You might remember some very good advice Simon Kewin gave a while back about writing. Well, today he's revealing the cover for his fantasy novel Hedge Witch which will be published later this year.
Simon has published a lot of excellent short, flash, and twitter fiction and had a novel Engn published by December House. Hedge Witch was accepted by a traditional publisher who was then so dilatory in getting the book out there that Simon has taken it back into his own hands.
Fifteen year-old Cait Weerd has no idea she's being sought by the undain: sorcerous creatures that feed off the spirit of the living. She doesn't know they need her blood to survive. She doesn't even know she's a witch, descended from a long line of witches. Cait Weerd doesn't know a lot, really, but all that's about to change.
At Manchester Central Library she's caught up in sudden violence. In the chaos she's given an old book that's been hidden there. Given it and told to run. Hide the book or destroy it. The book contains all the secrets of the undains' existence. They and their human servants want to find it as much as they want to find her.
Cait learns the fates of two worlds are at stake. Just what she needs. Along with definitely-not-a-boyfriend Danny, she has to decide what the hell to do. Run, fight or hope it all goes away.
It's only then she learns who she really is, along with the terrible truth of what the undain have been doing in our world all this time...
It sounds like something I really want to read. I can't wait for it to come out. Here are the links for finding out more:
6 COMMENTS:
Many thanks for posting my teaser today. And top marks for use of the word "dilatory". It's a good word. I may have used slightly less polite ones at times...
You're most welcome! And I'm not surprised that "dilatory" was not among the words you used; I can think of a few rather stronger ones I'd have been saying if I'd been messed around like that.
It does sound like an exciting book to read! Wish it was already published, I would buy it!
I know, Lily. I can't wait!
Very good of you to bring further awareness of Simon's upcoming book at the splendid cover reveal. Indeed, the fate of two worlds are at stake.
I shall taking the liberty of sharing this posting.
Pawsitive wishes,
Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar! :)
Penny, thank you for sharing this and being part of the solution for two worlds! Give my love to Gary.
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