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Zena Shapter
@zenashapter.bsky.social
I write from a castle in a flying city hidden by a thundercloud. Award-winning SFF author. Writing mentor. Editor. Inclusivity. Pop culture. Nature.
Author compares the #australianbush to storytelling and it’s pretty accurate!

Want to read some of my work? zenashapter.com = perfect for lovers of escapist thrills and immersive worlds.

#writingcommunity #FYP #sciencefantasy #australianauthor #scifibooks #DarkFantasyReads #adventurestories
January 13, 2026 at 7:41 AM
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Anna Boberg(1864-1935), Swedish artist who spent much time painting in Northern Norway, where she had a cabin and lived alone #WomensArt
January 2, 2026 at 4:40 PM
A bit of a rainy start to the year, but can’t complain when there are views like this to enjoy! #lovenature #inspiringstories #australianauthor #fyp #authorslife #2026ready

Want to read some of my work? zenashapter.com =perfect for lovers of escapist thrills and immersive worlds inspired by nature!
January 1, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Happy New Year, everyone!

Want to read some of my work? zenashapter.com

#sciencefantasy #FYP #writingcommunity #booktok #DarkFantasyReads
December 31, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Happy Holidays, everyone! Over on my blog, I’ve just listed out a bunch of recent podcast and YouTube interviews with me, giving insights into my creative life and experiences - check it out!

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#sciencefantasy #FYP #writingcommunity #scifibooks #darkfantasybooks
December 26, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Interview Insights Into Creativity

Over dinner last Saturday night, I was talking with a friend about the creative life. Although we’ve known each other for fifteen years, she hasn’t been particularly interested in the topic until now, given she works in government and her husband’s an engineer –…
Interview Insights Into Creativity
Over dinner last Saturday night, I was talking with a friend about the creative life. Although we’ve known each other for fifteen years, she hasn’t been particularly interested in the topic until now, given she works in government and her husband’s an engineer – they just don’t walk in those circles. And it can be hard to appreciate, or even envisage, a lifestyle that’s so very different from your own, without a point of reference.
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December 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I have a distraction this morning!

Natural distractions are the best! #amwriting #sciencefantasy #sciencefiction #darkfantasy #fyp
December 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Out today and FREE to read in @horror_tree!

‘Feast’ by Zena Shapter, a haunting drabble of a ship’s figurehead watching what the sea truly devours...

Sink into the shadows here:
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#HorrorCommunity #HorrorFiction #shorthorror #FYP
December 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Today I’m making #gingerbread!

• 180g unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup golden syrup
= beat
• 1 egg
= beat
• 3½ cups plain flour
• 1½ tbs ground ginger
• 1½ tsp bicarb soda
= sift on top
• 2tbs milk
= combine then knead
= chill for 30min
= roll, cut, bake for 8min
December 10, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Great news! I just WON the Australasian Horror Writers Association short story competition with my story ‘The Museum of Disease’! Woo hoo!

#horrorstories #fyp #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritersLife
December 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Author signing gets surprise visitors!

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Author Signing Gets Surprise Visitors
YouTube video by Zena Shapter
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November 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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The Book Cow’s impressive streetscape certainly moootivates readers - there’s only one copy left of my book on the shelves – pop down and claim it!
zenashapter.com = perfect for lovers of escapist thrills and immersive worlds.
#FYP #writingcommunity #australianauthor #scifibooks #DarkFantasyReads
November 12, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Went to the cemetery with a friend to check out some old time ancestor but he got angrier and angrier when he couldn't find it, kicking headstones and all, even though he swore he'd visited before.
He completely lost the plot.
November 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Join me for books and author chats on Saturday 29 November at Berkelouw Books in Balgowlah. Can’t wait!
#christmaslist #readinglist #localauthors #northernbeaches #YAReads
November 7, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Step into Harry Hartog at the ANU - so light and bright, two levels high, with wondrous imaginative décor that makes you want to sit and read before you buy!
zenashapter.com = perfect for lovers of escapist thrills and immersive worlds.
#sciencefiction #FYP #writingcommunity #signedbooks #scifibooks
November 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Wow, thank you so much @goodreadingmag for publishing this wonderful review! I’m super honoured to receive 4.5 stars from the amazing Finn!
I hope other readers find their way to my work, perfect for lovers of escapist thrills & immersive worlds!
#sciencefantasy #FYP #writingcommunity #scifibooks
October 31, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Have a spookily good day!
#spooky #halloween greetings to you all! Now go read a book!
Preferably one of mine! -> zenashapter.com
#BookTok #FYP #writingcommunity
October 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Paperchain in Manuka is beyond welcoming! I popped in to sign some copies of ‘When Dark Waters Burn’, and had such a grand table for the honour!
zenashapter.com = perfect for lovers of escapist thrills & immersive worlds. #sciencefantasy #FYP #writingcommunity #australianauthor #scifibooks #loveozya
October 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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How life’s going

#Walk #Halloween
October 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
October 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
How to get teens reading!

Thank you to everyone for coming along last night, and please share what we learnt with the world, to get more teens reading!

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#sciencefantasy #australianauthor #loveozya #readingismagic #youngadultfiction #teenfiction #amreading #lovebooks #reading
October 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
October 20, 2025 at 7:58 AM
My view for the next three days…

#amwri̇ti̇ng #australianauthor #writingretreat
October 17, 2025 at 3:22 AM