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Simon Haynes is an Australian writer of speculative fiction novels and short stories, particularly the Hal Spacejock series. Haynes also uses his experience with computers to write software which he designs for himself and then shares for free through his website. The most well-known of these programs is yWriter, a program designed specifically for composing novels. Haynes is a founding member of the Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine. Biography Haynes was born in Croydon (United Kingdom) and raised in the south of Spain. In 1983 he emigrated to Australia with his family. Haynes' first work was published in 2000 with his short story "False Alarm" which was featured in issue 27 of Antipodean SF. In 2001 Haynes' short story "Sleight of Hand" won the 2001 Aurealis Award for best horror short story beating work by Stephen Dedman, Robert Hood, Alison Venugoban, Rick Kennett and Paul Collins. In 2008 his fourth novel in the Hal Spacejock series, No Free Lunch, was nominated for the Aurealis Award for best science fiction novel and the 2009 Ditmar Award for best novel. Haynes currently lives in Perth. Awards and nominations Bibliography Novels Hal Spacejock (2001) Hal Spacejock: Second Course (2003) Hal Spacejock: Just Desserts (2004) Hal Spacejock: No Free Lunch (2008) Hal Junior: The Secret Signal (2011) Hal Junior: The Missing Case (2012) Hal Spacejock: Baker's Dough (2012) Hal Junior: The Gyris Mission (2012) Hal Spacejock (French Edition) (2012) Hal Spacejock: Safe Art (2013) Hal Spacejock: Big Bang (2015) Hal Spacejock: Double Trouble (2018) Harriet Walsh: Peace Force (2018) Harriet Walsh: Alpha Minor (2018) Harriet Walsh: Sierra Bravo (2018) A Portion of Dragon and Chips (2018) A Butt of Heads (2018) A Pair of Nuts on the Throne (2018) Hal Spacejock: Max Damage (2018) Hal Junior: The Comet Caper (2018) The Secret War: Raiders (2019) Hal Spacejock: Cold Boots (2019) The Secret War: Frontier (2019) A Riddle in Bronze (2019) Hal Spacejock: Zero (2020) An Enigma in Silver (2020) Non-Fiction How to write a novel (2018) Short stories "False Alarm" (2000) in Antipodean SF #27 "Pastimes" (2000) in Antipodean SF #30 "Infection" (2000) in Antipodean SF #36 "Sleight of Hand" (2000) in Potato Monkey #1 "Loss Leader" (2001) in Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine #3 "Escape Clause" (2002) in Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine #4 "The Desolator" (2002) in Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine #6 "A Piece of the Action" (2010) on Kindle & Smashwords "Hal Spacejock: Framed" (2011) on Kindle & Smashwords "Albion" (2018) on Kindle & Smashwords References General Bibliography at Spacejock.com.au Simon Haynes at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database Specific External links Official site. Discover the Simon Haynes popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Simon Haynes books.
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Catch of the Day
Simon HaynesKen and Steve reluctantly give up their lawnmowing duties for a weekend of fishing, booze and male bonding. Unfortunately the fish aren't biting, supplies are running low and worst...
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Loss Leader
Simon HaynesAfter many delays and lastminute setbacks, the first colony ship leaves planet Earth for a distant star.Join the crew as they discover all is not as it seems...Originally published...
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Sleight of Hand
Simon HaynesAfter a cosy meal, the protagonist retires to his host's workshop for an afterdinner drink ... and becomes the unwitting subject of an experiment.Trivia: Sleight of Hand won the 20...
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A Pair of Nuts on the Throne
Simon HaynesAhh, the Old Kingdom.Come and admire our angry dragons close up. Take a dip with mighty sea serpents in our warm seas. Play catchthearrow with merry elven warriors. Drink beer with...
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Yard Fail
Simon HaynesWhen Ralph Swindon tinkers in his workshop, the whole world holds its breath ...A 2700word short story.Trivia: Features the characters from Sleight of Hand.I was rinsing my hair wh...
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A Portion of Dragon and Chips
Simon HaynesWhen a battered old robot washes up on the shores of the Old Kingdom, it signals the end of a fragile alliance between the four ancient Houses. It turns out dragons are really tast...
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Frontier
Simon HaynesAfter messing up a live fire exercise, Sam Willet is hauled before the squadron leader for punishment.Her career as a fighter pilot appears to be over before it really began.Then, ...
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Zero
Simon HaynesHow far would you go to make your dreams come true?On Hal Spacejock's home planet, efficient and highly intelligent robots have taken all the jobs.Hal's one of the lucky ones, beca...
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How to Write a Novel
Simon HaynesDo any of these sound familiar? You want to write your first novel, but you don't know how to begin. You've started writing several novels, but you never finish them. You've writte...
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Raiders
Simon HaynesWhat happens when you're worth more dead than alive?A decorated fighter pilot is lost in combat, and his death is used to inspire waves of fresh recruits. Recruits desperately need...
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A Butt of Heads
Simon HaynesEvents are unfolding at a breakneck pace in the Old Kingdom!Laugh as your favourite characters spit in the face of danger ... then run for the hills.Admire the verbal jousting and ...
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Dragon and Chips Omnibus One
Simon HaynesFor the first time, get all three books in the first Dragon and Chips trilogy in a single collection.Contains over 210,000 words of fiction.Tasty, firebreathing dragons. Angry sea ...
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The Secret Signal
Simon HaynesHal Junior lives aboard a futuristic space station. His mum is chief scientist, his dad cleans air filters and his best mate is Stephen 'Stinky' Binn. As for Hal ... he's a bit of ...
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The Comet Caper
Simon HaynesSpace Station Oberon is on high alert, because a comet is about to whizz past the nearby planet of Gyris. All the scientists are preparing for the exciting event, and all the kids ...
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A Piece of the Action
Simon HaynesFlat broke and stranded in a South American country, Ralph Gardiner is nursing a beer and contemplating the wreckage of his life. No money, no prospects, and worst of all ... the b...
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Hal Junior Omnibus One
Simon HaynesContains three fulllength science fiction novels featuring that outerspace troublemaker, Hal Junior.Three hairraising adventures, dozens of illustrations, and enough laughs to keep...
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The Gyris Mission
Simon Haynes"This is your pilot speaking. Folks, we have a small problem in the engine bay.It's nothing to worry about, but I'd like you to make your way to the escape pods."Hal Junior and Ste...
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Off Course
Simon HaynesWhen you're on for a birdie, watch for aliens in the rough.A 1500 word SF/comedy/golf storyThe men craned their necks to stare at the leaden sky, and their mouths fell open as a si...
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The Desolator
Simon HaynesJoin Hurm, Runt and Father Mephistophiles as they struggle to save the hamlet of Yendour from a marauding dragon.Originally published in Andromeda Spaceways #6.
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Collect One-Two
Simon HaynesThis collection contains a dozen short stories by Simon HaynesSleight of HandThe DesolatorUpdownA Piece of the ActionCatch of the DayYard FailOff CourseBilly's BookLoss LeaderFizz!...
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The Missing Case
Simon HaynesSpace Station Oberon is expecting an important visitor, and everyone is on their best behaviour. Even Hal Junior is doing his best to stay out of trouble!From multicoloured smoke b...
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Updown
Simon HaynesSocial services have come to take 10year old Daniel away from his home and family, but his best friend Danny has other ideas ...A 1600 word Science Fiction storyYou don't know me, ...
