Book Shelf: The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson

The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson

Gripping adventure traveling between worlds, covering and uncovering secrets, with strong characters. I loved, loved, loved this story. I kept imagining it as a movie, with the scenes of the book playing out as movie scenes. It’s a fantastically written story that pulled me in and captivated my attention.

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Book Shelf: The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab

The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab

A gripping story that begins in 1714 France, traveling throughout the world, landing in 2014 New York, and ending in 2016 London. I absolutely loved this book, the characters, having a hard time putting the book down. In 1714 when Adeline Larue was faced with being forced to live a life she did not want to live, she made a grave mistake. She lives the effect of this mistake for three hundred years until one day in 2014 New York, everything changes. Absolutely enjoyable read!

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Book Shelf: The Near Witch

The Near Witch by V.E. Schwab

Another by V.E. Schwab that I very much enjoyed. A small town, where kids begin to disappear with no trace and no clues, just after a mysterious stranger comes into town. A small town that is highly suspicious of strangers, with towns people who are desperate to find what is happening to their children at night. Lexi is carrying out her own investigation, getting to the heart of what is truly happening, while everyone else is determined to blame, apprehend and punish the stranger. Loved it!

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Book Shelf: Black Water Sister by Zen Cho

Black Water Sister by Zen Cho

Gods, ghosts, family secrets. What’s not to love? I so much enjoyed this fantasy tale of Jess finding her voice, and the courage to come out, and be herself. A page turner from beginning to end, with feeling like I was right there with the characters, as one of the invisible goddesses spying on their every move. Loved it!

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Book Shelf: The Awesome Adventures of Poppy and Amelia by Maddy Harrisis and Misha Herwin

The Awesome Adventures of Poppy and Amelia by Maddy Harrisis and Misha Herwin

Lovely and magical adventure of two best friends who suddenly become witches. Once a new and strange girl arrives in school, they become a trio working together to defeat Miss Mortimer and her ilk. Thoroughly enjoyed!

I interviewed Misha on MTA in July 2020. Go here to read the interview …

Meet the Author: Belvedere Crescent by Misha Herwin

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Book Shelf: The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

Shoot this book into my veins! I loved it so much. I completely invested in the story, the characters, and found it hard to put down. I took the story with me to sleep and into my dreams. Beautifully written and captivating!

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Meet the Author: God and Dragons – The War of the North Saga Book Seven by Kate Haley

Today we travel to Wellington, New Zealand to chat with Kate Haley about how different worlds, imaginary friends, fighting monsters, vivid dreams, Terry Pratchett, Gargoyles, steampunk fantasy, and endings come together as part of Kate’s writing life.

Tell us a bit about yourself.

Kia ora! (‘Hello’ from Aotearoa/New Zealand) my name is Kate and I am an author from Wellington, New Zealand. Despite loving my hometown, I have never been able to stay in reality very long. I can’t stop wandering between different worlds, and I started putting them on paper so that I could share my imaginary friends with others. I’ve never looked back.

In which genre do you write?

I predominantly write fantasy, but dabble in horror and sci-fi. Which I guess means anything that will let me fight monsters.

How many published books do you have?

I currently have 7 books published – the complete War of the North saga, which is epic fantasy for young adults. I have another two stand alone books scheduled for release later in 2021.

Where did the idea for your most recent book come from?

Interestingly enough this answer is the same for pretty much every book I’ve ever written… they all started as dreams. I dream vividly, intensely, even lucidly. The War of the North Saga was born from a strange dream I had about a fantasy battlefield. I also had a weird dream last year about goo, which seems to be developing a page count…

If you could have a fantasy tea or coffee date with an author from the past or present, who would it be and what would you ask them?

Terry Pratchett. He’s been my favourite author for a very long time now. I don’t think there’s another sense of humour in the world that I admire as much as his. There’s no particular or pressing question I would want answered, but I would have loved to pick his brain and chat. I would have told him how much I loved his work and what it meant to me (even though we write very different things), because I think authors always need to hear that, no matter how often, and I’m sorry that I never got to let him know.

If you were trapped in a cartoon world from your childhood, which one would you choose and why?

