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Silence, Orbit Series Book 3, OUT NOW

Posted on August 16, 2016 by J. S. Collyer

Hello everyone! Apologies for not posting links/spamming/jumping around and yelling about the RELEASE OF MY THIRD BOOK sooner! Needless to say, it has a been a busy few weeks. Silence, the third and final book in my Orbit series is … Continue reading →

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‘Silence’ – Book 3 in the Orbit Series Cover Reveal

Posted on March 29, 2016 by J. S. Collyer

Well, how’s this for a pretty thing? More detailed post to come, but I couldn’t not-share this. Silence will be the 3rd and final book in my Science Fiction Orbit Series. This wonderful cover design was made by the amazingly … Continue reading →

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Author Interview: Fantasy/Horror Writer C J Somersby

Posted on June 25, 2015 by J. S. Collyer

Greetings fiction fans. A treat for you today! Horror/Fantasy Writer C J Somersby is about to see his debut novel Conquest released by Dagda Publishing. Conquest is the first book in the ‘Angels of Chicago’ series which promises to be … Continue reading →

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Haven news, more North West events confirmed and the Official Zero Soundtrack is out now!

Posted on May 7, 2015 by J. S. Collyer

Greetings everyone! Sorry for the briefness of my check-in yesterday. There has been much going on I haven’t had time to stop. But don’t worry, all of it is good! I’m glad now to have the time to get a … Continue reading →

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Sequel Achievement Unlocked: Two Books Further Down the Road

Posted on April 16, 2015 by J. S. Collyer

Well, spin me round and call me Frank. I’ve written another book. I kid ye not! Last year I released my first novel, Zero: a space-pirate-packed romp following the exploits of the crew of an undercover privateer ship that uncovers … Continue reading →

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SciFi By The Sea – Off To Scarborough SciFi Festival!

Posted on March 13, 2015 by J. S. Collyer

I’m all at once giddy and nervous! I am off to catch a train this afteroon across the country to the Victorian Seaside town of Scarborough. This is exciting enough in itself – with it’s promenade, award-winning fish and chips … Continue reading →

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Thunderstruck – Once More Into The Drafting Breach

Posted on February 12, 2015 by J. S. Collyer

It feels great to say that I have now been given a deadline (one of those wonderful, terrible, productivity-fuelling, dread-summoning, fire-under-the-pants things that we love and hate!) for my third novel (See my Orbit Series page for already released & upcoming … Continue reading →

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Laurels are the Enemy

Posted on February 10, 2015 by J. S. Collyer

It’s only Feb and already 2015 is taking off like a rocket for me and my projects, I’m very pleased to say! I have several events booked which I shall attend to sell & sign copies of my first SciFi … Continue reading →

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Book 2 of the Orbit Series: ‘Haven’

Posted on December 5, 2014 by J. S. Collyer

Hello everyone. I hope this season finds you well! I’m posting today as yesterday, in my interview for Dagda Publishing’s ‘Meet The Author’ feature, I took the opportunity to announce details of my next release. I can’t even begin to … Continue reading →

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Gearing up for 2015

Posted on November 24, 2014 by J. S. Collyer

Greetings all fellow folks in internet land. My brain has just started to settle since finishing the first draft of my latest novel (details to be announced the very SECOND I’m allowed to) and I’m using this time spent away … Continue reading →