Books – Stephen Aryan

September Update

Just a short update this month. Book news The title of the second book in the Quest for Heroes duology has been out there for a while, but if you didn’t know I can reveal that it is called The Warrior. I’ve seen the cover and it looks really good. I’m very happy with itContinue reading “September Update”

July update

Tomorrow The Coward will have been out for a month. It’s been a hectic time, that’s for sure. Lots of interviews, blog posts, live events, social media reviews and Instagram stories. The book and I have been everywhere. The reception has been very positive but it’s still not over yet. Reddit AMAThis Friday on Reddit/fantasyContinue reading “July update”

May Update

We’re getting through May which means the publication of The Coward is nearly here. As you might imagine, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes. Here’s some stuff I can share that’s going to happen soon. You can pre-order copies from just about everywhere and here’s a handy link with a lot of buyingContinue reading “May Update”

April Update

Quarancon 2021 This Thursday night at 7pm (UK time) I’ll be taking part once again in Quarancon. This is a totally FREE online science fiction and fantasy convention with panels. It runs April 8th to April 12th. The panels will be broadcast live on YouTube and then available soon after if you didn’t watch themContinue reading “April Update”

March Update

Just a quick update on what’s going on with various projects. The Coward – It’s just under 3 months until the book is published on 8th June. I’m busy working with the publisher on various things to get the word out. So closer to the time expect a flurry of posts, interviews and so on.Continue reading “March Update”

First review of The Coward

Publishers Weekly is the first mainstream industry website to review The Coward. They have normal reviews and then starred reviews. The Coward received a starred review. The review in full said: Aryan (Battlemage) takes an unlikely band of heroes on a nail-biting trek into a frozen world in this impressive fantasy, the first in theContinue reading “First review of The Coward”

TBRcon21 – SFF convention Jan 25th-30th

Next week, starting on Monday 25th January and running through to will be TBR (to be read) convention 21, a totally FREE online science fiction and fantasy convention with over dozens of authors taking part. There is a live D and D session and also book giveaways. There will a lot of panels, and allContinue reading “TBRcon21 – SFF convention Jan 25th-30th”

December post

Just a quick post to say I’m still busy writing, right down to the wire, and then I will be stopping for a bit over the Christmas holidays. The Coward has been edited and has now gone back to my publisher. First thing in January will be the copy edit, the next stage of intenseContinue reading “December post”

Author Interviews

Tomorrow, part 2 of 2, of my interview with RJ Barker goes up on my YouTube channel. I will be doing regular interviews with other fantasy and science fiction authors so if you subscribe you will receive updates on new content. RJ is the author of the Wounded Kingdom trilogy and the Tide Child trilogy,Continue reading “Author Interviews”

The Coward – cover reveal

I’m delighted to be able to announce that the cover, and more information about my new novel, The Coward, is now available on Tor.com. The book will be published 8th June 2021, so less than a year to go. Click on the link below for more info!