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Shane Griffin

Biography

Poupichou Press now also live on twitter - follow if you dare !!

Shane Griffin is an ageing scientist, cricket fanatic and long term indie writer. He lives at the foot of the Blue Mountains.. He has completed over 30 titles including short stories, novella's and two full length novels.
Shane is now focusing on e-publishing under his own label - Poupichou Press.
Newest novel - Vendunari - Gene War is out now as an ebook and a hard print book. Newest shorter works Venudnari -Exile and Vendunari - Grenig's War.
If you are interested in regular updates about my work please follow Poupichou Press on Twitter
Currently working on : new short story set in Visions of Magic realm, plus tinkering with ideas for Necrofaires 3. Its a slow process as a part time indie author so please be patient :)

Smashwords Interview

What's the story behind your latest book?
Vendunari series is a universe I have created that starts with an alternate history to COVID. Its been a story I have had in my head since I first started writing but never had the experience to do justice too until now. There is currently a short story called Vendunari Cold War which provides a little easter egg for the main novel Vendunari - Gene War. I have also just created a spin off novella called Vendunari - Exile which goes into the side story of one of the main characters in the novel. I also have a fourth novella in production that will be coming out soon.
What are your five favorite books, and why?
I love science fiction and fantasy. One of my favourite authors is Harry Harrison. Bill the Galactic Hero series is really my cup of tea when it comes to sci fi and dry humour.
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Where to find Shane Griffin online

Website: http://home.exetel.com.au/froggy41/
Twitter: @PoupichouPress
Facebook: Facebook profile

Series

Vendunari by
Vendunari is set in a future where the Earth survived an alien invasion that sparked and intergalactic conflict known as the Gene War. Earth is now rebuilding and becoming part of the Interstellar Council. The main novel in this series is Vendunari - Gene War and follows the lives of those chosen to become Vendunari. Other shorter works in this series are based in the same vibrant universe.
Vendunari - Cold War
Price: Free!
Vendunari - Gene War
Price: $4.99 USD.
Vendunari - Grenig's War
Price: Free!
Vendunari - Exile
Price: Free!
Antipodean Collections by
Science Fiction and Fantasy short story collections. Short fun reads with a twist.
Antipodean Collection
Price: Free!
Antipodean Collection 2
Price: Free!
Antipodean Collection 3
Price: Free!
Visions of Magic by
The Visions of Magic series takes you into the fantasy world of Umijia.
Visions of Magic - The Kidnap of Gabrielle Ulan
Price: Free!
Visions of Magic - The Duel
Price: Free!
Visions of Magic - Invasion
Price: Free!
Prominence by
Vaslus is a doomed world orbiting an unstable star. To preserve their civilisation the Vaslisians are embarking on the greatest colonisation scheme ever imagined. It will also set their entire civilisation on a path that nobody ever expected.
Prominence - Jump Master
Price: Free!
Prominence - Retribution
Price: Free!
Prominence - Redemption
Price: Free!
Prominence - Veteran
Price: Free!
Necrofairies by
Follow Neen an streetwise fairy who is a full time thief and a part time gun for hire as she fights for survival in a world where a dark magic has unleashed a plague of undead.
Necrofairies
Price: Free!
Necrofairies 2
Price: Free!

