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# Tim Lebbon - horror and dark fantasy author

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- [EdgeLit](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/edgelit/) - I'm thrilled to be a guest at the brilliant EdgeLit again this year!
- [Edge-Lit and Titans tour on the horizon](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/edge-lit-and-titans-tour-on-the-horizon/) - Edge Lit takes place this weekend, and Tim is one of the Guests of Honour, so if you are close to Derby all the details you need are here. 10 days after that Tim joins forces with Chris Golden (and others) for the Titans of Terror tour. Dates on the poster below, check with each
- [Secret Lives of the Dead](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/secret-lives-of-the-dead/) - Publisher:- Titan Books Paperback is out now and can be bought from :- Amazon UK Forbidden Planet (UK) Forbidden Planet signed copy (UK) Bookshop.org (UK) Waterstones (UK) Amazon US Barnes & Noble (US) Indigo (Canada) Books-a-million (US) The ebook can be ordered from :- Amazon UK Amazon US Synopsis:- When Jodi, BB and Matt decide to
- [No more Secrets](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/no-more-secrets/) - Secret Lives of the Dead is out now, available to buy instore and online. There is a Q&A with Tim over at The Nerd Daily while The Daily Dead has a guest editorial.
- [The World (as we know it) Ends Tomorrow](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-world-as-we-know-it-ends-tomorrow/) - Tomorrow is the day ... the launch of THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT, new tales of Stephen King's THE STAND. There are events across the USA, Canada, and also in London! Tim will be at Forbidden Planet London with V Castro to talk with Sarah Maria Griffin about The Stand and
- [By Crom, Sing my song](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/by-crom-sing-my-song/) - Tomorrow is the release day for "Conan: Songs of the Slain" Click the image above for hardback and ebook ordering links. There is an in-depth interview with Tim about the novel over on the Conan website. Facebook users can find a sneak peak of Chapter 1 here. Secret Lives of the Dead is due out
- [Books Books Books, a tour and other appearances](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/books-books-books-a-tour-and-other-appearances/) - The summer blockbusters are on the horizon and Tim has 2 novels, a novella, and an entry in a major Anthology due. Alongside that a London signing, a festival appearance and a tour with regular co-writer Christopher Golden. Secret Lives of the Dead is due out in paperback in August. Conan: Songs of the Slain
- [Titanic](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/titanic/)
- [Conan: Songs of the Slain](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/conan-songs-of-the-slain/) - Publisher: Titan Books Released in Hardback on July 22nd, pre-order from:- Amazon UK Forbidden Planet (UK) Bookshop.org (UK) Waterstones (UK) Amazon US Barnes & Noble (US) Indigo (Canada) Books-a-million (US) The ebook can be ordered from :- Amazon UK Amazon US Synopsis:- KING CONAN When Conan of Cimmeria was a prisoner of war on the verge
- [Dead Red and Razor](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/dead-red-and-razor/) - Publisher:- Bad Hand Books Pre-order with a signed book plate from Bad Hand Books Synopsis:- Haunted by the voice of her dead lover, assassin “Dead” Red Virgilio is out for vengeance against former colleague, “Razor” Bill McClintock. And she’s driving into the heart of the Nevada desert to get it. But others who are just
- [Into the Wild Green Yonder](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/into-the-wild-green-yonder-2/) - Publisher:- PS Publishing Unsigned Jacket Hardcover, or a 100 copy hardcover signed by Tim and Pete is now available from PS Publishing Amazon UK Bookshop.org (UK) An ebook in either ePub or MOBI format is also available from PS Publishing Synopsis:- With their first child on the way, Sally and Gordon are looking for their
- [The Last Day and the First](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/the-last-day-and-the-first/) - Publisher: PS Publishing An unsigned Jacket Hardcover, or a 200 copy signed hardcover is now available from PS Publishing. An ebook in either ePub or MOBI Format is available from PS Publishing Synopsis:- My name is Rose, and I’m the last woman left alive. So begins this novella that follows Rose’s final day, but it
