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NarrelleMHarris

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Writer, editor, lyricist, crafter, Melburnian. She/her I live and work on Wurundjeri land and acknowledge its traditional owners.
#Australia #writer #songwriter #reader #CoffeeFiend

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I contributed my idea on my favourite crime book of 2023 for Sisters In Crime Australia's list. Check out what other crime fiction by women you might want to read this holiday season!

https://sistersincrime.org.au/best-holiday-reads-2023-2024/

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Christ, imagine being so deranged that you'd post negative reviews of books of fellow new authors you perceived as rivals. Goodreads is turning into the YouTube of the literary world (no that's not a compliment).

‘It’s totally unhinged’: is the book world turning against Goodreads? | Books | The Guardian

@bookstodon @NarrelleMHarris https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/dec/18/goodreads-review-bombing

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@joannaholman @timrichards @bookstodon That's pretty much how I use it, though if I happen to write a review of something (for my blog or the Sisters in Crime newsletter) I'll post it there as well.

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My specfic winged romance, Grounded, is on sale in the US at the special price of 99c until 11 Dec! Check out your favourite US ebook site to see why reviews called it "a sweet, empowering tale of renewal" and "one of the best paranormal romances I've read".

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I think AI in general may have some uses (first drafts/outlines) in non-fiction /reports, but so far has proven pretty inaccurate & to me it lacks spark. At this stage I feel a human mind is needed to fact-check & rewrite to make it engaging.

By its nature, it's derivative too. So far AI can only rehash what it's been fed. The AI stuff I've read to date is very dull. It lacks imagination/innovation/human insight, so I don't see any real future for fiction in it.

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@craig_patrick @bookstodon Beautifully put. Its uses seem very limited to me, especially considering how inaccurate it's turned out to be. The ficiton its generated that I've bothered with so far is flat and flavourless. Thanks for asking! Are you compiling responses to this question? I'm assuming I'm not the only writer/editor you've asked!

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@craig_patrick @bookstodon Ha! No doubt! I mentor other writers as well, at times, and I've said before there's a big difference between a storyteller and a grammarian. :)

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If you were ever a fan of my vampire novel The Opposite of Life and its sequel Walking Shadows, you might like to check out my Patreon where the third book of the series - Beyond Redemption - is finally being serialised starting today! For $3/month you get fortnightly chapters plus two other posts (often stories) a month and a few other perks. Higher levels have more stories, cards and perks!

https://www.patreon.com/posts/beyond-chapter-1-92859967

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I'm so thrilled to have an essay in this gorgeous book that celebrates fans and fandom and the incredible creative communities we make.

https://improbablepress.com/products/spark-how-fanfiction-and-fandom-can-set-your-creativity-on-fire

And it's 20% off at the moment too!

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awww yiss 😎
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@diazona @bookstodon @markw I’ve only read a few so far and I adore them. I’m trying not to gobble the whole series down at once. So far succeeding but one day I’ll break.

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I have two books in the HistFic Outside the Box 4 promotion, from 3-6 November 2023:

  • The Adventure of the Colonial Boy (30% off on Impobable Press’ site)
  • anew, free PDF, Winter Ice: The Further Adventures of the Colonial Boy, of 5 stories set after the book

Visit Book Funnel, for these + HistFic from other fabulous authors, including Julie Bozza, Bryn Hammond, Marian L. Thorpe, Anne Barwell, & Charlene Newcomb!

https://books.bookfunnel.com/histfic-outsidethebox/tleoj5gimk

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The Diemen Alexander by Marie Hietz has just been released! Set in Hobart, it's SF featuring zoology, comparative anatomy and venture capitalism. It also explores the ethics of human responsibility towards animals, the earth and each other, and the truth that power goes to the person most prepared to wield it.

Described as "Jurassic Park meets ET - in the best possible way.’

https://www.clandestinepress.net/products/the-diemen-alexander

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Today I’m at the Terror Australis crime fiction festival in Port Huon, Tasmania - kicking off with a masterclass with special guest Ann Cleeves (of Vera and Shetland fame).

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Hey, fannish members of my herd!

"Spark: How Fanfiction and Fandom Can Set Your Creativity On Fire" is up for pre-order.

