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'8 Bit Domination' Screens at Sunny Coast Screen Queensland Event, Season of the Dev
Season of the Dev launched last Saturday with a Community Day at the University of the Sunshine Coast. One of my docos may have screened!
Mar 191 min read


The Profit of Fascism: How Penguin Random House became the world's largest Trade Book Publisher
Penguin Random House is owned by Bertelsmann. That is Europe's largest media group. It once held the title Nazi Germany's Largest Publisher.
Jan 236 min read


Australian 'Text Publishing' No Longer Independent (Again), Joins World's Largest Publisher, Penguin Random House
Since the pandemic, Australia has lost a significant number of independent publishers either through aquisition or mergers.
Jan 236 min read


My Favourite and Arguably the Best Book Covers of 2024
A hand picked few of my favourite book covers of 2024 and why. Let's start with Pay the Piper...
Dec 17, 20245 min read


Book Covers of 2024: How to Articulate Your Creative Vision | Part One, Genre
It isn't easy figuring out your book cover. For independent authors, there's a lot of behind-the-scenes kerfuffle. Let me help you prepare.
Aug 30, 20244 min read


Skynation Aquires Method of the Kill Book 2 & 3, Design by Dayna to Illustrate Cover
SkyNation Publishing has aquired the World English rights to Jonathan Maloney's METHOD OF THE KILL sequels with Dayna to illustrate covers
Aug 27, 20241 min read


Narratess August Drop: Today Last Chance to Snag an Indie Book Sale Bargain including SkyNation Titles, Designed by Dayna
Australian small press, SkyNation Publishing, has participated in Narratess' Indie Sale's August drop. Over 350+ genre books discounted...
Aug 26, 20241 min read


Does Your Book Cover Target Your Demographic? | My Two Cents on Icebreaker Controversy
Uncover the controversy behind the Icebreaker Cover and how it inadvertently hooked a younger demographic. Dive into the design choices and
Aug 25, 20247 min read


Australia is Losing its Artists According to Creative Australia's Artists as Workers Report
Today I listened to the labour of love and distressing reality of being an artist in Australia.
May 7, 20241 min read


Creative Australia's Soundcheck Raises More Questions
Appreciate the data collected by Creative Australia and Music Australia and the insight provided, including answering my question on future
Apr 9, 20241 min read
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