- [Firefly - Generations](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/firefly-generations/) - Publisher:- Titan Hardcover available now from:- Amazon UK Waterstones (UK) Forbidden Planet (UK) Bookshop.org (UK) Amazon US Barnes & Noble (US) Books-a-Million (US) Indigo (Canada) Ebook available from:- Amazon UK Amazon US Kobo Audiobook available from:- Amazon UK Amazon US Synopsis:- A mysterious star map On an Outer Rim moon, Captain Malcolm Reynolds ends a
- [The Edge - Relics book 3](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-edge-relics-book-3/) - Publisher:- Titan UK Paperback out now, and the US edition is due on July 30th Order the paperback or kindle edition from:- Amazon UK Waterstones (UK) Forbidden Planet (UK) Bookshop.org (UK) Amazon US Barnes & Noble (US) Books-a-million (US) Indigo (Canada) Synopsis:- There exists a secret and highly illegal trade in mythological creatures and their
- [The Folded Land](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/folded-land/) - Publisher: Titan Order the paperback from:- Amazon UK Waterstones (UK) Forbidden Planet (UK) Bookshop.org (UK) Amazon US Barnes & Noble (US) Books-a-Million (US) Indigo (Canada) The Book Depository Synopsis:- In the dark underbelly of our world, there's a black market in arcane things living and dead. Angela Gough has been pulled into this world, making
- [Relics](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/relics/) - Publisher:- Titan Order from: Amazon UK Waterstones (UK) Forbidden Planet (UK) Bookshop.org (UK) Amazon US Barnes & Noble (US) Books-a-Million (US) Indigo (Canada) Synopsis:- There's an underground black market for arcane things. Akin to the trade in rhino horns or tigers' bones, this network traffics in remains of gryphons, faeries, goblins, and other fantastic creatures.
- [The Silence](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/the-silence/) - Publisher: Titan Movie tie-in edition Amazon UK Forbidden Planet UK Amazon US Paperback, order from:- Amazon UK Waterstones Forbidden Planet (UK) Bookshop.org (UK) Amazon US Barnes & Noble (US) Books-a-Million (US) Indigo (Canada) Ebook - Kindle UK - Kindle US - Google play - Nook (US) German Edition available to order from:- Bucheim Verlag Synopsis:-In the
- [Eden](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/eden/) - Publisher:- Titan The Paperback is out now in the USA and UK and can be ordered from:- Amazon UK Waterstones (UK) Forbidden Planet (UK) Bookshop.org (UK) Amazon US Barnes & Noble (US) Books-a-Million (US) Indigo (Canada) The ebook is now available from the following sites:- Amazon UK Kobo Amazon US Synopsis:- Earth’s rising oceans contain
- [Among the Living](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/among-the-living/) - Publisher: Titan books The paperback is out now and can be ordered from:- Amazon UK Forbidden Planet (UK) Bookshop.org (UK) Waterstones (UK) Amazon US Barnes & Noble (US) Indigo (Canada) Books-a-million (US) US customers can also order a copy with a signed bookplate from Copper Dog Books The ebook can be ordered from :- Amazon
- [Trails and Tarmac Backyard Ultra - race report](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/trails-and-tarmac-backyard-ultra-race-report/) - I've never been a particularly fast runner, so the first time my mate Mike mentioned a Backyard Ultra to me, it seemed to suit. It's a 4.2 mile loop you have to run on the hour, every hour, until last person standing. It is a race, I guess … but it's much more of a
- [ALL GOOD THINGS...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/all-good-things/) - Brutal Triathlon Race Report - 7th September 2024 Battlestar Galactica. Caramac bars. Iron Maiden making good music. All good things must come to an end, and so it is with the Brutal Triathlon. This was its final year, and among those who have stood on the shore of Lake Padarn at 7am many times over
- ['It's just so long' – Long Course Weekend race report](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/its-just-so-long-long-course-weekend-race-report/) - Approaching Long Course Weekend, I'd done plenty of swim, bike and run training. BUT … I hadn't run more than 16 miles (slowly), and hadn't biked more than 70 miles. My swimming was fine, but apart from that I was feeling underprepared. Combine this with the fact that in 13 years I have never started
- [Among the Living - released today](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/among-the-living-released-today/) - Tim's new novel is out today. It's the third in a very loose eco-horror trilogy that started with Eden, and continued with The Last Storm. Click the image for ordering details and early reviews. If you pick up a copy please consider leaving a review on social media or Amazon.
