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I Attended Falling for Fiction
Australian and international books. Special edition books. Cookie books. Cock plushies. Consent traffic light badges. And more. So much more. That nearly sums up Falling in Fiction: Chapter One, presented by Sunshine Coast growing icon, Tales and Tombs.
Jun 212 min read


Sci-Fi Illustrated Book Cover Heads to the Printers for Proof
April 29 I announced Stars Apart was off to the printer. . . But not really. Well, they are now!
Jun 21 min read


Are you a Bookstagramer, BookToker, or Switch Content Creator? Join the SkyNation Program!
Do you love to read? Do you have a following that also loves to read? Well, if that has you covered, you may be suitable for the SkyNation Creator Program !
May 221 min read


I Attended the Glasshouse Theatre Opening
This Cinderella crashed the ball. Even managed to lose a shoe too.
Mar 142 min read


Lady of Brass: Historical Dark Fantasy Sequel Out Now
Lady Brass, the historical dark fantasy sequel to Australian Author's debut, Beasts of London, by Jonathan Maloney, is here.
Feb 252 min read


Book Cover Development Starts for Debut Aussie Author
Who isn't a lover of books, writing, coffee, vampires, and dragons? Most in this community are. Debut Aussie Author J. Lee especially. Her upcoming debut is full of gothic anguish, fangs, and witchery. And I'm here to make that all visual.
Feb 101 min read


Rise of Australian Indie Bookish Stores
A list of Australian indie bookstores celebrating independently published authors. Don't see your store listed and think it should be? Or maybe you need a current mention updated. Please also forward all queries to Dayna at hello@creativedayna.au.
Jan 2813 min read


New Year. New Fantasy Pre-Orders.
The Method of the Kill sequel is now available for pre-order. Read the first book, Beats of London, for free. Only for a limited time so make sure you jump on it!
Jan 161 min read


Book Covers from the Crypt
New additions have been made to the premade(ish) collection selection 💪 It took a hot minute, but I finally found the forsaken in the depths of my old laptop, leftover goodness found my time on Etsy before I dumped the platform for all the many, many reasons. (F*&k Etsy). Unlike the previous additions, these are more aligned. . .
Nov 22, 20251 min read


In Search of Premade Book Covers?
*Updated 26 July 2026. (Originally posted November 2025). I'm back in the game, people! Kind of. Sort of. Ish. For those unaware, I began in premade book covers over a decade ago (oh, shuush you, I'm literally turning thirty this Friday, and it's. . . a lot ahaha) with two online friends under the banner of Yonderworldly. (Yes, we all lived in different countries). With thanks to the amazing users of Tumblr and Goodreads, we created quite the steady little hobby-business. It'
Nov 19, 20253 min read


Terry Pratchett and My Non-Entry into Penguin's 2026 Cover Design Competition
Penguin Random House had launched its annual cover design award contest for all UK and Ireland based designers. The task? To reimagine one of two classics. Including, Night Watch! Am I in? Yes. (No, legally I can't be, being in Australia, but I'm still going to do it).
Nov 9, 20256 min read


Red Masquerade Sequel off to Printers for Proof
Ingram has received and confirmed the paperback files for Blood Veil, the sequel to 2024 spicy gothic paranormal romance Red Masquerade by Shaye Madison. Book Cover Print Wraps Illustrated and Designed by Dayna
Oct 31, 20251 min read
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