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CollectFest 2026 Round-up

Last weekend I did my first face-to-face author event since Supanova back in 2017… and honestly, I didn’t realise how much I needed it. I was invited along by my mate Max, who had a stall for his children’s book series, The Minecraft Hero Pig. If you’ve got kids around 6–10 years old, I highlyContinueContinue reading “CollectFest 2026 Round-up”

Bleeding Edge launch

Whew, what a couple of weeks it’s been. Bleeding Edge was released on the 21st of October – just under a month ago – and it’s done much better than I ever hoped it would. I knew the book was good and the cover art by Eric Summers was killer, but to see it haveContinueContinue reading “Bleeding Edge launch”

Editing on a budget

This post is for all the new authors who are still trying to figure out how the heck they’re ever going to afford professional editing with no money behind them at the start of their career. I’ve broken up the rest of this post into my top tips. Beta Readers A good beta reader isContinueContinue reading “Editing on a budget”

The Dice Gods demand blood

I’m plotting out my next book at the moment, really fleshing things out. I have always known the overarching shape of the story and where we were going to end up, but all the bits in between are hazy. I like discovering them as I go. I reached a juncture today where things are gettingContinueContinue reading “The Dice Gods demand blood”