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LGBT History Month Blogpost – Bisexual Erasure

February 8, 2016March 6, 2023 Mike Brooks

It’s LGBT History Month in the UK, and I decided I would mark this with a blog post. Although it’s possibly more of an essay. When I say ‘essay’, I don’t mean that it’s going to have a bibliography or… Read moreLGBT History Month Blogpost – Bisexual Erasure

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In 2016, I will ROCK YOUR WORLD. Apparently.

January 12, 2016January 12, 2016 Mike Brooks

So says io9, in this rather wonderful article outlining the 40 Fantasy and Sci-Fi books they’re most excited for in 2016. And Dark Run is on that list. You know, alongside authors like China Miéville, Ken Liu, Liu Cixin, Joe Hill… Read moreIn 2016, I will ROCK YOUR WORLD. Apparently.

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The Inevitable 2015-in-review Blogpost

December 31, 2015January 1, 2016 Mike Brooks

What can you say about a year in which you have your first two novels published by one of the ‘Big Five’ publishing houses? Well, this: Yup, pretty much covers it. Seeing DARK RUN released in June was a truly… Read moreThe Inevitable 2015-in-review Blogpost

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The Force Awakens

December 20, 2015December 20, 2015 Mike Brooks

Yesterday, I travelled to London to meet up with a bunch of old friends and watch a movie. Way back in 2000, I found myself on TheOneRing.net as I searched the internet for news on the upcoming Lord of the… Read moreThe Force Awakens

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A day out across the country

November 14, 2015 Mike Brooks

This actually happened a week ago, but since then I’ve been ill and then run off my feet at work so I haven’t had much of a chance/inclination to do a blog post about it. Last Sunday (7th November) I… Read moreA day out across the country

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Living under a DARK SKY

November 6, 2015 Mike Brooks

Yesterday, DARK SKY was released across the world (minus the USA and Canada, but you can even order it there if you import it). My second novel is now released upon the world, which is really incredibly exciting. I would have… Read moreLiving under a DARK SKY

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Appearances this week, and North America news

October 20, 2015 Mike Brooks

A quick blog entry before bed, to reiterate a couple of recent things and give info on something new. 1) I’ll be at Nottingham Writers Club’s Scifi Evening WEDNESDAY 21st OCTOBER (aka the day Marty McFly arrives in ‘the future’)…. Read moreAppearances this week, and North America news

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Video interview! Appearances! Limited edition books!

October 9, 2015October 9, 2015 Mike Brooks

A couple of bits of exciting news, in this brief update before I go out clubbing. Yes, you heard me. I’m still young, honest. First of all, I have been invited to attend Nottingham Writers’ Club Sci-Fi Evening. This is… Read moreVideo interview! Appearances! Limited edition books!

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I have books!

October 3, 2015 Mike Brooks

I have a box of books of DARK SKY. They are real, and they are here, and they are available publicly in just over a month on November 5th! Just in time for Christmas 🙂

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StarShipSofa debut!

September 23, 2015 Mike Brooks

Today my short story ‘Redemption Waits’, first published in GrimDark Magazine #4, was featured on the StarShipSofa podcast. StarShipSofa won a Hugo Award in 2010 and has had interviews and short stories from all sorts of sci-fi and fantasy luminaries… Read moreStarShipSofa debut!

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