Books

Vendunari - Grenig's War by
Series: Vendunari, Book 3. Price: Free! Words: 13,860. Language: English. Published: January 31, 2024 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
Grenig is a Pembian genetic warrior genetically boosted and highly trained to be an efficient remorseless killing machine for the Entari. That was until he touched the green Nari and it entered his mind. Grenig has seen the truth about the Entari and he doesn't want to fight in the war anymore. His new mission is to save his people.
Vendunari - Exile by
Series: Vendunari, Book 4. Price: Free! Words: 19,260. Language: English. Published: July 11, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Romance » Sci-fi
The Gene War has ended. The red Nari is missing and Vien has been in self imposed exile for five years on a barren colony world. He is sick of hiding and has no intention to live his infinite lifespan just above the poverty line. He decides to join a small team of mercenaries on what was supposed to be an easy job for easy money, but the job turns out to be more deadly than expected.
Vendunari - Gene War by
Series: Vendunari, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 179,350. Language: Australian English. Published: October 15, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Romance » Sci-fi
Jess is a Vendunari, one of five guardians of ancient crystal orbs of incredible power known as the Nari. Together they form the most powerful weapon in the known galaxy. Thirty years ago the red Nari was stolen. Follow Jess as he tries to track down the other Vendunari and retrieve the red Nari. Its not easy to come back after 30 years in isolation. Everything is different, even his friends.
Antipodean Collection 3 by
Series: Antipodean Collections, Book 3. Price: Free! Words: 5,360. Language: English. Published: January 6, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Romance » Sci-fi
(5.00 from 1 review)
Another great collection of five science fiction short stories. We have valiant drones, cruel recycling units, alien assassins and the latest and greatest mobile phone the Soylent Seven!! Quirky fun and different. Great for a quick read on the commute.
Vendunari - Cold War by
Series: Vendunari, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 6,490. Language: English. Published: May 15, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Adventure » Action
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
Slade is a tough and experienced field agent working for the Earth Intelligence Office. He is a foot soldier in a covert and often violent cold war against the Entari, a race trying to regain a position of power in the Interstellar Council. Follow Slade on his mission to recover vital data cores from a turncoat government official before they get into Entari hands.
Visions of Magic - Invasion by
Series: Visions of Magic, Book 3. Price: Free! Words: 38,870. Language: English. Published: June 17, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
It is 15 years after the end of the Starvation War and Farrel has become a powerful wizard. He was on a secret quest with his best friend Solomon until he finds himself pulled back to his homelands as an army from across the Great Sea has invaded and subjugated the orcs and is now determined to invade Risandea. Can Farrel and Solomon defeat the invaders and their mysterious masters the Azdaha?
Prominence - Veteran by
Series: Prominence, Book 4. Price: Free! Words: 2,550. Language: English. Published: January 4, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Romance » Sci-fi
The war between the Orlak and the Vaslusians is finally over and an unstable peace has been reached. It is the dawn of a new era of politics and trade, but Del has a personal promise to keep with his one love Ezva. This short work in the Prominence series is all about coming home after being away for quite literally a lifetime.
Prominence - Redemption by
Series: Prominence, Book 3. Price: Free! Words: 19,770. Language: English. Published: December 19, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » General
The Orlak are strange plant like beings that appear intent to annihilate every Vaslusian world they find. They are winning. With Vaslus under increasing threat of total destruction by its unstable star things are desperate. It is now or never to make peace, but how do you make peace with a civilisation you cannot even communicate with?
Prominence - Retribution by
Series: Prominence, Book 2. Price: Free! Words: 12,230. Language: English. Published: June 12, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
Vaslus is a doomed world orbiting an unstable star. To preserve their civilisation the Vaslusians have embarked on the greatest colonisation scheme ever imagined. However the first intelligent beings they encountered have attacked them without provocation or reason. They are now at war. Follow Relv, survivor of the Abarath, as he fights in the first fleet to bring the attack back to the enemy.
Prominence - Jump Master by
Series: Prominence, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 5,160. Language: English. Published: March 23, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
