Author Archives: shaunalawless

Hi everyone! There are so many books I want to read next year. I’ve really had to work hard to limit the books here to what I think I can actually read. Ambitious yes, but not impossible. In 2022, I managed to read 28 books, which is an all time low. However, I had aContinue reading “TBR for 2023”

What a book! I just absolutely loved it. I’ve read a lot of low fantasy recently and so I really enjoyed reading something a little more high fantasy again. In Barrow of Winter, our protagonist is Thray, a demi-god – or at least she might be. To find out she needs to die and discoverContinue reading “Barrow of Winter by H.M Long – book review”

We are nearing the end of 2022 and there are still a few books I want to finish/read by year end. I’m nine behind on my Goodreads target, so I’m going to try and reach that goal if I can. I’ve been a slow reader so far this year, however, December is always a goodContinue reading “TBR for the rest of 2022”

I’m so excited to share the book cover of The Words of Kings and Prophets. Once again, Micaela Alcaino has done an amazing job. I just can’t stop looking at it! Synopsis Here is the synopsis – perhaps a spoiler or two if you haven’t read The Kingdom of Gods and Fighting Men yet… TheContinue reading “The Words of Kings and Prophets – Book Cover Reveal”

Hello everyone, I hope you are all keeping well! My book, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, has been out for two months in eBook and Hardback in the UK, Ireland & Commonwealth. However, there are a few key dates in November.  Now – if I’m being honest, I delayed sending this update untilContinue reading “October 2022 – Reading & Writing update”

Hi everyone, I’ve been very busy recently, however, I’ve still been reading and thought I’d do a spotlight post on some indie fantasy books I’ve read. If you’ve read any of these books, let me know. The indie market has just exploded in recent years and I have enjoyed so many titles and new authors.Continue reading “Indie spotlight – favourite indie books I’ve read so far”

Hello everyone, I hope you are all keeping well! So my book has been out for a month now and I’ve had a great time with the book launch and going to FantasyCon in London. I’m also looking forward to doing some promotion for the USA hardback release which is the 1st November and the Australian hardbackContinue reading “Reading and Writing – September 2022”

Hello everyone, What a busy month! I cannot even describe the madness! However, this is my writing/reading blog post, so I shall try… The Children of Gods and Fighting Men Firstly, my copies arrived! They are beautiful and I love the blue hardback underneath the dust jacket. Micaela Alcaino just did the most marvellous jobContinue reading “August 2022 – Writing and Reading”

Hello everyone, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men is out on the 1st September 2022 – and I’m very excited!! One month to go. I should note that in America and Canada the hardback book is out on the 1st November, although the e-book and audiobook will be available on the 1st September. ForContinue reading “Writing and Reading – July 2022”

I am going to be honest with you. Sci-fi isn’t usually my ‘thing’ when it comes to novels. Don’t know why. I love Star Wars and Star Trek… but somehow my love for sci-fi on the golden and silver screens never found an anchor in literature. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve read a few booksContinue reading “Book Review – Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio – Spoiler free”