My Books
Through my work, I attempt to echo the deep patterns of life and that sense of something larger than ourselves through intense characters, wild settings, beguiling romance, intriguing plots, and in the case of the Folkloric series, a little humour.
The Folkloric series, whimsical contemporary fantasy with delectable slow-burn romance, is set in the wild Pyrenean mountains in the South of France and features the wonderful folklore there. This is a series where I found my lighter side through a foray into the trickster archetype, and each novel has been a joy to write. Strong influences behind this series are the amazing ingenuity of Brian Froud, Jim Henson, and Arthur Rackham.
The Piano Tuner’s Song is my stand-alone contemporary fantasy romance with a gothic air. Once again, set in the South of France and shaped by the folklore of the region, it explores the experience of music through the senses, the forces of creativity and obsession, and the murky grey between good and evil. In terms of general tone, it sits close to A Discovery of Witches.
As well as currently writing book six of the Folkloric series, Folkloric Devilry, I’m busy preparing Hunt’s Complete Cornish Folklore, a special edition of Robert Hunt’s astounding collection (you can find out more here). I’m also working on a stunning special edition of The Piano Tuner’s Song. Both are in prelaunch on Kickstarter.