The Magician’s Nephew (1955) is… a collection of ideas

Hello readers! We have now reached the penultimate entry in the Chronicles of Narnia, having read them in the order in which they were published. The Magician’s Nephew is a prequel to all the books written so far, in which C. S. Lewis describes the origins of Narnia. Unfortunately, the plot is decidedly weaker than … Continue reading The Magician’s Nephew (1955) is… a collection of ideas →

Free book Monday: 4th May

Hello readers! This Monday, all of my books will be available for FREE on Amazon! My current series, Highmoor, is traditional high fantasy, and the first three books are now out (with the final instalment coming soon). These books follow the adventures of three brothers caught up in a conflict between the nations bordering their … Continue reading Free book Monday: 4th May →

Science fiction and the future: Part Two

Hello readers! In the previous post, we explored the challenges associated with setting a speculative science fiction story in a particular future year. The writer must choose a date that feels plausible to the reader, or else their credibility will be eroded, the foundations of their fictional world will be shaken, and their otherwise carefully-crafted … Continue reading Science fiction and the future: Part Two →