Gargoyles. If you haven’t seen it, you should. Watch from the beginning all the way through to the end of The Gathering, Part II. It is still some of the best writing I have ever seen, even as an adult. You can go to Avalon, sail the whole world, meet mythical figures and gods, and best of all – there are gargoyles.

If mars or another planet was livable, would you accept a one way ticket there? why or why not?

I would not. I love traveling, but part of that love is being able to come home. I have friends and family that I could never bring myself to leave behind forever. Besides, if I want to visit completely alien worlds, I can read a book – or even better, write one!

If you could ask your pet three questions, what would they be?

Why do you keep trying to eat plastic?
You know it’s wrong, why do you do it?
WHY DO YOU KEEP TRYING TO EAT PLASTIC?!?!
(My cat is still very young… and special. Thus life is new and full of wonderous things to chew.)

Camilla: Oh my gosh! My cat ate plastic, too. I could not have real plants because she ate them, so I switched to fake plants. She ate those, too! She would also chew on the fake Christmas tree. She was a strange one. We were a perfect match! HA!

What are you currently working on?

I am currently writing a steampunk fantasy book. I’m really excited about it. There’s magic and politics and romance and family drama. It’s delicious. I can’t get enough of it, which is such a wonderful place to be when you’re creating. It is for an older audience than The War of the North, but I’m hoping 2021’s releases will help me target new audiences anyway. I want to do more stand alone books because I prefer them to series. I like being able to sit down to a book and enjoy it without worrying about when and where I can get the next one.

My next releases will be Welcome to the Inbetween – a new fantasy adventure aimed at a 12+y/o audience. June 2021.

And Gateway to Dark Stars – an action horror novel in the vein of Cthulhu meets The Witcher. November 2021.

Tell us about your most recent book and where we can find it.

My most recent book is Gods & Dragons: The War of the North Saga Book Seven. The epic conclusion to my dramatic teen fantasy series. The entire series is available on Amazon, and free on Kindle Unlimited.

I have to say, it was a mission to get here. I would obviously recommend that anyone curious should start with book one Steel & Stone, but I am so proud of the end of this story. I have been told a few times that it is an unusual ending, and I know what they mean, but I love it and everyone who told me it was unusual said that they really enjoyed it. That was always what I wanted. Endings are everything to me. What comes first is important, but the real trick is nailing the last 15 minutes. I learnt that doing screenwriting.

It was wonderful learning more about you and your writing style. Wishing you all the best and much success! – Camilla

Blurb:

The end is here.

Satinka and her friends have finally made it to the Five Stars of the North. There is nothing left but to rescue Memnyir and face Sunne in a battle to the death.

In this thrilling conclusion, the team confront Sunne and Āni in a fight they know could cost their lives. The Age of Mankind is tested, and the battle of gods and dragons commences. One way or another, the War of the North will be won, and the fate of the world decided.

Where to find the series:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089T4BH5F

Connect with Kate:

Website: https://www.katehaleyauthor.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/katehaleyauthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KateHaleyAuthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katehaleyauthor/

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Meet the Author: Monica With A ‘K’ Saves the World by E.D. Robson

Today we travel to the English East Midlands in the UK to chat with E.D. Robson about how having no practical skills, being a merchant navy cadet, swimming, pessimism, teaching, London, and Peak National Park come together as part of E.D.’s past and present life.

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I am 64 years old, who has lived most of his life in the English East Midlands between the cities of Derby and Nottingham (of Robin Hood fame). I may be retired; I’m not sure as my life is in a state of flux at the moment. Over the years I have held a number of jobs the most recent of which are associated with teaching and training. I pride myself that I can do anything which requires absolutely no practical ability (I’m not exaggerating, I am a total disaster at any practical skill). I would like to concentrate on my writing and have decided that having self-published five books, I can now describe myself as an author (a childhood dream).

In which genre do you write?

To date, I write what I would describe as light-hearted fantasy/Syfy under the pen-name of E. D. Robson, plus a memoir of my life as a young merchant navy cadet in the 1970s under my own name.

How many published books do you have?

I currently have five books published.

