I have two new books out. Short stories this time. They’re two collections of stories that were either published in anthologies a long time ago, for which I was kindly given back the copyright, or stories I wrote at some point without a specific reason or for projects that never made it into books. So far, the books are available in German only. “Fast lebendig und doch tot: Geschichten zum nicht ganz so wohligen Gruseln” (Almost Alive and Yet Dead: Stories of horror and not so cosy adventure) This volume contains more horror, psychological thrillers, and dark fantasy stories. “Fremde Welten hier und dort: Geschichten vom Anderswo und Anderswann” (Strange Worlds Here and There: Stories from Elsewhere and Elsewhen” This volume contains more science fiction, post-apocalyptic tales, and possible future scenarios. Neither volume is strictly one genre only. What they have in common is that a) they are both written…

My new novel “Serpent of Malice” is now available in English after haveing been published in German as “Schlange des Bösen”. The German version has come out in two volumes, Vol. 1 ‘Die Studentin’ (The Student) and Vol. 2 ‘Chimären’ (Chimeras).  “Serpent of Malice” fits into a single volume. German text is generally longer than English text. Many long books have therefore been divided in two halves by German publishers. Dividing the English book into two parts to follow the German publication would have resulted in two very thin books. The two  German volumes have been published and can be purchased from Torsten Low Pulishing, or ordered from bookshops, or bought at any online portal. I have already done several readings and attended various conventions and festivals, with a book table. Whether you sell a lot or disappointingly few books at such events can depend on a wide variety of…

I’m still in the process of translating “Gefangenen des Panthers” (Prisoner of the Panther) into English. I think it’s the most difficult text I’ve ever translated. Okay, it’s my own fault – I wrote it. But I have some quite lyrical paraphrases in there, apart from the short spells that have to rhyme. It’s fun. But it’s also quite a challenge. But: Anything that keeps the mind occupied is good for said mind and also for the suffernig soul, which otherwise these days tends to be caught up in the merry-go-round of international events, wishing it could do something useful with said rhyming, short spells. For example, I wish I could free nice, lovely people from their illnesses and then pass  those on to soulless dictators. It’s probably a good thing that nobody can do that. I haven’t really decided on the English title yet. “Prisoner of the Panther” sounds…

The novel “Serpent of Malice” will be published soon in English. The  German version “Schlange des Bösen” will come out first, though, published by the wonderful Torsten Low. I can’t give you a link for ordering yet. But I can give you a bit of information. In German, “Serpent of Evil” will be published in two parts, the English version will presumably just be in one book, since English tends to be a much shorter language. Still, it’ll be “big” book. A lot of action, a lot of suspense, a lot of entanglements – it all needs its place, especially when the heart also plays a (not entirely minor) role. And when have I ever been able to write short novels? As requested by the publisher, there are three versions of the blurb: 1. ultra-short 2. medium short 3. more detailed Blurb “Serpent of evil” – Ultra-short: Cambridge University, England…

My next novel ‘Serpent of Malice’ is now scheduled by the publisher for February. Since I am known to write fairly voluminous books, while Torsten Low Publishing  only publishes  somewhat thinner – or at least normally sized – books, the story is to be split into two parts. Well, that’s not new to me: My book ‘World Raiders’ is already divided into two parts, Part 1 ‘Invaders’ and Part 2 ‘‘Abductors’. My novel “Gefangene des Panthers” (Captive of the Panther – so far only available in German) also is divided into two parts: “Verräterinnen” (Traitresses)  und “Monden-Feinde” (Moon Foes). Sometimes I wish my first books had also been split into more tomes. That would have made them more manageable. 2 parts “Obsidian Secrets” 3 parts “Dreams of Salt” 2 parts “Beyond the Merry-go-Round” 2 parts “Wings of Stone“.   If that had been done I would now have a nine…

I have a new book out: “Sturmkrallen” (Storm Claws). It is the third volume of the fantasy series “Die Geheimnisse der Klingenwelt” (Secrets of the Blade World). This series was originally published by Droemer Knaur, but they suddenly didn’t want the third volume. That kind of thing happens to authors all the time. Some marketing crank thinks that something else could be better positioned on the shelf, and suddenly a series dies – without a conclusion. This is very annoying for both authors and readers. But it has become “normal”, which is why there are so many unfinished series on the German fantasy market. In fact, there is now even a small publishing house that specialises in ‘finishing’ these series and publishing ‘leftover’ series volumes. I was very frustrated at the time, especially as I had already been well on the way of writing the third volume. That’s why it…

I’m currently finalising the first part of the next novel for the publisher Torsten Low, so here’s a small teaser. Working title: “Serpent of Malice” – this is subject to change Location: Cambridge The year: 1887 “Since flirting with the kitchen staff is bad style in any case…” “Never mind the kitchen staff. I saw a… lady. A young lady. A very pretty young lady. A quite astoundingly gorgeous…” “I get the gist, Drossos. Yes. I saw her too. Smallish, trim, with lots of titian hair and of course a hat sprouting feathers. She is not a figment of your imagination. I saw her – and she saw me… emerging from my afternoon swim in my… well.” Drossos looked shocked. “Dash it, Rudyerd! Did she go blind? I am told they go blind in this country if they see a naked man. Or they think of England. Very patriotic indeed,…

„Sturmkrallen“, (=”Storm Claws”) is the third and final volume in the series „Die Geheimnisse der Klingenwelt” (“Secrets of the Bladeworld”). It rounds off the story of the cruel Urgorrn monstrosities and the intrepid heroines and heroes who fight them. Sturmkrallen Vol. 3 der Serie „Die Geheimnisse der Klingenwelt“ Amazon KdP, 516 Seiten, broschiert ISBN 9798323173631 Preis € 18,40 / E-Book: € 5,35     The first casualty of war is the truth, and in the eight Duchies of Predorenn truth has been dead for a long time. War has raged here for centuries, and the achievements of culture and reason of a more civilised day and age have long fallen victim to the ever-present violence and treachery. Any knowledge or information may just be an enemy ruse – or not. No one can still distinguish between superstition and a fact-based lore warning of a danger far greater than all the armies…