Hey Everyone,
Let’s all give a hearty cheer for The Beast Within author Lee Battersby: his story “Claws of Native Ghosts” has been announced as the WINNER of the 2008 Australian Shadows Award– Australia’s equivalent to the Stokers.
Check out the official announcement is here:
http://www..australianhorror.com/index.php?view=153
CONGRATULATIONS, LEE!!!
Read an interview and preview of Claws of Native Ghosts here
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