facp.gif If you enjoy TV shows like the Young Ones, Blackadder, Red Dwarf and Dr Who, or books by Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett, Tom Holt or Jasper Fforde, then the bestselling Hal Spacejock series is for you.

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The Hal books were written for adults, but are also enjoyed by ages 14+

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First five chapters of Hal Spacejock book one now online ... here!

Hal 4 Book Launch!

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No Free Lunch Launch


The Hal Spacejock No Free Lunch book launch has been confirmed! Mark the date in your diary, and see this page for essential details.

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Free Hal Magnets!

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Hal 4 Fridge Magnets


Just send in your details and I'll post you four magnets and a couple of bookmarks - free!


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Recent news

New Hal 2 review

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Free Chapters!

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NaNoWriMo 2007

NanoWrimo 2007 LogoI participated in (and completed) Nano once again.

For Journalists

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More Hal Spacejock News

Hal 4 set for June!

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Hal Spacejock 4: No Free Lunch is now confirmed to hit bookstores across Australia and New Zealand on the 2nd of June 2008.

Be sure to join the Hal Mailing List for regular updates.

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Hal 3 wins a Tin Duck!

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News from Swancon, the Australian National Science Fiction convention: Hal Spacejock: Just Desserts won a WA Science Fiction Foundation 'Tin Duck' for Best WA Professional Long Work, which is wonderful news. More ...


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Articles on writing by Simon Haynes

Books for writers

Hand-picked titles, every one of them purchased and used by the reviewer. More ...

How to get Published

It's a tough market out there, but these tips could help you break through. More ...

How to find an agent

Hints and tips on locating the right agent while avoiding scammers. More ...

How to write a novel

It's not easy - in fact, it's a lot of hard work - but these tips could help you finally get on top of that novel you've been writing. More ...

For all the latest news click here. Full index: Hal 1, Hal 2 & Hal 3

Author Appearances

09 May, 2008 Rosalie Writers Festival
I'll be attending the Rosalie Writers Festival (20-22 May) as a guest author next week. The Rosalie Writers Festival was [...]
 
30 April, 2008 Hal 4 Book Launch
The books are ready, the date and time has been set, and I'm hyped up for the big signing session. [...]
 
April 4 2007 Swancon panel
I'm attending Swancon (Perth, Western Australia) again this year, and I thought I'd mention where I'll be during the con: [...]
 
April 4 2007 FTL radio interview
I just completed a rollicking taped interview for Faster Than Light, Grant Stone's radio show broadcast here in Perth and [...]
 


News on the books

10 May, 2008 May Hal Spacejock winners
Congratulations to a fresh batch of winners! This month, six lucky contestants will take home a signed copy of Hal [...]
 
06 May, 2008 Hal 4 review
I had a lot of fun writing this book, even though it involved months of very hard work. So, it's [...]
 
06 May, 2008 New Fridge Magnets
A batch of the new Hal Spacejock fridge magnets are on the way, and should be here in a week [...]
 
01 May, 2008 Specusphere reviews Hal 4
Simon Haynes shows us again that he is a master of humorous speculative fiction. Praise like that has me cringing, [...]
 


Recent news

NanoWrimo Winner

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Hal 3 Book Launch

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New Hal 1 review

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Reader Feedback

Reviews, interviews and large royalty cheques are nice, but do you know what authors prize above all else? More ...

Free Bookmarks

NewBMK_Front.jpg Get a free set of Hal Spacejock bookmarks! There are six designs featuring the incompetent pilot and his cranky robot companion. More ...

Australia Day 2007

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Hal 4 announced!

80w_Hal4Facp.jpg Hal Spacejock 'No Free Lunch', book 4 in the series, will be released in June 2008 ... More ...

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