Publication Day: Jason LaPier’s UNCLEAR SKIES
Jason LaPier’s UNCLEAR SKIES is out today – this is Book Two in Jason’s incredible, darkly funny space opera THE DOME TRILOGY. He’s guest blogged for us today on what inspires him as he writes. Hello, there! I’m delighted to be able to show off a small part of my… Read More
Guest Post: Graeme K. Talboys on The Archaeology of Writing
Our wonderful author Graeme K. Talboys’ paperback of STEALING INTO WINTER is available now and he’s written a guest blog for us on how he approaches writing. With a tale about a world built on top of the ruins of a mysterious ancient society, it’s fitting that archaeology plays a vital part in the… Read More
Publication Day: Graeme K. Talboys – Stealing into Winter
Graeme K. Talboys’ Stealing into Winter is out now in paperback! This is a thrilling, epic adventure and it has an absolutely wonderful lead character, Jeniche, who is always in the right place at the right time – for anyone who needs a singular helping hand. A breathtaking tale of adventure,… Read More
Guest post: A.F.E. Smith on the Power of Names
It’s the paperback publication day for A.F.E. Smith’s fantasy-meets-murder-mystery DARKHAVEN, the first book in her Darkhaven Novels sequence. A fearsome (and awesome) ruling family of shapeshifters deserves a name that’s as complex and badass as they are – but why does ‘Nightshade’ work do the job so perfectly? Many fantasy writers, Ursula Le… Read More
Cover Reveal: Goldenfire by A.F.E. Smith
We’re utterly delighted to reveal the cover of A.F.E. Smith’s GOLDENFIRE, book two of The Darkhaven Novels. This cover takes us into slightly darker territory for this brilliant fantasy series, with a highly skilled assassin coming for Ayla Nightshade, the shapeshifting ruler of Darkhaven. An assassin with an agenda, one even their sinister employer knows nothing about: In Darkhaven, peace doesn’t last long. Read More
Guest post: What is a hero?
The paperback of Andy Livingstone’s epic fantasy HERO BORN is available now, and Andy has written us an exclusive short featuring his colourful cast of characters and, of course, Brann, the boy on his way to becoming something truly great – or at least, that’s what Brann hopes… ‘So,’ Grakk said, ‘why… Read More
Paperback publication day for Among Wolves
It’s publication day for the paperback of Nancy K. Wallace’s fable-based fantasy AMONG WOLVES! We’ve already had some really lovely reviews in of this French-inspired tale: ‘I had a fantastic time with Among Wolves. I tore through the book wanting to discover what would happen to Devon, Armand, Marcus, Gaspard and… Read More
Becoming the Witch: Alison Stine on making art and (not) meeting expectations
Alison Stine, author of the fabulous YA supernatural fantasy SUPERVISION, guest blogs for us today on being a woman who makes art. I first heard about Mary Nohl last year. Now respected as a legendary outsider artist, when she was alive, local children called her a witch, threw stones… Read More
Alison Stine’s SUPERVISION out now in paperback
Alison Stine’s ethereal supernatural YA SUPERVISION is now available in paperback. This is such a wonderful read, with a mystery at its heart that you’ll be dying to solve. What is wrong with Esmé? Something is wrong with Esmé. Kicked out of school in New… Read More
Christi J. Whitney’s Grey out in paperback
The first book in Christi J. Whitney’s The Romany Outcasts Series GREY is out in paperback today. This is YA fantasy with a wonderful dark twist and reviewers have been saying some lovely things about it. There are no shiny vampires here… ‘Different, unique and mysterious … A great start… Read More
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