richards on dancing furiously (in the publishing industry)

Nalini — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 09:34:28 +0000

Late in 2013, Dr Anne Richards, Adjunct Research Fellow at Griffiths University, delivered a keynote speech to the Small Press Network conference in Melbourne, titled ‘Coming Out: Reframing the Public Face of Publishing’. Her speech, on day 1, had attendees buzzing for the remainder of the 2-day conference. Anne’s speech is available in MP3 (audio-only) […]

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Elephant Kisses

Nalini — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 11:18:29 +0000

At Continuum X, Ticonderoga Publications launched Death at the Blue Elephant and Kisses By Clockwork. Celebrations included some bubbly, authors reading snippets of their work (featured in the video) and some short speeches. Russell B Farr introduced the event with acknowledging Ticonderoga authors who have passed away. Russell mentions the Year’s Best Science Fiction Fantasy […]

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David Henley

Nalini — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 02:14:44 +0000

An interview by Nalini Haynes Podcast (MP3 version) is above Quicklink to the video interview David Henley, author and creative director working in association with the publishing industry, talks to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter Zine about his novels, Amazon, the publishing industry and more. HarperVoyager has published two novels in David’s science fiction trilogy: […]

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Keelen Mailman on Power, racism and advocacy

Nalini — Tue, 20 May 2014 05:32:35 +0000

For 17 years Keelen Mailman lived and worked on Mount Tabor, a cattle station subject to Native Title. Mending and building fences, putting out salt licks for the cattle, protecting sacred sites and teaching the next generation, Keelen was busy. She was also instrumental in a 7 year struggle to reclaim Aborigine bones from a […]

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Queer is not all that hard: on writing LGBT characters

Nalini — Sun, 04 May 2014 20:00:48 +0000

Traci Castleberry, Matt Cresswell and Melissa Scott joined me to discuss diversity with a focus on how to include gender and sexually diverse characters. The short version: Queer is not all that hard. To hear the longer version, click on the podcast! Contents list for quick links to save scrolling Traci Castleberry Matt Cresswell Melissa […]

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Almighty Johnsons – season 3, award-winning TV series

Nalini — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 06:32:36 +0000

A review by Nalini Haynes Skip to video interview or listen to the same interview in podcast (above). The Almighty Johnsons TV series opens on Axl’s 21st birthday when Axl (Emmett Skilton, aka Odin) learns the family secret in an initiation ceremony… that requires him to strip naked in the woods. It’s a very cheeky episode, with continual flashbacks […]

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“World-building in near-future science fiction” with Sean Williams, Marianne de Pierres, John Birmingham and Meg Mundell

Nalini — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 20:00:48 +0000

Today’s special guests are Sean Williams, Marianne de Pierres, John Birmingham and Meg Mundell. World-building in near-future science fiction Contents list (click for quick-links without scrolling) Sean Williams’ bio (guest) Marianne de Pierres’s bio (guest) John Birmingham’s bio (guest) Meg Mundell’s bio (guest) Questions Back to contents Introducing our special guests Sean Williams Sean Williams […]

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“Women Destroy Science Fiction” with Galen Dara, Wendy N Wagner and Rachel Swirsky

Nalini — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 08:10:56 +0000

Today I have three special guests talking about a topic close to my own heart; Galen Dara, Wendy N Wagner and Rachel Swirsky from Lightspeed Magazine talk about Women Destroy Science Fiction Contents – quick links to skip scrolling: Galen Dara bio (guest) Wendy N Wagner bio (guest) Rachel Swirsky bio (guest) Questions Recommendations for awards […]

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“Computer Games” with Freya Robertson, Tom Dullemond and Claire McKenna

Nalini — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 18:44:28 +0000

Computer games panel This podcast is convention-panel-style with three guests — Freya Robertson, Tom Dullemond and Claire McKenna — gamers and published authors all. They cover a lot of ground in this ‘convention panel’, covering everything from what games they like to play, what’s important to them in gaming to parenting gamer-children. (I’m a huge […]