Three in ‘The Irrelevant One Saga’ series about an incompetent super being (and former Mesopotamian minor goddess) and her brother-in-law, the world’s only person with no purpose.

The first book in the ‘Alien Librarian’ series.

The memoir mentioned above.

What are you currently reading?

‘Covet’ by Rachel Harley; a psychological thriller about a young woman whose life is almost totally destroyed by another woman she only knows slightly from work. Not my usual sort of story, it caught my attention in an Amazon ad and I’m really enjoying it.

What do you do when not writing or marketing your books?

Until the onset of the current pandemic, I used to go swimming regularly at my local pool. I look forward to resuming this activity as soon as possible before all my clothes burst. I am also an occasional visitor to local pubs for lunch and a pint or two of craft/real ales. Very occasionally I go walking in local beauty spots and would like to do more. Also, since becoming an author I have greatly increased my own fiction reading. I have always read, but for many years fiction took second place to studying as a hobby. I never attended university in my younger days (only five percent of my generation in the UK did) but subsequently got the bug for part-time and distance learning, obtaining 3 degrees plus other, mainly teaching qualifications along the way. I have always been interested in current affairs and the social sciences, although I also studied some science, history and mathematics. I regularly attend psychology conferences staged by an organisation called OUPS and occasionally give talks on modern history subjects to a discussion group I am a member of.

You are about to speak publicly to a group and read from your latest book. What do you do to prepare yourself?

I don’t! Well into my teens I was painfully shy with people I didn’t know and I absolutely hated having to read or sing out loud. Then, quite suddenly I developed what I can only describe as an over-inflated opinion of myself. By this, I don’t mean I thought that I was better at things then other people, I see myself as a serial failure in life and as previously stated, the most impractical person ever (I have a lifetime’s evidence to prove these statements). It’s just that I decided that it didn’t matter. I don’t know where this confidence came from, I just seemed to grow into it.

What do you miss about being a kid?

My mother.

At this stage in your life, what advice would your young self give to your more mature self?

Remember, you used to say that if the world isn’t going to end, don’t worry. There are no personal disasters, only adventures. Grow up and stop being so immature.

A penguin knocks on your door and is wearing a sombrero. What does he say and why is he there?

Penguin – I’m looking for work, can you help?

Me – A talking penguin in a sombrero, this is fantastic! I’ve no work for you, have you considered the circus?

Penguin – Don’t be ridiculous; what would the circus want with a Spanish translator.

(Not an original joke by me (the original is funnier), just a modification of one that’s stuck with me).

Which of your personality traits has been most useful and why?

Pessimism – I’m pleasantly surprised more often than I’m disappointed.

What’s your favorite place to visit in your country and why?

While I realise many people dislike big cities, my first choice would be London (although the Peak National Park, close to where I live is a close second). My father was born in central London but I had only visited it for days out or when passing through until about ten years ago when one of my sons moved there for work. He now (conveniently for me) has his own flat fairly centrally. I drive down about twice a year to explore the museums and art galleries, plus attending the occasional concert or comedy show.

What are you currently working on?

Book 2 in the Alien Librarian series, probably to be called ‘Monika saves the Universe’ in which Monika travels to the planet of Atlantis (yes, that much used name again, as Monika points out) where their ideas of democracy and the perfect society are stuck in the past, especially regarding women and slaves. This results in a Marxist revolution (‘Doctor Zhivago’ meets ‘The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy’ in a much shorter and light-hearted way).

I also have ideas for different genres of both fiction and non-fiction in due course.

Tell us about your most recent book.

Monika with a ‘K’ saves the World: Book 1 in the Alien Librarian series.

Monika, a librarian in a small English town, wakes up naked in a dentist’s chair having been kidnapped by rodent alien invaders who have mistaken her for a world-famous American of the same name. She escapes, stealing a coat from a charity shop on route and gets arrested for shop lifting. Things go downhill from there.

It was great having you on MTA, E.D. Robson! Wishing you all the best! – Camilla

Where to find the book:

Connect with E.D. Robson:

Web site/blog: https://denisscottauthor.com/

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: E D Robson@Scruffyhat

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Meet the Author: The Sword of Red by Jackie Marchant

Today we travel to Greater London UK to chat with Jackie Marchant about how walking in the woods, a great big comfy bed, birdsong, volunteer work, experimenting with food, watching videos of tarantulas, penguin-friendly door-knockers, and stubbornness come together as part of Jackie’s life.

