Thank you – we did it!

If you’re reading this, you’re probably one of the awesome people who either downloaded a free copy of MEAT over the weekend or Tweeted about it or shared the info on other SM sites. I am extremely grateful for your help. Watching MEAT climb the Amazon charts was a dizzilirious thrill: “How far will it […]

The Veil – 99c Kindle deal for a limited time!

What do you mean, you haven’t read The Veil yet? These are two of the creepiest apocalypse tales ever told! Don’t let me spoil them for you, though. Just zip over that well known online book dealer and own the end of the world for only 99c!

Tales of New Mexico – on sale now

While you’re waiting for me to finish my next novel, you can read two dark stories set in the south-west of America. If you’re a Goodreads person, it’s ready to add to your shelves. If you’d like to buy direct from Black Shuck Books, go here. Or, if you prefer those other folk, who keep […]

Try before you buy!

The Veil has the honour of being a staff pick-of-the-week on book recommendation hub Lovereading.co.uk – as well as occupying a Book of the Month slot on the same site. If you like a bit of Sci Fi with your Horror, why not read the free opening extract that Lovereading have made available. Not only […]

Re-imagining democracy for Parliament Week

On Wednesday 19th November, for Parliament Week, I joined Mike Carey, Mike Fell and chairman Dr. Chris Tyler to reinvent democracy with an audience of gamers, sci-fi, fantasy and comic fans, LARP-ers, scientists and people interested in the future of politics. The evening was part of a week of events intended to encourage people to […]

The idiot abroad – JD’L goes to the Houses of Parliament…

You may find this hard to believe but Mr-I-don’t-have-a-political-bone-in-my-body here is going to give a presentation at Parliament on Wednesday evening. I know. But hey, people, it’s Parliament Week and I was extremely flattered to be invited. Myself and two other authors will each outline our visions of a future (better? Hm. Not sure…) democracy […]

Cheap Roadkill – get it while you can!

Clearly it’s bargain season on the Horror Freeway. Right now until September 20th This Is Horror have reduced my chapbook ROADKILL to 99p or 99c – whether you’re in the States or the UK, this is ridiculously good value. Want a white-knuckle ride? This one’s for you.

A message from my publisher, Simon Key

Yes, it’s kind of promotional. And, yes, it’s about one of my books. But, for me at least, it’s also a heart-warming thing to read. Thank you, Simon, for being such an unwavering champion of my work.

One last gift for readers before Christmas

This is the final festive freebie from me – and it’s a good one! For the next 48 hours, you can get two of my novellas, collected in this single volume and pay exactly nothing for the privilege. So if you like a blend of Fantasy, SF & Horror, you know what to do. Meanwhile, […]

Cohesion Press

I’ve just found out about a brand new Australian small press! It’s run by Geoff Brown, president of the AHWA and all-round good bloke. I’m quite sure they’ll be publishing some awesome fiction for those who enjoy Horror and SF. Cohesion Press will be open to unsolicited submissions from time to time and have very […]