AUSXIP NETWORK SITE UPDATES Created 15 December 1996 and maintained by MaryD   MAY 2020 Click here for the more current news Click here for the more archived news 28 April 2020   28 May 2020 Xena Xena: Warrior Princess Pride Marathons + Video MaryD's Blog Book Deal: Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir By One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII Stunning Geometric Tattoos By Turkish Artist   24 May 2020 AUSXIP Publishing Upcoming Release: Dragon Doodles and Common Sense by Michele vanRoosendael New Author and Artist Joins AUSXIP Publishing: Michele vanRoosendael MaryD's Blog Fake Papers That Trapped Nazi Heinrich Himmler Found After 75 Years! 60 Mammoths Uncovered While Digging For Future Mexico Airport Xenaverse News SyFy Pride Video Interviews - Would You Like To Contribute Your Story?   23 May 2020 2020 Xena Con now 2021 Xena Con! Here's the update we have been waiting for. The Salute to Xena con to celebrate Xena's 25th Anniversary has now been moved to April 16-18, 2021! I did post on Twitter and FB that Hyatt had a Hot AAA room rate for $135 but that quickly disappeared. Creation is going to post a new Xena code for the Hyatt at $168 (you will have to be super quick to get that!) Here's the news: New date: April 16-18, 2021 at The Hyatt Regency (same hotel) at LAX Guests Confirmed: Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Michael Hurst, Steven L. Sears and host Brittney Powell are confirmed to attend the new date! Tickets: Your current tickets are still valid and updated tickets for the new dates will be issued. IF YOU CANNOT GO TO THE CONVENTION in April 2021 - please pay close attention to the following from Creation: If you'd like a refund for the Salute to Xena Convention, please contact customer.service@creationent.com. The deadline for refund requests for the convention is June 5, 2020 (and please include your invoice number). Refunds will begin to be processed after the deadline date. Please allow up to 8 weeks from the deadline date for your request to be processed. Read the full message from Creation here   22 May 2020 MaryD's Blog Selected Book of the Week: The Choice by Dr. Edith Eva Eger The Best Historical Dramas to Binge on Netflix Right Now Renee O'Connor Renee O'Connor's Acting Studio has moved online to keep students and staff safe during these challenging times. Virtual classes will continue for the foreseeable future. New classes begin in July. Email info@ROCpictures.com for pricing and registration.   Here's a shocker. Ruby Rose (Batwoman) has quit the show. No reason has been given. The CW is going to be recasting the role. Ruby Rose exits Batwoman after one season as The CW hunts LGBTQ replacement Ruby Rose quits 'dream' Batwoman role   Supergirl 'Supergirl: The Complete Fifth Season' Arrives on DVD & Blu-Ray this September   18 May 2020 Xena: Their Courage Changed Our World Updated the Xena Book Page with news about the book and how you can pre-order and more   Check out the awesome new book trailer! We have a really cool video promoting the upcoming release of Xena: Their Courage Changed Our World. MANY THANKS goes to Warrior Princess Cosplay (aka Tami Potter) Arkie Ring for his incredible art, Music by Cheyne Curry and video by MaryD.     13 May 2020 Xena Fanfic Flashback Added Dead Aim by Anne Azel MaryD's Blog War Heroine Laskarina Bouboulina! Lucy Lawless Join the world's longest ZOOM call today with The Hits Jono and Ben (NZ) The line-up this morning featured actress Lucy Lawless, who revealed her love of attending court trials to the pair Batwoman Why Batwoman Shares Her Biggest Weakness With Supergirl Batwoman Showrunner Wants a World's Finest Crossover with Supergirl Supergirl Supergirl sets up its finale by blowing up a major location Superman & Lois Superman and Lois Arrowverse Spin-Off: Spoilers, Casting, and Everything We Know So Far Superman & Lois Adds Vampire Diaries Alum as Mysterious Villain The Stranger   10 May 2020 MaryD's Radio Play I just love this radio play performed by the cast at Sherri's Playhouse. It's a romantic comedy and the cast did a superb job with it! Tune in tonight to listen to the zany antics of my characters! Had a ball writing it. Radio Play: Zoe’s Promise (Romantic Comedy) Repeat on Sherri’s Playhouse Xena Fanfic Flashback Made For You by D (Uber) MaryD's Blog Video: A Dalek Roams The Yorkshire Streets During the Lockdown Video: Queen Elizabeth II Addresses the Commonwealth on VE Day 8 May 2020 Lucy Lawless Lucy in Group Video Celebrating Mother's Day   08 May 2020 Xena SyFy Marathon Video Video: Xena SyFy Marathon: Gabrielle's Staff Video: Xena Syfy Maraton: Renee Up for a Challenge MaryD's Blog Submit Your Diary Entries for COVID-19 as Online Community Diary for NSW State Library Letters from Liberators — US soldier Elmer Joachim Writes About Dachau Concentration Camp Supergirl The Real Reasons Supergirl's Melissa Benoist and Arrow's Stephen Amell Were Cast! Supergirl Star Melissa Benoist Breaks Down Jason Mewes' Surprise "Deus Lex Machina" Cameo Supergirl star Melissa Benoist on that 'terrifying' last scene   07 May 2020 Xena SyFy Marathon Video Video: Xena SyFy Marathon: Meg and The Furies 06 May 2020 MASSIVE Book Sale I've joined a group of authors to commemorate 75 Years since the end of WW2. Two of my novels are available: Enemy at the Gate and In the Blood of the Greeks. Check out all the books: Seriously, these authors are AMAZING. https://books.bookfunnel.com/1945liberationsales/ap4g68oa91 Commemorating 75 Years since WW2's End! The last time humans were so collectively connected before COVID-19 was in the aftermath of the last world war. Authors who write WW2 era novels have come together to offer the next favorite book celebrating the end of a great conflict. From historical fiction to non-fiction, from memoirs and biographies to military & warfare, if you enjoy reading historical books with settings from around the world, come peruse the buffet, take a bite, and if you're hungry for more, dive in and buy. Let's hope this leads us all to the happy ends we're hoping for.   Xena SyFy Marathon Video Video: Xena Marathon: Breathing Fire Lucy Lawless Lucy Lawless Sends Out Message of Love to Frontline Staff in COVID Crisis   04 May 2020 Xena Marathon Video: Xena Marathon 20 March - Renee & Lucy Talks About Missing The Moments... Batwoman Batwoman Promo: DC Villain [Spoiler] Is Coming — See First Photos Batwoman Trailer Reveals First Look At The Arrowverse's Hush Supergirl Melissa Benoist Shares the Secrets of Her 'Supergirl' Directorial Debut 'Supergirl Season 5' Episode 18 (S05E18): Release Date, Spoilers, Synopsis And Promo For 'The Missing Link'   03 May 2020 MaryD's Blog 2020 Is Not A Great Year for ANYTHING: Invasive ‘Murder Hornets’ Are A Thing To Worry About RPA Museum: RPA Nurses Helped Buy An Ambulance in 1942 Sybil Ludington: The 16-Year-Old US Revolutionary Hero Lucy Lawless Murderous Times in Melbourne: My Life is Murder Premieres on NZ TV 1 May!   02 May 2020 Xena 25 Years Book Xena 25 Years Book Promo + Xena Quotes Xena Marathon Videos: The AUSXIP Xena Video is back up and running! Check it out Boss Bitch Fight with Zoe Bell and Lucy Lawless! Xena Marathon Promo: Lucy & Renee Xena Marathon: Life Imitates Art   MaryD's Blog Treaty of Versailles Commemorative Coin