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I was born near Nottingham, the middle of three sisters. My father was a mining engineer and we moved with his work – to Scotland, Zambia, South Africa, South Wales and London. I still love travelling and meeting up with friends I made along the way. Now I’m settled in Greater London UK with my husband and fellow traveler. I spend a lot of time walking in the woods, which have provided much of the inspiration for my Sword of Red Series. Luckily we have a dog who loves long walks and doesn’t mind me muttering to myself (aka plotting).

In which genre do you write?

I write what is called epic low fantasy. ‘Low’ means it is set in a world pretty similar to ours, ie no wizards, elves, etc (Game of Thrones is a low fantasy, despite the dragons). Imagine the world of Robin Hood, but one in which everyone, including men and women, are equal – that’s why it has to be a fantasy!

I also write mid-grade humour, which is completely different.

How many published books do you have?

I have three mid-grade children’s books published in a series about a trouble-magnet called Dougal Daley. The Sword of Red is my first fantasy.

When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer and what ignited your author’s flame?

I was about six. At school, we had to draw something and then write a sentence about it. I don’t remember what I drew, but I still remember how long I took to write that sentence. It had to be just right. I still have that need, with every sentence I write. Even a text.

What does your ideal writing space look like?

A great big comfy bed with a pile of soft pillows and a fluffed up duvet. A cup of steaming herbal tea on the bedside table, a fresh breeze bringing in birdsong.

That sounds like such a wonderful, cushy writing space. I’d love to read there, too! What are you currently reading?

The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks

What do you do when not writing or marketing your books?

Normally, I’ll be visiting schools and libraries, which I love. Or speaking at a festival or other event, or maybe just visiting as a reader. I’ll be out researching, nipping into London and wandering around a museum, toiling in the garden, walking the dog, planning a trip, travelling, setting questions for a children’s literature quiz, volunteer work for a small charity I’m involved with, trying to complete a giant jigsaw puzzle, experimenting with food, watching as many films as I can, reading avidly and thinking about my next writing project. But, now we are in lockdown and most of that has gone out the window, I’ve taken to making videos for my fledgling YouTube channel. You’d be surprised how long it takes to make a video, especially when you have to teach yourself how to do it as you along.

What is the most enjoyable thing you’ve found through writing?

Meeting my readers, especially the children. There is nothing better than having a long signing queue and children bouncing up and down with excitement because their book is being signed by a real author.

What’s the strangest thing you’ve done or experienced to help create a scene or plot?

I spent a whole day on YouTube, watching videos of tarantulas eating live mice, giant frogs eating crickets and various other creatures’ eating habits. All in the name of research for a Dougal Daley book in which he has a pet tarantula called Sybil.

Oh my goodness! I don’t think I could have done that. HA!

How do you prepare yourself to discuss your book?

It’s vital to prepare well for events. I spend a lot of time practicing on my dog – he knows every detail of my writing process. I also read the book I’m going to be talking about. It might sound strange, having spent so much time writing it, but I still need to refresh my memory.

A penguin knocks on your door and is wearing a sombrero. What does he say and why is he there?

He’s there to ask me to sign a petition for penguin-friendly door-knockers, as it’s very difficult to knock on a door when you are short and only have little wings.

Hahaha! Love this response, Jackie.

Which of your personality traits has been most useful and why?

My stubbornness. Without it I wouldn’t have stuck to my aim to be a published writer. And my propensity to daydream – vital for meeting my characters and talking to them. Often out loud.

What are you currently working on?

I’ve just delivered Book Two of the Sword of Red series to my publisher (yay!) and I am now writing a new mid-grade book, which is the second in a new series about a girl who tries to sell her grandmother. Book 1 in that series is out later this year.

Tell us about your most recent book.

The Sword of Red:

A land of plenty where everyone was happy? Pool couldn’t think of anything worse. What this place needed was a famine. Or a war.