- [Among the Living](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/among-the-living-2/) - Just a reminder that Tim will be among the living in London this week. The book is out on 13th February, and a review is now up at Cemetery Dance.
- [Among The Living - New book out soon](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/among-the-living-new-book-out-soon/) - Tim's new book, "Among the Living" is due for release on February 13th, click the image for ordering details. Estranged friends Dean and Bethan meet after five years apart when they are drawn to a network of caves on a remote Arctic island. Bethan and her friends are environmental activists, determined to protect the land.
- [Mortal Terror](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/mortal-terror/) - My first ever comic MORTAL TERROR is out now! Written with Christopher Golden, artwork by Peter Bergting, colourist Chris O'Halloran, letterer Clem Robins. You think you know about Dracula? Think again... Available from all your usual comic retailers, or check out the Dark Horse site here.
- [Dawn of the Jedi - Into the Void - Limited Edition](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/dawn-of-the-jedi-into-the-void-limited-edition/) - Inkstone Books will be releasing a signed limited edition Hardcover of "Dawn of the Jedi - Into the Void" Copies can be requested from 4pm on Friday October 6th via their website. Click here for details.
- [Slowly, slowly, catchy Brutal...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/slowly-slowly-catchy-brutal/) - Brutal Triathlon report, 8th September 2023 The Brutal has been voted the 'World's Toughest Triathlon' by Triathlon 220 magazine, and never has a name so perfectly encapsulated the race it's attached to. Because The Brutal is always brutal, and just because this past weekend had 'good' weather doesn't mean this classic race, based in Llanberis
- [Summer Catch up](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/summer-catch-up/) - A new novella from PS Publishing is now available, "My name is Rose, and I’m the last woman left alive. So begins this novella that follows Rose’s final day, but it is also the first day of a future that few could have imagined." John McNee interviewed Tim at Edge-lit about the novella and you
- [February news round up](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/february-news-round-up/) - The Festival, an illustrated novel co-written with Christopher Golden is out now featuring a rock show to die for! Click on the cover for more information along with ordering details. Book pages have now been added for Without Walls, All Nightmare Long and Run Walk Crawl, click through for more information. Tim is part of
- [The Festival](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-festival/) - Publisher:- Dark Horse Hardcover available now from:- Amazon UK Amazon US If you are in the USA the copies signed by Christopher Golden are available from:- Copper Dog Books Gibson's Bookstore Ebook available from:- Amazon US Synopsis:- A rock show to die for! The Valhalla music festival commemorates a long-ago Viking slaughter, but when strange
- [Without Walls](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/without-walls/) - Publisher:- PS Publishing A Hardcover supernatural illustrated story book from PS Publishing. A signed and numbered edition is also available. PS Publishing Synopsis:- Jasmine lives alone in the house. It’s her whole world. It caters for her every need.The doors are locked, but that doesn’t matter, because there’s nothing outside. One day, on the staircase,
- [All Nightmare Long](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/all-nightmare-long/) - Publisher:- PS Publishing Unsigned, or signed and numbered hardcover, available from PS Publishing:- PS Publishing Synopsis:- Urban hauntings, dark rural myths, bizarre superheroes, mysterious hotels, quiet apocalypses and violent dystopias, disturbing futures and blood-drenched histories . . .all these nightmares and more provide the contents of All Nightmare Long, Tim Lebbon’s brand new collection of short
- [Run Walk Crawl](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/run-walk-crawl-2/) - Paperback available to order from:- Amazon UK Amazon US Ebook available to order from:- Amazon UK Amazon US Synopsis:- At forty-one I was overweight and unfit. As I turned 50 I was thirty pounds lighter, having spent my fifth decade training for, and racing multiple Ironmans, marathons, and other crazy adventures. This account of that
- [More Pay the Ghost news...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/more-pay-the-ghost-news/) - More exciting news about the forthcoming movie of my story, PAY THE GHOST. It's due to start shooting next month in Toronto, and as well as starring Nicolas Cage, the female lead has been announced as Sarah Wayne Callies, perhaps best known as Rick Grimes' wife from THE WALKING DEAD. Check out the details here.
