Freebies at QuarterReads
29 December 2014
I have two free reads to give away at QuarterReads. If you'd like to receive one of them, please send me a message using my contact form.
This is a great opportunity for readers and writers alike to give QuarterReads a try. The site currently hosts 600+ short stories, poems and essays by 150 writers, which are usually purchased on a $5 for 20 reads basis.
I have two free reads to give away at QuarterReads. If you'd like to receive one of them, please send me a message using my contact form.
This is a great opportunity for readers and writers alike to give QuarterReads a try. The site currently hosts 600+ short stories, poems and essays by 150 writers, which are usually purchased on a $5 for 20 reads basis.
Pay Less Tax!
28 December 2014
If you use Amazon.co.uk or a Eurozone Amazon to pre-order my new ebook Family Tree by 31 December, you will save money, because VAT on ebooks will increase from 3% to a more typical figure of 20% on 1 January 2015.
Pre-order purchase links for Family Tree:
Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.com, iTunes, Kobo, Barnes & Noble and Smashwords.
For links to other on-line shops, please click on my Books page.
Family Tree, which was originally published in Helix (2008), is a story that's particularly close to my heart. In part it is a what-if about the Apollo programme, but mostly it's about the importance of teachers. If you are a teacher, or if you were inspired by those who taught you, this story is for you.
If you use Amazon.co.uk or a Eurozone Amazon to pre-order my new ebook Family Tree by 31 December, you will save money, because VAT on ebooks will increase from 3% to a more typical figure of 20% on 1 January 2015.
Pre-order purchase links for Family Tree:
Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.com, iTunes, Kobo, Barnes & Noble and Smashwords.
For links to other on-line shops, please click on my Books page.
Family Tree, which was originally published in Helix (2008), is a story that's particularly close to my heart. In part it is a what-if about the Apollo programme, but mostly it's about the importance of teachers. If you are a teacher, or if you were inspired by those who taught you, this story is for you.
Festive Felicitations!
23 December 2014
If you celebrate Christmas, I hope you have a very merry one!
Wishing everyone a pleasurable end to this year and a happy 2015.!
If you celebrate Christmas, I hope you have a very merry one!
Wishing everyone a pleasurable end to this year and a happy 2015.!
Order Your Family Tree Now!
Updated 16 December 2014
Now available to pre-order on iTunes, Kobo and Barnes & Noble
Family Tree, my new ebook for Kindle and other ebook readers, will be published on January 5th, 2015. However, it is available to pre-order on Amazon, iTunes, Barnes & Noble, Kobo and Smashwords. It should also be available to pre-order eventually.
This SF story, which was originally published in Helix (2008), is one that is particularly close to my heart. In part it is a what-if about the Apollo programme, but mostly it's about the importance of teachers. If you are a teacher, or if you were inspired by those who taught you in your youth, then this story is for you.
Pre-order purchase links: Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.com, iTunes, Kobo, Barnes & Noble and Smashwords.
For links to other on-line shops, please click on my Books page.
If you live in the UK or another EU country, please note that the VAT on ebooks increases on January 1st, 2015. So you should save some money if you pre-order Family Tree before that date.
Now available to pre-order on iTunes, Kobo and Barnes & Noble
Family Tree, my new ebook for Kindle and other ebook readers, will be published on January 5th, 2015. However, it is available to pre-order on Amazon, iTunes, Barnes & Noble, Kobo and Smashwords. It should also be available to pre-order eventually.
This SF story, which was originally published in Helix (2008), is one that is particularly close to my heart. In part it is a what-if about the Apollo programme, but mostly it's about the importance of teachers. If you are a teacher, or if you were inspired by those who taught you in your youth, then this story is for you.
Pre-order purchase links: Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.com, iTunes, Kobo, Barnes & Noble and Smashwords.
For links to other on-line shops, please click on my Books page.
If you live in the UK or another EU country, please note that the VAT on ebooks increases on January 1st, 2015. So you should save some money if you pre-order Family Tree before that date.
Reduced Christmas Memories
8 December 2014
I've reduced the price of the paperback edition of my SF short-story collection Moondust Memories for the Christmas period. It's available to purchase at Amazon.co.uk for £3.99 and Amazon.com for $5.89. Comparable reductions can be found at other Amazon sites and on Createspace.
I've reduced the price of the paperback edition of my SF short-story collection Moondust Memories for the Christmas period. It's available to purchase at Amazon.co.uk for £3.99 and Amazon.com for $5.89. Comparable reductions can be found at other Amazon sites and on Createspace.
More Reading for Two Quarters
6 December 2014
Two more of my SF short stories are now available to read at QuarterReads, making ten in all. The new ones are The Eye Patch Protocol and In Every Dream Home. (The deal at QuarterReads is $10 buys you access to 40 stories. They have loads!)
Two more of my SF short stories are now available to read at QuarterReads, making ten in all. The new ones are The Eye Patch Protocol and In Every Dream Home. (The deal at QuarterReads is $10 buys you access to 40 stories. They have loads!)
Fiction is Taxing (PSA)
4 December 2014
(Applies to EU customers only.)
