Tag Archives: Folklore

The Proof Copy of My New Book Has Arrived

I have received the proof copy of my new novel, Conditions Are Different After Dark. The book is available to preorder in advance of publication 26th April 2024. Probably my most mainstream commercial book to date. Meanwhile, Lyra is becoming familiar with it in her role as my Marketing Assistant.

Business Cards and Bookmarks For My New Book Have Arrived

Marketing collateral for my new novel, Conditions Are Different After Dark, has arrived. I like the simplicity of the bookmark, based on the business cards, with its white space. It is timely too that, for the book marketing purposes, orange is a title colour, being predominant in the publicity for the recent film releases of […]

Conditions Are Different After Dark – Corn Dolly

In my new novel, Conditions Are Different After Dark, the main characters, James and Faith, are attracted to an antique corn dolly, or harvest trophy, offered by a shop owner in the village they have recently moved to. They purchase it as a decorative item for their new home. As time goes by, Faith imagines […]

Cover Reveal

I am pleased to reveal the cover of my latest book, Conditions Are different After Dark. It will be released on 26th April 2024 and can be pre-ordered from Amazon and booksellers. I agreed the design with my publisher, Burton Mayers Books, following consideration of a few alternatives. I love the simplicity of the design. […]

My New Author Newsletter Issue 1

After several years of procrastination, I’ve finally set up my monthly author newsletter. If you would like to subscribe, click on the newsletter link at the top of the page. A copy of the first edition appears below. Please note that these are photos and the links contained are not clickable.

Reviews and Ratings for Another Life

I’ve finally reached a total of thirty global ratings and reviews for Another Life. Many thanks to all who have purchased, reviewed or rated the book. The story of its creation will be the subject of my workshop, ‘Crafting a Speculative Novel’, at the Essex Authors Day to be held Saturday 11th June 2022, at […]

Essex Authors Day 11th June 2022: Crafting a Speculative Novel

Bookings are now open for the workshop I am hosting on 11th June 2022 at Chelmsford Library, entitled Crafting a Speculative Novel. Details of the session, as described in the press release, are as follows: ‘This interactive session will explore the writing process from the initial idea to completion. Essex author Owen W Knight highlights […]

An Exciting New Alternative to Goodreads

A New Book and Author Promotion Website to Rival Goodreads Shepherd.com is an exciting, new website designed to help readers find books based on their preferences and past reading. It also provides authors with a valuable resource to promote their work by listing recommended books comparable to their own. There is no cost, either to […]