Hello readers! From Saturday to Monday, my first five books will be FREE on Amazon (find them here). The Starlit Ship trilogy consists of three science fiction thrillers set in the far future on a distant planet, centuries after it was colonised by humans. These books explore the environmental and political consequences of a giant, … Continue reading Free book weekend: 24th-26th August
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NEW BOOK RELEASE: Synwyr by C. W. Clayton
Hello readers! I have just released Synwyr, the third book in the Highmoor series. It is available now on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DCSN2FR5), so you can either buy a copy for £2.99, or read it for free on Kindle Unlimited. Maps for the book are available on my website (cwclaytonauthor.co.uk), where you’ll also find concept art and … Continue reading NEW BOOK RELEASE: Synwyr by C. W. Clayton
Six-minute summary: Mary Shelley
Hello readers! This week’s six-minute summary is of a science fiction author rather than a scientist. Mary Shelley is most famous for writing Frankenstein, which is widely viewed as the first science fiction novel (although the definition of science fiction is up for debate). Frankenstein’s monster is one of the most famous literary characters in … Continue reading Six-minute summary: Mary Shelley
Progress Update: April 2024
Hello readers! It’s time for another progress update – and for a big thank you. Last weekend I reached a major milestone: over 1000 of my books have been downloaded from the Kindle store. Even though this book-writing business is just a hobby of mine, this still feels like something worth celebrating. We’re still in … Continue reading Progress Update: April 2024
Clayton Calculates: Sandworm locomotion
Hello readers! Last week saw the release of Dune: Part Two in cinemas, and all the buzz around giant sandworms got me wondering – how do they move around? I’ll admit, I haven’t actually seen the film yet (partly because I’ve been too busy watching videos of actual earthworms), and so I’m working with what … Continue reading Clayton Calculates: Sandworm locomotion
Free book weekend: 9th-10th March
Hello readers! This weekend, all my books will be FREE on Amazon (find them here). The Starlit Ship trilogy consists of three science fiction thrillers set in the far future on a distant planet, centuries after it was colonised by humans. These books explore the environmental and political consequences of a giant, unexplained ship arriving … Continue reading Free book weekend: 9th-10th March
What is science fiction? Part two: a discussion
Hello readers! Welcome to part two of my attempt to define science fiction. Last week I gave a brief history of the genre and mentioned some very old stories that have each been labelled “the first science fiction” by various academics. This week we will delve a bit deeper and explore the dividing line between … Continue reading What is science fiction? Part two: a discussion
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