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Jo Spurrier

Nalini — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 08:09:16 +0000

Jo Spurrier has a Bachelor of Science but says she turned to writing because people tend to get upset when scientists make things up. Judges shortlisted Spurrier for an Aurealis Award for her debut novel, Winter be my shield. Winter Be My Shield is especially surprising because she lives in Adelaide, a city that, arguably, […]

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Sean McMullen

Nalini — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 02:34:20 +0000

Sean McMullen is an internationally-recognised award-winning author who spoke to Dark Matter recently about his writing and career. This interview is available in MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio) at the bottom of this page. Sean McMullen has a degree in physics and history from Melbourne University (1974); a postgraduate degree in library and information science; and a PhD in Medieval Literature. He was a professional […]

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P J Tierney

Nalini — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 22:00:10 +0000

Recently Nalini Haynes spoke to P J Tierney who debuted as an author with her novel Jamie Reign: The Last Spirit Warrior, aimed at 9 to 12 year olds. One of the reasons I was so interested in interviewing PJ and reading her book was my assignment for ‘Archetypes & Imagery’, looking at contemporary Australian fantasy […]

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Ian McHugh

Nalini — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 08:09:50 +0000

Ian McHugh talks about his writing and the Canberra Science Fiction Guild at Sydney Supanova in 2013 in this interview that is approximately 18 minutes long.

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Nicole Murphy

Nalini — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 22:26:43 +0000

At Supanova in Sydney 2013, Nicole Murphy talked to Nalini Haynes about Nicole’s writing, mentoring other authors, Conflux (Canberra’s convention), the CSFG (Canberra’s Science Fiction Guild) and more in this 22 minute (approx) interview. For more on Nicole and her writing, see her website or follow her on Twitter.

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Raymond E Feist

Nalini — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 22:00:05 +0000

Raymond E Feist Sydney Supanova had Raymond E Feist as guest of honour in June 2013. Ray had just finished the final in the Riftwar Saga after over thirty years. In this guest talk, Ray discusses the series, answers some questions and talks about the future. He’s not retiring, folks, he’s just moving to a […]

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Richard Harland

Nalini — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 23:08:29 +0000

Richard Harland in the Limelight In this interview I’m talking to a fantasy and science fiction writer, living in New South Wales, Australia, who has been an academic, performance artist and writer, publishing 15 full length works of fiction, three academic books, short stories and poems. He’s won the Aurealis Award 6 times and the A Bertrand […]

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K J Taylor

Nalini — Sun, 26 May 2013 08:20:39 +0000

K J Taylor in the Limelight Melbourne Supanova featured K J Taylor as a guest speaker. I seized the opportunity to speak to Katie about her career and her novels. That interview is available below in MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio only) formats. One of the things that impressed me deeply about Katie is her work ethic […]

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Paul Collins

Nalini — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:15:27 +0000

Paul Collins in the Limelight I recently spoke to Paul Collins, author and owner/operator of Ford Street Publishing here in Melbourne. Ford Street has a strong focus on the educational publication sector, with books ranging from picture books for children to YA (teens). This interview is a must for aspiring and emerging writers to more fully understand […]

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Paul Collins on Continuum 9

Nalini — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:31:02 +0000

Continuum is coming Paul Collins of Ford Street Publishing & guest speaker at Continuum 2013 reminds us that Continuum is coming at the beginning of winter.