Due to a forthcoming EU-wide change in VAT tax law, Amazon will be increasing ebook prices from 1 January 2015. From that date, the list price for ebooks on Amazon.co.uk (and the EU Amazons) will include VAT at the rate applicable to the purchaser's country, e.g. 20% in the UK, rather than the across-the-board 3% applied currently. I expect other platforms such as iTunes will do the same.
As nearly all my ebooks are minimum-priced already, and will remain so after Amazon applies the VAT increase, I don't have the option of reducing my prices. The sole exception is my collection Moondust Memories, which is already (IMO) priced very competitively indeed.
In summary:
- Price rises for ebooks on 1 January for EU customers (including UK).
- If you'd like to buy any of my ebooks, whether for yourself or as a present for a friend or family member, now/soon would definitely be a good time, especially if you live in the UK or another EU country.
(Applies to EU customers only.)
Due to a forthcoming EU-wide change in VAT tax law, Amazon will be increasing ebook prices from 1 January 2015. From that date, the list price for ebooks on Amazon.co.uk (and the EU Amazons) will include VAT at the rate applicable to the purchaser's country, e.g. 20% in the UK, rather than the across-the-board 3% applied currently. I expect other platforms such as iTunes will do the same.
As nearly all my ebooks are minimum-priced already, and will remain so after Amazon applies the VAT increase, I don't have the option of reducing my prices. The sole exception is my collection Moondust Memories, which is already (IMO) priced very competitively indeed.
In summary:
- Price rises for ebooks on 1 January for EU customers (including UK).
- If you'd like to buy any of my ebooks, whether for yourself or as a present for a friend or family member, now/soon would definitely be a good time, especially if you live in the UK or another EU country.
Christmas Memories
1 December 2014
If you're searching for the perfect Christmas present for that SF-addicted friend or relative who prefers print to pixels, then the paperback edition of my short-story collection Moondust Memories might be just the thing. It's available for purchase from Amazon.co.uk (£4.99) and Amazon.com ($6.29).
(Kindle ebook options are also available for those who prefer pixels to print!)
If you're searching for the perfect Christmas present for that SF-addicted friend or relative who prefers print to pixels, then the paperback edition of my short-story collection Moondust Memories might be just the thing. It's available for purchase from Amazon.co.uk (£4.99) and Amazon.com ($6.29).
(Kindle ebook options are also available for those who prefer pixels to print!)
Two Dollars the Lot!
21 November 2014
Eight of my SF short stories are now available to read at QuarterReads, a new on-line publishing venture. You can sample the opening of any story for free. Pay $10 and you get to read 40 stories.
Eight of my SF short stories are now available to read at QuarterReads, a new on-line publishing venture. You can sample the opening of any story for free. Pay $10 and you get to read 40 stories.
PSA
3 November 2014
Due to security concerns, I have removed all shortened URL links from this site. All links (whether text or image) now point directly at the appropriate webpage.
Due to security concerns, I have removed all shortened URL links from this site. All links (whether text or image) now point directly at the appropriate webpage.
News of Economic Growth
23 October 2014
Daily Science Fiction has just published the third of my all-dialogue 'Reeves' stories, Supply and Demand in the Post-War Economy.
If you'd like to read the two earlier stories in this series, please click on these links:
Writing on the Wall
Warbling Their Way to War
Daily Science Fiction has just published the third of my all-dialogue 'Reeves' stories, Supply and Demand in the Post-War Economy.
If you'd like to read the two earlier stories in this series, please click on these links:
Writing on the Wall
Warbling Their Way to War
Speaking of Reeves
20 October 2014
Daily Science Fiction will be publishing the third of my Reeves stories, Supply and Demand in the Post-War Economy, this Thursday (23rd October). If in the meantime you'd like to catch up with the two previous stories in this series, just click on these links:
Writing on the Wall
Warbling Their Way to War
Daily Science Fiction will be publishing the third of my Reeves stories, Supply and Demand in the Post-War Economy, this Thursday (23rd October). If in the meantime you'd like to catch up with the two previous stories in this series, just click on these links:
Writing on the Wall
Warbling Their Way to War
The Future One Quarter at a Time
18 October 2014
Three of my Nature Futures stories are now available to read at QuarterReads, a new on-line publishing venture. Stories are available to read on a $10 for 40 reads basis. You can sample the opening of a story for free.
Three of my Nature Futures stories are now available to read at QuarterReads, a new on-line publishing venture. Stories are available to read on a $10 for 40 reads basis. You can sample the opening of a story for free.
Revisiting Reeves
6 October 2014
Daily Science Fiction has announced that it will be publishing the third of my Reeves stories, Supply and Demand in the Post-War Economy, on Thursday, 23rd October. I'll provide the link on that date. But in the meantime, if you'd like to catch up with the earlier stories in this series, you'll find the first, Writing on the Wall, at Daily Science Fiction, and the second, Warbling Their Way to War, is available on my Free Fiction page.
Daily Science Fiction has announced that it will be publishing the third of my Reeves stories, Supply and Demand in the Post-War Economy, on Thursday, 23rd October. I'll provide the link on that date. But in the meantime, if you'd like to catch up with the earlier stories in this series, you'll find the first, Writing on the Wall, at Daily Science Fiction, and the second, Warbling Their Way to War, is available on my Free Fiction page.
British Moondust for a Quid - Last Chance!
