“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

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

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

“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”