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The blurb The Academy of Kindness exists to create agents of retribution, cast in the image of the Furies – The Kindly Ones – against whom even the gods hesitate to stand. Each year one hundred girls are sold to the Academy. Ten years later only three emerge. The Academy’s halls run with blood. TheContinue reading “Book review – Daughter of Crows by Mark Lawrence”

Hello everyone, I’ve been a little lax with posts recently. I’ve just been so busy – but am hoping to get back to it soon. I’ve a trip to Norway to talk about and some book reviews too. However, I thought I’d just let you all know that Dreams of Chaos is out today! ThisContinue reading “Dreams of Chaos is out now”

In a battle between Jorg and Jalan, who would win? Jorg would be a villain if he were in any other series but this one, while Jalan doesn’t want to be a hero, thank you very much. He wants a steady supply of wine. A tryst with Lisa DeVeer would also be welcomed. If notContinue reading “The Broken Empire vs The Red Queen’s War”

Hi everyone, how are you? It’s been a while since I did a blog post. Sorry about that. It’s just been a busy year – however I do plan on doing much more in 2025. In the meantime, here is my year end thoughts and look ahead to 2025! Thoughts on 2024 It’s been aContinue reading “2024 update and what 2025 has in store!”

Hello everyone! A very short blog post today. Not a review – but rather letting you know a few things about current offers that are on to celebrate WorldCon 2024. Firstly, I’m just letting you now that my first novella, Dreams of Fire, is free for WorldCon week. Hit the links at the bottom of the pageContinue reading “WorldCon 2024 Giveaways and free novella”

Hello, Now that The Land of the Living and the Dead is up on Netgalley, I’ve had numerous requests for a recap of The Words of Kings and Prophets. Seeing as I am a kind and benevolent author, I’ve decided to write one for you 😉 If you want to refresh your memory for TheContinue reading “The Words of Kings and Prophets – recap”

Hello everyone! It’s been a minute since my last blog post! Sorry about that! I’ve just been so busy with writing that other things have fallen by the wayside!! But worry not, the backlog is clearing a little and time once more is my friend. And so I’m taking a bit of a timeout todayContinue reading “Dreams of Sorrow”

Hi everyone, A short blog post today to let you all know that my novella*, Dreams of Fire, is out today! It’s currently only out as an ebook – although a physical edition will be released next year (which will include Dreams of Fire plus two more Gael Song novellas) Why a novella, you mightContinue reading “Dreams of Fire”

The blurb Kitchen-boy Simon is bored, restless and fourteen years old – a dangerous combination. It seems, however, that his life has just taken a turn for the better when he’s apprenticed to his castle’s resident wizard. As Simon’s learning to read and write under Doctor Morgenes’ tutelage, forces greater than he could possible imagineContinue reading “Book review – The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams (spoiler-free)”

Hello everyone, My new Gael Song novella – Dreams of Fire is now available to pre-order, and will be released on the 14th March! I’m so excited for everyone to read it! Now here are the facts. This is a prequel novella from the POV of Rónnat. Anyone can read this novella – even thoseContinue reading “Dreams of Fire”