28 September 2014
** Reminder **
The Kindle edition of my SF collection Moondust Memories is available to purchase from Amazon.co.uk for just £0.99 (plus VAT) until 08:00 (GMT) on 29 September. It's also currently discounted down to $1.61 at Amazon.com.
Review quotes for Moondust Memories:
"The tell-tale sign of great speculative fiction is that you are still thinking about it days after you finish reading. This has been the case for me with Moondust Memories. Highly recommended." (Dylan Hearn)
"In summary, 'Moondust Memories' is a rewarding read in the best possible way. A wonderful collection of thought-provoking and challenging stories that you will enjoy whether you're a fan of sci-fi or not." (Paul Laville).
** Reminder **
The Kindle edition of my SF collection Moondust Memories is available to purchase from Amazon.co.uk for just £0.99 (plus VAT) until 08:00 (GMT) on 29 September. It's also currently discounted down to $1.61 at Amazon.com.
Review quotes for Moondust Memories:
"The tell-tale sign of great speculative fiction is that you are still thinking about it days after you finish reading. This has been the case for me with Moondust Memories. Highly recommended." (Dylan Hearn)
"In summary, 'Moondust Memories' is a rewarding read in the best possible way. A wonderful collection of thought-provoking and challenging stories that you will enjoy whether you're a fan of sci-fi or not." (Paul Laville).
Moondust for one dollar a pop - until Sunday
13 September 2014
Reminder!
The Kindle edition of my SF collection Moondust Memories is available to purchase from Amazon.com for just $0.99 (plus sales tax) until midnight (PST) tomorrow (14 September).
Review quotes for Moondust Memories:
"The tell-tale sign of great speculative fiction is that you are still thinking about it days after you finish reading. This has been the case for me with Moondust Memories. Highly recommended." (Dylan Hearn)
"In summary, 'Moondust Memories' is a rewarding read in the best possible way. A wonderful collection of thought-provoking and challenging stories that you will enjoy whether you're a fan of sci-fi or not.(Paul Laville).
Reminder!
The Kindle edition of my SF collection Moondust Memories is available to purchase from Amazon.com for just $0.99 (plus sales tax) until midnight (PST) tomorrow (14 September).
Review quotes for Moondust Memories:
"The tell-tale sign of great speculative fiction is that you are still thinking about it days after you finish reading. This has been the case for me with Moondust Memories. Highly recommended." (Dylan Hearn)
"In summary, 'Moondust Memories' is a rewarding read in the best possible way. A wonderful collection of thought-provoking and challenging stories that you will enjoy whether you're a fan of sci-fi or not.(Paul Laville).
Octet at iTunes
29 August 2014
There are now eight ebooks of my short stories available on iTunes/iBooks, each costing $0.99 (or equivalent) to buy. You can browse the set here.
There are now eight ebooks of my short stories available on iTunes/iBooks, each costing $0.99 (or equivalent) to buy. You can browse the set here.
Free Alternatives
27 August 2014
My None of Our Yesterdays ebook for Kindle is FREE to download from Amazon until 0800 (GMT, approximate) on Monday. UK readers can find it here, US readers here.
None of Our Yesterdays contains two very different alternate history stories: The Peace Criminal, which has a World War One theme, and The Eye Patch Protocol, a terrifying Cold War thriller. These stories were originally published in Postscripts and End of An Aeon, respectively.
My None of Our Yesterdays ebook for Kindle is FREE to download from Amazon until 0800 (GMT, approximate) on Monday. UK readers can find it here, US readers here.
None of Our Yesterdays contains two very different alternate history stories: The Peace Criminal, which has a World War One theme, and The Eye Patch Protocol, a terrifying Cold War thriller. These stories were originally published in Postscripts and End of An Aeon, respectively.
The Italian Dead
18 August 2014
I am delighted to announce that Luigi Petruzzelli, editor of Italian SF magazine Quasar, has accepted my story The English Dead for translation and reprinting, probably in issue 3. This will be the first time any of my stories has been translated into Italian.
The English Dead originally appeared in issue 36 of Hub.
I am delighted to announce that Luigi Petruzzelli, editor of Italian SF magazine Quasar, has accepted my story The English Dead for translation and reprinting, probably in issue 3. This will be the first time any of my stories has been translated into Italian.
The English Dead originally appeared in issue 36 of Hub.
The Future Now! (Well, coming soon...)
5 August 2014
Exciting news! The Futures 2 anthology, which contains my story Dark They Were, and Strange Inside, will be published by Tor.com on 9 September. 100 writers offer their take on what the future will look like in this anthology of sci-fi short stories from the award-winning Futures column in Nature. Available to order from here.
(You will need to scroll down to near the bottom of the web page until you find 'BUY THE BOOK' and the "Retailers" drop-down box, then click on the appropriate retailer for you, e.g. Kobo, Amazon Kindle, etc.)
Exciting news! The Futures 2 anthology, which contains my story Dark They Were, and Strange Inside, will be published by Tor.com on 9 September. 100 writers offer their take on what the future will look like in this anthology of sci-fi short stories from the award-winning Futures column in Nature. Available to order from here.
(You will need to scroll down to near the bottom of the web page until you find 'BUY THE BOOK' and the "Retailers" drop-down box, then click on the appropriate retailer for you, e.g. Kobo, Amazon Kindle, etc.)
