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This Saturday, 8th of November, I’ll be at the West Tamar Spring Market with my science fiction books. It’s running from 8:00 am to 3:00pm at the Max Fry Hall 60 Gorge Road.

In addition to my books, there will be food stalls, arts and crafts, and live music. Dogs are welcome. So if you’re a Tassie local, why not come along and check it out? You’ll find me at one of the indoor tables. Learn more.

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I had lunch at the Star Wars Galactic Cafe in Melbourne. Then I checked out the Lego Star Wars Exhibition.

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I sat down with Paeter Frandsen of Spirit Blade Productions for a Wizard of Oz Discussion. We talk about:

The original Wizard of Oz books by L. Frank BaumThe Judy Garland movieReturn to OzOz The Great and PowerfulWickedOur pitch for a future adaptation of the books

 

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St. Jude Charity Gaming Livestream is my upcoming 8-hour gaming marathon, where I’ll be playing titles like No Man’s Sky, Skyrim, Mass Effect Andromeda, Death Stranding, and possibly Civilisation VI to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This event is part of Game Save 25 and St. Jude Play Live, and every donation goes toward helping children receive lifesaving treatment at no cost to their families. In this post, I’m sharing all the details, the games I’ll be streaming, and how you can get involved or support the cause.

Here is the announcement video

They provide life-saving medical treatment to patients but they don’t provide any bills. So the treatment, accommodation, food, travel, is all free. Even better, they share their research freely with the world which means we benefit here in Australia. The St. Jude Charity Gaming Livestream will happen on Saturday the 19th of November, or Friday the 28th if you’re in America. The details for various time zones can be found below.

But you don’t have to wait for the livestream. You can donate right now by going to AdamDavidCollings.com/donate.

Eastern Australia (AEDT): Saturday 29th 9:00 am to 5:30 pmBrisbane (AEST) Saturday 29th 8:00 am to 4:30 pmAdelaide (ACDT): Saturday 29th 8:30 am to 5:00 pmPerth (AWST): Saturday 29th 6:00 am to 2:30 pmArizona (MST) : Friday 28th 3:00 pm to 11:30 pmNew York (EST): Friday 28th 5:00 PM to 1:30 amLos Angeles (PST): 2:00 pm to 10:30 pmNew Zealand (NZDT): 11:00 am to 7:30 pm

So I hope you’ll join me for the St. Jude Charity Gaming Livestream to make a difference and have a little fun along the way.

I’ll see you out there.

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I had lunch at a Star Wars Cafe in Melbourne during my nerdy trip with my son. We also visited the Harry Potter Exhibition and LEGO Star Wars Exhibit at Melbourne Museum.

Here are some photos of the experience.

 

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Discover Free and Discounted Sci-Fi Books This Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale!

It’s that time of year again — Smashwords is holding their annual Summer/Winter Sale, and I’m excited to share that several of my books are included! If you’ve been waiting to dive into my stories, now’s your chance to grab some free and discounted sci-fi books for your collection.

From thrilling space opera adventures to character-driven sci-fi tales, there’s something for every fan of science fiction. I love being part of the Smashwords sale because it helps readers discover new authors and series without breaking the bank.

Which books are included?

This year, you’ll find:

Jewel of The Stars Book 1 — Free

Jewel of The Stars Book 2— 50% Off

Jewel of The Stars Book 3 — 50% Off

Chronostream’s Father — Free

A Time To Mourn — Free

The Christmas Star Disaster— Free

Lynessa’s Curse — Free

And more! Just head over to my The Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale for thousands of other books.

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Storming: A Dieselpunk Adventure by K.M. Weiland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hitch is an out-of-money pilot, putting on air shows, trying to make ends meet and get a place in a famous air-circus. Unfortunately, this quest has brought him back to his home-town, where many people, his closest family among them, are not likely to be happy to see him. If that wasn’t enough, strange people are falling out of the sky. They have their own language and culture, and refer to the townspeople as “groundsmen”. Where do they come from and what danger do they present?

Storming by K.M. Weiland mixes speculative dieselpunk concepts with ordinary relatable conflicts such as money struggles and family tensions. I’ve always found this a very effective combination. The mystery surrounding the sky people is what draws us into the book, but it is often the down-to-earth conflicts that keep us turning the pages. There are a lot of small-town dramas here. At the centre of it all is a corrupt sheriff who has our hero well and truly wrapped around his finger.

Hitch is a likable protagonist. We sympathise with his struggles and feel the offense of his unjust treatment. He is brave and adventurous. He is however, far from perfect. He’s made a big mess of things in his personal life and this story puts him into a situation where he can no longer run away from it all. Watching his character arc unfold was a treat.

Jael, the sky woman, draws us right in. She is daring, mysterious and beautiful. It was a lot of fun seeing her grow over the course of the story. In little things, like learning to speak English and communicate better with the other characters, finding her place and fitting in. Her goals in the book are more selfless than most. Her greatest desire is to help her people – whether they deserve it or not – and protect the town from the coming danger that nobody else seems to understand.

There are two main villains in this book. One is connected with the town and the other connected with the sky people. If Hitch and Jael are going to come through this, see justice done and protect the ones they love, they will have to defeat both.

I recommend Storming to those who enjoy a rollicking fun adventure with lots of inter-character drama.

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I was invited by author Michelle Dennis Evans to appear on her youTube show “Created to Create”. We talked about my writing process, the way my life influences my writing, and balancing light and dark in my stories.

Adam David Collings is a science fiction and fantasy author. He lives in Tasmania, Australia with his wife Linda and his two adult children. Adam draws inspiration for his stories from his over-active imagination, his life experiences and his faith.

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Jewel of The Stars

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It’s time for my Mid-Year Reading Update 2025! Join me as I reflect on how I’m tracking toward my 2025 reading goal and share some of the standout science fiction and fantasy books I’ve read so far.

This year, I took a different approach by setting a smaller, more flexible goal, allowing space for chunky reads and unexpected opportunities—like contributing an essay to an upcoming Starman Saga book!

Highlights so far:

Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson – a massive but rewarding read to cap off The Stormlight Archive (for now)

Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky – checking off a modern sci-fi classic from my TBR

I’m also talking about how pre-planning my reading helps me stay –  focused while still leaving room to pivot when exciting projects arise. If you love epic fantasy, thoughtful sci-fi, and BookTube  discussions on reading habits, this one’s for you!

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It’s time for my Mid-Year Reading Update 2025! Join me as I reflect on how I’m tracking toward my 2025 reading goal and share some of the standout science fiction and fantasy books I’ve read so far.

This year, I took a different approach by setting a smaller, more flexible goal, allowing space for chunky reads and unexpected opportunities—like contributing an essay to an upcoming Starman Saga book!

Highlights so far:

Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson – a massive but rewarding read to cap off The Stormlight Archive (for now)

Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky – checking off a modern sci-fi classic from my TBR

I’m also talking about how pre-planning my reading helps me stay –  focused while still leaving room to pivot when exciting projects arise. If you love epic fantasy, thoughtful sci-fi, and BookTube  discussions on reading habits, this one’s for you!

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