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Things I watched over Christmas

My Christmas viewing revolved around a few box sets and some stuff on Netflix. First off was an A/B session of ‘Borgia’ and ‘The Borgias’. Coming to the European-made Borgia from the US-made The Borgias was a bit jarring, and … Continue reading →

The First Blade of Ostia available in paperback!

The First Blade of Ostia is now available in paperback. I recently received my proofs and I have to say I’m pretty pleased with how it’s turned out. Of my covers so far, I think this one is my favourite. … Continue reading →

Get a signed copy of The Tattered Banner

I’m running a giveaway over on Goodreads for a signed copy of The Tattered Banner. You can enter the contest by clicking here. I hope everyone is well, and has done their Christmas shopping!

The First Blade of Ostia now available!

I’m happy to announce that The First Blade of Ostia went on sale last Friday. To be notified as soon as I release a new book, you can sign up for my New Release Newsletter. The First Blade of Ostia is set … Continue reading →

The First Blade of Ostia – Cover Reveal

  Here’s the cover for my impending release, The First Blade of Ostia. I hope you like it. I’m very pleased with how it’s turned out, and think it captures the atmosphere of the book perfectly. There will be more updates … Continue reading →

The First Blade of Ostia Back Cover Copy…

Here’s the back cover copy for the upcoming ‘The First Blade of Ostia’. The ‘First Blade of Ostia’ is an accolade few will achieve. In Ostenheim, a city obsessed with duelling, it is one that nobody forgets. Bryn’s earliest memory … Continue reading →

The First Blade of Ostia

Well, that’s the title reveal for my next book taken care of! Set about 12 years before The Tattered Banner, The First Blade of Ostia is a stand alone novel set in the highly competitive world of Ostenheim’s professional duelling … Continue reading →

Updates are coming…

…I promise! I’ve been very busy getting the draft I’m currently working on finished. Next week is booked for going through some edits on my next book, and then I’ll hopefully have time to be a bit more diligent in … Continue reading →

Ostenheim

Ever since I started imagining Ostenheim, I’ve been scribbling maps on scraps of paper, adding, deleting and altering as the stories developed and the city grew in my mind. I’ve wanted to get a proper map of the city made … Continue reading →

Short Tales of the Middle Sea

I’ve always written short stories, as well as full length books. Up until now I haven’t given much thought to what to do with them. After getting some feedback, I’ve decided to try publishing a few. The ones I have … Continue reading →