Today we’re going down under – New Zealand, to be precise – to chat with award-winning author and podcaster Philippa Ballantine. Her father introduced her to fantasy and science fiction at an early age by thinking Lord of the Rings was a suitable bedtime story. After devouring his library, she decided that she’d have to give writing a go, and at thirteen completed her first novel. Books have now taken over her life completely, and in common with our other featured authors this week, Philippa is a pioneer of the author/podcaster route to market: a highly successful route in her case, because she’s just landed a two-book deal with Ace Books!
Visit her website here, and listen to her books here!
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