The Ultimate Show in Brazil - The Final Score!
16 July 2014
Germany won the World Cup final, so I've just donated £80 (TTA Press sweepstake winnings plus ebook royalties plus personal top-up) to Oxfam. My thanks go to those who bought The Ultimate Show during the competition.
Germany won the World Cup final, so I've just donated £80 (TTA Press sweepstake winnings plus ebook royalties plus personal top-up) to Oxfam. My thanks go to those who bought The Ultimate Show during the competition.
Economic Upturn
16 July 2014
I'm delighted to announce that Daily Science Fiction will be publishing my short story Supply and Demand in the Post-War Economy in a future issue.
This story is the third in my Reeves series of all-dialogue pieces. The first (Writing on the Wall) appeared in Daily Science Fiction, the second (Warbling Their Way to War) in issue 8 of Plasma Frequency magazine.
There'll be more news closer to publication.
I'm delighted to announce that Daily Science Fiction will be publishing my short story Supply and Demand in the Post-War Economy in a future issue.
This story is the third in my Reeves series of all-dialogue pieces. The first (Writing on the Wall) appeared in Daily Science Fiction, the second (Warbling Their Way to War) in issue 8 of Plasma Frequency magazine.
There'll be more news closer to publication.
The Ultimate Show in Brazil - The Final!
9 July 2014
Unfortunately, I'll be away during the climax of the World Cup. The good news (for Oxfam) is that Germany have reached the final, so I'll be able to donate some money courtesy of my winnings (either £45 or £75, depending on the outcome) from the TTA Press Sweepstake.
There's still time to augment that total by purchasing The Ultimate Show from your usual ebook store. It is in a good cause: 80% of the royalties earned during the World Cup go to Oxfam.
I'll post a final update on the charity donation total when I return (15 or 16 July).
Unfortunately, I'll be away during the climax of the World Cup. The good news (for Oxfam) is that Germany have reached the final, so I'll be able to donate some money courtesy of my winnings (either £45 or £75, depending on the outcome) from the TTA Press Sweepstake.
There's still time to augment that total by purchasing The Ultimate Show from your usual ebook store. It is in a good cause: 80% of the royalties earned during the World Cup go to Oxfam.
I'll post a final update on the charity donation total when I return (15 or 16 July).
Dark They Were, Again and Again
4 July 2014
I'm delighted to announce that my 2010 Nature Futures short story, Dark They Were, and Strange Inside, will be reprinted in the Futures 2 ebook, coming from Tor in September. It's wonderful to have one's work chosen for a best-of anthology. This will be this story's fourth reprinting.
(I have also received an unrelated notifcation about another acceptance, but I'll post about that when the contractual side of things has been completed.)
And while I'm here, I'd like to wish all my readers in the USA a very happy Fourth of July!
I'm delighted to announce that my 2010 Nature Futures short story, Dark They Were, and Strange Inside, will be reprinted in the Futures 2 ebook, coming from Tor in September. It's wonderful to have one's work chosen for a best-of anthology. This will be this story's fourth reprinting.
(I have also received an unrelated notifcation about another acceptance, but I'll post about that when the contractual side of things has been completed.)
And while I'm here, I'd like to wish all my readers in the USA a very happy Fourth of July!
The Ultimate Show in Brazil - Revised Tactics
16 June 2014
After a rather slow start* to my bid to raise some money for charity, I'm increasing the percentage of royalties donated to Oxfam from all sales of The Ultimate Show during the World Cup to 80%, from 50%. (The other 20% goes to my long-suffering cover artist, who deserves some recompense for his sterling efforts on my behalf.)
Please consider buying The Ultimate Show from your usual ebook store**. It is in a good cause.
* Unlike the football!
** If you're an iTunes/iBooks user and want to support this campaign, send me a message and I'll sort something out for you.
After a rather slow start* to my bid to raise some money for charity, I'm increasing the percentage of royalties donated to Oxfam from all sales of The Ultimate Show during the World Cup to 80%, from 50%. (The other 20% goes to my long-suffering cover artist, who deserves some recompense for his sterling efforts on my behalf.)
Please consider buying The Ultimate Show from your usual ebook store**. It is in a good cause.
* Unlike the football!
** If you're an iTunes/iBooks user and want to support this campaign, send me a message and I'll sort something out for you.
The Ultimate Show in Brazil
12 June 2014
The World Cup starts today. Joy for many, suffering for some. Or should that be the other way round?
Many years ago, prompted by several writer-friends of mine who assured me that no one would publish a speculative sports story, I wrote a World Cup fantasy tale titled Extra Time. Hub published it in 2009 and Trevor Denyer reprinted it in Hellfire Crossroads Volume 1 only last year. I've also self-reprinted Extra Time in my ebook mini-collection The Ultimate Show.
From today, for the duration of the World Cup (ends 13 July), I'll be donating 50% of any royalties I receive from sales of The Ultimate Show to Oxfam, a British charity easing suffering throughout the world. What's more, I'll donate 100% of any winnings I make from the TTA Press World Cup sweepstake. I've drawn Germany.
The Ultimate Show is available in Kindle format from all branches of Amazon, also in epub format from Kobo, Barnes & Noble and Smashwords. If you'd like to support me, please go to my Books page and follow the link to the appropriate on-line store.