It's edited by Improbable Press's Atlin Merrick and contains essays by me, academics like Henry Jenkins, professional writers like KJ Charles, Diane Duane, Claire O’Dell & George Ivanoff and fan writers/artists like Anarion and Hubblegleeflower!

https://improbablepress.com/products/spark-how-fanfiction-and-fandom-can-set-your-creativity-on-fire

-fiction @bookstodon @fandom

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My review of Morgan is My Name, a new take on the Arthurian legends through the eyes of Morgana Le Fay. Engaging feminist retelling of her childhood and growth to womanhood under the capricious tyranny of Uther Pendragon and other untrustworthy men.
https://narrellemharris.com/reviews/review-morgan-is-my-name-by-sophie-keetch/

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"A compilation so good i had to write to the publisher and tell them what an outstanding piece of work this is." ~ Goodreads reviewer, Mitchell.

This Fresh Hell is in the wild and finding its readers! If you'd like to see what the fuss is about, head to Galaxy Bookshop in Sydney on 30 September for its NSW launch, with several of the authors there to talk about his new anthology of fresh takes on horror tropes!

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/599255535475087/

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@GillianPolack @bookstodon

oh dear.

Thank you?

;)

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@GillianPolack @bookstodon
I’ve just found that one of my books was used in that damned AI training. Time to sign things!

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@maartenpelgrim @GillianPolack @bookstodon I followed a link in the ASA article Gillian has on her timeline. You can put your name in and see if you get a hit.

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I've just posted my review of Steven Paulsen's new YA novel, Dream Weaver: https://narrellemharris.com/reviews/review-dream-weaver-by-steven-paulsen/

@bookstodon #historical #fantasy #YA #fiction

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The fabulous Katya de Becerra and I did an interview for The Nerd Daily about This Fresh Hell, the experience of co-editing, and other weird jobs we've had. Check it out!

https://thenerddaily.com/katya-de-becerra-narrelle-m-harris-interview/

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Hey, gentlefolk, does anyone have good werewolf folklore references to share?

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Not myself offhand, but AJ Vrana wrote a story using Serbian mythology in her story for This Fresh Hell. I don't think she's on Mastodon, but you can contact her through https://thechaoscycle.com/about-me/ to see if she has some links she could share.

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If any of you are in Tasmania nearish the Huon Valley on 26 October, you're very welcome to the launch of Murder, You Wrote, an interactive mystery (to which I contributed a chapter).

The launch is part of the Terror Australis readers and writers festival, and the book will be launched by Ann Cleves (of Vera and Shetland fame).

The event details are here on FB: https://fb.me/e/1w1TaYWcq

Let us know if you can come!

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The wonderful Katya de Becerra spoke on TripleR radio today about our anthology, This Fresh Hell - they loved talking with her so much they've posted 10 minutes of the interview as a highlight!

Listen here for Katya's insights on the revival in modern horror and how its challenging old tropes and bringing in new voices!

https://www.rrr.org.au/on-demand/segments/katya-de-becerra-this-fresh-hell

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If you're interested, here's the book on the publisher's site - but you can get it online anywhere!

https://www.clandestinepress.net/products/this-fresh-hell

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Thank you to everyone who came to the launch of This Fresh Hell at Readings Emporium last night, and big love to Katya de Becerra Eugen Bacon Claire L. Smith Jason Franks , Chuck Mckenzie and Lindy Cameron. who all took part. We had a fabulous time!

If you missed it but would like to get This Fresh Hell, visit the team at Readings books at the Emporium in Melbourne!

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Katya de Becerra and I spoke with James Roberts on Melbourne's Joy FM Spoken Word podcast - all about the new horror anthology This Fresh Hell, editing, writing, books, tropes, and many more subjects! We had such a great talk it went for 105 minutes! Listen here!

https://joy.org.au/spokenword/2023/08/28/spoken-word-episode-26-this-fresh-hell-edited-by-katya-de-becerra-narrelle-m-harris-2/

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@juliebozza @bookstodon thank you :)

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It's the last day for the HistFic Outside the Box promotion, including my HOlmes/Watson canon-era romance, The Adventure of the Colonial Boy.

Check out the 21 books by 9 authors, all celebrating creativity and diversity in historical fiction.

https://books.bookfunnel.com/histfic-outsidethebox/3zqivvsj8t

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New horror anthology "This Fresh Hell" is launching in Melbourne at 6pm on 31 August at Readings Emporium Melbourne!!

The event is free but you need to book your place (links below) - so please come and see editors, me and Katya de Becerra, Author and authors Chuck McKenzie, Eugen Bacon, @Jasonfranks and Claire L. Smith and find out more about these horror stories with a twist!

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1097497

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@Jasonfranks @bookstodon

Read more about the book here: https://www.clandestinepress.net/products/this-fresh-hell

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