COVID. War. Totalitarianism. Pandemic. Climate change. Terrorism. Nuclear war. Judging from hyperbole in social media, we are out-and-out terrified of these things. Just consider the rhetoric around the use of “tactical” nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Will he? Won’t he? Should we? The job of writers of fantasy and speculative fiction is to reflect our audience’s fears back […]
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This week, I’m proud to present you a sample from the latest book I have edited to hit the shelves. It’s called The Sokolov Agenda, the latest thriller By Alan McDermott Mann pushed through the wooden doors to the street, straight into two men who were clearly waiting for him. ‘He’s here,’ one of them […]
I’m launching a podcast on June 22, 2022. And I invite you to join me. Beyond Barbarossa will explore the largest side of the Second World War in Europe, the clash between Germany and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. It’s a subject that I learned a lot about researching The Eastern Front Trilogy (Army […]
—probably not Mark Twain War in Ukraine. Again. As someone who has written books about war in Ukraine, the past few weeks feel at once poignant, tragic, enraging and depressing. We knew Russia would invade Ukraine. The preparations were obvious. And leaders like President Biden did tell us the invasion of Ukraine was imminent. But […]
“Freedom” is one of the most cherished human values. Over the course of human history, and before, people have fought and died to preserve their conception of freedom. “Freedom” has a broad meaning. It can mean national or tribal independence from outside control. It can mean freedom from oppression. Freedom to vote and take part […]
It’s the time of year to share hopes for peace, health and happiness for all. And as the new year approaches, I wish you all health and success in every venture you pursue. (And if it’s a new book, contact me with any questions. I’ll do what I can to help.) And before I forget, […]