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Out Now — The Illusion Almanac: Creating The Matrix Resurrections

Published today, the latest issue of my digital filmcraft magazine The Illusion Almanac goes behind the scenes on the visual effects of The Matrix Resurrections. Inside you’ll find 90 pages* of in-depth interviews and stunning images, illuminating the amazing craft of the visual effects artists who brought to life the extraordinary future worlds of the Matrix.

The Matrix is still one of my favourite films of all time. Seeing the latest instalment in the cinema was like eating a big slab o...

Catacombia: Grimorga Awakens – Publication Day

Today, February 1, 2022, marks the publication of Catacombia: Grimorga Awakens, the second novel in my fantasy trilogy for young readers, written under the pseudonym R.L. Ferguson. The first book told the story of a teenager called Sam who is unexpectedly plunged into a secret realm hidden deep underground.

Here’s the blurb for the second volume:

Deep underground lies an ancient city of wonder and magic: Catacombia. But a dark secret lies slumbering in this subterranean realm, for the ...

Castellia — New Novelette in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction

I’m thrilled to have my latest piece of short fiction Castellia published in the November/December 2021 issue of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. My heartfelt thanks go to editor Sheree Renée Thomas, who chose the novelette for inclusion in this latest edition of the legendary bi-monthly magazine.

The story grew from seeds sown during countless day trips visiting England’s many ancient monuments. Specifically, its castles. From the 11th century ruins of Corfe Castle (a favourite...

New Article on Virtual Production for Producers Guild of America

In my non-fiction life as a journalist covering film and television production, I recently had the honour of writing an article for Produced By, the official magazine of the Producers Guild of America.

Click below to visit this blog’s sister website The Illusion Almanac, where you can read the complete article Into the Virtual World, which examines ways in which live-action producers can jump into animation and visual effects. My interviewees included Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron...

Catacombia and Alyxa Delivery

My author copies of Catacombia and book 3 of the School of Alyxa trilogy arrived in the mail today, both written under the pseudonym R.L. Ferguson, and published in German translation by Ravensburger. Love these covers!

Catacombia

After falling through a shaft in the middle of the night, 13-year-old Sam suddenly finds himself deep beneath the surface of the earth. Here he discovers Catacombia, a city both ancient and modern, filled with wonder, magic and puzzles. The deeper Sam delves ...

Out Now — The Illusion Almanac: Creating Godzilla vs Kong

I’m proud to unveil the inaugural issue of The Illusion Almanac. Published today, this first edition of my new digital magazine goes behind the scenes on the biggest monster movie of the year, Godzilla vs Kong.

Inside, you’ll find 80 pages* of in-depth interviews and stunning images, illuminating the amazing craft of the design, cinematography and visual effects departments.

I enjoy a good long read that takes me behind the scenes on a movie I love, and that’s exactly what I’ve set out...

Dragons and Detectives – New Paperbacks Now Available in Australia

Fair dinkum! Three of my recent self-published books are now available as print-on-demand paperbacks in Australia. Up to now they’ve been limited to the Kindle but, thanks to the expansion of the Amazon KDP programme, the hard copy editions have finally made their way down under.

The trio includes a pair of loosely-connected fantasy novels – Dragoncharm and The Dragons of Bloodrock – and The String City Mysteries, a collection of seven novelettes following the fortunes of an interdimensio...

String City – Special Sale Price

For a limited time only, you can download the ebook edition of my interdimensional thriller String City for the special sale price of just £0.99! The novel is available from all major online retailers, or you can purchase it direct from the publisher, Solaris Books.

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String City follows the fortunes of a down-at-heel private detective in an extraordinary metropolis where everything runs on an unhealthy mixture ...

Godzilla vs Kong — Coming soon from The Illusion Almanac

Click below for a preview of The Illusion Almanac: Creating Godzilla vs Kong, my brand new publication delving into the making of the hit Warner Brothers film directed by Adam Wingard.

Coming Soon — The Illusion Almanac Covers Godzilla vs Kong

Catacombia – Cover Reveal

I’m proud to unveil the cover of Catacombia, my upcoming novel for young readers, written under the pseudonym R.L. Ferguson. The first volume in a new fantasy trilogy, Catacombia tells the story of a boy called Sam who is unexpectedly plunged into a secret realm hidden deep underground.

Here’s the blurb:

After falling through a shaft in the middle of the night, 13-year-old Sam suddenly finds himself deep beneath the surface of the earth. Here he discovers Catacombia, a city both ancien...