Well I've now only got one poorly child, and he's getting better. Being 18 months old must be hard for him - all that sleeping and eating he has to do. Bless. Trouble is he decides to wake up at 5am every morning ... those bags under my eyes are getting bigger.
I'm working hard on my new novel BERSERK, and hope to finish it in first draft in the next 2 weeks. After that some intensive re-writing, and very soon I'll be able to announce an exciting limited hardback contract for this book! It'll be a fun project and I can't wait to announce it. There'll also be an extract going up on my site at the same time.
BERSERK is perhaps the most exciting, fast-paced novel I've ever written. It all takes place over the space of 48 hours, and is a chase novel virtually from start to finish. It's pretty horrific too ... and hopefully moving and involving as well. I like it! Which is a good job, because I'm writing it.
There's another announcement coming soon. I can't say any more just yet. Suffice to say ... it's one that still has me floating around the house whenever I think about it.
I'm also working on my next short story collection, UNNECESSARY EVILS, which Cemetery Dance will be publishing next year. I'm finishing up some original fiction and story notes, and I'm hoping to get an introduction by a big writer. I'm really excited about this book as it collects my best short fiction from the past few years, and some new pieces which I'm VERY pleased with. More news on this book soon.
I'm also writing a short novel next year concerning the apocalypse, rampaging mutants, and real ale. I'm enjoying the research so far! Can't announce this officially yet as the contracts aren't signed, but as soon as they are I'll talk about it some more.
Have you seen the DAWN OF THE DEAD remake? Stunning! I thought it one of the best horror movies for quite some time, even though it was a remake. Refreshingly well acted and directed. And an opening ten minutes that will leave you breathless.
Right, back to the writing. Check by here again soon for some more major announcements! And have a geat Christmas.
I've got a few exciting announcements this time!
Firstly HUSH, the novel I wrote with Gavin Williams several years ago, is getting the limited hardback treatment from Delirium. It will be one of their Dark Essentials titles next year, and I'm thrilled that it will finally be available in hardback. This novel received great reviews when it was released from Razorblade Press a few years back, as well as being shortlisted for a British Fantasy Award. The book will contain an Introduction by Gavin and an Afterword by me, and I'm sure it'll be a real collector's item.
PIECES OF HATE, Book Two of the Assassin Series, is available for pre order from Shocklines (www.shocklines.com) and the Necessary Evil Press website (www.necessaryevilpress.com). This is a pirate novella, again featuring the supernatural assassin Temple and his nemesis Gabriel, with more background story wrapped in an exciting, gritty and brutal high seas adventure. Artwork by Caniglia ... and he's outdone himself this time, coming up with a stunning cover (which you can see at the above websites) and some gorgeous interior artwork as well.
On Hallowe'en my collection FEARS UNNAMED had a great review in the New York Times! Being a Brit I wasn't quite aware of how exciting this news is, but that was impressed upon me last week by the amount of film company interest attracted by this single review! My film agent is busy at the moment, and I'm hoping I'll have some exciting news soon.
Talking of movies, Stephen Susco - writer of the massive UK and US box office hit THE GRUDGE - has renewed his option on my novella 'White', so I'm keeping my fingers crossed there. The novella is in good hands for sure, and I'm hopeful it'll find its way to the big screen.
Recent stories published include my novelette 'Forever', which appears in THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF SORCERER'S TALES, and 'Fodder', the novella I wrote with Brian Keene, which is reprinted in THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF NEW TERROR. Also reprinted is 'Exorcising Angels' (the novella I wrote with Simon Clark), which appears in THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF BEST NEW HORROR. I also have a piece in the science fiction book PROJECTIONS, a collection of critical essays from MonkeyBrain Books, edited by Lou Anders.
I think that's it for now, but there'll be some exciting news very soon about my new novel BERSERK. I've just signed a deal for a hardback edition, but I'm waiting for all the details to be sorted out before I announce it. It will be worth the wait, so please keep checking back here for news!
As ever ... watch this space!
I've got a few exciting announcements this time!
Firstly HUSH, the novel I wrote with Gavin Williams several years ago, is getting the limited hardback treatment from Delirium. It will be one of their Dark Essentials titles next year, and I'm thrilled that it will finally be available in hardback. This novel received great reviews when it was released from Razorblade Press a few years back, as well as being shortlisted for a British Fantasy Award. The book will contain an Introduction by Gavin and an Afterword by me, and I'm sure it'll be a real collector's item.
PIECES OF HATE, Book Two of the Assassin Series, is available for pre order from Shocklines (www.shocklines.com) and the Necessary Evil Press website (www.necessaryevilpress.com). This is a pirate novella, again featuring the supernatural assassin Temple and his nemesis Gabriel, with more background story wrapped in an exciting, gritty and brutal high seas adventure. Artwork by Caniglia ... and he's outdone himself this time, coming up with a stunning cover (which you can see at the above websites) and some gorgeous interior artwork as well.
On Hallowe'en my collection FEARS UNNAMED had a great review in the New York Times! Being a Brit I wasn't quite aware of how exciting this news is, but that was impressed upon me last week by the amount of film company interest attracted by this single review! My film agent is busy at the moment, and I'm hoping I'll have some exciting news soon.
Talking of movies, Stephen Susco - writer of the massive UK and US box office hit THE GRUDGE - has renewed his option on my novella 'White', so I'm keeping my fingers crossed there. The novella is in good hands for sure, and I'm hopeful it'll find its way to the big screen.
Recent stories published include my novelette 'Forever', which appears in THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF SORCERER'S TALES, and 'Fodder', the novella I wrote with Brian Keene, which is reprinted in THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF NEW TERROR. Also reprinted is 'Exorcising Angels' (the novella I wrote with Simon Clark), which appears in THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF BEST NEW HORROR. I also have a piece in the science fiction book PROJECTIONS, a collection of critical essays from MonkeyBrain Books, edited by Lou Anders.
I think that's it for now, but there'll be some exciting news very soon about my new novel BERSERK. I've just signed a deal for a hardback edition, but I'm waiting for all the details to be sorted out before I announce it. It will be worth the wait, so please keep checking back here for news!
As ever ... watch this space!
I've just received the covers flats for my new novel from Leisure, DESOLATION. And they're sexy! I'll post the image on my website as soon as I can.
And I'll post a lengthly blog here soon, too. Been busy looking after sick kids for the past few days, and therefore I've been away from the keyboard. It's very convenient being a professional writer when it's half term and the kids need looking after, or they're sick and they need looking after .... sometimes I wish I could hire an office!
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