epic fantasy

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

PUBLICATION DAY: THE TAMULI BY DAVID EDDINGS, REISSUED IN A BRAND NEW LIVERY

Following the reissue of The Elenium Trilogy earlier this year, we are proud to announce that today marks the re-release of David Eddings’ classic Tamuli Series, in a brand new livery.   David Eddings was one of the original masters of epic fantasy. During a writing career that spanned more than… Read More

Publication Day! Graeme K. Talboys’ Stealing into Winter

It’s publication day for Graeme K. Talboys’ Stealing into Winter and we’re so pleased to be able to share this thrilling epic adventure and its absolutely wonderful lead character, Jeniche, with you. A breathtaking tale of adventure, survival and loyalty. When Jeniche, a sometimes… Read More

Publication day! Andy Livingstone’s Hero Born

What is it about heroes? To help us celebrate his publication day for HERO BORN, an epic fantasy featuring an awesome zero-to-potential-hero tale, debut author Andy Livingstone explains why we all need a hero… I grew up with heroes. As a child, I loved escaping into books and losing… Read More

PUBLICATION DAY: Peter Newman’s epic fantasy The Vagrant is out today!

Peter Newman’s incredible debut fantasy The Vagrant is published today! We’re so excited to be publishing Peter’s amazing title, and today we finally get to share it with the world. We hope you love it as much as we do. The Vagrant is his name. He has no other. Years have… Read More

GUEST BLOG: Peter Newman on filling the (silence)

It’s publication week for Peter Newman’s excellent The Vagrant (out 23rd April) and he’s shared his experience of writing a silent character with us.   When I first started writing The Vagrant, I knew that I wanted my protagonist to be silent and I also knew that I didn’t want… Read More

Publication Day: The Elenium Trilogy by David Eddings relaunches in a brand new livery

We are proud to announce that today marks the re-release of David Eddings’ classic Elenium Trilogy, in a brand new livery. David Eddings was one of the original masters of epic fantasy. During a writing career that spanned more than three decades, David and his wife Leigh co-authored over… Read More

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Voyager’s Lucky Friday 13th

‘Best Friday 13th ever!’ tweeted an excited Mark Lawrence, as the news hit that he had scooped not one, but two trophies at the 2014 Gemmell Awards last week. Lawrence follows Patrick Rothfuss, Brent Weeks and Brandon Sanderson to win the Legend Award for Best Novel with… Read More

King of Thorns by Mark Lawrence

The second book in the Broken Empire series, Lawrence takes his young anti-hero one step closer to his grand ambition. Like the facebook page to reveal chapters http://www.facebook.com/HarperVoyagerUK/app_319631768109792 To reach greatness you must step on bodies, and many brothers lie trodden in my wake. I’ve walked from pawn to… Read More

Have a question for Robin Hobb? Join her Livestream event tomorrow, February 7th!

  Tomorrow, February 7th at 10pm EST, New York Times bestselling author Robin Hobb–author of the upcoming CITY OF DRAGONS—will be chatting live from University Books in Seattle! Join the event to ask Robin a question: Join Robin Hobb’s Livestream Event If you can’t tune… Read More

Read the next chapter from Robin Hobb’s upcoming new novel CITY OF DRAGONS!

   Can’t wait to keep reading Robin Hobb’s upcoming new novel CITY OF DRAGONS? You’re in luck — Chapter 2 is now available! City of Dragons, Chapter 2 And if you haven’t read the Prologue or Chapter 1 yet, now’s the time to catch up:… Read More

Read the next installment of Robin Hobb’s upcoming new novel CITY OF DRAGONS!

You’ve read the prologue–now here’s chapter one of Robin Hobb’s upcoming new novel CITY OF DRAGONS! The book is on sale February 7th, but we couldn’t wait to share the first few chapters with all of you. Enjoy the prologue and chapter one, then check back next… Read More

Your first look at Robin Hobb’s upcoming new novel CITY OF DRAGONS!

 We know you’ve been waiting for it: volume three of Robin Hobb’s Rain Wilds Chronicles: CITY OF DRAGONS! On sale February 7. Can’t wait another minute to read it? You’re in luck! We’ve got the first chapter here for you to preview! Check back next week for… Read More

Why Fantasy? Why Now? by David Chandler

 The popularity of genre books has stayed strong for over a hundred years now, but it’s interesting—the individual genres seem to come and go.  Oh, there will always be good horror novels out there, and fantasy books seem to sell regardless of what year it is.  But there are… Read More