The Machinery

Publication Day! Gerrard Cowan’s The Machinery

It’s publication day for Gerrard Cowan’s THE MACHINERY. Should you need them, here are ten (hilarious) reasons to read this fantastic political fantasy. The Machinery knows all.     For ten millennia, the leaders of the Overland have been Selected by the Machinery, an omnipotent machine gifted… Read More

Publication Day Advice: Tattoos, Giraffes and Fireworks

As it’s nearly time for the publication of Gerrard Cowan’s excellent political fantasy THE MACHINERY, he’s gathered advice from his fellow writers on how best to survive celebrate his publication day.   It’s almost upon me – publication day! I’ve known the date for over a year now, so I’ve had plenty of time… Read More

The Machinery Extract

Gerrard Cowan’s fantastic political fantasy THE MACHINERY is out September 10th. This is an incredible read, full of genuinely unique and sinister magic as well as plenty of political intrigue in a completely immersive setting. Here’s Chapter One to give you a taste of what’s to come:  … Read More

COVER REVEAL: Gerrard Cowan’s The Machinery

We’re delighted to be able to finally reveal the terrific cover for Gerrard Cowan’s THE MACHINERY. A little bit of sci-fi, an excellent dose of fantasy, and you have a book that’s political, dark and brilliant. For ten millennia, the leaders of the Overland have been Selected by the Machinery,… Read More

Writing Sci Fi as a debut author, Gerrard Cowan (@GerrardCowan) – #BFIVoyager

The Machinery is my debut novel, and I am very, very glad that I chose the sci-fi/fantasy arena for my first attempt. I came up with the idea for the book in the summer of 2008, but it took me about a year and a half to get cracking on… Read More