This blog is indebted to an article called The Black Pilgrimage by Rosemary Pardoe and Jane Nicholls, originally published in Ghosts & Scholars 26 and available to read online here. I've always been a great fan of the ghost story writer Montague Rhodes James, known as M.R. James, who was Provost of King's College Cambridge… Continue reading The Black Pilgrimage to Chorazin
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Justified Ancients of Mu Mu!
I've been working on Tunguska, my current WIP, which may be the fifth installment in the shamansland series. Tunguska is its working title because of the famous or infamous meteor burst that flattened part of that region in the early years of the 20th century. It's also the home of the original shamans, the ones… Continue reading Justified Ancients of Mu Mu!
Children of the Shaman on sale now!
Children of the Shaman is now on sale from Amazon and Amazon UK. More formats and sites to follow! Published by Kristell Ink Publications, with cover art by Daniele Serra and internal illustrations by Evelinn Enoksen. Many thanks to everyone at Kristell Ink, who worked hard to bring this to fruition... First published by Orbit… Continue reading Children of the Shaman on sale now!
Book Launch: Winter Downs by Jan Edwards
I'm delighted to announce that this blog will be participating in a blog tour by author Jan Edwards, to celebrate the launch of her new crime novel, Winter Downs. The blog tour begins on Friday, June 2nd on Louise Wise's blog, and the book launch takes place on Saturday, June 3rd. Jan will be guesting… Continue reading Book Launch: Winter Downs by Jan Edwards
Children of the Shaman launches May 5th
I've just heard some exciting news from my publisher, Kristell Ink: the new edition of Children of the Shaman will be launched on May 5th, and the kindle edition is available for pre-order from Amazon now. This edition has cover art by the amazing Daniele Serra, and wonderful internal illustrations by artist Evelinn Enoksen. With… Continue reading Children of the Shaman launches May 5th
Podcast: Joshua Pantalleresco interviews Cora Buhlert and Jessica Rydill
Thanks to Joshua Pantalleresco whose podcast interview with Cora Buhlert and myself has just gone live! Just Joshing Episode 91: Cora Buhlert and Jessica Rydill http://www.podomatic.com Cora and Jessica are the curators of the Speculative Fiction Showcase, a place for indie authors to post their latest science fiction and fantasy. We talk their work on… Continue reading Podcast: Joshua Pantalleresco interviews Cora Buhlert and Jessica Rydill
Kristell Ink Rafflecopter and giveaway
My publisher, Kristell Ink, are offering a Rafflecopter giveaway from 13th to 20th April
Gemmell Awards open for voting
Voting for the 2017 Gemmell Awards has begun; the link is here My publisher, Kristell Ink, an imprint of Grimbold Books, is fielding a strong list of authors and illustrators for the various awards: Legend Award The Sky Slayer, by Joel Cornah The Summer Goddess, by Joanne Hall The High King's Vengeance, by Steven Poore… Continue reading Gemmell Awards open for voting
Guest Post: Sarah Ash
Treasuring the Initial Image - Sarah Ash guest blogs for Melanie Ifield I’m one of those writers that squirrels ideas away like a winter hoard of nuts and berries. Or maybe my type of writer is more like a vineyard owner, bottling the new vintage and trusting that in a year or more, it’ll mature… Continue reading Guest Post: Sarah Ash
Review of The Flood Dragon’s Sacrifice by Sarah Ash
The Flood Dragon's Sacrifice by Sarah Ash My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved this book. Set in mediaeval Japan, it tells the story of rival clans whose blood feud has endured for many years, and the fate of their sons and daughters who have to choose between family loyalty with its rigid burdens… Continue reading Review of The Flood Dragon’s Sacrifice by Sarah Ash
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