(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 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 …
I created a short video in which I read an excerpt from my children’s novel.
I’m currently reading The Insider’s Guide to Writing for Television by Julian Friedmann and Christopher Walker. On the whole it’s a very good book and although it has a few small things I didn’t like, the good parts far outweigh the few minor poor parts. I’m in a section on Character Building and the authors …