For generations Rebels have been risking their lives over treacherous seas, razor sharp rocks and fierce currents to flee from the tyranny of Kamoria, seeking refuge in the land they call Langrinia. For generations the descendants of the surviving Rebels have done all they can for those who still struggle over. For generations they have lived in peace with the Forest and its elusive people.

But now a new survivor has washed up, battered and bleeding to death, insisting that he be tended by no one but the apprentice healer, Neekra. But when Neekra discovers that he is none other than Pool, bastard son of Supreme Lawmaker Daner of Kamoria, the most feared High Ruler of all, she needs more than her healer skills to help him lose his violent past and accept their peaceful ways. And why is he so interested in her?

Now a war with Kamoria is brewing and Pool their only hope – but whose side is he really on?

Teach him to love, my Neekra. Do not let him burn us.

It was lovely to have you on MTA, Jackie! Wishing you all the best and hopefully you can return to all of your fun activities very soon. – Camilla

Where to find the books:

The Sword of Red –  Amazon.

Dougal Daley – I’m Phenomenal:  All good bookshops or direct from the publisher. https://www.wackybeebooks.com/product/dougal-daley-im-phenomenal/

Connect with Jackie:

Website https://www.jackiemarchant.com/

Trailer – Sword of Red –

Trailer – Dougal Daley series

Twitter – https://twitter.com/JMarchantAuthor

YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/user/marchantjackie

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Meet the Author: Haven Wakes by Fi Phillips

Today we travel to North Wales to chat with Fi Phillips about how a new creative path, blue sky watching, being knocked down by a car, freelance copywriting, being a visual person, writing murder mystery play scripts, Mary Shelley, and Dungeons and Dragons come together as part of Fi’s current and past life.

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I’m an author, playwright and copywriter living in North Wales, just over the border from Chester. For years I worked in an office environment until motherhood and my husband’s career moves tugged me into self-employment, dumped me onto a new creative path and turned my dream career into a reality.

I share my home with my husband, our two teenagers and a pooch called Bailey. We live in a green patch in the middle of nowhere where it’s easy to do a lot of blue sky watching.

In which genre do you write?

Fantasy. My current series is futuristic fantasy with lots of sci fi elements.

How many published books do you have?

At the moment just the one – Haven Wakes – which was published by Burning Chair Publishing in October 2019. It’s the first in a series so there are lots more books in the works.

When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer and what ignited your author’s flame?

I was knocked down by a car when I was eight years old and spent several months in hospital recovering. That was when I started to write stories for myself. When I returned home, I wrote more and by the time I had started high school and the teachers were talking about careers, I had decided that I wanted to be an author.

What is an interesting writing quirk you have, that we wouldn’t know by reading your biography?

I’m a visual person. Pictures inspire me much more than any of my other senses, especially vibrantly coloured pictures.

So when I’m writing a scene, I like to picture it happening in my mind and I often look for pictures online to inform my writing.

For instance, when I was writing Haven Wakes, I looked for pictures of old abandoned underground railways stations.

What does your ideal writing space look like?

It would have to be a room of my own with a beautiful view of trees, birds and sky.

My actual writing space ticks some of those boxes. I’ve commandeered the dining room for my study (unless we have an extended family get-together in which case my things are cleared away so we can use the dining table) and outside my window I can see our garden with trees and plenty of sky.

The décor in this room hasn’t been touched since we moved in though and is a little depressing (hence the need for the view outside of the window). Maybe I’ll decorate this room next.

What are you currently reading?

The Infernal Aether by fellow Burning Chair author, Peter Oxley. It’s the first in a gothic fantasy series set in Victorian times where an exiled demon attempts to create Hell on Earth using the ‘Aether’ in the title.

I’m about halfway through and it’s incredibly exciting and swashbuckling.

What do you do when not writing or marketing your books?

I’m a freelance copywriter, working with small to medium businesses and marketing agencies. I specialise in writing blog posts and web articles, but also offer a social media service. The magic of the internet means that even though I’m based in North Wales I can help businesses all over the UK and beyond.

In a previous life, I wrote murder mystery play scripts for small fundraising organisations such as theatre groups and schools. Although that business has been put to rest, I still write the occasional murder mystery play for returning clients.

