Hi all. I was recently introduced to the Shepherd website, which is a nice alternative to the more well-known book recommendation/review sites. I've posted the link on my Facebook author page and wanted to share it here as well. Shepherd allows authors to introduce a book of their own and add a list of recommended reads by other authors. It also allows reviewers to create their own categories, for instance, [...]
I'll be appearing in a live (virtual) 24 hour Read-a-Thon on April 7/8, a fund-raising venture for Manchester City Library. I'm one of many authors participating in this event, during which each of us will read briefly from our work, then answer questions about writing, reading and libraries. That's Manchester, New Hampshire, USA, folks, not the English city. The event will be broadcast live on Twitch at: www.twitch.tv/mcl_foundation For more [...]
Here's the beautiful cover for Mother Thorn, my book of fairy tale-based short stories, to be published by Serenity Press in November 2020. Isn't it wonderful! I was so excited when Kathleen Jennings, the award-winning Brisbane illustrator, agreed to do the art work for this book. I can't wait to see a finished copy! For those who haven't been following the news on my Facebook author page, Mother Thorn [...]
Hi all, and apologies for neglecting you! With two new books coming out later in the year, I aim to post more frequently from now on. I am still active on the Facebook fan page, where we recently had fun finding Irish names for some disreputable henchmen-for-hire in the third book of Warrior Bards. That's the novel I'm hard at work on, meaning less time and brain space for social [...]
Hi loyal readers. Between technical issues and an overwhelming amount of writing to get done, I've neglected this blog completely. So sorry! I have been posting news on the Facebook Fan Page but I know not everyone chooses to use Facebook, so here is a catch-up for you. Firstly, the anthology Aurum was published by Ticonderoga Publications recently. You can purchase via their website or the usual online retailers. Aurum contains [...]
I'm really happy to let you know that I'm working on a new historical fantasy series for adult readers, called Warrior Bards. The first novel, Harp of Kings, will be published by Penguin in the US in 2019, with two more books to follow. An audio book contract is looking very likely, and of course we are hoping the series will also be published in Australia and in other [...]
Here's an updated version of my program for Worldcon in Helsinki next week. All my events are at the main convention venue, Messukeskus: Thursday Aug 10, 10:00 - 11:00 Panel: A Stitch in Time: Historical Fantasy Historical Fantasy: What is it and how does it differ from fantasy or historical fiction? What makes for good historical fantasy? What are some variations within this genre? How can it illuminate our understanding [...]
Supanova Perth: June 24-25 I'll be an author guest at the Supanova Pop Culture Expo on Saturday June 24 and Sunday June 25, signing between 10.30 and 5.30 each day . As usual, there's lots to see and do at Supanova - one of the best places for geeky people-watching and fantastic cosplay. I will have some bookmarks to give away. I'm happy to sign books or just have [...]
Apologies - it's been a long time since I posted here. I'll put up a separate post about my future travel plans and appearances soon. The big question is, what am I working on now and when will it be published? I have two projects on the go, but I can't tell you a whole lot about either until my agent has definite arrangements with the publishers in question. The [...]
Yoda has been using the Force to help me sort out some books. Rather a lot of books. This double pile represents a small percentage of the mountain of fantasy works piled up all over my house at present. This year I am one of the five judges for the World Fantasy Awards. These awards are presented annually for the best fantasy works in English, spread over several categories [...]
