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February 28, 2014
The Bite on the End of the Line by Simon Cantan
In this novel Cantan blends science-fiction and humour into an engaging fantasy story without either falling into parody or over-cleverness. This book is the first in the Bytarend series. When his family’s desert fastness falls, Tondbert flees to the nearest … Continue reading →
February 26, 2014
An Uncertain Cover
Last weekend I decided to take a break from editing An Unquiet Calm and other stories to play with cover concepts. Decades of enjoying art, many years of painting, and several years of cropping and adjusting light levels in photographs, … Continue reading →
February 24, 2014
It’s Time Again to WIN Free Books
Originally posted on Schevus Osborne:
I promised it would be happening soon, and I’m not one to disappoint. It’s time for another book giveaway. On offer this time are 2 ebook copies of either Garden of Eden or Fauxpocalypse. I…
I promised it would be happening soon, and I’m not one to disappoint. It’s time for another book giveaway. On offer this time are 2 ebook copies of either Garden of Eden or Fauxpocalypse. I…
Two Stand Against Many
Following my victory over Simon Cantan in the inaugural Legendary Author Battle, I rested well. However, all was not well in Davetopia. Flushed with hubris, talented author Giovanni Russano did challenge me most grievously. Join me in a tale of … Continue reading →
February 21, 2014
Defying Fate by D.L. Morrese
This anthology collects Morrese’s The Warden Threat and The Warden War. With tongue firmly in cheek, this book begins as the traditional tale of a young man saving the kingdom from an evil plot then begins to reveal the apparent … Continue reading →
February 19, 2014
Who Doesn’t Watch The Writers?
One of the most common pieces of writing advice is to not write and edit at the same time; and both scientific studies on the parallel use of different areas of the brain and anecdotal evidence of increased speed, word-counts, … Continue reading →
February 17, 2014
Mandatory Giving
With the prevalence of loss leaders, lowest price guarantees, package deals that save you so much money, and other marketing techniques, it is easy to get trapped worrying about which retailer is the best deal to obtain what you seek. … Continue reading →
February 14, 2014
Drachar’s Demons by David Burrows
This fantasy novel manages to combine an interesting plot with a sense of a huge and complex history without becoming a (metaphorical) strain on the wrists. When the sorcerer Lothanal is caught studying demonology he is banished by the Eldric. … Continue reading →
February 12, 2014
Closing Your Eyes In The Dark
The current Olympics are plagued with allegations of Russian abuses: sexual rights abuses, animal rights abuses, health-and safety abuses. With each new allegation our social media channels gain a new call to boycott the Olympics. It is a noble sentiment, … Continue reading →
February 10, 2014
Government is Addicted to Interfering
With Nick Clegg’s statement that we need to re-evaluate the United Kingdom’s drugs policy and the possible ban on smoking in cars in the news recently, some of my friends have expressed surprise that I support both the legalisation of … Continue reading →
