Tale Spin
Neil Cladingboel
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Synopsis
Tale Spin brings together an amazing collection of imaginative and often surprising short fiction. From the subtle
irony of Moonshadow and the humour of Tanked, to the romance of Queen of Hearts, or the startling Cabin Fever, each story presents a wonderful spin
on its genre. There's even a treat for fans of the author's Erebus Equilibrium series with the story, Sandman, an enchanting tale that can be read as either a
prequel, or sequel to the fantasy series, as well as a preview of Bortag's Curse, the stunning sequel to The Erebus Equilibrium trilogy.
As a bonus to readers, this new and revised edition also contains the author's previously unpublished novella,
Restless Harts, and Visions of Transition, a selection of the author's poetry.
Tale Spin's amusing, yet often thought-provoking compendium of original Science Fiction, Fantasy and Supernatural
tales, creates a spellbinding journey filled with twists and turns, and culminates with the tongue-in-cheek audacity of the title story!
The poetry in Visions of Transition is representative of an era in the author's life. While many of the poems, with their metaphoric eloquence, reflect the experiences
of the time, the situations and subjects they describe are not necessarily a commentary of actual incidents or events.
Most of the poems are individual, stand-alone works of creative fiction designed to be nothing more than thought-provoking observations of the day. Some reflect the heartache
and sorrow we all may feel at one time or another as we travel the many roads of life. While others remind us of the futility of war and conflict. However, readers may also
find a theme of transition emerging from the many lines, and from the spaces in between, linking a series of poems with a metamorphic journey of life, its ever-present
lessons, and, unavoidable disappointments!
This collection of poems is dedicated to the timorous butterflies trapped inside us all...
About The Author
Born in the United Kingdom, Neil Cladingboel moved to Australia with his family in 1961, spending his early years in Woomera, the heart of the Australian Outback, before settling in Melbourne where he completed his schooling.
After an extensive background in Catering and Hospitality, which took him around the country, Neil embarked on a new career in Real Estate and Land Marketing. Having dabbled with creative writing and contemporary poetry for many years, publishing Reflections, book one of The Erebus Equilibrium series, in November 2000, was the realization of a life-long dream.
Neil has since published The Anvil Amulet and Wraith Tide, books two and three of the Erebus series, Tale Spin, a collection of short fiction, and the short stories, Death Mask, Weatherwood, Ghost of Elysium and Anomaly. The first three books of the Erebus series were recently reprinted in a new omnibus edition. In 2005, Neil published Bortag's Curse, a companion novel to the series.
Neil is a member of the Australian Horror Writers Association, founder of Equilibrium Books, and editor of FlashSpec Anthology. He has also contributed stories, articles and reviews to numerous web sites and e-zines, most notably at SFFWorld.com. He currently resides south of Perth, Western Australia, where he is working on a new Erebus novel, Beloved Sons, due for release in 2012.
Visit his Web Site for news and updates.
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