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2015 What the hell happened?

Looking back on 2015 has kind of made me feel like this… The really strange thing is that many people I’ve talked to, writers blogs I’ve read etc have all been saying the same thing. 2015 we are all glad to see you go and hope that 2016 will be kinder. My 2015 in review;Continue reading “2015 What the hell happened?”

Books Of Magic

I love reading books about magic of all stripes and stamps, the more original the better. Over the last 12 months I’ve read some great fiction so I thought I would share my favourites that I am sure I will find time to read again and again. The Peter Grant Series – Ben Aaronovitch IContinue reading “Books Of Magic”

What I’m Up To…

I would be the first to admit that I have not been focussed on blog writing in the last few months so I thought I would write a quick catch up to let you all know what I have been up to: I have finished writing the first book, called WYLT, in a new trilogy.Continue reading “What I’m Up To…”

Free Books Promotions

*Promotion Announcement* ‘Cry of the Firebird’ will be be on a Free Books Promo in all countries on 26th-28th of November. ‘The Eagle Key’ will be on a Free Books Promo in all countries on 26th of November.

Apologies from a Writer

Due to an error by yours truly, the original publication of ‘The Eagle Key’was published with errors (the wrong copy ended up going to the formatters). Since being alerted of the mix up I have pulled ‘The Eagle Key’ from publishing. I will be offering a free copy to all those that have previously purchasedContinue reading “Apologies from a Writer”

Keys, Rogues and Faerie

On Wednesday the 10th of October 2012 I started writing a story that would become “The Eagle Key.” I wrote the story in a 6 week blur, churning out thousands of words a day in an unexpected flow. If there was ever any doubt that writing could heal, could save, than “The Eagle Key” isContinue reading “Keys, Rogues and Faerie”

Running and Reviews

There are times it seems that life has a way of moving so quickly that one has to be in a state of continual running to keep up. It has only been two months roughly since “Cry of the Firebird” has been released and I feel like I haven’t stopped once. Time management is aContinue reading “Running and Reviews”

In Case You Missed It

Hello Everyone, I thought I would share this article with yours truely again as this is now my official page: https://inthelandofaus.com/books/cry-of-the-firebird/

Kalevala Dreaming

“I am driven by my longing, And my understanding urges That I should commence my singing; And begin my recitation. I will sing the people’s legends, And the ballads of the nation.” Excerpt From: “Kalevala, Volume I (of 2) / The Land of the Heroes.” So begins “The Kalevala”, the heroic epic of Finland. InContinue reading “Kalevala Dreaming”

The Fiery Prince

“Prince Yvan and the Grey Wolf” is from a collection of fairytales by Alexander Afanasyev and it was this tale that I focussed on when developing my own Prince Yvan’s back story for “Cry of the Firebird.” Firebird fairytales can be found all over the world but there was something about the Russian Prince Yvan’sContinue reading “The Fiery Prince”