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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
Meet Gerrard Cowan ( @GerrardCowan) – #BFIVoyager
Tell us about yourself I’m a writer and editor from Derry and the author of The Machinery, which is being published by HarperVoyager in September 2015. I’m a News Editor at the Wall Street Journal, where I edit the business section of the European paper. I live in South… Read More