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Dragons & Magic Book 3 Release

In the Winterdark, N’Obuk, foulest of sorcerers, waxed in unnatural life. But, assisted by my trusted companion, Sir Simon de Cantan, I have breached N’Obuk’s fastness and wrested Sorcery itself from his grasp – or at least the electronic version. Sorcery The adventurer doesn’t fall far from the tree. Peony has a lot to live … Continue reading Dragons & Magic Book 3 Release

The Far Side of Promise by Matthew S. Cox

Combining fast-paced action with depth of character and moral ambivalence, Cox provides a series of tales that transcend narrow subgenre limits. This collection contains nine short stories, in a spectrum of speculative fiction genres: ‘Ouroboros’: Eric spends his days as a wage-slave and his nights as a leet hacker. With the final piece in place, … Continue reading The Far Side of Promise by Matthew S. Cox

Advertising’s a Dirty Business

The postman delivered an Amazon parcel. As I was out at the time, they left it in a secure location. Using the wonders of GIMP and a couple of minutes of my time, I’ve replicated the most important parts of the sight that met my eyes when I went to recover it. What are your … Continue reading Advertising’s a Dirty Business

The Answer to Every Investigator’s Worst Nightmare

Do you find yourself needing to display the power and majesty of the Empire, without causing the more delicate members of your expedition to swoon at the sight of your power and majesty? I might have the solution. I know I’ll be happier during an attack by chthonic entities knowing I don’t have to choose … Continue reading The Answer to Every Investigator’s Worst Nightmare

Cheapjack Pulp 616 (2) by David Ulnar Slew (ed)

Thrills! Spills! Dark-hearted villains stalking the grimy streets of the urban jungle! And heroes with feet of muck! Do you dare enter… This Review!! This collection contains seven short stories, each unashamed pulp entertainment rather than high literature. Ulnar Slew divides the contents into Sci-fi/Fantasy/Dark Fantasy; Romance; Western and Adventure; and Detective and Horror; however, … Continue reading Cheapjack Pulp 616 (2) by David Ulnar Slew (ed)

Bookish Thoughts

Better Than Required

On my way to the shops this morning, when approaching a road, the nearest car stopped and the driver waved me across in each instance where the road wasn’t empty of traffic. Not a huge or meaningful piece of news. However, it is a reminder that small acts of “better than required” happen every day.

Dragon Moon by Austin Hackney

Combining fast-paced action and immense threats with characters who are more than stereotypes, Hackney produces a young adult fantasy that – while short – is not shallow. Lia Stone is descended from Dragon-born Guardians, and expected to join them in defending humanity from demonic threats when she comes of age. However, when first her parents … Continue reading Dragon Moon by Austin Hackney

I Didn’t Want to Sit on You Anyway

Today has been a productive day, but involved more being away from my desk than usual. Not everyone viewed this as a good thing, as this recreation shows. Fortunately, the stare of disdain was interrupted by a snooze before my head melted.

The End of the Circle

Saturday marked the publication of the last episode of Seven Stones, my swords-and-sorcery serial. I might return to Reverend Kobb and the others in the future, and will be releasing further collections, but – after nearly two years – the arc is over. It’s been an interesting experience writing such an episodic work. I haven’t … Continue reading The End of the Circle