Martin Chambers


Biography

Born in Perth, Western Australia, in 1957. Studied Veterinary science. Worked as publican, field assistant, ferry skipper, salesman, and white water rafting guide. Best job was Quality control at the Swan Brewery (true!). Lives in Perth with wife and two adult daughters. Writes travel articles, short stories, poetry and fiction.

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Books

Word Stew    by Martin Chambers
Price: $0.99 USD. 1960 words. Published on March 26, 2012. Fiction.

Poems previously published in collections and anthologies. On the nature of writing and art, of love and devotion, peace and global warming, and the thinkings of fish. These thirteen poems will leave you with plenty to think about.
Shark Bay    by Martin Chambers
Price: $8.99 USD. 98880 words. Published on September 23, 2011. Fiction.

0.5 star(4.60 from 5 reviews)
Botanist Sara Wiltons life is in disarray after the dissapearance of her sister on a kayak trip in Shark Bay. When her home is burgled and she suspects that mysterious men in unmarked cars are watching her, she takes the opportunity to go to Shark Bay herself. But the trip soon becomes more that a holiday and grim reminders of events a year ago propel them into a desperate struggle for survival.
Three Short Stories    by Martin Chambers
Price: Free! 6750 words. Published on October 21, 2010. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
In Character Rebellion a stop work meeting quickly gets out of control as characters from other books attempt to take charge. Can the writer really ever be in control? In Remembering Pablo there is something of the love and devotion we all feel at the loss of a friend. In Time Machine, remember what it was to taste things for the first time and to feel the texture of the world brand new.
Bulk Goon    by Martin Chambers
Price: $4.99 USD. 30050 words. Published on October 18, 2010. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
When school leavers arrive at Rottnest Island for end-of-year celebrations they find overzealous police and no beer. But an aspiring business student hits upon a simple and profitable plan. Between parties on the beach, pies at the bakery, and lots of healthy outdoor activities, what could possibly go wrong?

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