And so, we find ourselves at the end of the current Witches of Woodville series by Mark Stay which brings to mind the old saying, ‘all good things must come to an end’. This statement contains two apparent facts; the good thing and the end, so does this apply to The Corn Bride? It isContinue reading “Must all good things come to an end?”
Author Archives: SC Gowland
DO, meet your heroes
The adage “Never meet your heroes, for if you do, it will always disappoint” has been ingrained into us over many years. Yet, I find myself in strong disagreement with this time-worn wisdom. Let me share my experiences with two of my writing heroes, Joe Abercrombie and Mark Stay, who have not only inspired meContinue reading “DO, meet your heroes”
The Holly King by Mark Stay: a review
I’ve just completed the fourth Witches of Woodville book – The Holly King – by Mark Stay and it is absolutely fantastic. The series has grown over the past couple of years to be one of my favourite fantasy series. If you’re unfamiliar with it , think Dad’s Army written by Terry Pratchett. It tellsContinue reading “The Holly King by Mark Stay: a review”
Welcome to the Jungle
New Year, New Year’s resolutions – it’s also very exciting. My chief aim this year is to write far more books than I have done. The last six months of 2022 proved to be a disaster, I hardly wrote a thing, messed about with various projects but didn’t actually finish anything. 2023 provides an opportunityContinue reading “Welcome to the Jungle”
The New Chapter
A thread. Being a writer is a strangely reflective practice. You constantly look ahead to the next new project, something that fills you with excitement and joy, and yet you can’t help but look back as well. It’s been over two years since I wrote my first novel and I have gone back to theContinue reading “The New Chapter”
Off we go…
A new writing adventure began this morning at 7amWritingClub . A standalone project to be shared quietly with the publishing world. 1333 words of book five. Next day typically for me. I start writing and the next day I conceive a huge change in creative direction. It’s going to be longer, darker and much moreContinue reading “Off we go…”
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Three Reasons Why I Thank @SarahPinborough
I met Sarah Pinborough back in August 2016 – before her massive success with “Behind Her Eyes” – at the Dublin Ghost Story festival, and I owe her thanks for three different things. The event was one of my first literary events and was something of a learning experience. She was both interviewer and intervieweeContinue reading “Three Reasons Why I Thank @SarahPinborough”
Delays
Good things take time. Glorious things take even longer. Thus, I find myself having to delay the release of Coven of Shadows until the 15th December. I’m annoyed, both with myself and with circumstances. But it cannot be helped. I know won’t be happy with the book if I put it out now, and inContinue reading “Delays”
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