THE QUOTABLE QUOTE OF THE DAY No, the following quote is not about Donald Trump, but I can see how such a mistaken assumption could be made. The words are actually from a dark fantasy novel that has proved to be rather polarising over the years. Daughter Of The Blood, the debut novel of... Continue Reading →
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Book Review: The Invisible Man By H.G. Wells
BEWARE THE ORIGINAL MAD SCIENTIST BOOK DETAILS The Invisible Man H. G. Wells Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Penguin Classics Format: Paperback, 208 Pages Date: 31st March 2005 (First Published 1897) ISBN-10: 014143998X ISBN-13: 9780141439983 THE REVIEW There is a compelling case to be made that H.G. Wells is the most influential science fiction... Continue Reading →
Request A Review Copy Of My Debut Novel
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 →
Book Quote: “Your Lands Will Stretch From Sea To Sea…”
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 →
Book Review: The Gauntlet By Karen Chance
NOTHING’S MORE DANGEROUS THAN A MOTHER PROTECTING HER DAUGHTER BOOK DETAILS The Gauntlet (A Kit Marlow Short, Book 1) Karen Chance Genre: Historical Fantasy Publisher: Self-Published Format: ebook, 52 Pages Date: 5th October 2010 ISBN-10: N/A ISBN-13: 9781458125934 THE REVIEW Few things in life can match the strength and power of the bond... Continue Reading →
A Pessimist Is Never Disappointed
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 →
Trivia: The Genesis Of The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe
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 →
Trivia: The Inspiration For, The Man In The High Castle
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 →
Book Review: The Left Hand Of God By Paul Hoffman
THEY TOLD HIM HE COULD DESTROY THE WORLD BOOK DETAILS The Left Hand Of God (The Left Hand Of God Trilogy, Book 1) Paul Hoffman Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy Publisher: Penguin Format: Paperback, 544 Pages Date: 19th August 2010 ISBN-10: 0141042370 ISBN-13: 978-0141042374 THE REVIEW Ever pondered what type of story disappoints a... Continue Reading →
Planning For The Future
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 →