Got my #Batman T-shirt on + my stormtrooper socks + packed a bag or books = must be time for #Conflux19 in Canberra! I’m on my way, see you soon @confluxconventions! #sciencefantasy #loveozya #australianauthor #whendarkwatersburn #palude

Why do literary types bake? Because so much of what we create is intangible! Bakies emerge minutes after we create them! They’re yummy and give our busy brains fuel for the day ahead! #writinginspiration Want to read some of my work? -> zenashapter.com #sciencefantasy #australianauthor #loveozya

When I'm not writing, I love to get out in nature. Here's a special guest I met on my run today! This little guy was snuffling for ants. I expect he wouldn't like the ants in the World of Palude —> zenashapter.com/project-type... #australianauthor #booktok #writinginspiration

Getting ready for the week ahead! Just some ingredients I had in the cupboard, now a miraculous masterpiece of #writinginspiration #cookies #amwriting #amediting #youngadultfiction

Thank you, everyone! You rock! youtube.com/shorts/B5eQl...

Back at @dymocks.bsky.social Rouse Hill today, to celebrate the 3rd reprint of When Dark Roots Hunt, which was a 2024 #DitmarAward Finalist alongside the incredible Garth Nix. Find out why by swinging past your local store, and reading all about my giant death-trees and snappy water-ants!

What an amazing day at the #CBCA’s #LunchwiththeStars – so many wonderful school kids got to meet so many wonderful authors! Of course the truest star of the day was story itself – what a privilege to be a creator of them! #readingismagic #australianauthor #mynextread #loveozya #youngadultfiction

For anyone who’s been waiting, ’When Dark Roots Hunt’ is now back on the shelves following its THIRD reprint! Woo hoo! zenashapter.com/project-type... = perfect for lovers of escapist thrills and immersive worlds. #sciencefantasy #readingismagic #adventurestories #loveozya

Guidance for writers, having judged the MYAL writing competition for 10 years... zenashapter.com/blog/my-10-y... #writingcompetition #writingadvice #emergingwriters

My 10 Years as a Writing Judge #MYAL @MosmanLibrary For the past ten years, I’ve not only judged the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature, but I've written a judge’s report to advise emerging writers how they can improve their writing for next time. I've then published that advice on my blog each…

A short recap of the CBCA’s 80th anniversary in New South Wales yesterday… wish I could have caught up with more peeps! #cbca #lovebooks #loveozya #youngadultfiction #australianauthor #australianauthortok #reading #readingismagic

A real party night out in the CBD is when you return to the house with more books than you left with

this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like

Who do we really want to be? Meet Sala and discover into the dangerous yet thrilling world of Palude over here: zenashapter.com/project-type... = perfect for lovers of escapist thrills and immersive worlds. #sciencefantasy #adventurestories #loveozya #teenfiction #bookworm #youngadults

There’s still time to donate to @dymocks.bsky.social and have your donation matched! A fab opportunity for #booklovers & literacy champions to raise funds for children in need. Big thanks to Dymocks Neutral Bay for hosting @jacquelineharvey.bsky.social, @jeremylachlan and myself today!

Can’t wait to join the amazing @jacquelineharvey.bsky.social & Jeremy Lachlan for Giving Day at @dymocks.bsky.social Neutral Bay store this Thursday 21 August. Come & say hi –> I’ll be there from 4pm! For every dollar donated Dymocks will match it up to $10,000! www.dymocks.com.au/events/detai...

This week, I was invited to a #chocolatecafe for some #chocolateinspiration - an absolute delight because sometimes when we writers are stuck on a scene, it can help to write in a different environment! zenashapter.com #lovechocolate #chocolateindulgence #thingstodoinsydney

So, carnivorous trees. Taller than giant redwoods, with roots that can swirl up from the shallows and stab you or anything else that passes. They want to eat you! Disappear into the dangerous yet thrilling world of Palude over here: zenashapter.com/project-type... #sciencefantasy #readingismagic

Calling all writers! On Wednesday 24 September, 6-7pm, I’ll be giving an editing talk via the CBCA – free to attend! CBCA members book via their Hello Club login, non-members book via TryBooking over here: www.trybooking.com/events/landi...

Memories prompted by old school reports, and what they say about reading...

Authors always get a little nervous when reading reviews, especially when it’s by people we admire. But… www.theaureview.com/books/book-r... #sciencefantasy #readingismagic #readersgonnaread #Palude #adventurestories #loveozya #bookworm #amreading Pick up a copy: zenashapter.com/portfolio/wh...

Giant water-ants. The size of a barrel. Ferocious. Venomous. Just one swipe of their mandibles and they’ll paralyse you... Disappear into the dangerous yet thrilling world of Palude over here: zenashapter.com/project-type... #sciencefantasy #readingismagic #readersgonnaread #loveozya

Wow, what a glorious bunch of flowers just arrived at my front door, from one of my editing clients - I guess I did a good job! They’re amazing!! I love editing, so double love in the world today 🥰

Looking for a lunchtime treat? Here’s an idea!

Taking a break from chilly #Sydney to warm up in the #Queensland sunshine! #australianauthor #amreading, playing #sudoku and seeking #writinginspiration #natureinspiration

Thank you @australianbooks.bsky.social for the fun interview!

A big day at the #willoughbyliteraryfestival with @garthnix.bsky.social @bothersomewords.bsky.social @jeremyszal.bsky.social and more!!

