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I write fiction and non-fiction.
My books and stories have been published by William Heinemann Australia, Pan Macmillan, Pan UK, Australian Consolidated Press, Greenhouse Publications, The Federation Press, Curious Crow Books (which is my imprint), and Clan Destine Press.
I co-host a podcast about technology and innovation with Patrick Bonello, called OK Smart Ass. Listen to Ok Smart Ass via your favourite podcasting service. Follow me on social media for news about my writing. Sign up for my newsletter for reading, listening, and viewing recommendations.

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	The Book of Weeks by Tor Roxburgh (Goodreads Author), Sarah Boehme (Illustrator), Jane M. Ussher (Contributor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 1996	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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