Set against the backdrop of World War II, this installment of the Witches of Woodville series invites readers to an unconventional wedding filled with humor and fantasy. Fans of Lev Grossman and Terry Pratchett will enjoy the unique blend of whimsical elements and adventure as the story unfolds. Expect a captivating mix of charm and wit as the characters navigate the peculiarities of love and magic during a tumultuous time in history.
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This author found his way into the literary world through a part-time job in a bookstore during the nineties, eventually spending over 25 years in publishing. He dedicated his spare time, and at times even company hours, to writing, leading to books and film adaptations. Beyond his own creative output, he co-hosts a podcast that inspires writers globally to complete and publish their work. His career is a testament to a lifelong passion and deep experience within the literary field.






- 2025
- 2023
Magical peril reigns in book 4 of the Witches of Woodville series, a warmly witty WW2 fantasy adventure for fans of Lev Grossman and Terry Pratchett.
- 2022
A truly delightful and escapist coming-of-age story, for fans of Lev Grossman and Terry Pratchett; the third novel in the Witches of Woodville series.
- 2021
Book two in the much-loved Witches of Woodville trilogy and a coming-of-age novel like no other - full of life, love, war and magic, this is Maisie Dobbs meets The Magicians (with a helping of Terry Pratchett!).
- 2021
The Crow Folk. The Witces of Woodville 1
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
As Spitfires roar overhead and a dark figure stalks the village of Woodville, a young woman will discover her destiny… Faye Bright always felt a little bit different. And today she’s found out why. She’s just stumbled across her late mother’s diary which includes not only a spiffing recipe for jam roly-poly, but spells, incantations, runes and recitations… a witch's notebook. And Faye has inherited her mother’s abilities. Just in time, too. The Crow Folk are coming. Led by the charismatic Pumpkinhead, their strange magic threatens Faye and the villagers. Armed with little more than her mum's words, her trusty bicycle, the grudging help of two bickering old ladies, and some aggressive church bellringing, Faye will find herself on the front lines of a war nobody expected.Fall in love with the extraordinary world of Faye Bright - it's Maisie Dobbs meets The Magicians.
- 2019
Back To Reality
- 402 pages
- 15 hours of reading
A story of second chances that's impossible to put down. "Heartwarming, inventive, and funny. Like if Nick Hornby wrote a time travel, body swap adventure!"-New York Times bestselling author Mimi Strong
- 2018
A sweeping fantasy of magic's ending; a new name to set alongside Jen Williams and Den Patrick.
- 2015
Robot Overlords
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Three years ago, Earth was conquered by a force of robots from a distant world. They have one rule: STAY IN YOUR HOMES Step outside and you get one warning before you're vaporised by a massive robot Sentry, or a crawling Sniper, or a flying Drone. That's if the vast Cube doesn't incinerate you first. But Sean Flynn is convinced that his father - an RAF pilot who fought in the war - is still alive. And when he and his gang figure out a way to break the robots' curfew, they begin an adventure that will pit them against the might of the ROBOT OVERLORDS. This fast-paced, thrilling novelisation is based on the hit British film starring Sir Ben Kingsley (IRON MAN THREE), Gillian Anderson (THE X-FILES) and Callan McAuliffe (THE GREAT GATSBY). A perfect companion to the movie, it expands on the story with additional action, characters, and a special peek behind the scenes.