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Queen of Grimdark
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Author of critically acclaimed grimdark epic fantasy, EMPIRES OF DUST, A WOMAN OF THE SWORD, A SWORD OF BRONZE AND ASHES. A SWORD OF GOLD AND RUIN out now.
Dyslxic, dyspraxic, ASD, PhD.
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I'm (slightly surprised to discover) I'm talking at Waterstones Covent Garden on Thursday 13th November alongside Alexandra Beaumont, Stew Hotson, Marvellous Michael Anson and WP Wiles.

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November 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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A SWORD OF BRONZE AND ASHES and A SWORD OF GOLD AND RUIN. Out now in stunning sprayed-edged hardback.

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November 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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So close to being the first grimdark comedy horror epic fantasy gorefest to win a World Fantasy Award!

Although it's lucky we didn't win, as Mike's part of the speech was an f-bomb.

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November 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM