Publishers Weekly Reviews “Talus and the Frozen King”

The first review of my forthcoming novel Talus and the Frozen King has just popped up on the Publishers Weekly website. Odd as it is to read a review of a book that won't be available until 26th March 2014 (and which hasn'teven been fully edited yet), it's a treat to see a little early … Continue reading Publishers Weekly Reviews “Talus and the Frozen King”

Neolithic Board Games

'Tell me about this game,' said Talus. 'You mark out lines on the ground. Then you cross them with other lines. Each person takes a number of stones - one takes red, the other black - and you move the stones from one place to another.' Arak licked his lips, clearly excited. 'There are rules … Continue reading Neolithic Board Games

Solaris Books to Publish “Talus and the Frozen King”

I'm thrilled to announce I've just signed up with Solaris Books, leading UK publisher of science fiction, fantasy and horror fiction, to publish my new novel Talus and the Frozen King. The deal was agented by Dot Lumley of the Dorian Literary Agency. What's that? You want to know what the novel's about? Oh, if … Continue reading Solaris Books to Publish “Talus and the Frozen King”

“The Frozen King” – 2nd Draft

The Frozen King* is a novel I've been writing, on and off, for about eighteen months. I finished the first draft in the spring of 2012 and, thanks to my agent's tireless work, it soon found its way to the desk of an editor who, after reading it, returned it with a whole host of … Continue reading “The Frozen King” – 2nd Draft