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Welcome to the Pen and Sword! I'm Philippa Ballantine, a fantasy and speculative fiction writer from New Zealand in the beautiful South Pacific. Here you will find details on my life, novels, as well as plenty of tips and advice for my fellow writers.

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Digital Magic is now available for pre-orders. The sequel of Chasing the Bard it continues the story of the Fey and human worlds into the future.

Chasing the Bard is online as a podcast www.chasingthebard.com. New episodes weekly.

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NZ Residents get your copy of Chasing the Bard!- as my award nominated novel is not yet available in New Zealand I will be selling copies directing to NZ residents only. The cool thing is I can sign them for you. If you would like a copy send an email to pip(at) pjballantine (dot) net with your address and, if you would like it signed, who to make it out to. The cost including p&p is $NZ30. Payment can be either paypal or by cheque




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