- [Sixteen and counting...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/sixteen-and-counting/) - Sixteen years ago today was my first day as a full-time writer! I can still remember sitting at my desk that first morning and starting work on the 30 Days of Night movie novelisation. Two days later I was sent the shooting script and I had to scrap my first 2 days' work (a valuable
- [Half-Brutal Triathlon Race Report - 2022](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/half-brutal-triathlon-race-report-2022/) - I've done the Half Brutal triathlon before, back in 2017, placing 29th out of 90 starters. And I did the Full in 2018 –– now known as the Brutalist Brutal Ever –– when a red weather warning shut Snowdon and I had to run two more laps of that lake in the dark, with a
- [The Last Storm out tomorrow](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-last-storm-out-tomorrow/) - The Last Storm hits shelves and e-readers in the UK tomorrow (US fans will have to wait until July 19th). Tim has done an interview with Ginger Nuts of Horror about the book, which you can find here.
- [The Last Storm trailer](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-last-storm-trailer/) - 'THE LAST STORM' BOOK TRAILER - TIM LEBBON from Chris Crow on Vimeo.
- [The Last Storm](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/the-last-storm-2/) - Publisher:- Titan The paperback is due for release on July 5th in the UK and July 19th in the US and can be pre-ordered from:- Amazon UK Waterstones Waterstones (UK) Forbidden Planet (UK) Bookshop.org (UK) Amazon US Barnes & Noble (US) Books-a-Million (US) Indigo (Canada) US customers can also order a copy with a signed
- [New releases, and Tim, at Chillercon](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/new-releases-and-tim-at-chillercon/) - Chillercon UK is in Scarborough from Thursday this week. Tim will be at the event, and PS Publishing will be launching not one, but two new titles from Tim. The first is a new collection of short fiction, All Nightmare Long, featuring an introduction by Sarah Pinborough and cover art by Daniele Serra. Available to
- [The Last Storm](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-last-storm/) - A gripping road trip through post-apocalyptic America. Struck by famine and drought, large swathes of North America are now known as the Desert. Set against this mythic and vast backdrop, The Last Storm is a timely story of a family of Rainmakers whose rare and arcane gift has become a curse. A new novel from
- [Happy Birthday Tim](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/happy-birthday-tim-5/) - It's that time of year again, so join me in wishing Tim a very Happy Birthday, which I know he will be celebrating with a lot of cake.
