My publisher is holding a raffle for Amazon gift cards, totalling US $75! Head here for details on how to enter (and win 😉 https://purpletoga.com/2019/04/30/were-giving-away-75-in-amazon-gift-cards-to-celebrate-the-latest-rave-reviews/
News
Secrets of Ancient Egypt
In a twist of my ancient history section of the blog, some news from ancient Egypt rather than Rome. I came across a few articles recently, which just make me itch to send Felix on a long road-trip… I think you’d agree they’re just delicious 😉
Bricks and Mortar
Some exciting news about real life, as well as reflections (because February). First, another bookstore in Sydney is now carrying my books. Berkelouw Hornsby, part of the Berkelouw chain that has been around since 1812. There is no denying the importance of brick-and-mortar bookshops. The ebooks share fluctuates and people are quick to cry the […]
Odd Media
Following the release of In Numina, there naturally came a spate of interviews and media appearances. From the usual questions about inspirations behind my writing, to an interview about me as a reader (and reviewer), and far out to an odd-ball interview with Felix my cat, they are all here for your edification and amusement. […]
Writers of the Future
Writers of the Future is a respected Science Fiction and Fantasy short-story contest for new authors, that has been running since the mid 1980’s. It’s free and open to authors who have not been professionally published. Some very well known authors in SF&F have started their way with wins there (Patrick Rothfuss, anyone?), and the […]
Felix Novus Annus
Thank you for being part of this past amazing year! May next year be just as wonderful, filled with books and goodies. This post offers a bit of reflection on the past year, and announcements about what’s coming.
Aquae et Ignis – a new, free Felix novella is here!
I’m excited to announce that Aquae et Ignis, the brand new Felix novella is here! It is a stand-alone novella in the Stories of Togas, Daggers, and Magic series, with Felix’s latest bizarre case. Though the events described are set between In Numina and In Victrix, it is a completely independent story. It makes for a […]
AudioBooks! Well, Audio-Story
I’ve been asked by quite a few people when will the Stories of Togas, Daggers, and Magic be available as audio-books. It’s been on my perennial to-do list, but because I’m one of those people who can’t follow a narrated story (look! a squirrel!), I’ve always pushed it off. Happily, in a collaboration with Chris Herron […]
The Costs of Self-Publishing – and how to reduce them
The was a recent article on Reedsy, where they analysed data from hundreds of freelancer quotes and arrived at the costs of self-publishing a novel to professional standards. i.e. When you you don’t just upload a just-finished-typing Word file to Amazon, but actually produce a book properly. Instead of having the backing of a publisher […]
Swaggering Scallywags (or, How to Swag: CafePress vs Zazzle vs RedBubble)
I’m chuffed to formally launch the Egretia Swag Store! We bring many of Felix’s best moments from across the gulf of time and space, and ship around the globe. Check it out, and get yourself something nice and fishy for Saturnalia! For those of you who are about to go swaggering down the swag path […]
