It dawned on me earlier today that this month marks my third anniversary as an independent author. Naturally enough, I cannot help but reflect on what I have accomplished over the course of those three years, and what still remains to be achieved. In some respects I am ahead of where I assumed I... Continue Reading →
Better Late Than Never
When my upcoming second novel is published next week it will be almost a year late. An argument can be made that the delay was avoidable, but the process of writing The Apprentice In The Master’s Shadow was such a valuable learning experience that I wouldn’t change how things ultimately panned out. It was... Continue Reading →
The Rehabilitation Of An Anti-Heroine
If you’ve been following my writing career from the beginning, you may recall some of my ruminations on Kayden Jayta, the protagonist of my first book, The Exercise Of Vital Powers, during its participation in the 2017 SPFBO competition. While writing the book, I was aware that she was a risky character to employ as... Continue Reading →
Don’t Miss My Book Giveaway On Twitter
The release of my next novel is now just a week away: Monday 4th May. To mark the occasion, I am currently running an ebook giveaway on Twitter for my previous release. A hundred copies of The Exercise Of Vital Powers are up for grabs between now and Sunday, and hopeful entrants only need to... Continue Reading →
Get An Advance Copy Of My Next Book
The release of my second novel, The Apprentice In The Master’s Shadow, is a little under three weeks away, and today I have finally been able to start sending out advance copies to select readers. Ideally I would like to send out a lot more copies to prospective book reviewers, so between now and publication... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Recursion By Tony Ballantyne
Recursion (A.I. Trilogy, Book 1) Tony Ballantyne Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Tor Format: Paperback, 352 Pages Date: 17th June 2005 (First Published 2004) ISBN-10: 1405041390 ISBN-13: 978-1405041393 THREE PEOPLE. THREE TIME-LINES. ONE MYSTERY. There have been numerous science fiction stories in different mediums that have explored the idea of artificial intelligence, and the potential threat... Continue Reading →
May The Fourth Be With You
It’s been a long time coming, but my second novel, The Apprentice In The Master’s Shadow, is a month away from its official release. The long awaited sequel to The Exercise Of Vital Powers is to be published on Monday, 4th May in ebook and paperback editions. Coincidentally, this date is also Star Wars... Continue Reading →