Category Archives: Writing

How To….

Just a short post today, but one that I’m hoping will generate some feedback. Next month I’m one of three authors  involved with a free publishing workshop at Waterstones in Birmingham. This event on June 8th is designed to provide writers with information on how to find a literary agent. This is for those who are interestedContinue reading “How To….”

Bloodmage tour roundup

I’m back from my UK tour for Bloodmage, the second book in the Age of Darkness trilogy. The first stop was Sheffield, which was a lot of fun. Samuel, and the other staff at Waterstones Orchard Square, had arranged some coffee and nibbles and after rushing to get there, I was ready for a drinkContinue reading “Bloodmage tour roundup”

Thank Book For podcast with…Stephen Aryan

Normally I’m the one recording the podcasts and interviewing the guests. This time it was my turn to be a guest on the Thank Book For podcast with Tom Bissell and Gemma Todd. Listen here to find all of the episodes. We had a lot of fun recording this and there was a lot ofContinue reading “Thank Book For podcast with…Stephen Aryan”

Bloodmage Launch – Birmingham

Last week was the official launch of Bloodmage, book 2 in the Age of Darkness trilogy, at Waterstones in Birmingham. The shop is amazing. It’s six floors full of books, which sounds like heaven to me! I could spend days in there if they’d let me, and they serve food and drink in the cafes,Continue reading “Bloodmage Launch – Birmingham”

Post-birthday blog

Friday was another birthday for me, not a landmark one, so following that and a few other developments, I thought I’d do a bit of a round-up blog for the end of this month. Today I just received copies of the French version of Battlemage – Mage de Guerre – from my French publisher –Continue reading “Post-birthday blog”

Bloodmage UK tour dates

Bloodmage is out in the UK and USA on April 14th from my publisher Orbit books and I will be visiting a few places in the UK on a launch tour . Thursday 14th April Waterstones Birmingham High Street – 7pm – The event is free but please call 0121 633 4353 to reserve aContinue reading “Bloodmage UK tour dates”

Bloodmage is here….early!

Even though it is not out for another month, today I received a box full of copies of Bloodmage! Feast your eyes on these lovelies. I can’t stop looking at them and sitting them next to my copy of Battlemage. It is so close now to the release date! I’ve also arranged a few moreContinue reading “Bloodmage is here….early!”

Guest Post at Ragnarok Publications

I recently wrote a guest post for the lovely people over at Ragnarok Publications about some of the things I think are the hardest part about being a writer. This post was partly inspired by a discussion I saw elsewhere on social media and it inspired me to write down my thoughts on the subject.Continue reading “Guest Post at Ragnarok Publications”

Book 3 is away…

It is getting close to  the end of February and it’s time for another quick update. I’ve been pretty quiet on here and haven’t written a new post in a while as I’ve had my nose to the grindstone. The copy edit for book 3 came in and it was two and a bit weeks ofContinue reading “Book 3 is away…”