- [Run Walk Crawl Tour](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/run-walk-crawl-tour/) - Starting in a couple of days is the blog tour for Run Walk Crawl, drop by and see what is going on. If you'd like to see Tim reading part of the intro then head over to Celebrate Horror 2021 for that. You can also catch Tim on the Fit Dad Podcast discussing his fitness
- [Run Walk Crawl](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/run-walk-crawl/) - Welcome to 2021. Tim's first non-fiction book is out on Wednesday March 10th, exclusively as a paperback and Kindle book through Amazon. You can follow Tim's adventures trying to get fit through his 5th decade. Featuring running, falling, biking, crashing, broken ribs, cake and bears. You can pre-order the ebook now, with the paperback available
- [The Year That Never Was](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-year-that-never-was/) - Or at least we could hope that. But 2020 is almost done now, and as I do every year I wanted to write a blog about what I've been up to. Usually I do separate blogs for my sport and triathlon, and writing. But this year has seen precious little actual racing on the sports
- [A new book and another virtual festival appearance](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/a-new-book-and-another-virtual-festival-appearance/) - Depending on where you are in the world, Firefly - Generations is either out now or tomorrow. The latest in a series of Novels set in the Firefly universe, click on the cover for all the details. On Sunday from 17:00 Tim will be appearing at the Virtual Abergavenny Writing Festival discussing his love of
- [Autumn book news](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/autumn-book-news/) - Just in time for Halloween the collection After Sundown has been released. Featuring the new short story Research by Tim. Available in ebook, Paperback and Hardcover, you can pick it up from Amazon UK, Amazon US, or direct from the publisher. The Studio of Screams has recently been released by PS Publishing. Available in hardcover,
- [Virtual Festival appearance tomorrow](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/virtual-festival-appearance-tomorrow/) - Tim is taking part in a panel tomorrow evening (Tuesday 20th October) at 7pm as part of the Bristol Literature Festival. Storytelling Across Diverse Media What is a story and how do you tell one across different media? Our panel of expert storytellers from different fields – Novels, TV & Film, Comics and Visual Art
- [Happy Birthday Tim](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/happy-birthday-tim-4/) - I hope you will all join me in wishing Tim a Happy Birthday. Slightly different to last year when Tim was in Canada competing in an Iron Man race for his 50th Birthday. Many Happy Returns Tim, hope next year is more normal than this one was.
- [The Silence limited edition hardback](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-silence-limited-edition-hardback/) - This beauty arrived yesterday, from the very excellent SST Publications. It's a lovely object, with superb artwork by Francois Vaillancourt, and it feels so right having such an attractive edition of the 2015 novel that's been a movie, an audio book in both the US and UK, and has been sold to various overseas publishers.
- [Resurrection](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/resurrection/) - Tim has a new chapbook out now from Three Imposters, three Arthur Machen enthusiasts who, as well as publishing some of his great works in handsome volumes, have also been releasing a series of chapbooks of new fiction, Wentwood Tales, by writers who are fans of his work. Machen has been an influence on Tim
- [Eden release party today](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/eden-release-party-today/) - Hi everyone, Eden was released in Paperback in the UK today, and to celebrate there is a launch party at 8.30pm tonight Click this link to join in the fun. The launch is hosted by The Ginger nuts of horror and Night Worms.
- [Eden UK release and Silence news](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/eden-uk-release-and-silence-news/) - To coincide with Eden's UK Paperback release on Monday, all non-essential shops in England are opening so you can pick up a copy (although I think most of us could argue that books are very essential). To celebrate the launch, Monday evening at 8:30pm UK time The Ginger nuts of horror and Night Worms will
- [Ask Tim anything](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/ask-tim-anything/) - Tomorrow night (Thursday April 30th) at 8pm UK time head over to reddit.com/r/books and ask Tim anything, and please do, be it about Eden, or screen adaptations, or doing an Ironman or eating cake.
- [One more interview and a Charity Anthology](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/one-more-interview-and-a-charity-anthology/) - So if you are already missing the blog tour, fear not, there is another interview over at Janine's Ghost Stories. Announced today, featuring the story "Trick of the Light" by Tim, is Stories of Hope and Wonder an Anthology In support of the UK's Healthcare workers. All proceeds from the sale of this digital anthology
- [Rage in Eden - Blog tour week 2](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/rage-in-eden-blog-tour-week-2/) - The blog tour finished yesterday so here is a round up of links for the tour Day 5 gave us an interview at SciFi Bulletin looking at the initial idea and backstory for the novel, while over at The SciFi Chick there was an essay about Natural Horror. Day 6 had an excerpt from the
- [Eden Blog Tour - Day 4](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/eden-blog-tour-day-4/) - We've reached day 4 of the blog tour, and you can find a review of Eden over at Books, Bones & Buffy, while there is a new excerpt across at Way Too Fantasy.
