Redemption In Indigo by Karen Lord
Mike Reeves-McMillan
There’s a small, but flourishing, group of Caribbean writers of African descent working in SFF at the moment, and I’m starting to read their work and, so far, finding it…
Fantasy and Studio Ghibli – Part One: “Trees and people used to be good friends.”
Lucy Hounsom
I am a huge fan of Studio Ghibli animation. Its films are famous for their meticulous detail, beautifully-paced exposition and subtle handling of difficult themes. But what I’d like to…
David Gemmell Legend Award Winners Announced
Overlord
The David Gemmell Legend Award winners have finally been announced and I think two of the three awards went the way we were expecting (Best Art and Newcomer), with what…
Reaper’s Gale by Steven Erikson
Karl Wolfenden
You’ve heard of the super cell? That thankfully rare occasion where a number of storms, each one a threat to life and limb and capable of doing some serious property…
John Jarrold’s Literary Agency Celebrates 10 years
I’d like to say a huge congratulations to John Jarrold who today celebrates the 10th anniversary of his Literary Agency. Literary Agents are the unsung heroes in the publishing world.…
The Buried Life by Carrie Patel
Alister Davison
The gaslight and shadows of the underground city of Recoletta hide secrets and lies. When Inspector Liesl Malone investigates the murder of a renowned historian, she finds herself stonewalled by…
Amazon stand-off not just with Hachette anymore…
For those not in the know, Amazon and Hachette had some kind of breakdown during negotiations a few weeks back. Although no one has told us what exactly this breakdown…
Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor
Joie
“Once upon a time, an angel and a devil pressed their hands to their hearts and started the apocalypse.” And so begins Dreams of Gods & Monsters, Laini Taylor’s conclusion…
Cover for Aaronovitch’s ‘Foxglove Summer’
I remember being in a bookshop a few years back (a second-hand one) and an elderly lady, maybe 75, tilted a book towards me and said “nice cover this, isn’t…
‘The Child Eater’ – Digital Cover Reveal
I should hope by now that when I mention the name ‘Jo Fletcher’ to you I invoke fond memories; memories of fantastic, unforgettable books that span a range of our…
Shield and Crocus by Michael R. Underwood
Eric Christensen
Ever since Jaws, summer is the time Hollywood studios release their action blockbusters. If the movie has robots, monsters, superheroes, or magic, odds are, it’ll come out during the summer.…
But I Just Want to be Normal!
Victoria Hooper
“Why me?” the protagonist cries as she throws an angry lightning bolt at the sky. Ever since she discovered her superpowers and incredible strength, being a hero has been such…