A long time before I wrote Knight of Aslath, I was inspired by fantasy knights created by other authors. When you consider the greatest knights of fantasy literature, have you ever tried to rank them? Or even wondered who would beat who? If we saw a group of the greatest ‘warriors’ settling who was the best, there would […]
Sigmana clasped her hands together against the folds of her black mourning dress as they waited outside the doors. Too tightly, she realised, releasing them before her grandson noticed. She glanced at him and smiled sadly. He must see confidence and perfect authority. He must learn from me in the years I have left, if […]
The barking of dogs broke the stillness of the forest. He Who Was Teshok stopped walking, listening in the dark as they raised the alarm. He smiled and turned toward the sound, moving unhurriedly between the trees, caring not that the edge of his cloak rustled the carpet of dead leaves which lay thick beneath […]
Today I’m interviewing Francesca Baerald, the talented artist who created the new fantasy map for my novel Knight of Aslath. She is an absolute star and her work is amazing. So, Francesca, tell us a bit about yourself? I’m an Italian traditional artist and I consider myself very lucky to be born in such an inspirational […]
Happy Friday everyone. It’s time to reveal the cover for my first fantasy novel, Knight of Aslath. It’s been the topic of serious thought, research and work for months now. When I saw this photo it spoke to me straight away. This is Termaris, and here we are, face to face with the main character […]
It’s that time again. Game of Thrones season 5 is about to hit the UK on Monday 13th April. If like me you’ve been waiting (im)patiently for the next installment of backstabbing, intrigue and seemingly indiscriminate character killing, you might already have been scouring the web for Game of Thrones latest news. In that case, […]
My first post for a while, I have been busy and there’s lots to tell you about. Firstly, book one of the Dreaming God Chronicle is almost ready. So ready in fact that it has a cover (to be revealed shortly) and even an ISBN number. Really? After 15 years of writing? That’s so quick! […]
If you are a Game of Thrones HBO series fan, and didn’t hear about recent ‘Red Wedding’ spoiler splashed all over the cover of the Metro, you must have been on Mars. Or perhaps more appropriately, lost somewhere in the Dothraki Sea. Let’s just say that the Rains of Castamere episode which will make you question everything…. […]
I would like to share with you a short extract from the Book of Shirith-Kah. A prediction of what will come, a warning that mankind has fallen from grace, pointing the way back to the righteous path. An explanation perhaps, of how the scene was first set for the Dreaming God Chronicle.
The Temple of Shirith-Kah is coming to Arkavia, to destroy the old gods, burn the land and blacken the sky. In the shadows of the Velderwood, unwitting guardians defend the only thread of hope against a demon sent to destroy it. Termaris is a surly mercenary with a talent for killing, but he cares little for wars, […]