A blog about hot chocolate, making it the right way, my year-long taste-testing adventure, and what delights a favourite drink can inspire! Blog: zenashapter.com/blog/every-d... #delicious #hotchocolate #thingstodoinsydney #foodie #hotchocolatetime #amwriting #writinginspiration #australianauthor

A blog about hot chocolate, making it the right way, and my year-long taste-testing adventure!

My workshop has now sold out! But there’s still plenty to do at the #willoughbyliteraryfestival this weekend! I’ll be there to sign books, as will other wonderful authors, and we can’t wait to meet you! libraries.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Events-and-p... #librarylover #bookstagram #thingstodoinsydney

Some bookstores have secrets… Harry Hartog Mosman has a reading space, where you can sit in a comfy chair and slip inside an adventure, like my thrilling #sciencefantasy #WhenDarkWatersBurn! zenashapter.com/portfolio/wh... #bookreel #bookrecommendations #bookshoplove #loveozya #australianauthor

Thank you for the selfie, Anne! A handy reminder that #WhenDarkWatersBurn is indeed available in ebook, woo hoo! #sciencefantasy #loveoz #youngadult #nextgreatread #myfavouritebooks #newbookalert #australianauthor #palude

In this special episode on the fabulous Words & Nerds Podcast, Kristin Darell and I chat about the pros and pitfalls of writing for different ages. What considerations and adjustments do you have to make? How do you know where your story fits? Enjoy! danivee.com.au/746-takeover...

A lovely warm afternoon sun for browsing #willoughbyliteraryfestival program - what an honour to share even a page with legendary @garthnix.bsky.social! We’ll be at the #literaryfestival on Saturday 26 July. Join us! libraries.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Eventbrite/W... #thingstodoinsydney

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I loved signing my new #sciencefantasy #WhenDarkWatersBurn @dymocks.bsky.social Rouse Hill! I even met a reader just as excited as I was to see it on the shelves! zenashapter.com/portfolio/wh... #booklovers #bookshop-love #loveozya #teenfiction #australianauthor #amreading #adventurestories

Happy book birthday to me! Black Soil White Bread is available (here in Aust at least). amzn.asia/d/d4XeNa4 Craving a slice of Melbourne-set folk-horror? Dig in, friends. 📚💙🖤😱🇦🇺

In Japan and looking good #WhenDarkWatersBurn! #loveozya #australianauthor #youngadultfiction #amreading #nextfavoriteread #booksbooksbooks #whatshallireadnext

It’s warm & beautiful both outside the Umina Beach Book Nook and inside, where the staff absolutely loved my new #sciencefantasy #WhenDarkWatersBurn, even its carnivorous trees and giant water-ants! zenashapter.com/portfolio/wh... #loveozya #teenfiction #australianauthor #amreading #adventurestories

Mark, Liam and Mandy proving that true #booklovers can read anytime, anywhere, with anyone! Great pic, guys! #sciencefantasy #loveozya #teenfiction #australianauthor #amreading #adventurestories Join the conversation over here: zenashapter.com/portfolio/wh... 😆📚🐜

Signed copies of my new #sciencefantasy #WhenDarkWatersBurn now sit right beside fellow Aussie, the #bestselling @Lynettenoni in Berkelouw Books Hornsby! Such tantalising yet dangerous worlds! zenashapter.com/portfolio/wh... #booklovers #loveozya #australianauthor #amreading #adventurestories

Well hello, Wahroonga! Walking into Novella Fine Books is like stepping inside a present, and now with signed copies of my new #sciencefantasy #WhenDarkWatersBurn! zenashapter.com/portfolio/wh... #sciencefantasy #booklovers #bookshoplove #loveozya #australianauthor #adventurestories

Yay, thanks Jason - a happy purchase from @dymocks.bsky.social in Adelaide! I hope you enjoy the read! #readersgonnaread #readersofinstagram #readingismagic #WhenDarkWatersBurn #Palude #sciencefantasy #adventurestories

How a person speaks not only reflects their mindset and personality, but also their individual background and upbringing... A blog about how we speak: zenashapter.com/blog/how-our... #amwriting #amreading #authorslife #AuthorInsights #australianauthor #characterdesign #amediting #editingtricks

How a person speaks not only reflects their mindset and personality, but also their individual background and upbringing...

My first time at Book Face in St Ives, and it was full of sparkles and laughs! Plus, signed copies now in store! zenashapter.com/portfolio/wh... #sciencefantasy #booklovers #bookshoplove #loveozya #teenfiction #reels #australianauthor #writersofinstagram #bookworm #amreading #adventurestories

‘When Dark Waters Burn’ lands at Book Warehouse Coffs Harbour! #repost If you’ve read The Hunger Games and are looking to fill in the void why not give “When Dark Waters Burn” by Zena Shapter a try. A page-turning #sciencefantasy adventure!

Thanks so much for the shout out @zenashapter.bsky.social! #loveozya and love ya work! Grab YOUR signed copy of When Dark Waters Burn in-store, or buy a copy (and When Dark Roots Hunt) online here! #booksky #auslit gleebooks.com.au/product/when...

Bookface in Erina is such a fresh and colourful bookstore. Just look how the cover of my new #sciencefantasy adventure ‘When Dark Waters Burn’ matches the ceiling! Links in bio, or over here: zenashapter.com/portfolio/wh... #booklovers #bookshoplove #loveozya #teenfiction #adventurestories

Adventure = your favourite hot drink with a page-turning #sciencefantasy read that’ll take you to another world! Thank you Steph for pics of such #bookloving fun with #WhenDarkWatersBurn at The Perfect Cup in Adelaide! #booklovers #loveozya #australianauthor #adventurestories #coffeeandbooks