Author: Mike Everest Evans
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Interview with Anna Stephens – DARKSOUL
Hi Anna! For those who haven’t met you yet – as there’s no forgetting Anna ‘The Hammer’ Stephens – in 50 words or less, tell us ... -
Interview with RJ Barker (BLOOD OF ASSASSINS)
RJ Barker is the author of the epic fantasy trilogy The Wounded Kingdom, beginning with Age of Assassins. He lives in Leeds with his wife, son and a collection ... -
Of Gods and Men by Stephen Aryan
The Good: Good old fashioned heroic-fantasy for a modern audience; plenty that feels familiar, but with a tweak there, a twist here, or a turn-the-trope-on-its-head over ... -
Fall by J.P. Ashman
John Wick meets Altered Carbon/Deus Ex Machina in this savagely surreal short-story from J.P. Ashman. Senfel, a soldier-type who survived ‘the fall’, leaving her with survivor’s ... -
Blood of Assassins by RJ Barker
The Good: A return to one of the most relatable POVs in fantasy; development that breathes life into characters, plot and world alike; more twists and ... -
The David Gemmell Awards for Fantasy 2018
The David Gemmell Awards for Fantasy celebrate the finest fantasy that traditional publishing has to offer, and this year marks the 10th anniversary of the awards. ... -
Nine Parts Bluster (& Other Stories) by A.Z. Anthony
THE GOOD: Excellent characterisation, strong and straight forward plotting, good turn of phrase and witty prose. THE BAD: I wanted more? Not in a ‘bad way’, more that ... -
Waylander III: Hero in the Shadows by David Gemmell
David Gemmell’s ‘Hero In The Shadows’ is the final tale featuring Waylander, a key figure in the Drenai saga. Sequel to ‘Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf’, ... -
Godblind by Anna Stephens
THE GOOD: Gods meddling in mortal affairs, royal court-conspiracies, brimming with betrayals, battles and bloodlust, told via a distinct and diverse range of PoV characters. THE BAD: The ... -
Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf by David Gemmell
The Good: Waylander (yes, he is a ‘pro’ in his own right); solid, simple plot that is highly engaging and enjoyable; doesn’t lead the reader by the ...