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June 1, 2020
To Dream and Die as a Taniwha Girl funded in under 4 hours!
Yesterday, the first ever Yarnsworld Kickstarter campaign was launched.
Yesterday, the first ever Yarnsworld Kickstarter campaign was funded!
I spent the entire day in a state of shock – thank you to everyone who has supported the campaign so far, and even more thanks for the many, many kind words I’ve received from readers who have been just as thrilled as I am to see this happen.
May 24, 2020
Taniwha Girl arriving on Kickstarter in June! Also, all Yarnsworld and Darkstar books leaving Kindle Unlimited
Taniwha Girl Kickstarter
The ‘Coming Soon’ page for To Dream and Die as a Taniwha Girl’s Kickstarter is now live – feel free to check it out, and click the ‘Notify me on launch’ button so you are one of the first to see the project when it launches.
I’m also finally ready to let you know when that happens: the launch date will be 1st June 2020, at 12pm UK time! I’ve been advised to run some special discounts for the first people to support the project, so get in there early before they are all s...
January 23, 2020
Yarnsworld audiobooks are on their way!
Back in 2016, when I released my first novel, I sent out a few emails to people or companies I wanted to work with, to let them know I existed, and to give myself something to do other than refresh my Amazon page all day.
One of those companies was Podium Publishing – they are an audiobook company best known for taking a gamble on Andy Weir’s then-unknown The Martian, and they have a history of working alongside independent authors.
In my email to them, I let them know I was aware I was too...
January 1, 2020
Looking back at 2019…
As we say goodbye to the year that was, I’m going to try something I’ve thought about a few times, but have never actually followed through with: a ‘best of’ post for last year.
In fact, this is the first in a series of two posts – this one will be all about reflecting, then later in January I’ll get back to you with my hopes and plans for 2020.
But more about that later…
For now, here are some of my highs and lows for 2019!
The first few points are some of my big successes this year:
The...
November 24, 2019
Yarnsworld Sale!
In celebration of the incoming holidays, there’s a Yarnsworld sale running this week! This is a perfect time to add to your collection of ebooks, or to get someone you know to try out the dark folklore-inspired series.
As an extra bonus, the following novels are also heavily discounted on the US and UK Amazon stores:
November 6, 2019
Writing Update and Podcast Interview
The Flight of the Darkstar Dragon released last month, and I’ve been thrilled with the reception so far. However, I’m not resting on my laurels – I’m already well into my next book, the fifth Yarnsworld novel, To Dream and Die as a Taniwha Girl.
Earlier in 2019, I had mentioned I hoped to have this book ready before the end of the year. I think it is pretty clear that I’m going to fall short of that mark by a few months, but I still expect Taniwha Girl to release early in 2020, so I hope you’ll forgive a short delay!
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expect TaniwhaOctober 17, 2019
I’m attending FantasyCon, Glasgow 2019 this weekend!
I’m going be attending FantasyCon in Glasgow for the next few days, Friday 18th and Saturday 19th of October.
If you are there and want to say ‘hi’, just look around for the y’all Irish guy walking about like a deer in headlights (this is my first con as an author).
I’m also involved in the following panels:
Friday 5pm – It takes a village (working with other creatives), Inspiration Room Two
Friday 8pm – Stories through gaming, Dalhanna Room Four
Saturday 11am – A Bestiary of Scotland (Scottish Folklore), Auditorium Room...
October 7, 2019
The Flight of the Darkstar Dragon has been released!
The Flight of the Darkstar Dragon is now live on all Amazon stores, and available for you to read today!
Hit up the following links NOW to dive into the adventure:
As I write this post, the paperback edition of the novel IS available to purchase, although might not yet be linked to the ebook listed above. If you are struggling to find it, use these links to head directly to the paperback edition:
ALSO, DON’T FORGET, everyone who gr...
October 6, 2019
Brightest is hanging out over at the Fantasy Inn!
All that leaves is for the book to arrive tomorrow morning, and for everyone to begin to explore this wild new world…
Remember, everyone who preorders can claim a copy of the EXCLUSIVE Yarnsworld short story Mister Rattlebones.
This is the first folktale from the Magpie King’s forest that is set AFTER the events of From the Shadows of the Owl Queen’s C...
Abalendu appears over at Fantasy Book Review!
Remember, everyone who preorders can claim a copy of the EXCLUSIVE Yarnsworld short story Mister Rattlebones.
This is the first folktale from the Magpie King’s forest that is set AFTER the events of From the Shadows of the Owl Queen’s Court, which might give you a hint as to who stars in this particular folktale…
In order to claim your copy of Mister Rattlebones, contact me at b...
