Occasionally some interesting book related news comes my way that I like to pass on. I’m a huge fan of Game of Thrones so when the following press release appeared in my inbox this morning I felt compelled to share. Gollancz Returns to Westeros with Inside HBO’s Game of Thrones: Seasons 3 & 4 ——— Visually Stunning Book Takes Fans Behind the Scenes of the Hit Series The award-winning hit HBO® show Game of Thrones® has captivated millions of fans throughout the world with Read more […]
Gosh, has it really already been twelve months since we all survived the Mayan apocalypse? It’s amazing how quickly we all forgot about that isn’t it? All those giant beasties, strange lights in the sky and everything. Crazy times, eh? Never mind, I’m sure there will another rapture-like event arriving imminently. While we’re waiting, why not pull up a chair and we can talk a bit about some of the top genre books that have arrived in the last year. I’ve decided, as I’ve done in the past, to hold Read more […]
A tiny tidbit of news to start off this chilly Thursday morning. The British Fantasy Society Christmas Open Night is taking place tomorrow night in London. If you’re round and about our nation’s capital tomorrow then the following information may be of interest. http://www.britishfantasysociety.co.uk/news/bfs-xmas-open-night/
Recently I got invited to take part in an edition of the popular Scrolls podcast discussing this years World Fantasy Con in Brighton. Having never taken part in a podcast I decided to give it a go. I had a great time, everyone was wonderful and I think the results manage to be informative, entertaining and at times utterly chaotic. If you’re interested you can listen by clicking on the image below. Thanks to Dion and Phil for the invitation. Read more […]
An ordinary man who sees his face in a tabloid newspaper. A soldier haunted by the images of those he killed from afar. Two petty criminals on the run from a punishment more implacable than either of them can imagine. Doppelgangers both real and imaginary. A tranquil English village where those who don’t fit in really aren’t welcome, and a strange hotel where second chances are allowed…at a price Ten stories of unease, fear and the weird from James Everington. It’s been a while since I’ve Read more […]
Brian and his friends are not part of the cool crowd. They’re the misfits, the troublemakers — the ones who jump their High School’s electrified fence to skip school regularly. So when the virus breaks out, they’re the only ones with a chance of surviving. The virus turns Brian’s classmates and teachers into bloodthirsty attackers who don’t die easily. In other words: Zombies. The whole school goes on lockdown and the military surrounds the fence, and Brian and his best friend Chad are safe (and Read more […]
Cast of Wonders, a young adult audio fiction podcast, invites you to the magical world of Camp Myth, where centaurs, kitsune, dryads, cyclops, mermaids and other mythical youngsters spend their summers adventuring and earning merit badges. Starting September 25th, Cast of Wonders will debut Phoenix Watching, the first Camp Myth novel by Chris Lewis Carter. This longer story unfolds over fifteen chapters, and will air one chapter a week every Wednesday. This is in addition to the weekly stories Read more […]
Best known as the author of the Parasol Protectorate series of steampunk novels, New York Times Bestselling author Gail Carriger is renowned the world over for her stories filled with wit, humour, horror and excellent dress sense. But Gail’s versatility stretches farther, and Dan Sawyer aims to prove just how far. Just before The Parasol Protectorate series hit it big, Gail created the first-rate YA science fiction adventure Crudrat. When her steampunk books made immaculately dressed history, Read more […]
Recently I sent out a call asking the creative author-ey types of Twitter if they would be willing to submit to some burning questions. A few foolish fools brave souls (twenty four to be exact) answered the call. Here, in case you missed any first time around, are links to every single response. I’d like to take this opportunity once again to thank all the contributors. These super talented folks write, edit, produce and illustrate in all areas of the industry from self-publication Read more […]
Q1. What is your favorite word? Currently ‘salmagundi Q2. What is your least favorite word? Get Q3. How has social media helped your career? Meeting people I wouldn’t have met under normal circumstances because I’m an anti-social fucker 😉 Q4. What would you say are the downsides to social media in your career? I spend too much time tweeting instead of working! 😉 Q5. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Barrister Q6. What Read more […]
Q1. What is your favorite word? Miasma Q2. What is your least favorite word? No Q3. How has social media helped your career? Through it, I have met like-minded writers who I would later go on to collaborate with, reviewers who kindly reviewed my work, fellow-readers who I could talk about books with. Writing can be a lonely profession. Having a world of potential friends at my fingertips has helped me through some very dark times. This in itself has helped remain positive and Read more […]
Q1. What is your favorite word? Buffet Q2. What is your least favorite word? Heatwave Q3. How has social media helped your career? It’s helped me keep in touch with people. Q4. What would you say are the downsides to social media in your career? It’s a massive timesink. Q5. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Copy-editor. Q6. What profession would you not like to do? Professional chef. Q7. What is your favorite Read more […]
As a bit of an experiment, I decided recently that it was time to try something new here at The Eloquent Page. Regular readers will know I’ve said before that I love to read, but I’m not a writer. I’ll happily admit however that I’m more than a little bit in awe of anyone who does possess this rare ability. These are my rock stars, the storytellers and the word-smiths. Unsurprisingly, I have an insatiable curiosity about what makes the creative mind function (if I had my way I’d love to rummage Read more […]