Leisure reading time is rather hard for me to come by right now, so whenever I start a new book I want to be sure it’s one I’ll like. Well, as sure as one can be about such things, anyway. Having read and thoroughly enjoyed Craig DiLouie’s earlier books ONE OF US and OUR WAR, his latest novel THE CHILDREN OF RED PEAK was among my most anticipated releases of 2020. Classified as Horror, this is a book that defies genre tropes and explores the darker aspects of human nature, both in groups and in individuals.
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Magic, Mechanics, and All Things Steampunk: a discussion with Chris Patrick Carolan, C.W. Snyder, and E.M. Wright
Last month, in concert with the Miami Book Fair, I had the chance to sit down (digitally, of course) with fellow Parliament House Press writers C.W. Snyder and E.M. Wright along with moderator Malorie Nilson to discuss our steampunk worlds. If you missed it live, hit READ MORE to check out the replay of our conversation.
Continue readingNow you can put The Nightshade Cabal in your ears!
I just wanted to stop by and share the news that my first novel, The Nightshade Cabal, has just been released as an audiobook. It’s a paranormal steampunk murder mystery set in 1880s Halifax, and my narrator Dean Ruple did an absolutely fantastic job of bringing the story to life!
The Year that Was (and Wasn’t)
Well, it’s the end of November 2020, and I haven’t updated this site in far too long. I don’t need to tell you the last eleven months have been a year and a half, to say the least, so here’s a bit of what I’ve been up to since I last updated here.
Continue readingCover Reveal for THE NIGHTSHADE CABAL!
Greeting, friends and fiends! Today I have the great pleasure to share the cover art for my upcoming debut novel, THE NIGHTSHADE CABAL, coming in February from Parliament House Press! Continue reading
Taking the reins of Enigma Front: ONWARD!
My next adventure isn’t one I thought I’d be undertaking any time soon, but here it is anyway. Next year, I’ll be taking over as publisher on the Enigma Front anthology series! Read on for how you can help!
Adventures in Making!
Because I needed yet another hobby to soak up my free time, I decided to take a stab at making my own steampunk accessories. Recently, I finished up work on my first steampunk wrist bracer. Check it out!
49th Parallels is Now Available!
My latest steampunk story, ‘The Rankin File,’ has just been released in the new anthology from Bundoran Press, 49th Parallels!
Enigma Front: The Monster Within is Now Available!
My latest steampunk supernatural tale, ‘The Wolfville Horror,’ has now been released in the new anthology Enigma Front: The Monster Within from Analemma Books! Click ‘continue reading’ below to check out a short excerpt.
The Wolfville Horror to appear in Enigma Front: The Monster Within!
Well, here it is! My next story, ‘The Wolfville Horror,’ will appear in Enigma Front: The Monster Within. The anthology showcases works from 22 writers, many of whom I’ve come to consider friends over these last few years.
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