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Attention: Goats standing in trees within

It’s been an eventful two weeks around these parts. How eventful? Let me show you: I launched ALREADY COMES DARKNESS, the conclusion to THE SONG OF THE ASH TREE. I talked about plots and how to choose them on Shona Kinsella’s site. I withstood JP Ashman’s Samorlian Inquisition. Quite heroically, if I do say so myself. […]

Book 3 Release + More!

So…..Happy February? I didn’t really mean to disappear for the month of January. But I can make up for it, promise, with three very cool announcements. 1. ALREADY COMES DARKNESS will launch on February 14th!! That’s right, this beauty, the grand finale, is a Valentine’s Day book. Honestly, what could be more romantic? I can’t think of a […]

2016: By the Books

It’s that time of year again.Time to assess my reading for the past 12 months. And you know what? Despite the complete shitstorm that 2016 has become, I do manage to take some solace fromthe fact that I read some great books. Ifound new (to me) authors. I read sequels. I discoveredsome great self-published books […]

Win Books, Support Doctors Without Borders

The title says it all, really. I’m playing a small role in a cool fundraiser organized byreview site Booknest.eu this holiday season. The Fabulous Fantasy Fundraiser is offering several ways to win a bundle of great books pledged by 100 authors–including me–who will be mailing signed, numbered, personally dedicated copies to the winners. All donations […]

Some Thoughts on Imposter Syndrome

I’ve thought about writing this post multiple times. I decided against it each and every time. I’ll let you judge whether I should have kept my mouth shut. Imposter syndrome. That creeping feeling that you don’t belong, that you are a fraud, and that any moment someone will discover this and expose you.Perhaps you’ve experienced […]

Already Comes Darkness: Excerpt

Choosing excerpts to share is hard! We’re inching alongtoward publication of ALREADY COMES DARKNESS. Stay tuned for an announcement of its release date! *** By the time the clouds burned away, the sun was high and Raef’s stomach was rumbling, the early morning fish long forgotten, but no sooner had Raef stood than the ship […]

A Halloween Story: Blood, Violence, & Amazon Advertising

I’m a fan of Amazon. Usually. But right now I’m pissed. After hearing recently of the success a fellow self-published author had advertising his book on Amazon, I decided to give it a shot. Now, to preface this, I’m not ignorant of the conversation about whether this is an effective method for reaching a wider […]

October in Six

White cliffs under blue sky, Dover Stained glass on stone, Dover Castle Gold on green on blue Apples in pies Stout from Stone Cow October as it should be

SPFBO: Ten Finalists!

The SPFBO reviewers have chosen their ponies and the race is about to begin! If you haven’t been following along, the SPFBO is a contest created by author Mark Lawrence to shine a light on quality self-published fantasy. Out of 300 entries, 10 finalists have now been chosen to compete for the top spot.And while … Continue reading SPFBO: Ten Finalists!

Character Quiz!

Do you share Raef’s love for the wild places? Perhaps you possess the Hammerling’s ambitions? Or maybe you feel you could slip into Vakre’s skin? Discover your spirit-character from THE BLOOD-TAINTED WINTER with a quick, fun quiz! Character Quiz Don’t forget to share your results in the comment section below! Remember, sharing is caring.