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Philippa Jane Ballantine is a contemporary [[New Zealand]] author of [[speculative fiction]] and an avid [[podcaster]]. She lives in [[Wellington, New Zealand]].
Philippa Jane Ballantine is a contemporary [[New Zealand]] author of [[speculative fiction]] and an avid [[podcaster]]. She lives in [[Wellington, New Zealand]].


Revision as of 00:06, 12 August 2010

Philippa Ballantine
OccupationAuthor
NationalityNew Zealander
GenreScience Fiction/Fantasy
Literary movementThe Podiobook (Podcast Novel)
Website
http://www.pjballantine.com

Philippa Jane Ballantine is a contemporary New Zealand author of speculative fiction and an avid podcaster. She lives in Wellington, New Zealand.

History

Ballantine went first to Samuel Marsden Collegiate School, and then graduated from Victoria University of Wellington with a BA in English and Political Science. She also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Library Studies from The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.

In 2006 Ballantine became the first New Zealand author to podcast her novel.[1]

Ballantine signed a two book deal in 2009 with Ace Books with the first book to come out in 2010.[2]

In 2010 Ballantine announced two steampunk novels she had co-written with Tee Morris have been purchased by Eos Books an imprint of HarperCollins - with the first to be released in 2011.

Written Material / Podcasts

Books in Print

Anthologies

  • Leah Wilson, A Taste of True Blood: The Fangbanger's Guide (2010), Smart Pop, featuring Philippa Ballantine's essay "What a Strange Love", ISBN 1935251961

Podcast Novels

Collaborations

Podcasts

  • Whispers at the Edge (2006–2008)

Podcast Anthology

  • Erotica à la Carte (2008–present)

Awards and recognition

References

  1. ^ "Weaver's Web - a free audio book". Podiobooks.com. Retrieved 2006-02-03. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ "Novels by Podcast; How to make money from 'free'". Wired Magazine. Retrieved 2009-08-07. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ "2010 Finalists". Parsec Awards. Retrieved 2009-04-23. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  4. ^ "2009 Finalists". Parsec Awards. Retrieved 2009-04-23. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  5. ^ "SJV Award Winners 2009". SFFANZ. Retrieved 2007-09-22. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  6. ^ "Sir Julius Vogel Award Results - 2009". SFFANZ. Retrieved 2007-09-22. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  7. ^ "Sir Julius Vogel Award Results- 2006". SFFANZ. Retrieved 2006-09-22. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
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