Needless to say, there will be reminders and progress updates throughout the course of the tournament.
Thanks!
The World Cup starts today. Joy for many, suffering for some. Or should that be the other way round?
Many years ago, prompted by several writer-friends of mine who assured me that no one would publish a speculative sports story, I wrote a World Cup fantasy tale titled Extra Time. Hub published it in 2009 and Trevor Denyer reprinted it in Hellfire Crossroads Volume 1 only last year. I've also self-reprinted Extra Time in my ebook mini-collection The Ultimate Show.
From today, for the duration of the World Cup (ends 13 July), I'll be donating 50% of any royalties I receive from sales of The Ultimate Show to Oxfam, a British charity easing suffering throughout the world. What's more, I'll donate 100% of any winnings I make from the TTA Press World Cup sweepstake. I've drawn Germany.
The Ultimate Show is available in Kindle format from all branches of Amazon, also in epub format from Kobo, Barnes & Noble and Smashwords. If you'd like to support me, please go to my Books page and follow the link to the appropriate on-line store.
Needless to say, there will be reminders and progress updates throughout the course of the tournament.
Thanks!
Moondust Memories - Promotion Ends Soon!
11 June 2014
The Kindle edition of my SF collection Moondust Memories is just £0.99 to buy from Amazon.co.uk or $1.66 from Amazon.com. Prices increase to their usual levels at midnight tonight (11 June).
Here's what readers are saying about Moondust Memories:
Dylan S Hearn: "The tell-tale sign of great speculative fiction is that you are still thinking about it days after you finish reading. This has been the case for me with Moondust Memories. Highly recommended." (5* reviews on Amazon and Goodreads)
Paul Laville: "In summary, 'Moondust Memories' is a rewarding read in the best possible way. A wonderful collection of thought-provoking and challenging stories that you will enjoy whether you're a fan of sci-fi or not." (5* review on Amazon)
The Kindle edition of my SF collection Moondust Memories is just £0.99 to buy from Amazon.co.uk or $1.66 from Amazon.com. Prices increase to their usual levels at midnight tonight (11 June).
Here's what readers are saying about Moondust Memories:
Dylan S Hearn: "The tell-tale sign of great speculative fiction is that you are still thinking about it days after you finish reading. This has been the case for me with Moondust Memories. Highly recommended." (5* reviews on Amazon and Goodreads)
Paul Laville: "In summary, 'Moondust Memories' is a rewarding read in the best possible way. A wonderful collection of thought-provoking and challenging stories that you will enjoy whether you're a fan of sci-fi or not." (5* review on Amazon)
Another Review of Moondust Memories
6 June 2014
Moondust Memories has collected another 5* review on Amazon. Here is what Paul Laville has to say:
"In summary, 'Moondust Memories' is a rewarding read in the best possible way. A wonderful collection of thought-provoking and challenging stories that you will enjoy whether you're a fan of sci-fi or not. ‘Touching Distance’ is probably my most favourite story of the collection but I won’t spoil that here, just go read it and you’ll see why. ‘Star in a Glass’, ‘String-Driven Thing’ and the utterly gorgeous ‘Stars in Her Eyes’, not to mention ‘Slices of Life’, are all worth the ticket price alone. Each one of those stories is worth five stars individually, and each makes 'Moondust memories' as a whole much more worthy of its collective five stars than most of the factory pap churned out year after year by many of the populist authors at the top of the bestseller list." (Full review here.)
The Kindle edition of Moondust Memories is only £1.99 to buy from Amazon.co.uk and $3.35 from Amazon.com. Paperback editions are also available from these outlets.
Moondust Memories has collected another 5* review on Amazon. Here is what Paul Laville has to say:
"In summary, 'Moondust Memories' is a rewarding read in the best possible way. A wonderful collection of thought-provoking and challenging stories that you will enjoy whether you're a fan of sci-fi or not. ‘Touching Distance’ is probably my most favourite story of the collection but I won’t spoil that here, just go read it and you’ll see why. ‘Star in a Glass’, ‘String-Driven Thing’ and the utterly gorgeous ‘Stars in Her Eyes’, not to mention ‘Slices of Life’, are all worth the ticket price alone. Each one of those stories is worth five stars individually, and each makes 'Moondust memories' as a whole much more worthy of its collective five stars than most of the factory pap churned out year after year by many of the populist authors at the top of the bestseller list." (Full review here.)
The Kindle edition of Moondust Memories is only £1.99 to buy from Amazon.co.uk and $3.35 from Amazon.com. Paperback editions are also available from these outlets.
Moondust Memories for British Buyers
5 June 2014
The Kindle edition of my SF collection Moondust Memories is only £0.99 to buy from Amazon.co.uk until midnight on 11 June. All eleven of these stories were published in leading magazines and anthologies, such as Nature, Postscripts, End of an Aeon, Music for Another World.
Here's what readers are saying about Moondust Memories:
Dylan S Hearn: "The tell-tale sign of great speculative fiction is that you are still thinking about it days after you finish reading. This has been the case for me with Moondust Memories. Highly recommended." (5* review on Amazon and Goodreads).
Paul Laville: "A fabulous read!"
