So a cool thing that happened recently was I got to speak with the very lovely folks over at The Nerd Daily about writing and my upcoming release, Pale Kings. It was a very fun and lighthearted chat, and one in which I shared a few things about my writing process and what readers can expect to… Continue reading Betrayal, Blood & Gods
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On the Beauty of the Tree
Every so often you come across words – a passage of literature, a quote, a pithy aphorism – that perfectly capture some truth inside of you; a long-held belief, an inward conviction, a sentiment so true it resonates, it seems, in every cell of your being like a well struck chord. For me, I’ve perhaps… Continue reading On the Beauty of the Tree
From Realism to Fantasy: A Writing Journey
I had great fun recently talking with academic and writer, Elaine Aldred, about my writing journey. We discussed some of the nuts and bolts of writing and being published; from creativity to craft, to the editorial process itself. So, if you're interested in peeking beneath the hood to see what being an author can look… Continue reading From Realism to Fantasy: A Writing Journey
Myths, Writing & Historical Celebrity Death Matches
I had great fun recently chatting with the guys at Fantasy Inn about genre fiction and the journey of being an author. Click here to check it out.
The Durban Book Launch
Well... where to begin. There are all kinds of words I could use to try to describe the experience that was the Durban Book Launch of Lost Gods, and absolutely all of them will sound hyperbolic to anyone who wasn't there - transcendent, incredible, life-affirming - that kinda thing. But it's all true. It was… Continue reading The Durban Book Launch
The Night That Was…
There are simply no words to describe how beautiful a thing it was to celebrate the release of Lost Gods this past weekend. So, if the old adage is true and an image is worth a thousand words, what price moving images? Surely no better way to capture what was an incredible evening of fun,… Continue reading The Night That Was…
Lost Gods Launch Night
So yeah... I guess I wrote a book. Which - lucky soul that I am - is being published by Angry Robot Books and will be in shops for people to read and everything, July 5th. And, seeing as this isn't something that's ever happened to me before, I thought it'd be remiss not to… Continue reading Lost Gods Launch Night
Creating Legends
Sooo... my very first time doing an author interview. I'll admit I was a tad nervous but Anton Marks was the perfect host. We sat down on a typically wet and chilly Manchester evening to discuss life, family, culture, writing, and my soon to be released debut novel, Lost Gods. And, I have to say,… Continue reading Creating Legends
Tales Mama Would Tell
Originally published at Fantasy Faction to accompany the press release for Lost Gods… When I was a kid my mother would tell me and my siblings fables, these sort of half made up Nigerian folktales-come-bedtime stories that often began and ended with a fantastical twist. Like the tale of how the sky came to be so… Continue reading Tales Mama Would Tell
Cover Reveal for Lost Gods
I'll confess every step of this journey toward the publication of Lost Gods, my debut novel, has been pretty surreal - from signing with my agent, to getting a publishing deal with award winning imprint, Angry Robot. And today is no exception. Barnes and Noble - as in, the world's biggest bookstore - just went ahead… Continue reading Cover Reveal for Lost Gods
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