Season's Readings

An ongoing series of articles celebrating the delights of each season of the year

A tall glass filled with ice, gin and tonic and containing lime wedges and a long sprig of rosemary, on a table between a bottle of Bombay Sapphire gin and a can of Fever Tree Mediterranean tonic water

Details: by Cameron; 18 May 2026

A delicious herbal take on a classic summer tipple bursting with aromatic rosemary and a little black pepper spice. Gin is optional!

April 2026 | Approaching Alpha

A milestone is approaching in the writing of Ellamir: releasing the first draft of volume one to alpha readers. In this article, Cameron reflects on getting to this self-imposed...

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Ellamir: A Work in Progress

Ellamir is Cameron's debut novel, scheduled for release in late 2026. Described as a Regency romance / high fantasy crossover, the story draws inspiration from the works of Jane...

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Brideshead Castle

A setting so iconic, Castle Howard has played the role of Brideshead Castle in two screen adaptations of Evelyn Waugh's magnum opus, Brideshead Revistited.

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Wings in the Valley

Deep and diverse world-building - or more specifically, culture-building - is just one of the factors that make Aud Connelly's remarkable debut novel one of the most original...

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Kingdom of Shadow & Light

Independent author Laken Honeycutt's experimental third title in her dark fantasy series The Chrysillium Saga was released in February, exploring the genesis of the struggle...

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