If you could have a fantasy tea with an author or famous person from the past or present, who would it be and what would you ask them?

Could it be a tea party? I’d love to have afternoon tea with Mary Shelley, Aphra Behn and Stephen King.

I’d ask Mary and Aphra how they felt they fared as writers in an ostensibly male-centred world back then, and I’d ask Stephen how he manages to be so prolific.

You are about to speak publicly to a group and read from your latest book. What song do you listen to before speaking? Or, what do you do to prepare yourself?

I actually did this last year at Chester Literature Festival. I don’t remember using music to get me in the right mind-frame. Instead, I prepared by reading the excerpt from my book out loud at home so I could get the right intonation and character voices, and to practice my breathing too.

At this stage in your life, what advice would your young self give to your more mature self?

You’ve achieved the first part of our dream (having a book published), so don’t waste the opportunity to make this into a career. I’m depending on you to make my future amazing.

If you were trapped in a cartoon world from your childhood, which one would you choose and why?

I’m torn between Scooby Doo and Dungeons and Dragons. The appeal of both cartoons is that here is a group of friends taking on the villains together but if I had to choose one, it would be Dungeons and Dragons. Fantasy is my genre after all.

If you could turn into one of your characters for a day, which one would it be and why, what would you do?

It would have to be Hartley Keg. He’s not the best or most powerful magical in the world I’ve created but I would love to have his travelling magic.

I wouldn’t need to hop on a plane to visit all those holiday places I’ve visited and loved. I could open a door and be in Venice, or Crete, or Malta, and what is even better is that I could take my family with me too. Wouldn’t that be brilliant?

What are you currently working on?

My current work in progress is the follow up novel to Haven Wakes and Book 2 in the Haven Chronicles. It doesn’t have a title yet, but it takes the same group of friends from the first book and tosses them into a new adventure where they must face the consequences of their heroic acts from Haven Wakes.

Tell us about your most recent book.

Haven Wakes is a futuristic fantasy set in a world where robots are commonplace and nature has been largely pushed back in the name of technological progress. Underneath this sterile existence, however, lies a hidden world of magic.

The story is told through the eyes of two characters, a seemingly normal 12 year old school boy called Steve Haven and a dark fairy figure known only by the name of her race ‘darkling’.

They are joined in their adventure by a whole host of magical individuals and creatures, and their quest to keep a magical device out of the hands of the bad guys will show Steve exactly how strange and dangerous the world he lives in really is.

It was wonderful to have you be a part of MTA, Fi! Congratulations on your first published book. All the best to you! – Camilla

BLURB:

The year is 2110. Everyone has their own robot, and magical worlds are just behind the next door.

Steve Haven always thought he was just another ordinary twelve-year-old boy. Well, as ordinary as he can be given that he’s the nephew of Rex Haven, founder of the Haven Robotics Corporation.

But when Rex dies in mysterious circumstances and Steve is given a strange artefact known only as the Reactor, he finds out that the world he thought he knew is a lot stranger and more threatening than he ever imagined.

On the run from dangerous villains, Steve finds himself plunged into a hidden and dangerous magical world. With his parents missing and no one in the normal world he can trust, Steve must join with his new-found magical friends to discover the truth about the Reactor and his uncle’s death.

Haven Wakes is the debut novel by Fi Phillips and the first in The Haven Chronicles, an exciting and enthralling journey through new worlds, both futuristic and magical.

Where to find the book:

Haven Wakes is available through most well-known book retailers. You can find the full details by visiting http://fiphillipswriter.com/books/.

Connect with Fi:

http://fiphillipswriter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/fiphillipswriter/

https://www.facebook.com/FiPhillipsWriter

Links for mentions:

Burning Chair Publishing – https://burningchairpublishing.com/

The Infernal Aether – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Infernal-Aether-Book-ebook/dp/B00QO5K8VQ

Peter Oxley – https://peteroxleyauthor.com/

Chester Literature Festival – https://www.storyhouse.com/literature

Scooby Doo – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooby-Doo

Dungeons and Dragons – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeons_%26_Dragons_(TV_series)

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