Pete's 2014
2014 has been an odd year. There have been several bereavements, quite a bit of time doing hospital visits, several members of the family getting bad news and a load of stress in my general vicinity....
View ArticleBristolCon Fringe Reading
On Monday the 19th of January, Emma and I are doing a reading at the BristolCon Fringe. It starts at 7.30 and includes bits from both of our new books* and a (hopefully!) nice relaxed Q and A session...
View ArticleTea and Jeopardy 34 – Blooper Reel of Gratitude +5
Because Em has to go in for surgery last month we had to pause Tea and Jeopardy. Although it wasn’t the best time, we had an incredible amount of kind words, gestures of support, gifts and general all...
View ArticleTea and Jeopardy 36 – A chat with Peter Newman
In this episode, our guest is… me! After escaping from the basement, I chat with Em about waiting, Spartacus, a very profound question relating to the chickens, and why Latimer hates me so much. You...
View ArticleI'm writing for Albion Online!
*NEWS KLAXON* I’m going to be writing a book for Albion Online. For those of you who don’t know, Albion Online is a new fantasy MMO* coming out in early 2016 that puts the economy, the...
View ArticleNine Worlds 2015 & Fantasy in the Court: Where I'll be
I’m attending Nine Worlds again this year and I’ll also be at Fantasy in the Court, read on for details for what I’m doing and a chance to win a signed hardback of The Vagrant. Fantasy in the...
View ArticleBristolcon 2015 – Where I'll be
It’s that time again! Read on for my schedule and the chance to win a copy of The Vagrant. This is going to be my third Bristolcon and, for those of you who don’t know, it’s a small but perfectly...
View ArticleOctocon 2015 – Where I'll be
I’m delighted to say I’m going to Octocon this year. I'm also delighted to say that Emma is one of the Guests of Honour! If you’re going and want to say hello, read on to find out where I’ll be and how...
View ArticleHarper Voyager acquire a third Vagrant book but wait, there's more…
Good News Part 1 I come with glad tidings! Harper Voyager have just acquired the third book in The Vagrant trilogy. It’ll be called The Seven, and will follow on from The Malice which comes out next...
View ArticleFantasycon 2015: Where I'll be
I’m going to FantasyCon 2015. Hopefully you are too! Here’s where to find me: Friday 23rd October 6.00 Protag / Antag: Character Creation (Conference Theatre) A brave halfling, a bow-wielding rebel...
View ArticlePete's 2015
I worry that these blog posts are a little like those filler episodes you get in TV shows, where the main characters all reminisce and we get a set of hashed together highlights of old material,...
View Article2016: Awards, Dates and Hopes
Awards! The Vagrant is eligible for awards this year! It’s already made the BSFA* Long list for best novel (YAY! :D). Members are voting at the moment to decide the shortlist. If you’re a member and...
View ArticleLandfall cover reveal!
And here it is, the cover for my novel set in the world of Albion Online. It’s called LANDFALL and the cover art is by Simon Kopp. I for one think he's done a great job! One of the things I like the...
View ArticleTea and Jeopardy 47 – A chat with Natasha Bardon
In this episode, the wonderful Harper Voyager editor Natasha Bardon visits Emma in the tea lair. We discuss Dragon Age Inquisition, the ideal people to play Twister with and the world of publishing....
View ArticleLandfall (The Tales of Albion) is out now!
As the title says really! My fast and fun book set in the world of fantasy MMO Albion Online is now available in paperback and ebook. UK folk can get it here. Everyone else can get it here. The novel...
View ArticleThe Vagrant paperback & other updates!
It's already in Waterstones Western-super-Mare! (photo by Keith Ramsey) The Vagrant paperback is out today and to celebrate I've got a guest post over at the Harper Voyager blog! Thanks to those of you...
View ArticleSci-Fi Weekender – Where I'll be and how to win books (if you're going too)
Blimey, it’s the Sci-Fi weekender this week. It’s my first time there and I’m really hoping that I’ll get a chance to meet Brian Blessed. If you’re going too, read on for details of what I’m doing and...
View ArticleThe Malice: Update (Pre-ordering & Launch)
Cover by Jaime Jones. Love it! The Malice is coming out in Hardback and ebook on the 19th of May! To celebrate I'll be having a launch event at Waterstones Covent Garden where I'll be interviewed by...
View ArticleTea and Jeopardy 51 – Emma has an adventure
It's been a little while since the last Tea and Jeopardy. In this episode you can find out why… Click here to listen! If you’re interested in supporting Tea and Jeopardy and would like to join the...
View ArticleThe Vagrant is out in the US!
The Vagrant is now out in the US! *throws confetti* Tor.com have just done a giveaway, and Barnes & Noble have put up a lovely review as well! I've also returned to the wonderful Grim Tidings...
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