For those of you who prefer print to pixels, there's also a paperback edition available (e.g. £4.99 at Amazon.co.uk).
The Kindle edition of my SF collection Moondust Memories is only £0.99 to buy from Amazon.co.uk until midnight on 11 June. All eleven of these stories were published in leading magazines and anthologies, such as Nature, Postscripts, End of an Aeon, Music for Another World.
Here's what readers are saying about Moondust Memories:
Dylan S Hearn: "The tell-tale sign of great speculative fiction is that you are still thinking about it days after you finish reading. This has been the case for me with Moondust Memories. Highly recommended." (5* review on Amazon and Goodreads).
Paul Laville: "A fabulous read!"
For those of you who prefer print to pixels, there's also a paperback edition available (e.g. £4.99 at Amazon.co.uk).
Practicing Indies
3 June 2014
In a post I made just after Christmas 2013, I mentioned a short article I wrote for the British Science Fiction Association's Focus magazine (no. 61), in which I described my experiences to date of indie publishing. Now the whole issue is available online. It is full of interesting and enlightening articles on all aspects indie-publishing and the small-presses. I strongly recommend the whole issue to anyone starting out on this path. Even experienced practioners should read it, as there are always new tricks for old dogs to learn.
In a post I made just after Christmas 2013, I mentioned a short article I wrote for the British Science Fiction Association's Focus magazine (no. 61), in which I described my experiences to date of indie publishing. Now the whole issue is available online. It is full of interesting and enlightening articles on all aspects indie-publishing and the small-presses. I strongly recommend the whole issue to anyone starting out on this path. Even experienced practioners should read it, as there are always new tricks for old dogs to learn.
Old Home for New Dreams
2 June 2014
I'm happy to announce that my short story In Every Dream Home has just been published in Neo-opsis 24.
If you recognise where I've lifted the title from you'll probably get a clue as to this story's theme. If not, it's another of my disquieting ruminations on what new technology might do to human relationships.
Neo-opsis is a long-established Canadian science fiction and fantasy magazine, edited by Karl and Stephanie Ann Johanson. Another of my sf stories, Survival Strategies, appeared in issue 6. Needless to say, I'm delighted to see my work appear their again.
I'm happy to announce that my short story In Every Dream Home has just been published in Neo-opsis 24.
If you recognise where I've lifted the title from you'll probably get a clue as to this story's theme. If not, it's another of my disquieting ruminations on what new technology might do to human relationships.
Neo-opsis is a long-established Canadian science fiction and fantasy magazine, edited by Karl and Stephanie Ann Johanson. Another of my sf stories, Survival Strategies, appeared in issue 6. Needless to say, I'm delighted to see my work appear their again.
Reviewing My Memories
26 May 2014
This is what Dylan S Hearn has to say about my SF collection, Moondust Memories:
"The tell-tale sign of great speculative fiction is that you are still thinking about it days after you finish reading. This has been the case for me with Moondust Memories. Highly recommended."
The full review is here.
This is what Dylan S Hearn has to say about my SF collection, Moondust Memories:
"The tell-tale sign of great speculative fiction is that you are still thinking about it days after you finish reading. This has been the case for me with Moondust Memories. Highly recommended."
The full review is here.
Kindling Playtime
23 May 2014
My story Time to Play kicks off the new issue of Kzine (#9), an excellent multi-genre Kindle magazine. Kzine #9 is only £1.53 to buy on Amazon.co.uk (similar prices at other branches).
My thanks go to editor Graeme Hurry for publishing my story and for giving it such prominence.
My story Time to Play kicks off the new issue of Kzine (#9), an excellent multi-genre Kindle magazine. Kzine #9 is only £1.53 to buy on Amazon.co.uk (similar prices at other branches).
My thanks go to editor Graeme Hurry for publishing my story and for giving it such prominence.
Recommended Reading - Redux
18 May 2014
Here's a reminder for my American readers:
The Kindle edition of my SF collection Moondust Memories is $0.99 (+sales tax) to buy on Amazon.com until midnight tonight. The price then rises to $1.99 before returning to its usual level ($2.99) on Thursday 22 May.
Here's a reminder for my American readers:
The Kindle edition of my SF collection Moondust Memories is $0.99 (+sales tax) to buy on Amazon.com until midnight tonight. The price then rises to $1.99 before returning to its usual level ($2.99) on Thursday 22 May.
Recommended Reading
16 May 2014
The Kindle edition of my SF collection Moondust Memories is just $0.99 (+sales tax) to buy on Amazon.com until midnight on Sunday 19 May. The price then rises to $1.99 before returning to its usual level ($2.99) on Thursday 22 May.
Here is what Paul Laville, one of my co-attendees at the 2004 Milford workshop, had to say about Moondust Memories on Facebook:
"Going on holiday and want something imaginative and wondrous to read that will massage your thinking brains? If the answer is 'Yes!' then download this awesome collection of stories... Load up, sit back and enjoy. A fabulous read!"
(Note for UK readers: There will be a similar promotion for you in early June.)
The Kindle edition of my SF collection Moondust Memories is just $0.99 (+sales tax) to buy on Amazon.com until midnight on Sunday 19 May. The price then rises to $1.99 before returning to its usual level ($2.99) on Thursday 22 May.
Here is what Paul Laville, one of my co-attendees at the 2004 Milford workshop, had to say about Moondust Memories on Facebook:
"Going on holiday and want something imaginative and wondrous to read that will massage your thinking brains? If the answer is 'Yes!' then download this awesome collection of stories... Load up, sit back and enjoy. A fabulous read!"
(Note for UK readers: There will be a similar promotion for you in early June.)
Amazonian Adventures
5 May 2014
The paperback version of Moondust Memories, my collection of eleven SF short stories, is now available to order from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.
The paperback version of Moondust Memories, my collection of eleven SF short stories, is now available to order from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.
Website News
3 May 2014
I've replaced this website's Journal page with a blog. I rarely update my LiveJournal with anything other than promotional news, so it seems redundant to provide a feed to it here. Hopefully I'll find something more stimulating to write about in my blog. It will, however, likely be occasional. At least for now, I'll keep the news and promotional announcements on this page.
I've replaced this website's Journal page with a blog. I rarely update my LiveJournal with anything other than promotional news, so it seems redundant to provide a feed to it here. Hopefully I'll find something more stimulating to write about in my blog. It will, however, likely be occasional. At least for now, I'll keep the news and promotional announcements on this page.
Moondust Competition
1 May 2014
*** COMPETITION CLOSED ***
(16:17 GMT+1)
And we have a winner:
J. Petts esq. (USA), who'll be receiving the proof copy in due course, international postal services willing...
*** COMPETITION OPEN ***
(15:45 GMT+1)
I have one uncorrected proof** of the print edition of Moondust Memories to give away. To win it, please use this site's contact form to answer the following question:
What was the title of my first e-book?
Competition Rules:
1. This competition is open to anyone who is resident in the UK, USA, Canada or the EU (for postage reasons).
2. The sender of the the first correct answer (as received by me) wins the prize, if qualified under rule 1.
3. The competition will remain open until I update this post to indicate otherwise.
Please do *not* send your address details unless I send you an email confirming that you have won.
** Notes about this uncorrected proof copy:
- Cover picture has bled onto the spine (slightly).
- Cover picture is more jagged-looking than the final version (some edges have an unwanted sawtooth effect).
- Headers on blank pages were removed in the final version.
*** COMPETITION CLOSED ***
(16:17 GMT+1)
And we have a winner:
J. Petts esq. (USA), who'll be receiving the proof copy in due course, international postal services willing...
*** COMPETITION OPEN ***
(15:45 GMT+1)
I have one uncorrected proof** of the print edition of Moondust Memories to give away. To win it, please use this site's contact form to answer the following question:
What was the title of my first e-book?
Competition Rules:
1. This competition is open to anyone who is resident in the UK, USA, Canada or the EU (for postage reasons).
2. The sender of the the first correct answer (as received by me) wins the prize, if qualified under rule 1.
3. The competition will remain open until I update this post to indicate otherwise.
Please do *not* send your address details unless I send you an email confirming that you have won.
** Notes about this uncorrected proof copy:
- Cover picture has bled onto the spine (slightly).
- Cover picture is more jagged-looking than the final version (some edges have an unwanted sawtooth effect).
- Headers on blank pages were removed in the final version.
Printed Recollections
30 April 2014
The print version of Moondust Memories, my collection of SF short stories, is now available to purchase from Createspace ($6.99 for eleven stories). It will also be available from Amazon in due course.
I also have one uncorrected proof copy to give away. News on how to win that is coming soon!
The print version of Moondust Memories, my collection of SF short stories, is now available to purchase from Createspace ($6.99 for eleven stories). It will also be available from Amazon in due course.
I also have one uncorrected proof copy to give away. News on how to win that is coming soon!
Touchy Tune
18 April 2014
My short story Touching Distance is now available to purchase for $0.99 on iTunes.
Touching Distance was originally published in issue 7 of Postscripts (PS Publishing) and received an Honorable Mention in Datlow et al's Year's Best Fantasy & Horror for 2006.
My short story Touching Distance is now available to purchase for $0.99 on iTunes.
Touching Distance was originally published in issue 7 of Postscripts (PS Publishing) and received an Honorable Mention in Datlow et al's Year's Best Fantasy & Horror for 2006.
Walking to Post Two Scripts
4 April 2014
PS Publishing have announced in their weekly newsletter that they'll be publishing my pair of linked short stories A Walk in the Woods and A Walk in the Rain in issue 34/35 of the Postscripts anthology series, which should be out later this year. I already knew about these acceptances (from June 2012), but when you see the line-up for that issue, you'll know why I'm so pleased. The wait is always worth it.
A Walk in the Woods was originally published in Interzone (2003).
PS Publishing have announced in their weekly newsletter that they'll be publishing my pair of linked short stories A Walk in the Woods and A Walk in the Rain in issue 34/35 of the Postscripts anthology series, which should be out later this year. I already knew about these acceptances (from June 2012), but when you see the line-up for that issue, you'll know why I'm so pleased. The wait is always worth it.
A Walk in the Woods was originally published in Interzone (2003).
Tactile Formats
4 April 2014
My short story Touching Distance is now available to purchase in epub format for $0.99 from Smashwords and Barnes & Noble's on-line store. It should appear at Kobo eventually and iTunes sometime before the heat death of the universe. If you like creepy tales that mix horror and science fiction, this might be just the thing for you.
