Felix the Fox is a failed magician (not his fault he couldn't pay tuition and got thrown out), a discharged legionary (honourably discharged - even if the dice were loaded), and a full time investigator of crap no one else wants to touch.
Assaph is just the guy putting words on paper for Felix.
Who doesn’t like Dickens and Dinos? What to Expect Expect some favourite Dickensian characters, re-imagined in a world with Steampunk technology and a touch of the supernatural. This one sees Oliver Twist and his colleagues visiting the 1851 Crystal Palace exhibition with its reconstructed dinosaur exhibits — only to have a real Megalosaurus (with feathers, […]
My day-job involves responsible AI and my interests lie in speculative fiction, so this was an obvious choice to read. What to Expect A pamphlet-style work that’s hard to classify, blurring the lines between present reality and dystopian science fiction. The author examines some of the (very real, unfortunately) risks around present day Artificial Intelligence […]
I loved the Mon Dieu, Cthulhu! series since I first came across it, with it’s perfect blend of history, fantasy, humour, and dark tones. I was very excited to read the new installment. In case you missed it, In Victrix is now available! Come join Felix on his latest adventure, a tales of Races, Curses, […]
This is a novella combining history (20th century) with Jewish paranormal folklore, so an interesting mix for me. In case you missed it, In Victrix is now available! Come join Felix on his latest adventure, a tales of Races, Curses, and Forbidden Places! What to Expect A short read, from the point of view of […]
I had the pleasure of reading an advance copy of this novel, something I looked forward to with glee considering how much I loved Lumsden’s previous series. In case you missed it, In Victrix is now available! Come join Felix on his latest adventure, a tales of Races, Curses, and Forbidden Places! What to Expect […]
There’s a lot of froth about AI — specifically Generative AI — these days. I have been a creator (author) for nearly a decade. I’ve also, in my day job, been building software products for 25 years, managing and launching new products for 15, and had AI modules in their products for about 6 years […]
As of last weekend, I finished an introductory novella in the new Unusual Crimes Squad series! I am super excited for you to meet Detective Inspector Jack Finkel, as he works through a most unusual crime 😉🕵️ This was written as a response to the prompt of colours as a central theme in Purple Toga’s […]
Publication day is finally here! In Victrix, the third novel in the Togas, Daggers, and Magic series is finally available! 🎉🥂🎇🙌🎉🎆 It’s been a very long journey, but the novel has already received some AMAZING endorsements! Want to know more? Keep reading! Can’t wait? Then: Grab your copy here on Amazon, or treat yourself to […]
Again with the Tasmanian Crime Fiction 🕵️ The last round up was Australian Outback Noir in general (with some really good examples of this intriguing genre!), and we’re back to Tasmania-specific novels in this post, because apparently “Tasmanian Gothic” is a thing. (First post is here — showcasing some wonderful books). This is all in […]
No, I don’t mean making fun of the elderly (get off my lawn!). I mean that, since the divine social media algorithms have finally figured I respond best to memes about antiquity, here are some of the funniest I’ve seen recently 😁 Quick aside: did you know that In Victrix, the third full-length Felix Mystery […]