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GEISTERZAUBER is out today in Germany

GEISTERZAUBER is out today in Germany

The third Witches of Woodville GEISTERZAUBER (Ghost Magic — aka The Ghost of Ivy Barn) is out today in Germany! I love what they’ve done with the covers and they all look amazing together. Grab your copies from all good German bookshops. There’s more info on the Heyne...
Ghost of Ivy Barn readings on Bookable Space

Ghost of Ivy Barn readings on Bookable Space

I was delighted to be invited by Yvonne Battle-Felton to read three extracts from The Ghost of Ivy Barn on her splendid podcast Bookable Space. I reveal the real locations that inspired the Witches of Woodville and why the series might not be as cosy as it first...
New Short Story: Two Chickens for Laura Long Arms

New Short Story: Two Chickens for Laura Long Arms

There’s a new FREE short story for subscribers to the Woodville Village newsletter… This story was previously published in November 2021 as part of the Everyday Kindness anthology compiled by LJ Ross in support of the charity Shelter. All of us were still reeling from...
I’ll be at the MDC Comic Con, Birchington, Kent, May 21st

I’ll be at the MDC Comic Con, Birchington, Kent, May 21st

I’ll be signing in the Authors’ Corner all day with the wonderful Kit Cox, FMA Dixon and Tom Gaskin. If it’s like the old Herne Bay Sci-Fi by the Sea (same organisers!) it promises to be a wonderful day out for all the family! I’m particularly excited as one of the...
Robot Overlords Half Price Sale

Robot Overlords Half Price Sale

Before I wrote about witches, I wrote about Robots and it was eight years to the day when the novelisation of Robot Overlords was published! And so to celebrate, I’m selling the paperback at half price for one week only exclusively at the Woodville Village...
The Crow Folk paperback is half price for one week only…

The Crow Folk paperback is half price for one week only…

It’s been two years since The Crow Folk was unleashed upon an unsuspecting public! And to celebrate I’m selling the paperback for half price for one week only exclusively at the Woodville Bookshop. That includes signed copies and the bundles of the three...
I’ll be at the MCM Comic Con, London, Saturday 27th May, 2023

I’ll be at the MCM Comic Con, London, Saturday 27th May, 2023

I’ll be popping up on a couple of panels and signing books at the MCM Comic Con on Saturday 27th May. More details to follow, but it’s a fab day out and you can grab tickets here. For more appearances and signings with me, check out this page.
In Conversation with Caimh McDonnell at Blackwells, Manchester

In Conversation with Caimh McDonnell at Blackwells, Manchester

Tuesday, 30th March, 2023 — 6:30-8pm Blackwell’s Bookshop 146 Oxford Road Manchester M13 9GP I’ll be chatting with that man again, the wonderful Caimh McDonnell about The Witches of Woodville books and the film Unwelcome. Despite what Stephen Hawking might have told...
In Conversation with CAIMH MCDONNELL & BEN AARONOVITCH

In Conversation with CAIMH MCDONNELL & BEN AARONOVITCH

Tuesday 7th February 2023, 7pm Waterstones, Trafalgar Square I’ll be moderating what promises to be an amazing evening of conversation with two of my favourite authors, Caimh McDonnell and Ben Aaronovitch! They’ll be discussing their recent releases Amongst Our...
New Poster Art for UNWELCOME

New Poster Art for UNWELCOME

I love this new poster art for UNWELCOME! The film is out on 27th January in the UK and 17th March in the USA (not sure elsewhere, so please check local listings!). There are more details here.   And here’s the trailer if you haven’t seen it already…...