Richard Harland is the author of nine adult and YA speculative fiction novels, including his latest
steampunk adventure Worldshaker from Allan and Unwin, and countless adult, YA and children's
fantasy, science fiction and horror short stories. Richard won the Aurealis best fantasy short story
award in 2004 and 2005. The Black Crusade, the prequel to his horror novel The Vicar of Morbing
Vyle, won the Golden Aurealis in 2005. Richard's huge website includes links to his valuable
writers' resource Writing Tips.