I know, I know, I’ve been slack, but take solace in the fact that instead of working on the essay I have to have completed for next week, I’m on here, talking to you.

First up, Magnum Opus is going fantastically. In a recent interview, I divulged some more info about it, so, here’s a second-hand exclusive from Jack Heath’s interview of me on Blurb It (HERE):

Right now – as in, the Word document is open as we speak – I’m working on my second novel, Magnum Opus. Its subtitle is: ‘The thoughts of an action hero (…who thought they had any?)’ and it follows, Danny Rooke, who, when you first meet him, is the lead character of a really poorly written action series. He knows he’s being written, but more importantly, he knows his stories suck. He lives every day waiting for his author to write his magnum opus, a perfect story. His author does eventually write this magnum opus eventually, only, Danny Rooke isn’t its lead character. How does he deal with the rejection? Not very well. This is the story of what happens to characters after they stop being written, and the lengths to which they’ll go to get written about again…

Secondly, I guest-blogged over at Persnickety Snark (HERE).

Thirdly, I’m in Queensland this weekend for my birthday/the Gold Coast Literati Festival (excitement all ’round). If you’re a local, or an overenthusiastic fan whose willing to travel halfway across the country, you should come see me. On Saturday morning (30 May), 10:30a.m. until noon, I’ll be speaking with Jack Heath at the Robina Auditorium (Robina Branch Library building). It’s free, but to make sure you get a seat, you’re best off making a booking by phoning (07) 5581 1600. There will be lulz.