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

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

“Crown of Three” – Epic Collection

It's publication day for the Crown of Three Epic Collection, a box set of the complete fantasy trilogy for younger readers that I've been working on for the past couple of years. Publishers Simon and Schuster call it "a Game of Thrones for a younger audience" and I'm cool with that. The series kicks off with Crown of … Continue reading “Crown of Three” – Epic Collection

“String City” – Coming Soon

January 24, 2019 – put the date in your diary. Why? Because it’s the publication date of my new novel, String City. Huzzah! [UPDATE: Due to dimensional instabilities String City has a new publication date of March 2019.) Yes, I know, it’s months away, but the darn thing’s just popped up on Amazon, which means you … Continue reading “String City” – Coming Soon

“The Lost Realm” Cover Choice

I'm spoiled for choice. Having just received the German and Czech editions of The Lost Realm, my fantasy novel for young readers, I just can't decide which cover I prefer. Do you have a favourite? The Lost Realm is the second volume in the ongoing Crown of Three series, written under the pseudonym J.D. Rinehart. The final volume … Continue reading “The Lost Realm” Cover Choice

“The Lost Realm” – Review Roundup

The reviews are stacking up on Goodreads for The Lost Realm, the sequel to Crown of Three, my fantasy novel for middle grade readers. In fact, the book has a 4.4 out of 5 stars rating on the popular bibliophile's website. Here's what a couple of readers have to say: Somewhat darker than the first, but an excellent read. … Continue reading “The Lost Realm” – Review Roundup

Amazing Stories Reviews “Dragoncharm”

Amazing Stories has posted a review of my novel Dragoncharm, recently reissued as a special edition ebook. In addition to sharing some insightful thoughts on the challenges of writing from the point of view of non-human characters, reviewer Ira Nayman also has some nice things to say about the book: Edwards’ masterstroke is showing how both sides succumb … Continue reading Amazing Stories Reviews “Dragoncharm”

“Dragoncharm” – Special Edition Now Available

Twenty-one years after its first publication in 1995, my first novel, Dragoncharm, is now available as a brand new special edition. Hot damn! Why a special edition? Well, in preparing Dragoncharm for republication, I’ve taken the opportunity to revise the text. If you’re new to the story, you won’t care about that. You’ll just want … Continue reading “Dragoncharm” – Special Edition Now Available

“Crown of Three” – Czech Edition

I always enjoy seeing how cover art differs around the world. Here's the beautiful artwork for the Czech edition of my new novel for young readers, Crown of Three. Click here to compare it to the US edition. Buy Crown of Three from Amazon

“Crown of Three”

In the mood for some epic fantasy? Here's one I've been working on, under the pseudonym J.D. Rinehart. It's a sweeping saga of magic and monsters, wizards and war, set in the far-off kingdom of Toronia. Publishers Simon and Schuster call it "a Game of Thrones for a younger audience," and I'm cool with that. There are … Continue reading “Crown of Three”