If you’ve just discovered my books and are wondering where to start, you’re in the right place. This post is here to help you get your bearings. You’ll find out what kind of series the Haven Chronicles is, how the books fit together, and whether they’re your kind of read. Read more
I thought it was time to bring you another festive countdown author interview. This year, it’s the turn of cosy magical mystery writer Bella Colby to tell all. If you subscribe to my newsletter or read my book reviews, you’ll already be familiar with Bella’s two cosy mystery series, Wedding Read more
Do you have fantasy readers to buy for? Maybe you’re one yourself and want something to ask for this festive season. While wonderful tales of magic and adventure are always a hit, there are plenty of other gifts that are perfect for lovers of fantasy fiction. If you’re looking for Read more
There’s something about this time of year that makes fantasy the perfect genre to read. The nights are longer, the weather is colder, and the draw of curling up indoors with a book becomes irresistible. The holiday season is steeped in tradition, nostalgia, and more than a touch of magic. Read more
Where did 2025 go? How is it almost December? The local Christmas market is in full swing and I’m already juggling festive gift lists from the entire family. Before November comes to an end, I think it’s time to look back at all the good stuff 2025 has brought into Read more
Six years ago today, my debut novel Haven Wakes was published by the lovely people at Burning Chair Publishing. After teasing readers about the book launch for weeks, I spent the first day of October 2019 as gleeful and excited as a toddler in a sweet shop, or a ball Read more
When I first started writing the Haven Chronicles, I knew I wanted to create more than just a magical story. I also wanted to set the series in a world that readers would enjoy investigating and be keen to return to. That had to include the physical landscape we find Read more
My last quiz – Discover your Magic Type – went down so well with readers that I’ve written another one. This time round, I thought it might be fun to find out which of the main Haven Chronicles characters you’re most like. Are you inquisitive like Steve, a ruler breaker Read more
When I originally wrote the second book of the Haven Chronicles, I envisioned a very different ending to the one that appeared in the published novel. It was darker, more isolating for the main characters, and left readers guessing how Steve and the darkling could possibly escape to safety. I Read more
Do you ever find yourself browsing endless fantasy book lists and shelves, unsure of what to read next? Should you choose dragons, wizards, chosen ones, or epic quests? Are you more of a medieval castle fantasy reader or do you prefer urban battlegrounds? That book choice overwhelm can easily stop Read more