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Why I wrote a book. Short and sweet.

I can say from the outset, it certainly wasn’t for money. Fame. Or specifically, a love of writing per se. But it was the desire to tell...

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Luke Morphett

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Star Trek transporter accidents.

Transporter accidents, the second most common accident on Star Trek. Second to holodeck failures. It’s surprising both haven’t been...

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Luke Morphett

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Lord of the Rings 4K

I didn’t watch The Fellowship of the Ring in cinemas. And I regret that now. Only now, do I truly deeply regret not seeing all three...

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Luke Morphett

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Writing a great character.

When I started writing From Earth, I recalled, then re-read, Animorphs. I remembered my favourite characters as a child. Because I wanted...

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Luke Morphett

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The problem with modern Star Trek.

I was fourteen when 24, the TV show staring Kiefer Sutherland first aired in Australia. The world had changed. The world trade centre...

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Luke Morphett

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Animorphs!

I credit Kathrin Applegate, the author of Animorphs, with being my greatest influence. (Tied for first place with George Lucas.)...

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Luke Morphett

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Self Publishing 101

From Earth, my first self-published manuscript is out. I thought for those looking at following a similar route I could offer my insights...

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