“Spellcraft: Magic of the Silver Flame” – Cover Reveal for the Upcoming Fantasy Novel

Woohoo! Today I get to reveal the cover of my latest fantasy novel for young readers. Spellcraft: Magic of the Silver Flame is the first volume of a brand new trilogy written under the pseudonym R.L. Ferguson. My previous R.L. Ferguson novels include School of Alyxa and Catacombia. Here's the publisher's blurb: Immerse yourself in … Continue reading “Spellcraft: Magic of the Silver Flame” – Cover Reveal for the Upcoming Fantasy Novel

Introducing “Advice for Writers”

This website has expanded organically over the years. Some might say chaotically. Like a much-loved but ill-tended garden, it's sprouted all kinds of weird and wonderful fauna, resulting in a dense tangle of vegetation that's become increasingly difficult to manage, much less navigate. So, I've done a little pruning. First, I scrambled back through all … Continue reading Introducing “Advice for Writers”

“String City” – 5th Anniversary of the Science Fiction Detective Novel

Holy cow, it's five years since Solaris Books published String City, my interdimensional thriller starring a grouchy gumshoe with a magical coat! I've been pondering ways to celebrate this momentous occasion. I considered offering my readers an exclusive guided tour of some of the locations featured in the novel. Unfortunately, the soaring cost of interdimensional … Continue reading “String City” – 5th Anniversary of the Science Fiction Detective Novel

A Bookish Kind of YouTube Channel

If you visit my new YouTube channel seeking explosive monster truck stunts, cute animals tumbling whimsically off pieces of furniture, or dubious advice on how to lose an unlikely amount of weight in an improbably short amount of time ... you're going to be sorely disappointed. However, if you want to browse my complete collection … Continue reading A Bookish Kind of YouTube Channel

Welcome to 2024

Happy New Year! I'm starting 2024 with a full desk and a busy slate. Top of the list is my current work-in-progress. What can I tell you about it? Well, it's a new novel, completely unrelated to anything else I've written, and I'm about halfway through the first draft. Apart from that, sorry, my lips … Continue reading Welcome to 2024

“Catacombia” Fantasy Trilogy for Young Readers 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” Fantasy Trilogy for Young Readers Flies High at Amazon

“Dragonflame” – New Edition of the Epic Fantasy Novel 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 of the Epic Fantasy Novel Out Now

“Dragonstorm” – New Edition of the Epic Fantasy Novel 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 of the Epic Fantasy Novel Out Now

Flying into 2023

The New Year began for me with a surprise delivery in my mailbox. My author comps of the complete Catacombia trilogy, written under the pseudonym R.L. Ferguson, just arrived. These fantasy novels for young readers are published by Ravensburger in German translation, with fabulous cover design by Miriam Wasmus. The final hardback volume hit bookshops … Continue reading Flying into 2023

“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