- [Eden Blog tour day 3](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/eden-blog-tour-day-3/) - A quick update with today's blog tour links. The first covers the music Tim listened to writing Eden and can be found at The BookBeard's Blog, while over at MyLifeMyBooksMyEscape you can find an interview, enjoy.
- [Eden release and blog tour updates](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/eden-release-and-blog-tour-updates/) - Eden is now available as an ebook everywhere and a paperback in the USA, click the image below for order details, as well as to find more review links. The blog tour continues and the next two stops are The Book Lover's Boudoir and The Misadventures of a Reader. Visit them for a review and
- [Eden blog tour has started](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/eden-blog-tour-has-started/) - The first two stops on the Eden blog tour are posted. Visit Istoria Lit to discover Tim's writing roots, then head over to The Biblio Sanctum for an excerpt from Eden which is released tomorrow. Join us for more stops over the next two weeks.
- [Eden release update](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/eden-release-update/) - Due to the ongoing Covid 19 situation around the world the release schedule for Eden has changed a bit. In the UK the ebook is available now (and is still cheaper via KOBO) with an official release date of April 7th, while the paperback release has been pushed back to May 25th. In the US
- [Freeebooks](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/freeebooks/) - A message from Tim We live in interesting times. With hundreds of millions of people in lockdown around the globe –– not yet in the UK, but I feel the time fast approaches –– I've made a load of my Kindle ebooks (backlist stuff I've self-published) FREE for 5 days. Just in case you're at
- [Eden - UK only early ebook release, and other news](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/eden-uk-only-early-ebook-release-and-other-news/) - UK fans, the wait is over, Eden has received an early ebook release, at a discounted price. For everyone else the paperback will be released on April 7th 2020. Ordering details for both versions can be found by clicking the image below Alongside the appearances covered in the post below, Tim will also be at
- [Full Eden tour dates](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/full-eden-tour-dates/) - Get your tickets while they're hot ! All 5 dates on the Eden tour are now on sale from Waterstones.com
- [Eden book tour and round-up](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/eden-book-tour-and-round-up/) - Welcome to 2020. The big news is that Tim's next novel, Eden, is due out on April 7th, and hot on the heels of the release will be a UK signing tour alongside Christina Henry. Both authors will be at Stokercon in Scarborough from April 16th -19th. They will then go on a week long
- [Goodbye 2019 ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/goodbye-2019/) - Close to the end of 2019, I'm saying goodbye to a pretty fun year work-wise, when two of the most exciting events of my whole career came to pass. First, the release of The Silence from Netflix. I could write a book about the whole experience––and if you followed me here and on social media
- [Appearance News](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/appearance-news-2/) - Hi, short notice on this one, but if you happen to be in Newport tomorrow - Friday 29th November - then Tim will be selling books at the Fourteen Locks Canal Centre Christmas Fayre - The event is from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
- [Appearance news and general catch up](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/appearance-news-and-general-catch-up/) - For those of you in or around Dublin, Tim will be in conversation from 6.30pm this Wednesday, at Hodges Figgis, details below. Meanwhile, over at The Ginger Nuts of Horror Tim talks about ghosts, and his experiences with them. More news to follow, but Tim will have a story in this Anthology due in March
- [First look at Eden](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/first-look-at-eden/) - Earlier today SciFiNow published an exclusive extract, and cover reveal for Tim's upcoming Sci Fi novel Eden. Due out from Titan books on April 7th 2020. You can read the extract over at their site, here.