Touching Distance was originally published in issue 7 of Postscripts (PS Publishing) and received an Honorable Mention in Datlow et al's Year's Best Fantasy & Horror for 2006.
My short story Touching Distance is now available to purchase in epub format for $0.99 from Smashwords and Barnes & Noble's on-line store. It should appear at Kobo eventually and iTunes sometime before the heat death of the universe. If you like creepy tales that mix horror and science fiction, this might be just the thing for you.
Touching Distance was originally published in issue 7 of Postscripts (PS Publishing) and received an Honorable Mention in Datlow et al's Year's Best Fantasy & Horror for 2006.
Reduced Memories
28 March 2014
I've dropped the price of the Kindle edition of Moondust Memories to $2.99 (+taxes) on Amazon.com and £1.86 on Amazon.co.uk, with equivalent reductions at other branches of Amazon.
For those of you waiting for the long-promised print edition, I'm still working on it. There are problems with getting the cover formatted correctly. There'll be more news as and when my tame artist and I make progress.
I've dropped the price of the Kindle edition of Moondust Memories to $2.99 (+taxes) on Amazon.com and £1.86 on Amazon.co.uk, with equivalent reductions at other branches of Amazon.
For those of you waiting for the long-promised print edition, I'm still working on it. There are problems with getting the cover formatted correctly. There'll be more news as and when my tame artist and I make progress.
Don't delay or there'll be more to pay!
13 March 2014
The Kindle edition of Moondust Memories, my collection of science fiction stories, is only £0.99 on Amazon.co.uk or $1.65 on Amazon.com until 14 March (12:00 GMT). The price returns to normal thereafter.
The eleven stories in Moondust Memories appeared in Nature Futures, Postscripts, Neo-opsis, End of an Aeon, Music for Another World, and other noteworthy publications.
The Kindle edition of Moondust Memories, my collection of science fiction stories, is only £0.99 on Amazon.co.uk or $1.65 on Amazon.com until 14 March (12:00 GMT). The price returns to normal thereafter.
The eleven stories in Moondust Memories appeared in Nature Futures, Postscripts, Neo-opsis, End of an Aeon, Music for Another World, and other noteworthy publications.
PSA
21 February 2014
Unfortunately my email account has been hacked. If you're in my address book, you've probably received an email, apparently from me, stating that I'm in the Ukraine, mugged and penniless... Please delete it and/or report it to your account provider. I've taken the appropriate security measures.
Needless to say, I have the greatest sympathy for the plight of Ukrainians and anyone who is stuck there at the moment. Let's hope for an outbreak of peace as soon as possible.
Unfortunately my email account has been hacked. If you're in my address book, you've probably received an email, apparently from me, stating that I'm in the Ukraine, mugged and penniless... Please delete it and/or report it to your account provider. I've taken the appropriate security measures.
Needless to say, I have the greatest sympathy for the plight of Ukrainians and anyone who is stuck there at the moment. Let's hope for an outbreak of peace as soon as possible.
24 Hours to Feed Your Kindle for a Dollar!
20 February 2014
Deal ends soon!
The Kindle edition of Moondust Memories, a collection featuring eleven of my published science fiction stories, is currently available for $0.99 (+sales tax) from Amazon.com. This promotional discount ends on 20 February (08:00 PST).
(There will be similar deal on Amazon.co.uk during March.)
Deal ends soon!
The Kindle edition of Moondust Memories, a collection featuring eleven of my published science fiction stories, is currently available for $0.99 (+sales tax) from Amazon.com. This promotional discount ends on 20 February (08:00 PST).
(There will be similar deal on Amazon.co.uk during March.)
Stars Make Contact
25 January 2014
Seven of my e-books are available from Smashwords. The latest is Stars in Her Eyes, my SETI/First Contact story, which was originally published in Postscripts. So, if you don't have a Kindle but want to read my stories in e-book form, that's the place to go.
Seven of my e-books are available from Smashwords. The latest is Stars in Her Eyes, my SETI/First Contact story, which was originally published in Postscripts. So, if you don't have a Kindle but want to read my stories in e-book form, that's the place to go.
Winter Warmer
8 January 2014
Stuck indoors because of the weather? Need something interesting to read? In that case, you might be interested to know that I'm running a five-day free promotion for two of my e-books, starting today. So if you'd like to read the Kindle editions of Touching Distance and Stars in Her Eyes for free, please click on the following links no later than 08:00 GMT on 13 January.
Download Touching Distance on Amazon.com & Amazon.co.uk
Download Stars in Her Eyes on Amazon.com & Amazon.co.uk
(Also available from other Amazon branches. See my Books page for the links.)
Stuck indoors because of the weather? Need something interesting to read? In that case, you might be interested to know that I'm running a five-day free promotion for two of my e-books, starting today. So if you'd like to read the Kindle editions of Touching Distance and Stars in Her Eyes for free, please click on the following links no later than 08:00 GMT on 13 January.
Download Touching Distance on Amazon.com & Amazon.co.uk
Download Stars in Her Eyes on Amazon.com & Amazon.co.uk
(Also available from other Amazon branches. See my Books page for the links.)