(2.00 from 1 review)
Vaslus is a doomed world orbiting an unstable star. To preserve their civilisation the Vaslusians are embarking on the greatest colonisation scheme ever imagined. In the first of this short story series follow Jump Master Tanlen and his new apprentice as they embark on a jump to bring colonists to a new world only to find more than anyone had bargained for waiting at the other end.
Necrofairies 2 by
Series: Necrofairies, Book 2. Price: Free! Words: 28,380. Language: English. Published: January 2, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Apocalyptic, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
(2.00 from 1 review)
Neen and Sliver have unwittingly unleashed an army of undead orcs into the world and with it a dark magic plague that threatens to destroy civilisation. Follow the two streetwise fairies as they try to track down the wizard behind it all and exact their revenge. Who knows, they might even try to save the world along the way in this exciting next novella in the Necrofairies series.
World War H by
Price: Free! Words: 2,040. Language: English. Published: February 9, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Apocalyptic, Fiction » Horror » Undead
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
With the Zombie apocalypse complete what happens when there are no humans left? What is a zombie to do? Keith is not a well zombie, he has resorted to eating rats to feed his craving for fresh flesh. Follow zombie Keith as his world is turned upside down by the very rats he has been eating!
Necrofairies by
Series: Necrofairies, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 8,930. Language: English. Published: October 24, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Romance » Sci-fi
(3.00 from 1 review)
Neen is a fairy living in a harsh polluted city. She has learned to adapt and survive. She is a talented thief and not shy with a gun. When her regular partner in crime, an assassin called Sliver, lands a job with a massive payout she accepts fearless of the risks. Find out exactly what Sliver has dragged her into and whether she will survive to enjoy her pay. Check out Shane's novel, Apocalyptica
Antipodean Collection 2 by
Series: Antipodean Collections, Book 2. Price: Free! Words: 1,640. Language: English. Published: October 17, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
(3.00 from 1 review)
A collection of three new short-short science fiction and fantasy stories. What would it be like to be on a planet where being quiet is paramount? Will Farrel's last ever spell bring him glory or destruction? In the future what will retirement look like? Please also check out Shane's first full length novel, Apocalyptica - Rogue Memories - out now!
Apocalyptica - Rogue Memories by
Price: $4.95 USD. Words: 128,090. Language: English. Published: May 11, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Romance » Sci-fi
(5.00 from 1 review)
Hirri is a talented Sioken, someone who can control minds. His job is to keep the peace. However, his brain has been damaged and is augmented by AI. He has lost part of who he is. Morgan is Hirri's Linker, the one who keeps him from losing control. Their minds are linked through the psych-link. If she dies he dies. Follow Hirri and Morgan as they uncover a plot that may start a galactic wide war.
Drifter by
Price: Free! Words: 5,260. Language: English. Published: February 24, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(3.67 from 3 reviews)
When an ancient Ark ship from the early days of galactic exploration and colonisation is discovered drifting in close orbit around Concorde 5 the experienced salvage crew of the Southern Cross are called in to investigate. When the salvage crew arrives they soon discover this is no ordinary salvage mission.
Heir Neekay by
Price: Free! Words: 3,490. Language: English. Published: January 23, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(4.00 from 1 review)
Neekay is a humanoid on the run. His body is augmented through very special and secret technology. He is always ready to run at the first sign of danger, the technology in his body is too precious to allow it to be captured. Follow Neekay to find out just who he is running from and why.
Visions of Magic - The Kidnap of Gabrielle Ulan by
Series: Visions of Magic, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 10,870. Language: English. Published: January 17, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
(5.00 from 1 review)
Before Farrel Tarse defeated Beskar Aarl in "The Duel" he was once an apprentice to the Master Wizard Varn Maun. Farrel is secretly in love with Lord Ulan's daughter so when she is kidnapped by goblin raiders he sets out to rescue her. Follow Farrel on his next adventure and at the same time learn more about the world of Umijia in this next story in the Visions of Magic series.
Border Patrol by
Price: Free! Words: 3,870. Language: English. Published: January 3, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(4.00 from 1 review)
In a world where matter transportation is a reality how would countries protect their borders? Follow Bob, an aging Border Patrol officer, as he shows his new trainee Samuel exactly what it takes to keep the country safe from an avalanche of illegal immigrants.
