Philippa Ballantine
Encyclopedia
Philippa Jane Ballantine is a contemporary New Zealand
author of speculative fiction
and an avid podcaster. She now lives in Manassas, Virginia.
, and then graduated from Victoria University of Wellington
with a BA in English and Political Science. She also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Library Studies from The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
.
In 2006 Ballantine became the first New Zealand author to podcast her novel
.
Ballantine's first Book of the Order, Geist was published by Ace Books
in 2010 and the second book Spectyr in 2011. The series will conclude with Wrayth in 2012 and Harbinger in 2013 Shortly after Geist's release Ace Books
ordered another two books in the series.
She is also the co-author with Tee Morris
of the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences novels out with Harper Voyager. The first Phoenix Rising came out in 2011 and won an Airship Award for best written work.
In 2011 she also signed a book deal with Pyr books for a two book series, the first of which is Hunter and Fox.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
author of speculative fiction
Speculative fiction
Speculative fiction is an umbrella term encompassing the more fantastical fiction genres, specifically science fiction, fantasy, horror, supernatural fiction, superhero fiction, utopian and dystopian fiction, apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, and alternate history in literature as well as...
and an avid podcaster. She now lives in Manassas, Virginia.
History
Ballantine went first to Samuel Marsden Collegiate SchoolSamuel Marsden Collegiate School
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is located in the Wellington suburb of Karori in New Zealand. It has a socio-economic decile of 10 and provides private preschool to year 13 education for girls, but with co-educational kindergarten facilities...
, and then graduated from Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington was established in 1897 by Act of Parliament, and was a former constituent college of the University of New Zealand. It is particularly well known for its programmes in law, the humanities, and some scientific disciplines, but offers a broad range of other courses...
with a BA in English and Political Science. She also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Library Studies from The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand or Open Polytechnic is a Government-owned tertiary education institution operating as the specialist national provider of open and distance learning ....
.
In 2006 Ballantine became the first New Zealand author to podcast her novel
Podcast novel
The Podcast Novel is a literary format that combines the concepts of a podcast and an audiobook. Like a traditional novel, a podcast novel is a work of long literary fiction, however this form of novel is recorded into episodes that are delivered over the Internet, usually on a regular basis...
.
Ballantine's first Book of the Order, Geist was published by Ace Books
Ace Books
Ace Books is the oldest active specialty publisher of science fiction and fantasy books. The company was founded in New York City in 1952 by Aaron A. Wyn, and began as a genre publisher of mysteries and westerns...
in 2010 and the second book Spectyr in 2011. The series will conclude with Wrayth in 2012 and Harbinger in 2013 Shortly after Geist's release Ace Books
Ace Books
Ace Books is the oldest active specialty publisher of science fiction and fantasy books. The company was founded in New York City in 1952 by Aaron A. Wyn, and began as a genre publisher of mysteries and westerns...
ordered another two books in the series.
She is also the co-author with Tee Morris
Tee Morris
Thomas Earl "Tee" Morris is a contemporary American author of Epic Fantasy, Detective Fiction, and Steampunk as well as a classical actor and avid podcaster. He is a graduate of James Madison University with a degree in theater and mass communications, and resides in Manassas,...
of the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences novels out with Harper Voyager. The first Phoenix Rising came out in 2011 and won an Airship Award for best written work.
In 2011 she also signed a book deal with Pyr books for a two book series, the first of which is Hunter and Fox.
Books in Print
- Philippa Ballantine, Tee MorrisTee MorrisThomas Earl "Tee" Morris is a contemporary American author of Epic Fantasy, Detective Fiction, and Steampunk as well as a classical actor and avid podcaster. He is a graduate of James Madison University with a degree in theater and mass communications, and resides in Manassas,...
, Phoenix Rising: A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Novel (2011), HarperVoyager ISBN 0062049763 - Philippa Ballantine, Spectyr (2011) Ace BooksAce BooksAce Books is the oldest active specialty publisher of science fiction and fantasy books. The company was founded in New York City in 1952 by Aaron A. Wyn, and began as a genre publisher of mysteries and westerns...
