I’ve been fortunate enough to have my writing recognised by winning prizes in various competitions.
For those who are interested, the “Brag List” includes:
2019
– Finalist for SPFBO5
2018
– Won Sir Julius Vogel Award: Services to Fantasy, Science Fiction, & Horror
– Finalist for Sir Julius Vogel Award: Best Novel
2016
– Won Koru Awards for Best First Novel & Best Short & Sweet Romance.
– Finalist for 3 Sir Julius Vogel Awards: Best Novel, Best Collected Work, & Best Short Story.
– Awarded Awesome Indies Seal of Excellence for Currents of Change.
2013
– Finalist for Sir Julius Vogel Awards
2012
– First Prize, SpecFicNZ/Steam Press Novel Manuscript Competition
– First Prize, SpecFicNZ/WilyWriters Short Story Competition
2011
– Finalist for Sir Julius Vogel Awards
– Very Highly Commended, Western Districts Competition
2009
– Second prize, Western Districts Short Story Competition
– Finalist for Sir Julius Vogel Awards
2008
– First prize, Rawene Book Festival Competition
2007
– Third prize, Northland Branch NZ Society of Authors Short Story Competition
2006
– Second prize, Rawene Book Festival Short Story Competition