writing and reading, listening to music, watching movies, getting out of the darn house as often and as far as I can, Ancient Egypt, history, photography, tattoos, the supernatural, Gothic, New Orleans.
Music
Concrete Blonde, Joy Division, Sisters of Mercy, The Cult, Depeche Mode, Berlin, Tea Party, Duran Duran, Heart, NIN. Tycho Brahe, Wendy Rule, Australian Crawl, Divinyls, Ross Wilson, Skyhooks, Renee Geyer, Konqistador/72 Blues, Magic Dirt are some fave Aussie acts. Some other Goth faves: Inkubus Sukkubus, Type O Negative, London After Midnight, The Cure, Dresden Dolls, The Mission. And then there's the classic stuff, like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, David Bowie, the Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd. The list goes on...
Movies
Anything with vampires in it, but especially Near Dark, Dracula, Nosferatu, and Hammer's Horror. Blade Runner, Alien 1 & 2, Star Wars, The Matrix, and The Crow are also among my most-watched. Some others: Serenity, Pirates of the Caribbean, Ed Wood (anything with Johnny Depp, really). 24 Hour Party People, High Fidelity, Control and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, Excalibur, Flesh and Blood, Labyrinth. And anything set in New Orleans -- even Dracula 2000. The Big Easy is probably my fave NOLA flick.
Television
Tend to watch TV on DVD these days; easier to schedule and no ads! Deadwood, Firefly, Battlestar Galactica. And yes, I have Buffy, Angel and X-files. How did you guess? Also enjoy Blake's 7, Life on Mars, Dr Who, Black Books and The Goodies.
Books
Some of my fave writers: Kim Wilkins, Bram Stoker, Poppy Z Brite, John Le Carre, Mudrooroo, William Gibson. Some fave titles: Fevre Dream, George RR Martin; I Am Legend, Richard Matheson; Carmilla, Sheridan Le Fanu; Day of the Jackal, Frederick Forsyth; Target 5, Colin Forbes. Deborah Curtis's Touching From a Distance; Torn Apart: The Life of Ian Curtis. I thought Laurell K Hamilton's Anita Blake series rocked (for a while), and lately I've been reading Kim Harrison, Charlaine Harris, Patricia Briggs.
Heroes
Heroes is such a strong word, isn't it? And a tad overused these days. Some inspirational folks: Johnette Napolitano, Jeff Martin, Ian Curtis, Stephen King. And I probably wouldn't be writing if not for Kim Wilkins, who knocked the scales from my eyes at a writing workshop.
Central Queensland University
Central Queensland, Australia
Graduated: 1989
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: history
Minor: communications
Clubs: lots of D&D ;)
I live in the Sunshine State of Australia but prefer to dwell on the darker side. My mind is filled with vampires, witches and other critters who go bump in the night. And I enjoy sharing through my writing.
My first book, The Darkness Within, has been released in Australia through Hachette Australia. It was developed from a short story written in partnership with, Mil Clayton while we were dating three states apart.
The story concerns a struggling photographer who finds out she has a week to save her niece from a power-hungry cabal of sorcerers, who want to feed on the family's magical powers. That the family has magical powers, and a guardian vampire as well, are just two of the surprises in store for Emily.
I work at a newspaper, mostly designing pages and subbing stories, but I do get to write articles: book and CD reviews, band and author interviews, some comedy, gig reviews... that kind of thing. In other words, the fun stuff!
My website includes a blog, links to more launch pictures from Brisbane (pictured below) and Melbourne, info on bands, tips for writers and more information on The Darkness Within, including hi-res press pix. Be a pleasure to see you there.
I'm on MySpace to meet other writers, as well as industry folk like booksellers, and also musos and anyone else who can expand my awareness of the world around me, particularly through the arts or travel. There is so much good music and good storytelling out there, it helps to have friends to help you find it. I'm loving coming into contact with other people who are interested in the darker side of fantasy, too: vampires, werewolves, ghosts, classic horror movies and Gothic imagery.
The fanboy in me would like to meet Depeche Mode, Siouxsie Sioux, Terri Nunn and Ian Astbury, but I'd settle for a concert. Christopher Lee and Ingrid Pitt, Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Fairuza Balk, Rutger Hauer, Udo Keir. Mudrooroo. And Stephen King, just so I could truly feel not worthy.
Some gigs that have impressed me mightily include Concrete Blonde, Johnette Napolitano, The Tea Party and Nine Inch Nails. Got up the front for New Order - what is it about Atmosphere that brings a tear to the eye?
yeah your back! where have you been hiding? e-mail me or im me on aol! xoxoxoxo hope all is well, throw all the old it and welcome the new! much love sending your way my friend! m
We hear the music, we express our soul, we create the songs for our magnificent journey called life. Thank you for your friendship Jason, its a great to share our journey with you. Sending love and infinite blessings of joy. Love Bart & Jody
There are some majorly good news for everyone who likes ROZ... We have finished our new videoclip for the song "Chase the Dragon" We also have a new website at www.rozencrantz.com a free download single, a free download DVD and much more goodies for everybody are coming up soon.
So, please check out our new stuff and be kind and leave a comment.
Catch The Kidney Thieves at their last show for a while before recording their upcoming release, which is due early next year. The Kidney Thieves have had a massive year so far with a National Tour and are set to explode becoming by far one of Brisbanes best live bands. They will be showcasing all their talents at the Club Blink 1 Year Anniversary Party at 293 - 299 Brunswick St Mall, The Valley, supported by YEO AND THE FRESH GOODS (one show only) and good Sydney buddies NUCLEUS. Arrive early, this event will reach capacity.
Hi Jason, Aaron called me last night and read me your review of the Villains album. Thank you muchly for the kind words. I must warn you, though, that I'm susceptible to flattery. Pete
Club Blink is now a 3 level superclub that operates at 293 - 299 Brunswick St Mall Fortitude Valley, every Friday night. We celebrate our one year anniversary on Friday 7 August, where we will showcase the strength of the brisbane alternative scene right now. To ensure your place on the list, text your email address to 0415 692 901 and we will email you an invite and special VIP codeword that will get you in cheap and put you in the running to win a $500 bar tab!!
Hi. Thanks for adding
me as a friend. I just wanted to let you
know that my vampire book, That Which Bites, came out three weeks ago to rave
reviews (including reader reviews on Barnesandnoble.com and Amazon.com sites). Thank you for your time.
