FREE DOWNLOAD! (PC only) The recent announcement from Unity reminded me that although my Crow-Girl game is unfinished, I really wanted to enable people to play it as a free download. I’m sorry that I’ve not been able to finish it but new Unity plans do not inspire any continuation in the future. Download a …
(The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries 1) I like stories filled with good characters and plenty of mystery and this really delivers on both fronts. The book blurb: “Dr Ruth Galloway is called in when a child’s bones are discovered near a prehistoric site on the north Norfolk salt marshes. Are they the remains of a …
By Melissa Cristina Márquez, illustrated by Devin Elle Kurtz This may well be one of the most beautiful books I’ve had the pleasure of reading. From the book blurb: “As the sun sets over another gorgeous day at la Playita Del Condado in Puerto Rico, Meli doesn’t want to go home. She loves the ocean …
With illustrations by Lucy Mulligan After the first couple of chapters I wasn’t sure if I’d like this book, but I’m so glad I stuck with it as it’s a really good read. The blurb on Amazon: “Josh is such a worrier. He worries about everything. Water slides. School. Global warming. Sleepovers. But he knows …
This is a superbly written book that I highly recommend for children who are not put off by a little darkness in the stories they read. “Rachel and Robert live a grey, dreary life under the rule of cruel Charles Malstain. But when their librarian father enlists their help to steal a forbidden book, they …
Read more “Review – The Book of Stolen Dreams by David Farr”
I was invited to appear on the Games and Gadget podcast by James Woodcock. View it on the link below. https://www.pixelrefresh.com/game-gadget-podcast-29-atari-st-nostalgia-pink-genies-more/ Or on Youtube:
If you missed my last newsletter, the news is that I’ve released another book, Crow-Girl. This collects all of the online comic strips into one print volume, along with some experiments on style and character drawings. Available on Amazon.
I have been neglecting the “blog” side of my site for some time but I hope to remedy that. Obviously, the site has been undergoing some changes and this page will reflect that, too, with an increased emphasis on the books I’ve written and will be writing. I hope this will continue to be something …
I have just updated my books page with information about two recent books I published, Mr. Smoozles and Story to Nowhere. Please check it out.
Following a great launch yesterday, my new book, An Introduction to Game Writing, is now out.
I had great fun doing this interview. Thanks to the guys at OLIN TV. Links to things I mentioned.Mr. Smoozles Goes Nutso – http://www.juniper-games.com/smoozles/smoozles.htmBlood and Earth – https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08H6TKJDHCrow-Girl game (in progress) – https://www.crow-girl.com/crow-girl-the-great-crow/
The current situation with Covid-19 makes it very difficult to visit schools and other institutions in a safe manner. With that in mind, Steve is able to offer the talks, readings and Q&A sessions with groups through Skype and Zoom (or something else if you have a preference). If you think this might be suitable …