What kind of visual effects were available to filmmakers in the 1930s? In his article “In the Realm of Tricks and Illusions,” published in “The International Photographer” in June 1934, Earl Thiesen enlightens readers of the day with a shopping list of techniques in use at the time. Thiesen, a lecturer in cinematography at USC … Continue reading Movie Tricks of 1934
Early Projection Screens
Da-Lite Screen & Scenic Co. advertisement, 1926 Projection screens. They're something we all take for granted. These days, projection screen manufacture is a high-tech business, with cinemas boasting screens coated with anything from aluminium to tiny reflective beads. But what was it like in the old days? Easy enough to find the answer, you might … Continue reading Early Projection Screens
“Catacombia” Trilogy Flies High at Amazon
I was delighted to see that my fantasy adventure trilogy for young readers, Catacombia, written under the pseudonym R.L. Ferguson, has been amassing 5-star reviews on Amazon. In the first book, Catacombia: Descent into the Deep, teenager Sam is unexpectedly transported deep beneath the surface of the earth. Here he discovers Catacombia, a city both … Continue reading “Catacombia” Trilogy Flies High at Amazon
“Dragonflame” – New Edition Out Now
Today I'm celebrating the publication of a brand new edition of Dragonflame, the final novel in The Ultimate Dragon Saga trilogy. First published by HarperCollins in 1997, this epic fantasy adventure is now available from Amazon worldwide in paperback and for Kindle. Buy Dragonflame from Amazon Kindle edition Paperback edition Dragonflame concludes the adventures of … Continue reading “Dragonflame” – New Edition Out Now
New Cover Design — “The String City Mysteries”
I'm excited to launch a brand new cover design for The String City Mysteries, a collection of seven fantasy-noir novelettes which I self-published in 2021. Original cover design Why the new look? Frankly, I never really liked the original cover. I put it together in a hurry, with limited means at my disposal. Having subsequently … Continue reading New Cover Design — “The String City Mysteries”
The Many Lives of a Writer – 8
Most people are like cats – they live not just one life, but many. Writers are no exception. Here's me as I spiral through the eddies of my eighth writing life. Life 8 - Circles It's hard to identify when my seventh writing life segued into my eighth. I wrote my last entry in this rolling mini-autobiography way … Continue reading The Many Lives of a Writer – 8
Refreshing “The Dragons of Bloodrock”
Refreshments anyone? I've just updated the cover and contents of my fantasy novel The Dragons of Bloodrock, which I self-published in 2020. So, what's new? Well, I've made a few small tweaks to the cover, pumping up the colours on the illustration and updating the title layout to bring it in line with Dragoncharm and … Continue reading Refreshing “The Dragons of Bloodrock”
Republishing “Dragonflame” – Cover Art Progression
In my last blog post, I showed you the initial cover sketch for the upcoming new edition of Dragonflame, the final volume of my Ultimate Dragon Saga series of fantasy novels. "Dragonflame" cover artwork - early work in progress. Work continues apace on both the cover artwork and, of course, preparation of the manuscript. This … Continue reading Republishing “Dragonflame” – Cover Art Progression
Republishing “Dragonflame” – Initial Cover Art Sketch
I've spent the last few years republishing some of the books from my backlist, namely the six fantasy novels published by HarperCollins between 1995-2001. The last book to get this treatment is Dragonflame, the final volume of the Ultimate Dragon Saga trilogy. I've already begun work on the manuscript, a lengthy editorial and proofing process … Continue reading Republishing “Dragonflame” – Initial Cover Art Sketch
“Dragonstorm” – New Edition Out Now
The mission to republish my backlist just took an exciting step towards completion, with the publication of this brand new edition of Dragonstorm, the second novel in The Ultimate Dragon Saga trilogy. First published by HarperCollins in 1996, this fantasy adventure is now available from Amazon worldwide in paperback and for Kindle. Dragonstorm ebook edition from … Continue reading “Dragonstorm” – New Edition Out Now
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