You know that Talking Heads song? The one that goes ‘You may find yourself in a beautiful house, with a … More
Category: Magic and Fantasy
Magicians and Other Worlds
Is writing fun? On process and emotion
My new fantasy m/m romance Seducing the Sorcerer releases today (23 Sept), so to celebrate I’m blogging about how I … More
Seducing the Sorcerer: pre-order now!
Who doesn’t love an evil sorcerer? He’ll have the coolest lair, the most dramatic clothes and, of course, magic. Not … More
Fairy tales mini interview
My French publisher (it still gives me a kick to be able to say that!) Éditions Bookmark is having a … More
Salt Magic Skin Magic audiobook out now
In the list of Things I Never Thought I’d Be Doing, announcing the release of an audiobook is pretty up … More
Need a sapiosexual connection? TEACHER’S PET 2 is out now
Forget abs of steel, a flawless complexion or beautiful hair. For some of us, a person’s mind is by far … More
Master Vervain is looking for love
*** Giveaway offer now closed. For notice of future giveaways please follow my blog or sign up for my newsletter … More
The Crystal Palace magician: some history
Do you like some history with your magic? This post is for the history-lovers amongst us, for those who want … More
Salt Magic Skin Magic is out
Want a story that’ll make you feel better about the world? This post tells a story that’ll give you hope. … More
Eek! My book is out in a week
Eek is such a great word, isn’t it? Eek. Eek. Eek! It practically squeaks off the page in jocular alarm. … More
The Tudor Hogwarts
Before Hogwarts, before Ursula Le Guin’s school for wizards on Roke, did you know that a real academy that taught … More
Welcome
I’ve been writing stories most of my life, starting with a pastiche of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe … More