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So excited to finally be able to share the cover of A Touch of ShadowsA Touch of Shadows (Book 1 of The Lost Queen), the first in a new trilogy called The Lost Queen by my alter ego, Jessica Thorne. It’s available for pre-order now A lost queen’s sacrifice. Two kingdoms at war for centuries. … Continue reading Cover Reveal and Pre Order A Touch of Shadows, Book 1 of The Lost Queen →

I’m so delighted to finally share this news because I’ve had to sit on it for a while. Anyone who has seen me talk about rare books knows it’s an absolute passion of mine, especially when I get onto the subject of the wonderful Plantin Bible and all the stories of the wild west that … Continue reading New Book News! The Book of Gold is on the way →

So I have been very quiet here of late, but there has been a huge amount going on in the background which I haven’t been able to share as yet. But now I can share the first really exciting bit of news for 2024. I’m deeply honoured to have been asked to be a Guest … Continue reading Exciting 2024 news →

Next weekend is Octocon, the Irish National Science Fiction Convention , at the Gibson hotel in Dublin –  Guest of Honour the Amazing Sarah Rees Brennan. I’ll be interviewing her on the Saturday and no doubt Chaos will ABOUND. Here’s the other things I will be doing… Full programme and all other details If you’re … Continue reading Octocon 2023 Schedule →

At last I can share details of the super top secret project I’ve been working on. I’m so excited to be part of the team bringing the worlds of Tomorrowland to life. Lots more news still to come. Tomorrowland announces Limited Edition festival novel for 2023 For the first time ever, Tomorrowland is releasing the … Continue reading New Jessica Thorne book news: Tomorrowland presents The Rise of Adscendo →

The Water Witch, my beloved Brittany book, is finally out in the world. I have wanted to tell this story for so long that it doesn’t seem quite real just yet. I’m so excited. The video below has a few of the lovely reviews its been receiving so far. So if you’re ready to be … Continue reading The Water Witch is Out →

I’m so excited to share the cover for my new book The Water Witch. Set in Brittany, this tale of magic, adventure and romance is one I’ve wanted to write for a very long time. As many of you will know Brittany is a place very dear to my heart and it’s wonderful legends have … Continue reading Cover Reveal: The Water Witch by Jessica Thorne →

It’s hard to believe it has been ten years since The Treachery of Beautiful Things first came out. Unfortunately it has been out of print for some time now, but I’m delighted to announce  that on the 5th July it will be available again. It comes to you complete with a fabulous new cover by … Continue reading The Treachery of Beautiful Things: 10th Anniversary Edition →

The news is out. I will have a new book with Bookouture next year, The Water Witch. We are also delighted to have re-signed contracts with fantasy author Jessica Thorne. Associate Publisher Ellen Gleeson has acquired World English Language rights, plus audio, from Sallyanne Sweeney at MMB Creative for The Water Witch.  Publishing in summer … Continue reading New Book News →

I love a release day post. It’s so exciting to see a book out in the world, especially this book, The Bookbinder’s Daughter, (aka, The Library Book) as it is on I have wanted to write for more years than I care to remember. It’s set in a world that came into being in my … Continue reading Out Today: The Bookbinder’s Daughter by Jessica Thorne →