- [Ironman Canada –– July 28th 2019 –– race report](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/ironman-canada-july-28th-2019-race-report/) - Ten months ago... Me: 'What do you think about going to Canada for my 50th birthday?' Mrs L: 'Sounds nice.' Me: (... smiling ...) Mrs L: 'Is there an Ironman there?' Me: 'There ... might be.'* *There was. Two weeks ago... And so we landed in Vancouver and drove to Whistler and I did Ironman
- [Happy 50th Birthday Tim](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/happy-50th-birthday-tim/) - Today is Tim's 50th Birthday so join me in wishing him many happy returns for the day. As can be expected if you have been around here long enough, rather than celebrating with beers and cake (though I'm certain they will follow), Tim has gone off to compete in Ironman Canada. In case you were
- [The Silence - UK Limited Edition](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-silence-uk-limited-edition/) - SST Publications are producing a limited edition of The Silence, due for release in early 2020, but available to pre-order now. Limited to 400 signed and numbered hardcover copies, it will feature interior illustrations by Francois Vaillancourt, and three brand new 500-word short stories set in the same world written exclusively for this edition. For
- [Book Launched, Edge-lit next](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/book-launched-edge-lit-next/) - Last night saw the launch of Ten-word Tragedies in London. Frank Turner played an acoustic set and hung around afterwards to sign and chat. Tim and Christopher were also there, working hard, along with Stephen Volk. If you missed out last night, you can catch up with Tim, Christopher and Stephen at Edge-lit in Derby
- [Ten-Word Tragedies interview](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/ten-word-tragedies-interview/) - There is an interview over on the PS Publishing site where Tim and Christopher talk about how they first heard about Frank Turner, and how the Anthology came about. You can read the interview here. If you would like to go to the launch party in London on July 10th then there are still a
- [The Edge is out today](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-edge-is-out-today/) - The Edge, the final book in the Relics trilogy is out today in the UK, and will follow in the US on July 30th. Click the image for details. A new interview with Tim about the book can be found over at the Ginger Nuts of Horror site. The book launch for ten-word tragedies is
- [New book on the horizon](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/new-book-on-the-horizon/) - The Edge - the final book in the Relics trilogy is due out on June 25th. Forty years ago the town of Longford was the site of a deadly disease outbreak that wiped out the entire population. The infection was contained, the town isolated, and the valley in which it sits flooded and turned into
- [Ten-word Tragedies launch party](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/ten-word-tragedies-launch-party/) - The launch party for Ten-word Tragedies will take place at the Lexington in London (near Angel), on July 10th. Tim and Christopher Golden will be there, and Frank Turner will be playing a short acoustic set. A limited number of tickets are still available, along with further details of the evening, from the link here.
- [Music, Horror, and the sound of Silence](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/music-horror-and-the-sound-of-silence/) - Wandering lonely through the snow streets of New YorkI stumbled on a thrift store that sold postcards by the yardI bought a mile and shipped them home so I could readTen thousand ten-word tragedies, the lives these strangers leadTo remind myself the things I need Ten-word Tragedies is a new Anthology edited by Tim and
- [L.A Signing](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/l-a-signing/) - Just a reminder that tomorrow (Tuesday 16th) Tim will be appearing at Dark Delicacies bookstore from 7pm where he will be signing copies of “The Silence”. Also there will be Josh Malerman, signing copies of his new novel “Inspection”. Pop by if you are in the area, get books signed and chat about films on
- [News from the frontline](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/news-from-the-frontline/) - While the Vesps continue to destroy the world you'll be pleased to know Tim has made it to the source of the outbreak, Netflix HQ in Los Angeles If you have yet to see the film, or want an excuse to watch it again, then Tim does have a cameo appearance, and here is a
- [The Silence is released](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-silence-is-released/) - Today is the day that "The Silence" is released on Netflix. Huge congratulations to Tim for seeing his ideas make it to the screen. I hope you all enjoy it, and do drop by and let us know what you thought.
- [It's the eve of the end of the world](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/its-the-eve-of-the-end-of-the-world/) - Tomorrow the Vesps will be launched on an unsuspecting world. You can either choose to familiarise yourself with this new foe by watching the trailer again, or you can take advantage of a celebratory offer from those lovely PS Publishing people, who have dropped the price of Tim's last novella, Rime, down to a tenner.