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Hugh Howey

Nalini — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:33:34 +0000

Hugh Howey in the Limelight Hugh Howey was guest of Supanova in 2013. He started as a self-published author but is now published by large publishing houses. His bestselling novel Wool was optioned for a movie. Update: Apple TV seems to be running a few series based on Hugh Howey’s books, starting in 2023. On […]

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Tad Williams

Nalini — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 07:19:23 +0000

On 15 April 2013, I spoke to an author who claims he’s held more jobs than any sane person should admit to — singing in a band, selling shoes, managing a financial institution, throwing newspapers, and designing military manuals, to name just a few. He also hosted a syndicated radio show for ten years, worked […]

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Russell B Farr

Nalini — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:08:35 +0000

Russell B Farr is the founder of Ticonderoga Publications; Russell currently runs Ticonderoga with his partner, Liz Grzyb, both pictured left (photo courtesy of Cat Sparks, thanks). Russ blames SF personalities like Jonathan Strahan for his desire to start a publishing company in the 1990s. Ticonderoga Publications can be described as small press and an […]

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Gracie and Josh launch

Nalini — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:32:16 +0000

Gracie and Josh Susanne Gervay and Serena Gedde’s beautiful children’s book Gracie and Josh was launched on the Labor Day long weekend in the Richmond Library’s children’s section. Paul Collins of Ford Street Publishing acted as MC, introducing Hazel Edwards as guest speaker who launched Gracie and Josh, Susanne and Serena and finally Kathryn Norton […]

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MCA Hogarth

Nalini — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:34:46 +0000

If you’ve been following the space marine controversy since December, you will have seen an explosion from the science fiction community seeking to keep ‘space marines’ in the public domain as befits a science fiction icon first mentioned in 1932 and since incorporated into the SF of many great authors. A backlash occurred from those protective of […]

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Big Arse 3

Nalini — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 07:00:16 +0000

UPDATE: MP3 of speeches is now at the bottom of this page. Big Arse 3, Melbourne’s largest scheduled comic book launch for 2013, saw speeches and huzzahs aplenty. The facebook event describes Big Arse: “It’s that time of the year when the giant arse from space hovers over Melbourne and delivers us a great golden shower of […]

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Alison Goodman

Nalini — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:52 +0000

Alison Goodman in the Limelight UPDATE: MP3 version of the interview is above. Alison Goodman talks to Nalini about Alison’s career, her published novels and her work in progress. The interview is available in MP4 below; an MP3 (audio only) version will be available soon. Alison’s debut novel was short-listed for Australia’s premier judged science fiction […]

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Claudia Christian

Nalini — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:22:27 +0000

Claudia Christian in the Limelight On 18 December 2012, Claudia Christian spoke to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter about her time on Babylon 5, the reason she left B5, her book Babylon Confidential and more. Planned interview questions Planned interview questions are as follows (please note: interviews are organic so the order of questions may […]

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Kathryn Leigh Scott

Nalini — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:22:30 +0000

Kathryn Leigh Scott in the Limelight Kathryn Leigh Scott with the cast of Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows Kathryn Leigh Scott started working as a Play Bunny before moving on to an iconic soapy slash mild horror that influenced TV productions like Buffy. Since that series, Dark Shadows, she has made guest appearances on many notable TV […]

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Morgan Grant Buchanan

Nalini — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:59:26 +0000

Morgan Grant Buchanan‘s interview is at the bottom of this page in MP4 (video) format. An MP3 option will be added shortly. Morgan has authored comic books, the screenplay for Barrier, ghost-written Babylon Confidential (Claudia Christian’s memoirs) and is currently working on 16 different projects including co-writing Wolf’s Empire, a science fiction young adult series, […]

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Rachel Caine

Nalini — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 01:48:22 +0000

Roxanne Longstreet Conrad AKA Rachel Caine talks to Nalini Haynes about her career, her Morganville Vampires and Weather Wardens series. This interview is available in MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio only) at the bottom of this page. After interviewing Roxanne, I attended her author talk at Dymocks. Her talk was different to the interview, plus she answered […]

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Kristi Reed

Nalini — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:00:15 +0000

Kristi Reed on voice acting and directing: Kristi talks about her career, the industry and how to develop a career for the aspiring actor or director. This interview with Kristi Reed is available in MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio only) at the bottom of this page. Kristi is a professional voice director working on animations, anime and […]

