The Coral Bones – E. J. Swift

Jo Fletcher Books to publish THE CORAL BONES and new novel THE END WHERE WE BEGIN

I’m thrilled to share that Jo Fletcher Books has acquired World rights for THE CORAL BONES and a new novel, THE END WHERE WE BEGIN. Following the closure of Unsung Stories this summer, Jo Fletcher Books will be republishing THE CORAL BONES, first in ebook and then in paperback. My next novel will publish in 2025.Continue reading “Jo Fletcher Books to publish THE CORAL BONES and new novel THE END WHERE WE BEGIN”

THE CORAL BONES shortlisted for the Clarke Award

I’m over the moon to share that THE CORAL BONES has been shortlisted for the 2023 Arthur C. Clarke Award. The Clarke Award is given for the best science fiction novel first published in the United Kingdom during the previous year. It’s such an immense honour to be shortlisted for this award and needless toContinue reading “THE CORAL BONES shortlisted for the Clarke Award”

Unsung, Kitschies and MCM Comic Con

Publishing can sometimes feel like the slowest moving thing in the world, but occasionally things happen at pace. A few weeks ago, my brilliant publisher for The Coral Bones, Unsung Stories, announced the heartbreaking news that they will be closing down. If you haven’t yet seen George Sandison’s post about why, please do take aContinue reading “Unsung, Kitschies and MCM Comic Con”

THE CORAL BONES shortlisted for BSFA Best Novel Award

I’m over the moon to share the news that THE CORAL BONES has been shortlisted for a British Science Fiction Association (BSFA) award for Best Novel. It’s a huge honour and I’m immensely grateful to everyone who has voted for the book from such a fantastic longlist (do check it out for some great recommendationsContinue reading “THE CORAL BONES shortlisted for BSFA Best Novel Award”

THE CORAL BONES is out now

The Coral Bones is out now and copies are starting to make their way into readers’ hands. I’m absolutely delighted that the novel has been included in The Guardian’s September science fiction round up, which described it as a ‘thoughtful, immersive, very human story that speaks to current fears and hopes for our world’. EarlyContinue reading “THE CORAL BONES is out now”