I was the first guest on the ‘Really Popular Book Club,’ hosted by the Cambridge University Library. I discussed Philip Pullman’s The Northern Lights, and its influence on my Ravenmaster trilogy of novels. For more info on how to join.
The Drowned Land
'The Drowned Land' available for pre-order
The first novel in an epic trilogy set 8000 years ago during in the last days of Doggerland, the North Sea's Stone-Age Atlantis.
'The Drowned Land' is now available to pre-order (published 8 July 2021 by Head of Zeus):
Avalon makes the RED LIST
Avalon, a 1-hour TV pilot, is now on the Coverfly RED LIST
ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship
I am thrilled to say that my TV pilot ‘Avalon’ has advanced to the quarterfinals in the ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship 2019.
‘Avalon’ is a political drama based on the true story of Nazi leader Rudolph Hess's mysterious flight to Britain in search of peace.
Chosen showcase - BAFTA
Amazing night at BAFTA - huge thanks to director Nour Wazzi and all the brilliant actors who performed an excerpt from ‘Chosen’ - plus a Q&A with screenwriters Moira Buffini (Jane Eyre, Tamara Drewe) and Matt Greenhalgh (Control, Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool).
BAFTA Showcase Industry Guests announced
Come and see a performance from my feature screenplay ‘Chosen’ on Dec 3rd at BAFTA.
Writers Matt Greenhalgh (Control, Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool) and Moira Buffini (Jane Eyre, Tamara Drewe) will critique the three performances and offer insight into their own work.
For more info and tickets, visit here.
BAFTA Rocliffe screenplay winner
I am thrilled to say that I’m a BAFTA Rocliffe winner! My feature script ‘Chosen’, exploring the scandalous love affair between Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms, won the 2018 screenplay competition.
An excerpt from the screenplay will be performed on Dec 3rd at BAFTA - more info here.
'Avalon' script at the Austin Film Festival 2018
My TV pilot 'Avalon', a political drama based on the true story of Nazi leader Rudolph Hess's mysterious flight to Britain in search of peace, is a finalist at the Austin Film Festival 2018.
More info here.
A Kingdom Falls named a 'Book of Year'
Thrilled to say that Gordon Askew has named A Kingdom Falls to his Books of the Year 2017, in some very impressive company.
Mr Askew is a tireless promoter of literature for young people, and was awarded an MBE for his dedication. His site is packed with intelligent, in-depth, and generous reviews for children's, MG, and YA novels, and I urge you to check it out.
His detailed review of the the entire Ravenmaster Trilogy is here.
Wishin' and Hopin' Selected for BFI Flare
Very excited to announce that 'Wishin' and Hopin', a short film I wrote with director Jacqueline Pepall, has been selected for BFI Flare 2018.
BFI Flare is an amazing, BAFTA-qualifying festival, and it is a huge honour to be a part of it. For info on the festival and screening times, please visit here.
'The Hotel Affair' is an Official Selection of the London Short Film Festival
Thrilled to say that 'The Hotel Affair' is an Official Selection of the London Short Film Festival 2018!
LSFF is a great, BAFTA qualifying festival, and I am so happy to be a part of it :)
'Chosen' is an Official Finalist at the New York Screenplay Contest
'Chosen' is a feature film script exploring the love triangle between Johannes Brahms and Clara and Robert Schumann.
https://newyorkscreenplaycontest.com/2017-official-finalists
Book launch, Ben McNally Books
'What the Raven Brings' book launch at Ben McNally Books
Book signing, Indigo Chapters
Signing copies of 'What the Raven Brings' at Indigo Chapters in Saint John, New Brunswick.
Lorenzo in 30 interview
Catch my interview with Lorenzo in 30, where I talk about writing and all things Ravenmaster Trilogy...
I come on at the 4:00 minute mark. (Or we can pretend that's me singing, too.)
CBC radio interview, 'What the Raven Brings'
I spoke with CBC Saint John about the Canadian release of 'What the Raven Brings' and upcoming book signings. Listen to the full interview below:
What the Raven Brings-inspired marmalade!
Great review of What the Raven Brings by The Reader and the Chef - they even made some amazing WTRB-inspired marmalade... :)
Check out their instagram page for more great book-inspired recipes.
Book signing at Indigo, Saint John
To celebrate the paperback release of 'What the Raven Brings,' I will be signing books from 1-3pm on Saturday, August 5th.
I'm only in town for the weekend, so come and say hi - especially those of you I haven't seen in a while...
Please RSVP here.
Raven Display at the Tower of London giftshop
Display of all things raven at Tower of London gift shop. Pick up a copy of #TheseDarkWings #WhattheRavenBrings #RavenmasterTrilogy