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Joe Abercrombie 2012

Nalini — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:36:50 +0000

Today I talked to Joe Abercrombie about his career, his First Law trilogy, Red Country and his upcoming novels. That interview is available in MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio only) at the bottom of this page. In 2010 I interviewed Joe Abercrombie via email; this interview is text only. I recently reviewed Red Country, Joe’s latest novel. […]

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Sebastian Hawkes Creature Hunter

Nalini — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:27:19 +0000

The Sebastian Hawkes Creature Hunter event is available to be viewed in MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio only) formats at the bottom of this page. Please note that the presentation included visuals on a projection screen that have been captured in the video. The event according to Facebook: SEBASTIAN HAWKS GOES ALL STAR! Greg Mclean and […]

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Isobelle Carmody relaunched Greylands

Nalini — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:44:26 +0000

Maureen McCarthy launched Isobelle Carmody’s Greylands at Readings Carlton while Isobelle launched Maureen’s novel, The Convent. This launch presentation is available in MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio only). This launch was conducted as a conversation between Maureen and Isobelle with readings from their novels. Due to technical difficulties there are a couple of interruptions, but most […]

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Melina Marchetta

Nalini — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:59:08 +0000

Today I’m talking to an Australian author who left school at 15, worked in a bank, went back to school then taught English at high school. Now she’s been published in 18 countries in 17 different languages. Her first novel, Looking for Alibrandi, not only won awards as a novel; she adapted it as a […]

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How to become a voice actor

Nalini — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 05:34:52 +0000

Kristi Reed (voice director) and Mela Lee (voice actor from Vampire Knight, Betty Boop, The Owl House and more) started off Sunday for us with a panel called ‘How to become a voice actor’. Although the minion and I don’t plan to be voice actors, this panel was still interesting and informative. Kristi and Mela answered questions, […]

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Jay Kristoff

Nalini — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:47:44 +0000

Jay Kristoff, author of debut novel Stormdancer, talks to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter. The interview is available in both MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio only) at the bottom of this page. To log in or register to comment and link your blog to your comment, instructions are here. Pan Macmillan’s website describes Stormdancer: Griffins […]

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Terry Molloy was Davros in Doctor Who: panel

Nalini — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:00:11 +0000

Terry Molloy was Davros in Doctor Who: I interviewed Terry here. Terry Molloy’s panel is available in both MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio only) versions at the bottom of this page. I got side-tracked so I was late to this session. After starting video-recording I discovered that I was almost out of memory because I’d forgotten […]

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Bruce Boxleitner on Babylon 5

Nalini — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 23:35:21 +0000

The Bruce Boxleitner panel on Babylon 5 is available in both MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio only) versions at the bottom of this page. On Friday when I was interviewing Cindy Morgan (Yori from Tron), Bruce arrived and interview-bombed Cindy. This was absolutely hilarious. Afterwards I interviewed Bruce – which was great – but my one disappointment was […]

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“Stargate” actors Chris Heyerdahl and Chris Judge

Nalini — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 23:56:53 +0000

Chris Heyerdahl and Chris Judge at Armageddon 2012 talk about their time working on Stargate as well as their careers since; available in both MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio only) versions at the bottom of this page. Chris Heyerdahl was Todd the Wraith from Stargate Atlantis and Chris Judge is best known as Teal’C from Stargate […]

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Animation Panel at Armageddon

Nalini — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 20:31:35 +0000

Animation Panel at Armageddon Expo 2012 in Melbourne, available in both MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio only) versions at the bottom of this page. Kristi Reed is a voice director (left) and Mela Lee (Vampire Knight, Betty Boop) Charles Martinet (Mario & Luigi) Johnny Yong Bosch (Trigun, Bleach) Susan Eisenberg (Wonder Woman), Sandy Fox […]

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Chris Judge at Armageddon 2012

Nalini — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:00:31 +0000

Chris Judge at Armageddon 2012 in his solo panel at 1pm on Saturday 13 October, his birthday! Happy Birthday Chris! This panel is available in both MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio only) versions at the bottom of this page. I know this photo is blurry – Chris is moving too much for the exposure – but he […]

