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Michael was born in Swan Hill, Victoria. He spent his childhood in country Victoria and Melbourne before moving to Geelong at the age of 10, where he stayed until he went to university in Melbourne after secondary school. He currently lives in Melbourne with my wife and my two daughters. |
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Over the years, he's worked as a drainer's labourer, a truck driver, a bathroom accessories salesperson, an Internet consultant, an Electronic Publisher, and a secondary school teacher as well as working in a scrap metal yard.
Michael, as a human and as an author, is enchanted by the magic of story. He says "The primal need in all of us to listen to or to tell stories is one of the things that makes us human. Stories help us learn, they help us construct meaning in the face of a vast and sometimes baffling universe. Stories entertain us, help us share in laughter and tears and thus share a common humanity. Making stories is a privilege, and I'm constantly thrilled by being a part of the grand tradition of storytelling." |
Michael Pryor has published more than twenty books and over forty short stories. He is the author of several successful series, spending most of his current efforts on the Laws of Magic series (for YA readers) and Chronicles of Krangor (for younger readers). |
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Michael has been shortlisted six times for the Aurealis Award for Speculative Fiction (including for Blaze of Glory and Heart of Gold). He has been nominated for a Ditmar award, and three of his books have been CBCA Notable Books, including Word of Honour.
He's also been shortlisted for a WAyBR award, and longlisted for an Inky award. When asked about his list of nominations and awards, he hastens to add that he has also twice won the Best and Fairest Award at the West Brunswick Amateur Football Club. |
Published series include:
The Chronicles of Krangor (Random House)
– The Lost Castle
– The Missing Kin
– The King in Reserve
The Laws of Magic (Random House)
– Blaze of Glory
– Heart of Gold
– Word of Honour
Doorways Trilogy
– The House of Many Rooms
– The Book of Plans
– The Unmaker
Other Novels
– Bruno Trask & The Dark Lady's Jewel
– Talent
– Blackout
– Cosmic Cook
– The Mask of Caliban
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Michael has been an integral collaborator on The Quentaris Chronicles (Ford Street Publishing), currently acting as editor of the series along with Paul Collins.
Titles authored by Michael in the series include:
– Quentaris in Flames
– Beneath Quentaris
– Stones of Quentaris
– Nightmare in Quentaris |
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"Michael Pryor was an enthusiastic and polished speaker. He performed well with big and small groups. Michael is calm, assertive, encouraging and interesting. He did capture his audience."
- Diane Rufus, Penola Catholic College.
"I am writing to thank you for all your help in arranging Michael Pryor to be our writer in residence. The three days were very successful, with great feedback from both students and staff. Michael was a pleasure to deal with, was very easy going and gave generously of his time as well as of course sharing the process of writing with the students in a totally professional manner.
We would certainly recommend him to any school at any age level."
- Michelle Feiglin and Kitty Ross, Yeshivah College.
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