“Catacombia: Keepers of the Flame” – Publication Day for the New Fantasy Novel

It's always exciting to announce a new publication day! December 1, 2022, marked the release of Catacombia: Keepers of the Flame, the third novel in my fantasy trilogy for young readers, written under the pseudonym R.L. Ferguson. Out just in time for Christmas, the book concludes the rip-roaring adventures of Sam, a teenager who is … Continue reading “Catacombia: Keepers of the Flame” – Publication Day for the New Fantasy Novel

“Alien Film Franchise Encyclopedia” – Coming Soon

I'm thrilled to reveal the cover of the Alien Film Franchise Encyclopedia, a brand new in-world guide to the Alien universe, due to be published by Titan Books on 7 September, 2027. Through 2021-2022, I was part of a four-person writing team working in a top secret virtual bunker alongside my inestimable colleagues Clara Čarija, … Continue reading “Alien Film Franchise Encyclopedia” – Coming Soon

“Stone & Sun” – New Edition of the Epic Fantasy Novel Out Now

My reissue of the Stone trilogy is now complete, with the publication of a brand new edition of Stone & Sun. First published by HarperCollins in 2001, this epic fantasy novel is the concluding volume in the series that begins with Stone & Sky. Continuing his adventures across the world-wall of Stone, Victorian explorer Jonah … Continue reading “Stone & Sun” – New Edition of the Epic Fantasy Novel Out Now

“Stone & Sea” – New Edition of the Epic Fantasy Novel Out Now

It gives me enormous pleasure to announce the publication of a brand new edition of Stone & Sea. First published by HarperCollins in 2000, this epic fantasy novel is a sequel to Stone & Sky and follows the continuing adventures of Victorian explorer Jonah Lightfoot as he sets sail across a vertical ocean filled with … Continue reading “Stone & Sea” – New Edition of the Epic Fantasy Novel Out Now

“Stone & Sky” – New Edition of the Epic Fantasy Novel Out Now

Many months ahead of schedule, I'm thrilled to announce the publication of a brand new edition of Stone & Sky, my epic fantasy novel first published by HarperCollins in 1999. Except for a few very minor tweaks to the text, this new edition – available in paperback and for the first time as an ebook … Continue reading “Stone & Sky” – New Edition of the Epic Fantasy Novel Out Now

Coming Soon – The Stone Trilogy Republished

Imagine a wall as big as a world, built from stones the size of city blocks. Giant castles cling to its face like limpets to a cliff. Broad ledges create roads winding into the unknown distance. Exotic creatures roam the heights. The greatest question is to ask what may lie at the top of this … Continue reading Coming Soon – The Stone Trilogy Republished

Extract: “Neo vs Smith” — The Matrix Resurrections VFX by RISE

In this exclusive extract from The Illusion Almanac: Creating The Matrix Resurrections, RISE visual effects supervisor Andreas Giesen discusses the spectacular fight between Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Agent Smith (Jonathan Groff), for which artists enhanced the action and imbued Smith with classic Matrix superpowers. The RISE team also crafted destruction effects for the shootout at … Continue reading Extract: “Neo vs Smith” — The Matrix Resurrections VFX by RISE

“Catacombia” Fantasy Novel for Young Readers Wins Leipzeiger LeseKompass Award

I was thrilled to learn that Catacombia: Descent into the Deep, my adventure novel for young readers written under the pseudonym R.L. Ferguson, has received a Leipzeiger Lesekompass award in the 10-14 age category. The first volume in a fantasy trilogy, the book tells the story of a boy called Sam who is unexpectedly plunged … Continue reading “Catacombia” Fantasy Novel for Young Readers Wins Leipzeiger LeseKompass Award

Extract: “Splitting Time” — The Matrix Resurrections VFX by One of Us

In this exclusive extract from The Illusion Almanac: Creating The Matrix Resurrections, One of Us visual effects supervisor Tyson Donnelly and production visual effects supervisor Dan Glass discuss the ‘split time’ effects sequences in which the Analyst (Neil Patrick Harris) traps Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) in a bubble of frozen time, allowing … Continue reading Extract: “Splitting Time” — The Matrix Resurrections VFX by One of Us

Extract: “The City of IO” — The Matrix Resurrections VFX by DNEG

In this exclusive extract from The Illusion Almanac: Creating The Matrix Resurrections, DNEG environment supervisor Ben Cowell-Thomas and production visual effects supervisor Dan Glass discuss the creation of the city of IO, the secret cavern where the remnants of humanity have joined forces with their new machine allies to build a vast underground city. Read … Continue reading Extract: “The City of IO” — The Matrix Resurrections VFX by DNEG