My mum cut this article from the paper and posted it to me: Why are Women Denied Normal Pockets? by Pilita Clark. I’m well-known for being a loud complainer regarding the lack of suitable pockets in women’s clothing. In fact, this article quotes the results of a survey of front pockets in US jeans which…
Today I held the official launch event for How to Build a Culture at my local Geek Retreat gaming cafe. I signed some books, gave away exclusive swag, and drew some fantasy maps. It was an awesome event, and I enjoyed having fascinating chats with great people about gaming, quests, and building worlds. A huge…
After many months of lurking around their social media, I finally took the plunge and became a member of the British Cartographic Society. The BCS are an organisation for anyone with an interest in maps, whether professional or as a hobby. Among other things, my membership gives me access to regular webinars and events, and copies…
I am very honoured to be this week’s guest on Mark Leslie Lefebvre’s Stark Reflections podcast. We had such a relaxed chat about worldbuilding that I actually managed to forget that we were even recording! Building and Destroying Worlds with Angeline Trevena In this episode Mark interviews Angeline Trevena, an author of dystopian urban fantasy…
Fiona and Hamilton of The DM’s Book Club have featured my 30 Days of Worldbuilding book on their YouTube channel. Using the first few prompts for the book, they set about creating a fantasy world. It’s a fabulous listen, as they build a steampunk, Burtonesque world that is just amazing. The best part is seeing…
I’ve ticked off another massive achievement today: I am the guest on this week’s episode of The Self Publishing Show. I don’t know how I’ve managed to keep this under wraps! The Self Publishing Show is a massive podcast in the indie author world, hosted by Mark Dawson and James Blatch. I was absolutely blown…
I had an absolutely great time being interviewed by Sara Rosett and Jami Albright for their podcast Wish I’d Known Then. Aimed at authors, their interviews dig into what’s worked–the ideas, tips, and strategies that have taken the interviewees to the top of the bestseller charts–as well as what they’ve learned from their missteps and…
Today marks an absolute highlight of my writing career: I am the guest on Joanna Penn’s The Creative Penn Podcast. I’ve had a hard time keeping quiet about this! I have been listening to Joanna’s podcast for years, and it is one of the top podcasts in the indie authoring sphere. I feel absolutely honoured…
