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Creatives Doing Manual and Robots Creating
Scrolling through FB for five minutes this morning, I came across no less than four ads offering support for generating AI novels and getting them published via Amazon. One even claimed to provide tools for writing and publishing at least one book daily. Many of my colleagues fear AI will replace us—as born out byContinue reading “Creatives Doing Manual and Robots Creating”
The Iron Between
The Iron Between trilogy follows the career of Agricola, the famed Roman General and Governor, from the outset of the Boudiccan uprising through the Year of the Four Emperors to the conquest of Druid Island (Anglesey). The author’s attention to historical accuracy will immerse you in first-century Romano Britain and Ireland. Follow the intrepid leaderContinue reading “The Iron Between”
The Last Summoner: Famine
Blurb Abe was devastated after the Battle of Mag Iotha when Upthóg seized Lia Fáil and handed it over to Partholón’s demon messenger. Leaving the battlefield, he stole the legendary twin maces of the Undead Warrior, Abartach. Now, as the shadow of civil war looms, Abe taps into the extraordinary power of the maces, onlyContinue reading “The Last Summoner: Famine”
Scandinavians in Britain
I was not surprised to learn that the Scandinavians had a presence in Britain long before the infamous Lindisfarne raid of CE793 (The Guardian, Jan 1st, 2025). The discovery of remains in York, believed to be of a Scandinavian gladiator or legionary, dating back to CE100 to CE300, suggests a much earlier migration than previouslyContinue reading “Scandinavians in Britain”
I Qualified for BIA
The Irish Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme is coming to an end this year. Its purpose was to examine the impact of a basic salary on artists and creative arts workers. Monthly payments have been made to 2,000 eligible artists and creative arts workers selected at random. The scheme was launched in 2022Continue reading “I Qualified for BIA”
A Prelude to War Part 2: Conall
Coming Autumn 2025 Blurb In a dramatic turn of events, the disgraced King Connavar Mac Nessa of Ulster storms back onto the scene, eager to reclaim his title as the ruler of Ériu’s mightiest kingdom. With the formidable Medb gone, Mac Nessa’s ambitions to ascend as the High King of the Five Kingdoms burn brighterContinue reading “A Prelude to War Part 2: Conall”
Anvil—Publication Day
Publication day for Anvil, the final volume in The Iron Between trilogy. For the first five days, available for £1.99. That’s a saving of £3. 🇬🇧 http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DB5WK271 🇺🇸 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB5WK271
A Little on How I do it
With 35 years as a professional editor, plus 26 novels published at time of print, Phil has jotted down a few words on the processes he follows when writing a book. A Technical Approach to Novel Writing has a foreword from acclaimed historical fantasy novelist John De Búrca. “Why? Why apply a technical approach to creativeContinue reading “A Little on How I do it”
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The Last Summoner
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