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Bruce Boxleitner

Nalini — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:10:58 +0000

Bruce Boxleitner with Steampunk dudes Interview is available in MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio only) formats, both on this page. Bruce Boxleitner (Tron, the Scarecrow & Mrs King, Babylon 5 and Lantern City) talks to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter. Bruce also did a panel on Babylon 5. When Bruce arrived, he interview-bombed Cindy Morgan‘s […]

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Terry Molloy

Nalini — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:15:35 +0000

This interview with Terry Molloy is available in MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio only) formats, both at the bottom of this page. Terry Molloy was the voice of Davros in Doctor Who on TV, radio and in a number of Big Finish audio productions as well as voicing many other characters. Terry talked about his wide-ranging […]

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Rachel Grant

Nalini — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:05:59 +0000

The interview is available in MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio only) formats, both at the bottom of this page. Rachel Grant was loitering near the OTHER bar, the one that supplied water from a hose (I kid you not! Lockie was the dealer distributing this substance). I kept looking at this older guy, thinking I should […]

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Charles Martinet

Nalini — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:55:56 +0000

Charles Martinet, aka Mario and Luigi, talks to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter. Interview is available in MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio only) formats, both at the bottom of this page. After interviewing the haunting Christopher, I wandered back to the group that was chatting near the entrance. I squinted around the room, but no-one […]

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Christopher Heyerdahl

Nalini — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:45:02 +0000

Interview is available in MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio only) formats, both at the bottom of this page. After my first interview (with Cindy Morgan), I wandered back in towards the middle of the room. There was a small group of people chatting but not being interviewed. I recognised ONE of the three. I asked Christopher […]

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Cindy Morgan (Bruce Boxleitner interview-bombs)

Nalini — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:05:30 +0000

Cindy Morgan: Yori & Tron reunite (Bruce Boxleitner interview-bombs Cindy Morgan) The interview is available in MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio only) formats, both at the bottom of this page. Cindy Morgan has had a diverse career. She’s been a weather girl on TV and her own sound engineer working autonomously in a Chicago radio station before […]

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Kate Forsyth

Nalini — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:39:42 +0000

Kate Forsyth, fantasy author and soon-to-be Doctor of Fairy Tales, talked to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter today about Kate’s career and her novels. This interview is available in MP4 here and MP3 (podcast) at the bottom of this page. Kate’s bio on Random House’s website reads as follows: Kate Forsyth is the internationally bestselling […]

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“Almighty Johnsons” Emmett Skilton and Tim Balme

Nalini — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:42:15 +0000

Emmett Skilton and Tim Balme of the Almighty Johnsons talk to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter. In 2012 This morning I interviewed Emmett Skilton and Tim Balme from The Almighty Johnsons. The Almighty Johnsons is a Kiwi urban fantasy comedy TV series from New Zealand, currently with 4.5 stars (out of 5 stars) rating on […]

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Sam Bowring

Nalini — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 01:57:24 +0000

Sam Bowring fantasy author interviewed by Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter Sam Bowring fantasy author and comedian, talks to Dark Matter about stand-up comedy, working with Wil Anderson and his novels. Sam’s duology, Legacy of Lord Regret and Lord of Lies, is released in two parts mid-August and late August 2012, both novels this month (yay, a complete […]

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Trudi Canavan in 2012

Nalini — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:02:06 +0000

As a child, Trudi Canavan wanted to make movies like Star Wars, so she started her story-telling career by drawing pictures. Her first job was drawing maps for the Lonely Planet. She started reading the Aurealis magazine from the first issue. Later, she volunteered as graphic designer for the Aurealis magazine for 9 years. Trudi’s […]

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Kim Westwood

Nalini — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:56:31 +0000

Kim Westwood, speculative fiction author, talked to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter on Thursday about her career and her award-winning stories including the latest, Courier’s New Bicycle. This interview is in MP3 format only. Lucy Sussex described Kim’s work: ‘… mixes ecological disaster with religious cults, Mad Max with feminism…Kim is a stylist, with a line in […]

