Hello! I hope all the chocolate things have come your way today and life feels grand in spite of the STUFF going on, if only for one day 🐣

Cover of Harbour of Hungry Ghosts by Eliza Chan. Blue, red and white porcelain effect with stone lion, snake, tiger, dog, incense, teapot, gold, coin sword and more on the cover

Here it is! HARBOUR OF HUNGRY GHOSTS my new Babel x Buffy the Vampire Slayer historical fantasy novel out 28th July

Cover by Toma Nguyen, art director Ella Garrett

That’s why they were always in a fix.

Ah, but my middle-aged brain always knew where it was 😬

🤣 Actually, I’ve never chewed pen tops, but I do have a habit of holding the pen itself in my mouth like a pirate’s knife.

🤔 you’re right!

What, little ol’ me? Aww, shucks 😊

It’s like a whole new level of dedication! 🤣

BEHOLD! For the first time in my life I have used a Bic pen to completion. I didn’t lose it, I didn’t break it, and from start to finish, savagely, I just kept going until I’d run it inkless. Fear me!

But we get the whole hour to solve the problem, right?

I’m gonna read me some of this next. @jelliottcoleman.bsky.social is a good guy and marvellous writer, so get some FROSTFELD for your face. Check it!

Ok, #KingSorrow by @joe-hill.bsky.social is an epic tome that took me a while to get through, and every page was worth it. Big, bold, scary, intriguing, and bloody masterful myth-making for the modern age. HERE BE DRAGONS! Check it!

Thank you! This little one looks like a born protector!

Right then, this one should see me through Christmas. #KingSorrow by that there Joe Hill. I’m heading in. Wish me luck!

#worldfantasy2025 where me and @stevenpoore.bsky.social wait for all the folk to finish their puddings so we can watch the grand awards ceremony.

On my way to Brighton #worldfantasy2025 hoorah! Not a guest on any panels, just looking forward to connecting with the community, seeing old friends, meeting new. If you happen to see me around, do say hello. Likewise if you liked my books and want anything signed. See you soon!

THIS is a truly magnificent cover. The fiendish @gavingsmith.bsky.social taking us into the Alien Universe, and you betcha life I’m reading this next. ALIEN CULT … Check it!

Many thanks to mighty @titanbooks.bsky.social for the copy!

You have two envelopes. Each contains a letter written to you. One letter will tell you what you want to hear. The other will tell you what you need to know. You can only read one letter.

Which do you choose?

There was. Thank you 😊

🧐… damn… thank you!

Woke up this morning to discover that I’d somehow turned 54. So rude. Anyway, you all know the drill: form an orderly queue while I prepare to receive your gifts and cake. Thank you xx

Trying to decide what my resting mood face is nowadays given the way the world is going, and this is it exactly!

Don’t know what kind of fish this is, so let’s say it’s called a Biggish One…

Thank you 😊

Thank you! 😊

Turns out, a REALLY big bang 😳

What animal would I like to be? I always thought sloth was the answer, but turns out it’s starfish. I could totally do this all day long…

The Mini-Ed, 16 today and ready for her trip to Alton Towers. Me, not so much, though I hear the Gangsta Granny ride is pretty safe…

She says Thank you!

Thank you, mate!

Thank you!