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The best bad review

Let me preface this by saying reviews are for readers, not for writers. As much as we needy pen-pushers are desperate for them and exceedingly grateful anytime a person takes the time to write a few words about our books, it’s not really our space to be in. Once a book is out in theContinueContinue reading “The best bad review”

It’s Yorkshire… we’re all a little pagan around here

I have just finished going through the first round of edits for The Sword and the Hounds and pressed send on the old email to my publisher. It is, officially, squeaky-bum time, ladies and gents! The Sword and the Hounds is the sequel to The Book and the Blade and is due out later thisContinueContinue reading “It’s Yorkshire… we’re all a little pagan around here”

Aaaaand done… maybe

Well, it only took me the better part of 30 years, but I finished writing a novel today. To be clear, I haven’t been writing for 30 years, but when I tell the story of The Book and the Blade, I always mention how I initially got the idea when I was 18. For thisContinueContinue reading “Aaaaand done… maybe”

The First One of 2024

Good morning lovely people, and welcome to a random and unexpected blog post… my first of 2024, and let’s be honest, my first in a long time. This poor neglected little website does not get a whole lot of attention and I really ought to remedy that. So, let’s recap 2023: Reindeer Games did quiteContinueContinue reading “The First One of 2024”