It's been a wild ride for the last 6 months - and an even more hectic, busy and stressful past four weeks - but now it's all finally coming together: FJORDBEIST has been out for two weeks, the official launch party yesterday was a great success, and readers are absolutely loving the book. What more... Continue Reading →
It’s Finally Here! – Book Release: Fjordbeist by Trygve Sikveland Røysland
I've waited so long to say this - but my Norwegian Young-Adult Fantasy debut is finally here! Back when I started writing my first novel in 2015, I never imagined I'd be sitting here, 10 years later, releasing my first book in Norwegian. Even though it's my mother tongue, the language I first learned to... Continue Reading →
Book Review: ShadowBane by Cal Logan
Book review of ShadowBane, by Cal Logan
A Busy And Beautiful Summer
Well, well, well, if it isn't my sworn enemy - summer! I had to go back through my archives and check because I couldn't actually remember when the last time I wrote a blog post was - and it turns out it's almost a month ago! Isn't it weird how having time off to relax... Continue Reading →
Short Story Contest! – Something Or Other Publishing
Last year, I had the honor of being a curator for the Something Or Other Publishing annual short story contest in the thriller and horror category, and this year it's back! There's plenty of prizes to win and loads of ways to enter, check out the official call for submission below: Something Or Other Publishing... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Dragon And The Butterfly by Abby Simpson
A historical fiction masterpiece! I went into this not knowing what to expect. Despite being an archaeologist by trade and being generally fascinated by history, AND having studied in England, I knew nothing about Matilda and William, whom this book is about. I do love books though, and I realized last year that I enjoy... Continue Reading →
Book Release Party & Podcast Appearance
Hey gang! Just wanted to take the opportunity to mention a few things I've appeared on lately. I know most people prefer to catch these things live, but just in case you need something to watch during those incredibly boring and/or tense family gatherings that are coming up toward the end of the month, here's... Continue Reading →
One Great Reason You Should Read Books On Your Phone
If you're anything like me, you probably have a phone. Of course you do. Everyone does. But if you're like me, it's probably a smart phone. A little rectangular brick of plastic and electronics that has access to almost all the information in the world and can beam it straight into your face with the... Continue Reading →
Writing A Book In Two Weeks – Looking At It Two Years Later
Two and a half years ago - because the world was closed down and I had nowhere to go - I sat down to write a book. Two weeks later, I had a finished draft. Since then, I haven't even looked at that draft, not even once. Not until now, when I suddenly found myself... Continue Reading →
Summer Update – Book Release, Our First Single & Upcoming Anthology
It's been a weird year - and a summer break was sorely needed. I feel like it was only a few days ago since it was the middle of December, right before Christmas, and my wife and I had just moved into our new house. The holiday passed us by in a flash as we... Continue Reading →