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Sites of Great Writers
The websites or fan sites of some of the writers who have influenced and inspired me over the years.
Alan Moore Fan site of one of the seminal comics writers
Angela Slatter Fantastic Aussie spec fic author
Douglas Adams Genius futurist – RIP
Garth Ennis One of the greatest writers in comics
H P Lovecraft Legend of weird and horrific fiction
Iain Banks One of the greatest imaginations in the ‘verse
J R R Tolkien The original master of epic fantasy
Kaaron Warren Aussie horror author
Lisa L Hannett Aussie author
Neil Gaiman Fantastic author and regular blogger
Paul Haines – Hapax Legomena Site of the amazing Paul Haines – You have to read his work. Forever loved, never forgotten. Vale, Haines.
Peter Watts The blog of one of the greatest SF authors ever
Robert Hood Australia’s Godfather of horror
Stephen King Everyone knows this guy
Terry Pratchett Lord of funny and original fantasy
William Gibson The original Cyberpunk samurai
George R R Martin The new master of epic fantasy
Clive Barker A great horror writer and dark fantastist
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Other writerly sites of interest
I keep meaning to add to this list, but never get around to it.
Blade Red Press Alan’s independent publishing company
David Wood Action-adventure author
Goodreads Social networking set in a library – Alan’s page
The Creative Penn Writing and publishing advice from Joanna Penn (J F Penn)
Publetariat An indie publishing hub full of great info (I’m a contributor there)
S F Signal All sorts of SF/F news
Thirteen O’Clock Australian dark fiction news and reviews
Thriller Central Thriller news, reviews, interviews and more
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Miscellaneous Debris
Other websites that are worth a visit. (And yes, this needs adding to as well.)
Alan’s “Day Job” Illawarra Kung Fu Academy
Halinka My wife, acclaimed artist
xkcd My favourite online comic
Jesus and Mo My other favourite online comic
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