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At the start of the week my second novel, The Apprentice In The Master’s Shadow, was finally published. I am unsurprised that it hasn’t become a bestseller. As a sequel, its fortunes were almost entirely dependent on the number of people who have read my debut novel, which isn’t many. With that reality at the... Continue Reading →
THE QUOTABLE QUOTE OF THE DAY Prophecies are a common trope of fantasy fiction, and this particular gem, from Brilliance Of The Moon, the third book of the Tales Of The Otori series, is a fabulous example of such. It’s a wonderfully written, poetic prophecy, as befitting of a writer as accomplished as Lian... Continue Reading →
The Gauntlet (A Kit Marlow Short, Book 1) Karen Chance Genre: Historical Fantasy Publisher: Self-Published Format: eBook, 52 Pages Date: 12th October 2010 ISBN-13: 978-1458125934 Perma-free ebook available from: Apple Books | Kobo | Smashwords THERE IS NOTHING MORE DANGEROUS THAN AMOTHER PROTECTING HER DAUGHTER Few things in life can match the strength... Continue Reading →
So, yesterday was launch day for my latest book, The Apprentice In The Master’s Shadow. It pretty much went as I anticipated, meaning I don’t have a bestseller on my hands, nor am I likely to have one at any point in the next couple of years. I’ve not yet bothered to check how... Continue Reading →
You are no doubt aware that C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe is one of the most beloved and successful children's fantasy books in history. But have you ever wondered what inspired Lewis to write the story? Well it's a question that has been answered in the book, Of Other Worlds:... Continue Reading →
As you may already know, The Man In The High Castle is the Hugo Award winning, alternate history novel in which the Allies lost the Second World War, by American science fiction author, Philip K. Dick. What you may not know, is that the writer cited the primary influence for his work was the 1953... Continue Reading →
The Left Hand Of God (The Left Hand Of God Trilogy, Book 1) Paul Hoffman Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Razorbill Format: Paperback, 437 Pages Date: 6th January 2011 (First Published 2010) ISBN-10: 0141333553 ISBN-13: 978-0141333557 THEY TOLD HIM HE COULD DESTROY THE WORLD Ever pondered what type of story disappoints a reader the most? It’s not... Continue Reading →
So today is the final day of the pre-release showcase for my upcoming second fantasy novel, The Apprentice In The Master’s Shadow, which is released next Monday. While I am excited by the prospect of my readers finally getting their hands on the book, my thoughts have already turned to what the future holds... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
