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Michael Pryor

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Check out my Fantasy podcast, 'The World Below the War in the Heavens' wherever you get your podcasts!

I was born in Swan Hill, Victoria. I spent my childhood in country Victoria and Melbourne before moving to Geelong at the age of 10. I lived in Geelong until I went to university in Melbourne after secondary school.

I currently live in Melbourne. I’ve worked as a drainer’s labourer, a truck driver, a bathroom accessories salesperson, an Internet consultant, a Multimedia Developer, a Publisher, in a scrap metal yard and as a secondary school teacher. Whew.

I’ve taught English, Literature, Drama, Legal Studies and Computer Studies.

I've published over thirty-five novels and more than sixty of my short stories have appeared in
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Apocryphal Australia Season 3 Coming Soon!

Coming very soon, Season 3 of the podcast that Stephen Higgins and I have been busily working on. More tales of charlatans, rogues and frauds. More stories of curiosities, wonders and marvels. More presentations about scandals, fiascos and monumental blunders. Find it wherever you find your podcasts.

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“Aubrey Fitzwilliam hated being dead. It made things much harder than they needed to be.”
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“This first part may be a little rough.' He waved a hand and did his best to appear as if he'd had enormous experience with levitating buildings.”
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Alex Michael wrote: "Alex wrote: "I love The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings!
So please tell me that wasn't the first time you read The Hobbit?!?"

No, it's just the latest in many, many readings. Must be over twenty ..."


Glad to see that I'm not the only one...


Michael Pryor Alex wrote: "I love The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings!
So please tell me that wasn't the first time you read The Hobbit?!?"


No, it's just the latest in many, many readings. Must be over twenty ...


message 5: by Alex

Alex I love The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings!
So please tell me that wasn't the first time you read The Hobbit?!?


Michael Pryor Soo wrote: "Just wanted to drop by and say I'm really enjoying the Law of Magic series. =) You have a way with words that's very entertaining. I'm only book one but I figure the rest will be better than what I..."

Hello Soo - thanks for the feedback! I always appreciate hearing from readers, and I hope you continue to enjoy LoM.
Best wishes
Michael


message 3: by Soo

Soo Just wanted to drop by and say I'm really enjoying the Law of Magic series. =) You have a way with words that's very entertaining. I'm only book one but I figure the rest will be better than what I'm reading now.


Michael Pryor Renee wrote: "Yes, I live on the Gold Coast so I was there both days. Have you been to Supanova before? I spent way too much money! Haha. It's a great place to buy presents for family and friends. Hopefully see ..."

I was at the Melbourne Supanova the weekend before the GC show, so I had four days of Supanovaing in quick succession. My head is still spinning ...


Michael Pryor Renee wrote: "Aww nooo. I completely forgot that you were going to be at Supanova on the weekend! I was going to get my book signed but there was so much going on that it completely slipped my mind. I must have ..."

Hello Renee - you were at Supanova? It would have been good to meet you, but I'm sure we can be in the same place as each other some time soon. I'm glad you're enjoying EG!


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