I set myself a goal of 40 books for 2015 and I’m at 43 at the time of writing. I’ve read some fantastic books, old and new, this year – here’s a few recommendations: Emily St John Mandel’s Station Eleven lived up to the hype. I was drawn in by the concept: a post-apocalyptic travellingContinue reading “2015 Reading: The Year in Review”
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Fantasy in the Court and Nine Worlds 2015
I’m looking forward to two events this week – on Thursday 6 August, I’ll be at Fantasy in the Court in the evening alongside a host of SFF writers. Fantasy in the Court is hosted by the marvellous Goldsboro Books (Cecil Court, London) in association with Hodderscape. Find out more and book tickets here. Friday 7 – SaturdayContinue reading “Fantasy in the Court and Nine Worlds 2015”
In conversation with Speculative Fiction Author Anne Charnock
I met Anne Charnock (@annecharnock) last summer when we shared a panel at LonCon 3, with David Hebblethwaite and Adam Roberts, discussing writers who cross the boundary between mainstream fiction and science fiction. Since then, I’ve completed my trilogy, The Osiris Project, and Anne has finished her second novel, Sleeping Embers Of An Ordinary Mind. Anne’s debut novel, AContinue reading “In conversation with Speculative Fiction Author Anne Charnock”
Cataveiro and Tamaruq: US ebooks now available
I’m very pleased to share that ebook editions of CATAVEIRO and TAMARUQ, Books Two and Three of The Osiris Project trilogy, are now available in the US. The ebooks are published by JABberwocky Literary Agency and are available on Amazon, Kobo and iTunes (Barnes and Noble to follow shortly). My huge thanks to JABberwocky for giving these books a digital home,Continue reading “Cataveiro and Tamaruq: US ebooks now available”
Book recommendations – early 2015
A few quick recommendations from recent reading: The Guest Cat by Takashi Hiraide This was my first read of the year, and with cats plus Japan it pretty much had my name on it. Quiet, thoughtful, a mystery that still has me wondering, and some truly delightful descriptions of cats and cat behaviour. StationContinue reading “Book recommendations – early 2015”
“The Spiders of Stockholm” & The Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award
Some very exciting news which I can finally share – I’m thrilled and delighted to announce that my story “The Spiders of Stockholm” from the anthology Irregularity (Jurassic, 2014) has been longlisted for The Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award! The 19 longlisted writers and their stories are: The Indian Uprising by Ann Beattie TheContinue reading ““The Spiders of Stockholm” & The Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award”
Tamaruq publication day!
It’s here! Tamaruq, the final volume in The Osiris Project trilogy, is out today. And here it is looking rather lovely alongside Osiris and Cataveiro: Here’s the cover blurb: Fleeing from her family and the elitist oppression of the Osiris government, Adelaide Rechnov has become the thing she once feared, a revolutionary. But with theContinue reading “Tamaruq publication day!”
SRFC and an excerpt from Tamaruq
With Tamaruq publication day less than a week away, a quick update to say I’ll be reading at Super Relaxed Fantasy Club, along with Sarah Pinborough and Stephen Deas, next Tuesday 27 January at the Grange Holborn Hotel. SRFC is organised by Den Patrick and Jen Williams, and it’s always a lovely opportunity to meet other people inContinue reading “SRFC and an excerpt from Tamaruq”
Best of 2014 and a few things to look forward to
The Christmas tree hasn’t yet gone out, which means there’s just about enough time for the obligatory end of year round-up and looking ahead to what 2015 has to offer. A few things I loved this year which I’d thoroughly recommend (note – not necessarily published in 2014, but from this year’s reading) – some I’ve writtenContinue reading “Best of 2014 and a few things to look forward to”
TAMARUQ cover
Nothing makes you so happy as a writer as the day you get to see the cover design for a new book, and I’m thrilled to share the artwork for the forthcoming TAMARUQ. Del Rey have produced three beautiful covers for The Osiris Project trilogy and this one might be my favourite yet. A big thank you to the designersContinue reading “TAMARUQ cover”
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