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Brand new paperback cover - The Queen and the Dagger

Several people have been asking about the paperback, and it's almost here! The new cover is set and ready to go, thanks to the folks at Mibl Art. The proof is in the mail and I'll have an update soon about the paperback being available to order.

New book! "Theo and the Stolen Library" out now

A tenacious grey rabbit named Theo worked his way into my imagination many years ago and never left. Over the years, his story evolved into an epic tale about a faraway time and place called Mankahar, where animals had the power of speech but where reading and writing were banned. The story was, at its heart, about fighting for what you believed in despite daunting odds.

It's been an amazing journey exploring this story world, which is why I'm so thrilled to announce that the last volume in th...

Free Today! First two volumes in the "Book of Theo" series

I can't believe I'm less than two weeks away from launching my newest book. But it's not just any book, it's the finale in a trilogy that has taken me---well, let's just say it's been a long labour of love!

With launch day just around the corner, I wanted to offer a way to binge on the other books, without breaking the bank. So "Theo and the Forbidden Language" and "Theo and the Secret of Elshon" are both FREE today, and you can pick up your copies here:

"Theo and the Forbidden Language"

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Pre-Orders for "Theo and the Stolen Library" now available

The finale is almost here! "Theo and the Stolen Library", the 3rd instalment in the "Book of Theo" trilogy, launches November 18, but it's available to pre-order now. It's on sale for $2.99 until September 1, when it goes to the regular price of $3.99, plus if you email me a screenshot of the receipt, you go into the draw to win a free signed copy of Book 2, "Theo and the Secret of Elshon". The winner will be announced after release!

Cover reveal for Book 3 in the "Book of Theo" trilogy: "Theo and the Stolen Library"

The votes came in and it was a landslide! The phoenix design won out, and is now the brand new cover for the finale to the "Book of Theo" trilogy, "Theo and the Stolen Library". Pre-orders will be available soon!

Epic fantasy books and e-reader giveaway

Happy middle of 2022! This week I've joined 30 plus other authors to create an epic fantasy prize pack for a lucky winner. Enter to win a new e-reader, plus over 35 books. Entries close June 22, so enter here now.

Book of Theo 2 now in paperback

The paperback version of Theo and the Secret of Elshon is now out on Amazon, and will be available for order through stores soon!

If you're stateside, there's still time to order for delivery before Christmas.

And I'm currently 18k words into the third installment of the Book of Theo series, stay tuned in the new year for info on launch dates and more.

"Theo and the Secret of Elshon" is live

The sequel is out! Volume 2 in the "Book of Theo" series is now available on Amazon, and for a limited time, you can get a $2.99 copy here. What readers are saying:

"A haunting, entertaining read! Unpredictable and a real page-turner. This book will keep you wanting more!"

- Goodreads Review

"One of my favorite reads of 2021." - Goodreads Review

"A really fun series." - RamblingMads Reviews

"A delight to read...it truly is a page-turner." - Bookworm Bunny

And if you'd rather read a pap...

Let the book tour begin

This week, "Theo and the Secret of Elshon" goes on tour to 19 different stops, with interviews, reviews, and more. There's also a giveaway of a paperback copy of Book 1, "Theo and the Forbidden Language", you can enter the draw by clicking here. Full schedule for the tour is below:

Getting Creative

Creative Ballarat featured me as their November artist this month. Read on to see what I'm up to with my latest film and book projects.