It’s not often that I feature a review on my blog. I keep track of reviews and sometimes copy extracts into my reviews page for those who want to browse them, but I don’t tend to post them. When the reviewer is Publisher’s Weekly, though, it gets my immediate attention. Sixty-One Nails Mike Shevdon. HarperCollins/Angry…
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NewCon 5
This coming weekend of Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th October, Newcon 5 will take place at it’s old venue in the Fishmarket in Northampton town centre. It had to be postponed last year because of uncertainties about the venue, but I am delighted that it’s back this year stronger than ever. The guests of honour…
The Twelve Rules of Writing
The Internet is a superb resource for writers. With a little effort you can find hundreds of sites with advice on what to write and how to go about it. You can end up being overwhelmed, though, by the plethora of different views and approaches. Helpfully, I have condensed the entire Internet into these handy Twelve…
How to Sign an eBook
As you may know, I spent the weekend at FantasyCon and had a fantastic time meeting fans, authors, publishers, editors and artists, gathered for the British Fantasy Awards and a lot more besides. Firstly, many congratulations to Kari Sperring for winning the British Fantasy Award for Best Newcomer with her fantasy novel Living With Ghosts….
Angry Robot Podcast 3
There was a new experience for me this week. As part of a series of podcasts for Angry Robot Books, Dan Abnett and I were interviewed by Mur Lafferty on the subject of history, research and writing, and how two very different books can emerge from a lot of common ground. The link to the…
FantasyCon & US Reviews
We’re mere days away from FantasyCon, and I’m really looking forward to heading off to Nottingham. It’s a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. I’ll also be signing copies of The Road to Bedlam on Saturday from 12 until 1pm in the Dealer’s Room along with Colin Harvey, who…
Reviews, Articles and Interviews
It’s the busiest of busy weeks her at Shevdon Manor with, not one, but two releases. Firstly, Sixty-One Nails is now out in the United States and Canada and there have been some great comments from across the pond. Thanks to everyone for the good wishes – initial signs are very promising indeed. The sequel,…