Michael Pryor
Michael Pryor is one of Australia’s most popular and acclaimed authors of Fantasy and Science Fiction. He has published more than thirty-five novels, more than sixty short stories, and has over one million words in print. He is one of the co-publishers of Aurealis, Australia’s longest running Fantasy and SF magazine. He has been shortlisted for the Aurealis Award eleven times, and nine of his books have been CBCA Notable books. His latest book is Graveyard Shift in Ghost Town. His website is www.michaelpryor.com.au
Meet the Speaker
Where were you born?
I was born in Swan Hill, Victoria. I spent my childhood and youth in country Victoria, Melbourne, Werribee and Geelong.
What other jobs have you had?
I’ve worked as a drainer’s labourer, a truck driver, a bathroom accessories salesperson, an Internet consultant, a software developer, a textbook publisher, in a scrap metal yard and as a secondary school teacher.
What are you passionate about?
I’m passionate about the power of narrative, the importance of imagination, and the critical part that reading plays in shaping aware and humane young people.
Anything else you’d like to share with us?
I can do magic.
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Sustainability and the Future
A four degree rise in global temperatures will make our planet almost unrecognisable. How would we cope in such a...
Creating Worlds - Writing Fantasy/Science Fiction
A step by step examination of the challenges and delights of writing Fantasy.Topics:Creating a Fantasy world. Why a Map?...
Tools for Better Writing – A Writing Workshop
A hands on writing workshop, with down to earth suggestions for improving writing.Topics:Using Dialogue. Eliminating Boring...
Create Your Own World – A Fantasy Writing Workshop
A hands on writing workshop. Students will create their own fantasy world which will be the springboard for a thousand...
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