Thought for the Day

Happy St Nicholas Day

In case you didn't already know, today is St Nicholas Day and for some children in Europe, that means that tonight is the equivalent of Christmas Eve, with the Big Man delivering their presents... if they've been good. But if they've been bad, they'll have the Krampus to deal with.

If you didn't see it last year, here's my own St Nicholas Day present to you. And on the subject of Krampus, you might want to check out the first of this year's new Christmas movie releases...

Alice's Nightmare in Wonderland launches at Dragonmeet 2015

Alice's Nightmare in Wonderland , my brand-new adventure gamebook, launches at Dragonmeet 2015 in London at 12.00pm today, Saturday 5 December, at Stand #1A. So whatever you do, don't be late for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party!

There will be cake, and books, and cake, and playing cards, and cake, and more books... And did I mention that there will be cake? And mince pies, but you'll need to bring your own tea.

I will also be selling signed hardback copies of YOU ARE THE HERO - A History of Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks, as well as the brand-new The Ulysses Quicksilver Omnibus - Volume 2!

So if you're visiting the convention today, why not stop by Stand #1A and say hi?

If you can't make it to Dragonmeet, you can order your copy of Alice's Nightmare in Wonderland - and the spin-off Colouring Book, featuring Kev Crossley's incredible illustrations - here.

Gamebook Friday: Alice's Nightmare in Wonderland

Tomorrow sees the launch of Alice's Nightmare in Wonderland at Dragonmeet 2015 in London. And what began as an optimistic Kickstarter project 5 months ago today, is now an actual thing!

You can order your copy of Alice's Nightmare in Wonderland - and the spin-off Colouring Book, featuring Kev Crossley's incredible illustrations - here.

Steampunk Thursday: The Ulysses Quicksilver Omnibus - Vol. 2

I've got three books out this week, and they're all Steampunk-related - Alice's Nightmare in Wonderland the gamebook, the Alice's Nightmare in Wonderland Colouring Book, and The Ulysses Quicksilver Omnibus Volume 2!

In his ongoing adventures in the services of the Empire, Ulysses Quicksilver - hero and dandy - is increasingly confronted with the darkness at the heart of Britannia.

This worthy tome collects three tales of desperation:

Alice's Nightmare in Wonderland Colouring Book - Available now!

It's the surprise best-seller of the season, but don't forget that Alice's Nightmare in Wonderland Colouring Book is actually a spin-off title from Alice's Nightmare in Wonderland the gamebook.

Christmas Explained, from A(dvent) to Z(oophagous)

It's 1st December again, the night's have drawn in, there's a distinct chill in the air, and what better way is there to prepare yourself for the coming of Christmas than to dip into Christmas Explained - Robins, Kings and Brussel Sprouts every day in Advent.

You'll discover all sorts of fascinating Yuletide facts, including the origins of the Advent calendar, the origins of Yule, and the origins of the traditional family pantomime.

Christmas Explained is available now from Snowbooks (appropriately enough) and via Amazon.

Oh, and if you'll able to (and up early enough), why not tune in to BBC Radio Wiltshire this morning between 8.00am and 8.30am, when I will be making an 'appearance' on Ben Prater's show?