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Rhiannon Hart in 2012

Nalini — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:46:35 +0000

Rhiannon Hart‘s novel Blood Storm is launched today; Rhiannon and I chatted last night; this 2012 interview is available in MP3 at the bottom of this post. I talked to Rhiannon in 2011 about her first novel, Blood Song. The 2011 interview is available in text only here. Interview with Rhiannon Hart on 31 July […]

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Yunyu in 2012

Nalini — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 06:48:33 +0000

Yunyu anime inspired musician talks to Dark Matter I caught up with Yunyu to find out what has been happening since the interview in 2011 (text only). On 6 June 2012 I posted Yunyu’s recent news. This interview is available in MP3 (podcast) only, at the bottom of this page. Yunyu’s information on Facebook includes […]

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Alan Baxter

Nalini — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 06:44:18 +0000

Alan Baxter dark fantasy author talks to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter in MP3 (podcast) format. Alan talks about his novels, being a poor struggling artist, writing, mythology, upcoming projects including writing a computer game to be used as an educational project. Alan’s bio (below) is ripped right off his website: BIO: Alan Baxter is a Ditmar Award-nominated […]

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Margo Lanagan

Nalini — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 06:42:12 +0000

Margo Lanagan, multiple World Fantasy Award winner, talked to me on the eve of Continuum 8 in 2012. Margo talks about her writing career, trying her hand at poetry, her novels, short stories and novellas, including Sea Hearts. Transforming short stories into collections like Black Juice and Tender Morsels. Margo’s blog, where she almost seems want […]

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Joanne Anderton

Nalini — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 05:42:11 +0000

Joanne Anderton science fiction fantasy author talks to Dark Matter Joanne Anderton, science fiction/fantasy author of Debris and Suited, talked to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter on the eve ofContinuum 8. Debris: A review Author: Joanne Anderton Publisher: Angry Robot Books Reviewer: Nalini Haynes Warning: spoilers, but nothing from the end of the book. Debris is […]

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Dark Matter interviewed on Casey Radio

Nalini — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 16:23:22 +0000

Dark Matter was interviewed on local radio today. Details: ‘Casey Arts Show’, today (Sunday) – 5-6pm broadcasting on Casey Radio 3SER 97.7FM. Casey Radio 3SER is also online if you want to listen to the ‘Casey Arts Hour’ via the internet – http://www.3ser.org.au/

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Isobelle Carmody

Nalini — Tue, 22 May 2012 23:10:02 +0000

On 23 May 2012, Isobelle Carmody appeared at Readings in Hawthorne, Melbourne, to launch her new book Metro Winds, and pre-launch a re-release of her ever popular Green Monkey Dreams. Isobelle talked about her Obernewtyn Chronicles and why it’s taken her so long to complete the series. The allocated space was full, with people standing […]

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Eoin Colfer

Nalini — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:41:29 +0000

This morning Eoin Colfer comedic fantasy author talked to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter. This interview is currently available in MP3 format, at the end of this post. I battled Metro’s train cancellations and misinformation but I still managed to get into the city in time to meet Eoin Colfer for our interview. Eoin was […]

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Christopher Kirby

Nalini — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:30:48 +0000

On Friday 13 April, Christopher Kirby of Iron Sky, Star Wars and the Matrix (among many other roles) talked to Nalini Haynes via Skype. This interview is available in text (just below this paragraph) and in MP3 (podcast) format at the bottom of this page. Nalini: Thank you very much for agreeing to talk to […]

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Dr Pants

Nalini — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:46:48 +0000

Dr Pants geek music band talk to Dark Matter Dr Pants is a nerd power groove rock music band that plays music for nerds by nerds, whether it’s singing that ‘I like Doctor Who’ or about geek dating woes in ‘Robot Spiders’. David Broyles of Dr Pants talked to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter about […]