ISBN 0441020518 - Philippa Ballantine, Geist (2010) Ace BooksAce BooksAce Books is the oldest active specialty publisher of science fiction and fantasy books. The company was founded in New York City in 1952 by Aaron A. Wyn, and began as a genre publisher of mysteries and westerns...
ISBN 0441019617 - Philippa Ballantine, Digital Magic (2008) Dragon Moon PressDragon Moon PressDragon Moon Press is an independent publishing company, specializing in science fiction, fantasy, dark fantasy and cross-genre novels. It was founded in 1993 by Gwen Gades, and released its first book in 1998....
ISBN 1896944884 - Philippa Ballantine, Chasing the Bard (2005) Dragon Moon PressDragon Moon PressDragon Moon Press is an independent publishing company, specializing in science fiction, fantasy, dark fantasy and cross-genre novels. It was founded in 1993 by Gwen Gades, and released its first book in 1998....
ISBN 1896944175
Podcast Novels
- Philippa Ballantine, Digital Magic (2010) Podiobooks.com
- Philippa Ballantine, Weather Child (2009) Podiobooks.com
- Philippa Ballantine, Chasing the Bard (2008) Podiobooks.com
- Philippa Ballantine, Weaver's Web (2006) Podiobooks.com
Collaborations
- Philippa Ballantine, contributor, "Pieces" (2008) Podiobooks.com
Podcast Anthology
- Tales from the Archives (2011–present)
- Chronicles of the Order (2010–present)
- Erotica à la Carte (2008–present)
Awards and recognition
- 2011 Airship Award winner for best written work (with Tee MorrisTee MorrisThomas Earl "Tee" Morris is a contemporary American author of Epic Fantasy, Detective Fiction, and Steampunk as well as a classical actor and avid podcaster. He is a graduate of James Madison University with a degree in theater and mass communications, and resides in Manassas,...
) - 2011 Sir Julius Vogel AwardSir Julius Vogel AwardThe Sir Julius Vogel Awards are awarded each year at the New Zealand National Science Fiction Convention to recognise achievement in New Zealand science fiction, fantasy, horror, and science fiction fandom...
nominee for Best Novel- Adult - 2010 Parsec AwardParsec AwardsThe Parsec Awards are a set of annual awards created to recognize excellence in science fiction podcasts and podcast novels. The awards were created by Mur Lafferty, Tracy Hickman and Michael R. Mennenga and awarded by FarPoint Media...
finalist for Best Speculative Fiction Magazine or Anthology Podcast - 2010 Sir Julius Vogel AwardSir Julius Vogel AwardThe Sir Julius Vogel Awards are awarded each year at the New Zealand National Science Fiction Convention to recognise achievement in New Zealand science fiction, fantasy, horror, and science fiction fandom...
finalist for Best fan production - 2009 Parsec AwardParsec AwardsThe Parsec Awards are a set of annual awards created to recognize excellence in science fiction podcasts and podcast novels. The awards were created by Mur Lafferty, Tracy Hickman and Michael R. Mennenga and awarded by FarPoint Media...
finalist for Best Speculative Fiction Magazine or Anthology Podcast - 2009 Sir Julius Vogel AwardSir Julius Vogel AwardThe Sir Julius Vogel Awards are awarded each year at the New Zealand National Science Fiction Convention to recognise achievement in New Zealand science fiction, fantasy, horror, and science fiction fandom...
winner for Best fan production - 2009 Sir Julius Vogel AwardSir Julius Vogel AwardThe Sir Julius Vogel Awards are awarded each year at the New Zealand National Science Fiction Convention to recognise achievement in New Zealand science fiction, fantasy, horror, and science fiction fandom...
nominee for Best Novel- Adult - 2007 Parsec AwardParsec AwardsThe Parsec Awards are a set of annual awards created to recognize excellence in science fiction podcasts and podcast novels. The awards were created by Mur Lafferty, Tracy Hickman and Michael R. Mennenga and awarded by FarPoint Media...
finalist for Best Writing Podcast - 2006 Sir Julius Vogel AwardSir Julius Vogel AwardThe Sir Julius Vogel Awards are awarded each year at the New Zealand National Science Fiction Convention to recognise achievement in New Zealand science fiction, fantasy, horror, and science fiction fandom...
nominee for Best Novel