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Set in a pseudo-Victorian parallel world, a 'brilliant steam punk fantasy that will hook you from the very first page, set aboard a huge ship in which the elites live on the top decks while the Filthies toil below. Strong writing, a vivid alternative world and characters you'll never forget. (Libraries Australia record)
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Prequel to Liberator.
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Steampunk note: The pseudo-Victorianism of this world, its focus on class difference, advanced technologies and urban space place this story firmly within the steampunk style.
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- Sound recording.
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The Australian Horror Novel Since 1950
2012
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— Appears in: Sold by the Millions : Australia's Bestsellers 2012; (p. 112-127) According to James Doig the horror genre 'was overlooked by the popular circulating libraries in Australia.' In this chapter he observes that this 'marginalization of horror reflects both the trepidation felt by the conservative library system towards 'penny dreadfuls,' and the fact that horror had limited popular appeal with the British (and Australian) reading public.' Doig concludes that there is 'no Australian author of horror novels with the same commercial cachet' as authors of fantasy or science fiction. He proposes that if Australian horror fiction wants to compete successfully 'in the long-term it needs to develop a flourishing and vibrant small press contingent prepared to nurture new talent' like the USA and UK small presses.' (Editor's foreword xii) -
Wizards, Vampires and Elbow Grease
2010
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— Appears in: Australian Author , December vol. 42 no. 3 2010; (p. 20-22) 'Writing for children and young adults requires an ability to inspire wonder combined with deep reserves of patience, says Susanne Gervay.' () -
The (Not-So-New) Steampunk Revolution
2010
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— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 25 no. 2 2010; (p. 12-14)Discusses steampunk writing world-wide and traces its history through speculative fiction.
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Novel Idea Shakes Up Short-List
2010
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— Appears in: Illawarra Mercury , 15 April 2010; (p. 9)Richard Harland talks about his novel, Worldshaker being shortlisted for the 2010 New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards
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World Shaker by Richard Harland
2009
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— Appears in: Infinitas Newsletter , August vol. 18 no. 8 2009; (p. 3)
— Review of Worldshaker 2009 single work novel
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2009
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— Appears in: Bookseller + Publisher Magazine , April vol. 88 no. 7 2009; (p. 36)
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Shaken, Jolted and Wandering
2009
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— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 30 May 2009; (p. 18)
— Review of Worldshaker 2009 single work novel ; The Lucky Ones 2009 single work novel -
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2009
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— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 8 - 9 August 2009; (p. 21)
— Review of Worldshaker 2009 single work novel -
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2009
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— Appears in: Viewpoint : On Books for Young Adults , Spring vol. 17 no. 3 2009; (p. 35)
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2009
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— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 24 no. 2 2009; (p. 40)
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Giving the Past a Shake-Up
James Francis
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2009
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— Appears in: Bookseller + Publisher Magazine , April vol. 88 no. 7 2009; (p. 37) -
Following His Dream
2009
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— Appears in: Wollongong and Northern Leader , 21 May no. 21 2009; (p. 26) -
Getting to Know Richard Harland
Felicity Banks
(interviewer),
2009
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— Appears in: ACTWrite , August vol. 15 no. 7 2009; (p. 4) -
Novel Idea Shakes Up Short-List
2010
single work
column
— Appears in: Illawarra Mercury , 15 April 2010; (p. 9)Richard Harland talks about his novel, Worldshaker being shortlisted for the 2010 New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards
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The (Not-So-New) Steampunk Revolution
2010
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 25 no. 2 2010; (p. 12-14)Discusses steampunk writing world-wide and traces its history through speculative fiction.
Awards
- 2010 shortlisted Ditmar Awards — Best Novel
- 2010 shortlisted New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards — Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature
- 2009 longlisted Inky Awards — Gold Inky
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