Today, I’d like to introduce you to M J Mallon, YA author, poet, photographer and book blogger. 1. When did you first call yourself a writer? I’d say I first called myself a writer when I started my blog six years ago. A lot has happened since then: I published Read more…
“So it’s more like super-hero powers than wands and spells then?” “Super-hero. I like that,” said Hartley. “It’s actually a little of each.” Haven Wakes, and the other books in the Haven Chronicles series, are filled with magic. I knew from the outset that I didn’t want to copy what Read more…
In case you hadn’t noticed, we’re full-on into shopping mode in time for the festive season. One of the best presents, in my opinion, that you can give is a book. I suppose I would say that as a writer, but I’m not flogging my own novel in today’s blog Read more…
NaNoWriMo (or to the uninitiated ‘National Novel Writing Month’) kicks off at the beginning of November. So what’s it all about? Well, the aim is to write write write for the entire month, working towards a total word count of 50,000. I’ve never yet made it all the way to Read more…
It’s been one week since Haven Wakes was published by Burning Chair, and I’ve been delighted with the response so far – so many kind words, reviews, and shout-outs on social media. So what now? Well, I suppose I’d better write the next book in the series. Book two in Read more…
It’s Monday morning – the last day before my debut novel Haven Wakes is published – and I’m preparing for the big launch tomorrow. To say, I’m excited has to be the understatement of my life, but I’m also incredibly grateful for this chance to share my stories. I’m grateful Read more…
I can’t tell you how excited I am. It’s been a long journey, with much discussion and throwing around of ideas, but here it is – the book cover design for my fantasy novel Haven Wakes. Designed by the incredibly talented Stuart Bache, this book cover is a wonderful reflection Read more…
Since I first wrote a fantasy story, back when I was a child, I have always been drawn to this genre, both as a writer and a reader. Let me tell you why. Seeing beyond the mundane with a writer’s eye I don’t think I’m the only writer who does Read more…