“String City” Makes NetGalley Top Ten List

Online galley proof distributor NetGalley just announced its top ten UK picks for March 2019. Whaddaya know, my latest novel String City made the list. Here's what NetGalley has to say about the book: There is a long tradition of SF novels sharing hard-boiled crime tropes (Blade Runner and The City and The City to name … Continue reading “String City” Makes NetGalley Top Ten List

Interdimensional Unboxing

A box arrived today from another dimension. It landed on my doormat, sizzling in the key of G and covered with a thin decaying film of super-granulated quarks. The box looked harmless enough, but I squirted anyway it with a special spray I use to stop boundary wolves from chewing at the furniture. Boundary wolves … Continue reading Interdimensional Unboxing

Quetzal Imports – A “String City” Snapshot

String City once supported a thriving import-export industry. However, the recent economic collapse has brought desolation to the dockside businesses, with the exception of Quetzal Imports, which continues to operate out of a lone pyramid on the historic Lethe Wharf. Little is known of what goes on inside the pyramid. But the recent erection of … Continue reading Quetzal Imports – A “String City” Snapshot

Cinefex 162 Makes Waves

I'm always thrilled when a new issue of Cinefex hits the newsstands. I'm doubly delighted to announce that our December 2019 issue is now out, just in time for the holidays and making waves with a splashtastic Aquaman front cover. Not only does Cinefex 162 contain my story on Welcome to Marwen – an article … Continue reading Cinefex 162 Makes Waves

Interdimensional Inkjam

Christmas came early! I just received advance copies of my new novel String City. Hurrah! But, oh dear, this special delivery comes with a twist. Thanks to an unexpected interdimensional inkjam, the first run of the book flew off the press with a misprinted spine. The only option is a reprint, which sadly means a … Continue reading Interdimensional Inkjam

Carr Industries – A “String City” Snapshot

On the east side of String City stands a line of power plants operated by Carr Industries. These provide the metropolis with much of its power, and pump enough pollution into the atmosphere to keep The Carr Air Cleansing Company not only in business, but turning a healthy profit. Nobody knows exactly what Theo Carr, … Continue reading Carr Industries – A “String City” Snapshot

Big Tusk Railhead – A “String City” Snapshot

Freight trains rarely run now in String City, due to the lack of goods moving to and from the docks. In many railyards, local artists have begun converting the abandoned tracks and rolling stock into works of art. Big Tusk Railhead is home to some of the biggest art installations, including a particularly dramatic piece … Continue reading Big Tusk Railhead – A “String City” Snapshot

Twitter Fever

I've always had a love-hate relationship with Twitter. I've had some wonderful experiences with it, engaging with amazing people I'd never otherwise have come across. I've also despaired at the barrage of nonsense that spews inevitably from a full timeline. If you're talking signal-to-noise ratio, Twitter descends all too readily into cacophony. Earlier this year … Continue reading Twitter Fever

“String City” – Official Trailer for the Fantasy Detective Novel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST4kBaGgbxE Buckle up – here’s the official trailer for String City! Animation by me, music by the amazing Pete Riley – thanks, Pete! The novel’s out March 2019 from Solaris Books and available to preorder now. I probably mentioned that on the blog already. In fact, I know I did. Many times. So sue me. … Continue reading “String City” – Official Trailer for the Fantasy Detective Novel

Aeolus Corporation – A “String City” Snapshot

The Aeolus Corporation is responsible for weather control throughout String City. Managed by the wind god, Aeolus, this industrial complex of windwranglers, cloudbusters and stormsplicers delivers a climate that satisfies everyone who has a preference for heavy rain. Recent fluctuations in the weather have prompted the city authorities to investigate the efficiency of the weather … Continue reading Aeolus Corporation – A “String City” Snapshot