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Brandon Sanderson

Nalini — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:46:39 +0000

Brandon Sanderson fantasy author talks to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter. This interview is available in MP3 at the bottom of this page and in text just below. Internationally renowned award-winning author Brandon Sanderson toured Australia recently. After his appearance at SwanCon, the Western Australian SF convention, as Guest of Honour, Brandon made an appearance […]

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Trent Jamieson

Nalini — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:03:27 +0000

Trent Jamieson dark fantasy author talks to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter via Skype; this interview is in MP3 format at the bottom of this page and in text format. Nalini: Thank you very much for talking to Dark Matter. Trent: Not at all, I am very pleased to be talking to you. Nalini: I’ve been […]

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Rowena Cory Daniells

Nalini — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:06:58 +0000

Rowena Cory Daniells fantasy and crime author talks to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter Recently Rowena Cory Daniells was in Melbourne for the Sisters in Crime convention. Just after flying in, Rowena met with Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter to talk about Rowena’s novels, writing, making book trailers and much more. This interview is available as an MP3 (podcast) at the […]

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Troopertrek 2011

Nalini — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:53:25 +0000

For those who haven’t seen the (viral) media coverage of a stormtrooper walking across Australia to raise money for Starlight, his name is Jacob French. He seems like a shy young man who had an idea, wanted to make people laugh and wanted to do something good. Recently Jacob took a break from his walk […]

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Sandeep Parikh and Jeff Lewis

Nalini — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:35:56 +0000

Sandeep Parikh and Jeff Lewis of The Guild talk to Edward and Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter; the MP3 is at the bottom of this page. Jeff and Sandeep also did a panel at Armageddon. Much of what was discussed in the interview was discussed in the panel, but from different perspectives or with different […]

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Ian Irvine

Nalini — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:03:48 +0000

Before heading south for Armageddon, Ian Irvine talked to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter about writing, his books and more. the journey Hello Ian, thank you for agreeing to talk to Dark Matter. How did you come to start writing? That’s buried in the mists of time, because I’ve been writing for about a quarter of a century. I think I had a frustrated creative urge around about the […]

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Kelley Armstrong

Nalini — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:27:04 +0000

During her recent visit to Australia, Kelley Armstrong talks to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter. The interview is available as an MP3 (podcast) at the bottom of this page as well as in text format here. Hi Kelley. You said you’ve always written stories about undead and zombies, even in school. Do you have any funny […]

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Kelley Armstrong AUTHOR TALK

Nalini — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:58:04 +0000

Kelley Armstrong paranormal romance fantasy author talk in Melbourne on 15 August 2011. During her recent visit to Australia, Kelley Armstrong appeared at Dymocks in Collins Street, Melbourne, speaking to a crowded room. Kelley spoke briefly about the Otherworld series that began with Bitten and will conclude with Thirteen. Kelley talks about her upcoming anthologies […]

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Lauren Kate

Nalini — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:12:04 +0000

Lauren Kate paranormal romance author talks at Dymocks Collins Street, Melbourne On a cold night on 3 August, Lauren Kate visited Dymocks in Collins Street, Melbourne, to talk to her fans. Lauren also answered questions and signed copies of her books. Dark Matter received permission from Lauren’s publicist, Dorothy Tonkin of Random House, to record […]

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Kevin J Anderson

Nalini — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:46:19 +0000

Kevin J Anderson On 21 June 2011, the day of the winter solstice, Kevin J Anderson brought some winter cheer to Dymocks in Melbourne. A small group braved the wet, cold weather and clouds of volcanic ash to hear Kevin speak and have their books signed. Below is a transcript of a recorded interview, slightly […]

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Dave Freer

Nalini — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:23:08 +0000

Dave Freer scientist and SF steampunk author, talks to Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter. David Freer‘s interview is in MP3 (podcast) format at the bottom of this page. I caught up with Dave at Continuum 7 in 2011, where he was a guest of honour. Dave’s speeches were entertaining, showing that even scientists can have a […]

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