Visions of Magic - The Duel by
Series: Visions of Magic, Book 2. Price: Free! Words: 4,560. Language: English. Published: November 13, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
When Farrel tracks down the notorious master wizard, Beskar Aarl, who has stolen the book of the Makers and is attempting to cast the spell of dominion, he finds himself with few choices. He is a young and talented wizard in his own right, but the last thing he wants is to be in a duel. Unfortunately Beskar Aarl has other plans for Farrel, but will Farrel survive?
Long Odds by
Price: Free! Words: 5,840. Language: English. Published: September 16, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
Teklas is a dump and Isa is desperate to get off planet as fast as possible and back into a real job. She finds herself running illicit portable poker machines to make money. It's either that or go back to stripping or the mines. So far she has been lucky and avoided the cops. When her friend Tara tampers with one of the machines see how her luck changes and why.
Barkley's Body Swap and Pawn Shop by
Price: Free! Words: 3,210. Language: English. Published: August 20, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(3.00 from 1 review)
Ferret is a street smart career criminal who is skilled at one thing, saving his own neck. One doublecross too many has put his life in imminent danger. Ferret is a survivor and has one last doublecross planned. Find out what lengths Ferret is willing to go to in order to avoid trouble and stay alive.
Blue Pelagic by
Price: Free! Words: 1,200. Language: English. Published: July 29, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(3.00 from 1 review)
In a world economy finally gone completely green Captain Lander is on the hunt for one last big catch. However what is it he is actually hunting?
Deathday by
Price: Free! Words: 4,880. Language: English. Published: June 26, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
Sam just came home from a hard day at work. The last thing he was expecting to find was a deathday notice. With just two weeks notice of his impending death follow Sam as he tries to make the most of his last days and find love before it's too late.
Manjac And The Nosebleed Section by
Price: Free! Words: 660. Language: English. Published: June 11, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(3.50 from 2 reviews)
In a working world where safety is paramount exactly how far will companies go to keep us safe.
Shady Hazy And The Subliminal Criminal by
Price: Free! Words: 3,680. Language: English. Published: June 3, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(3.00 from 3 reviews)
Shady Hazy is a jack of all trades, of sorts. He'd do just about anything for the right amount of cash. He even did the odd hit if times were tough. More than one person had snuffed it so Shady could pay the rent on time. He is also able to read people's thoughts, it's how he stays one step ahead of the game. Will his abilites be enough when he has to hunt down a criminal who can control minds?
Generation Next The Real Thing by
Price: Free! Words: 1,990. Language: English. Published: May 29, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(4.00 from 4 reviews)
Gundar is just another alien living on earth trying to make ends meet. He is working hard to make his club, The Black Hole, successful enough to franchise it, but to what end? Find out what Gundar really has in store for the people of earth.
The Mercenary by
Price: Free! Words: 1,540. Language: English. Published: May 22, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Jona is a mercenary who for the first time finds himself figting for a principle rather than money, but does he value his principles more than life itself?
Antipodean Collection by
Series: Antipodean Collections, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 3,140. Language: English. Published: May 14, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(3.00 from 1 review)
A collection of six short-short science fiction stories.Androids, advanced battle suits, murder, brain implants and a strange case of writers block, this collection of short-short stories has it all.
Cure Overdose by
Price: Free! Words: 3,360. Language: English. Published: May 7, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(3.00 from 1 review)
In the not too distant future society's problems haven't changed. What would happen if drug addiction could be cured by one simple pill?
Accident Man by
Price: Free! Words: 1,970. Language: English. Published: May 6, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(4.50 from 4 reviews)
What if making accidents happen was your job. If you liked this short story please check out Shane's new full length novel Apocalyptica - Rogue Memories!!!
Cancer Stick Addiction by
Price: Free! Words: 2,110. Language: English. Published: April 30, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(4.00 from 1 review)
Sid has a busy day ahead and an important meeting at work, but what happens when his life line, his mobile phone is hijacked?

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