A few days ago, I received this wonderful surprise in the post from my publisher, Kristell Ink: five paperback copies of my novel, Children of the Shaman, and one hardback! I am so excited about these I can't say. Nothing beats having a hard copy of your book to hold. I've been wanting to post… Continue reading My book swag
Category: Fantasy
Skoryk, Parajanov and the Carpathian connection
A lot of authors have a soundtrack for their work. Often it's the music they were listening to when they were writing a particular passage. Recently, I contributed to a thread in a Facebook group where writers were sharing what they listened to when writing, and what might also be the soundtrack to their novels.… Continue reading Skoryk, Parajanov and the Carpathian connection
My new short story from Patreon
As you may know, Grimbold Books are running a Patreon, and subscribers get exclusive content from their authors, together with art from Josh Cornah and Sophie Tallis. So far this month alone we've had the regular comic strip Grim and Bold, a short story by Kate Coe set in her GreenSky series universe, a link… Continue reading My new short story from Patreon
The Black Pilgrimage to Chorazin
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
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!
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
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
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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