Mount Isa fantasy author Melissa H. North’s debut young adult novel The Halfling is doing well with three international 5-Star reviews from noted reviewers Readers’ Favorite. Ms North has implemented a second print run of 500 as demand grows for the first book in her fantasy fiction series. Featuring at the Isa Rodeo street markets North then heads to Brisbane in September for signings at five bookstores before she makes her debut appearance at Comic Con.
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In the later part of 2017, North prepares to release her first compilation of short stories in the steampunk genre titled A Confabulated Compendium of Anecdotes. She also has Book 2 of The Halfling and a steampunk novel The Secret Diary of Leonardo in development.
She said however her highlight moment will be when she joins fellow author and MS sufferer, Michelle Heynen, as they scale the Story Bridge to raise awareness for MS.
The Halfling was launched in Mount Isa earlier this year.
Derek Barry
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
