Coming on Tuesday

The call for a new High King rings louder than ever! The formidable Queen Medb once again rejects the King of Ulster as a possible future high king. To prevent Mac Nessa’s ascension to the throne, she embarks on a quest to shame the King of Ulster. Standing in her way is the fearless Hound,Continue reading “Coming on Tuesday”

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”

Never Let Me Go — Kazuo Ishiguro

The author has a way with words, for want of a better cliché. He paints a vivid picture of a dystopian near future. However, I got an immediate sense of The Midwich Cuckoos with this tale, as if Meat Loaf had remastered Bat Out of Hell and tweaked all the raw talent out of it. I found Kathy’s narrativeContinue reading “Never Let Me Go — Kazuo Ishiguro”