Author Archives: Steve Bacon

Thin Air by Michelle Paver

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Steve Bacon

Michelle Paver wrote a superb ghost story in Dark Matter, an incredibly creepy novel set in the Arctic in the 1930s.This novel, Thin Air, strikes a similar tone, only this time it details a fateful  Himalayan expedition.Paver beautifully invests the … Continue reading →

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MURMURED IN DREAMS is published

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Steve Bacon

It’s been a while since I’ve had chance to update my blog (due to my personal life taking a priority for the past year or so) but I jut wanted to update things to reflect that my second short story … Continue reading →

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Review section added to the site

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Steve Bacon

Just a quick update to say that I have introduced a review section, which links to my Goodreads reviews for books that I have read and reviewed. Occasionally some of these are provided by NetGalley, although I tend in general … Continue reading →

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The Impossible Fortress by Jason Rekulak

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Steve Bacon

An incredibly entertaining slice of retro fun, this novel is essentially a coming of age story that blends many pop-culture references from my childhood.It’s a strange book – in that it’s difficult to predict what will happen – but it … Continue reading →

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The Summer of Impossible Things by Rowan Coleman

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Steve Bacon

This is a very intriguing novel with mystery elements blended skilfully with the concept of time travel.The science part (ie the time travel) is casually done – there’s no hard scientic theory included – but that’s not really important, as … Continue reading →

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The Weirdstone of Brisingamen by Alan Garner

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Steve Bacon

I read this when I was a child (and really enjoyed it) so I was wary of a reread now, as so often things change over time (essentially a gap of 40 years), moreso with this being a children’s book.However … Continue reading →

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Northern Lights by Philip Pullman

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Steve Bacon

NORTHERN LIGHTS by Philip Pullman   I confess to feeling a little underwhelmed by this. Not sure I will bother with the others in the series. It’s competently written, but not groundbreaking in the way I was expecting. Perhaps I … Continue reading →

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APPORTS is published in Nightmare magazine

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Steve Bacon

My short story APPORTS, which was originally published in Black Static and was later reprinted in Best Horror of the Year 6, is now available to read online in Nightmare magazine, edited by John Joseph Adams. The entire issue (66 … Continue reading →

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COCKATRICE

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Steve Bacon

I also wanted to let you know about something else I’ve been working on for a while. I’ve just finished writing a novella (working title COCKATRICE) which has now been sent off to the publisher. It involves a young boy, … Continue reading →

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A Return from Exile

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Steve Bacon

It’s a new year, which means I’m here to update on how things have been going these past few days (what do you mean, it’s been longer than a few days – that can’t be right!) Firstly I am thrilled … Continue reading →

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