An Invite to Eternity has been fully funded (and then some), and that means I’ll have a short story in that anthology! Thanks to everyone who clubbed together to get this made, and thanks to Calque Press for asking me to be involved. I’m really looking forward to seeing the book in print. Speaking of… Continue reading A parsec and eternity
It has been a huge and welcome surprise to find The Loosening Skin on the shortlist for the John W Campbell Memorial Award, along with works by some of my favourite writers. The winner will be announced at the end of June, but I’ll just enjoy these few weeks of being on the list, and… Continue reading A shiny invite dipped in blood
The Best of British Fantasy 2019 (NewCon Press) is now available, and there’s a launch event coming up for celebration purposes. It’ll be a great excuse to pick up a copy of the book and get lots of writers to sign it, and I hear a rumour that there will be free drinks and nibbles… Continue reading Best Witch Party
The Loosening Skin is on the shortlist for the Arthur C Clarke award this year: I have proof. Congratulations to the other shortlistees (amazing company to be in!) – and thanks to everyone who has taken the time to congratulate me; I very much appreciate it, and the support for my short novel of hunting… Continue reading Short and Sweet (Understatement)
Here’s the cover for the Best of British SF 2018 (published by NewCon Press) and there’s my name on it! Territory: Blank, a story that first appeared in Interzone last year, will be included among stories by some incredible writers. I’ll let you know once the book is out there. I think the official launch… Continue reading I’ll Be SF Dreaming
Just a quick pitstop to show off the new cover for The Best of British Fantasy 2018. Isn’t it great? It’s the work of Matty Long. Apparently all the stories are represented on the cover somewhere. I’m looking forward to reading them all and trying to place which image belongs to what story. (I think… Continue reading Cover Love
A bit of news that made me drink wine and dance around the kitchen last night – here’s The Loosening Skin on a very exciting shortlist: Starburst’s Brave New Words Award is for someone who produces break-out literature that is new and bold. We are looking to highlight exciting work that breaks new ground in the… Continue reading Brave New Escapes
