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Perth, Australia

I'm an Australian freelance writer, editor and reviewer who loves good stories - traditional and historical fantasy best of all!

Twitter: @SatimaFlavell

Jun 13, 2014

A scene from The Dagger of Dresnia, in which Tammi shows her metal - and gets a fright!

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Not quite right - Tammi would almost certainly have plaited her hair! Tammi cleaned off her knife and held it up to the light. Sunlight glittered on along its edge....

Apr 22, 2014

Swancon 2014

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Well, another Swancon has come and gone. As always, there were excellent speakers and interesting panel topics.  I was on four panels. The first was the most exciting for me...

Apr 12, 2014

Book Review: Flame of Sevenwaters by Juliet Marillier

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Flame of Sevenwaters by Juliet Marillier My rating: 4 of 5 stars Pan Macmillan Australia, November 2012: ISBN 9781742611624 This is the sixth Sevenwaters book from the pen of prolific...

Jul 31, 2013

Book Review: Shadowfell by Juliet Marillier

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Shadowfell by Juliet Marillier My rating: 4 of 5 stars The following review has been adapted from one I wrote for the now-defunct webzine The Specusphere, in July 2012. Juliet...

May 20, 2013

Book Review: The First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie

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The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Blade Itself 2006 IBSN 9780575079793 Before They Are Hanged 2007 ISBN 9780575082014 The Last Argument of...