- [Appearance News](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/appearance-news/) - Tim will be appearing at Dark Delicacies in LA on Tuesday 16th April from 7pm where he will be signing copies of "The Silence". Also there will be Josh Malerman, signing copies of his new novel "Inspection" Tim and Christopher Golden are guests of honour at EdgeLit in Derby. It’s a one day event on
- [The Silence - Trailer](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-silence-trailer/) - The film release date has been moved forward to April 10th and you can watch the trailer here Meanwhile a number of media outlets have mentioned the film. Click on the links to read the thoughts from The Sun, The Daily Mail, Metro, and I09 There is a German interview with Tim and Daniele Serra
- [The Silence - Book news](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-silence-book-news/) - The Silence - Movie tie-in edition is due out, from Titan, tomorrow. Click on the cover below for ordering details. Meanwhile a box of them has just arrived at Lebbon Towers The film trailer should be landing soon, but until then.....
- [The Silence - Film news](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-silence-film-news-2/) - So this appeared on the Netflix UK & Ireland Fanpage earlier The Silence, a Netflix Original Film, arrives April 12th. The story of a family struggling to survive in a world terrorized by a deadly, primeval species who have bred for decades in the pitch darkness of a vast underground cave system, hunting only with
- [Blood of the Four](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/blood-of-the-four/) - Publisher: Harper Collins - HarperVoyager Paperback out now in the US with UK to follow:- Amazon US Amazon UK The Book Depository US Ebook and Hardcover out now, available from:- Amazon US Barnes and Noble Books-a-Million UK Hardcover:- Amazon UK The Book Depository Waterstones Ebook from:- Amazon UK Audio CD from:- Amazon UK Amazon US The
- [News update](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/news-update-2/) - Blood of the Four is now out in Paperback in the US, with UK release to follow. Check the book page here for ordering links. The reissues of all four Hidden Cities books are now available from Diversion Books. If you buy all four you can put them together like this... A beautifully illustrated edition of
- [2018 ... my triathlon year](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/2018-my-triathlon-year/) - It's been a fun year! I raced in two half-ironmans (the Grafman and Cotswolds Classic), the olympic distance Cardiff Tri, and my season culminated in the mighty Brutal ironman (you can read my write-up of that monster here). Training went pretty well, though I was disappointed with my times at both of the half-ironmans I
- [2018 ... my writing year](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/2018-my-writing-year/) - 2018 has been another busy year for me, and the twelfth year that I've worked as a full-time writer. Working from home has always been something I enjoy, especially as I'm lucky enough to have my own office/library/den. I'm often asked about motivation and discipline when I tell people I work at home, and I
- [Book sale...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/book-sale/) - Having a little clear out at Castle Lebbon (in reality a 3 bed semi, but I can dream...), I've come across limited quantities of some of my books that are just hanging around. Waiting, frankly, for you to buy them. And it's Christmas soon, why not get your grandfather a signed and personalised copy of
- [FantasyCon 2018](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fantasycon-2018/) - It's nearly that time of year again ... the splendid FantasyCon is upon us! It's always a highlight of the year for me, when I get to see loads of mates I sometimes only see once a year, buy books, eat curry, drink the odd pint of beer, and generally be among like-minded people for
- [Rime](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/rime/) - Hardcover Publisher:- Ps Publishing Ebook Publisher:- Venture Press Hardcover available in signed and unsigned editions from:- Ps Publishing You can read Tim's thoughts on the creation of the novella here. An Ebook release out now and available from: Amazon UK Amazon US Alone, all alone, alone on a wide, wide sea… Adrift in space, a
- [Fantasycon releases](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fantasycon-releases/) - Tim has a new Novella and three short stories out at Fantasycon The short stories are:- 'A Man Walking His Dog' in Phantoms, edited by Marie O'Regan. 'Emergence' in New Fears 2, edited by Mark Morris. 'Land of Many Seasons' in This Dreaming Isle, edited by Dan Coxon The Science Fiction Novella "Rime" will be launched at Fantasycon
- [The Brutal extreme triathlon - race report](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-brutal-extreme-triathlon-race-report/) - They call it The Brutal. That really should have given me a clue. In truth I knew some of what to expect, because I did the half-iron distance last year and loved it so much––despite feeling like (and probably resembling) a gutted chicken by the time I'd finished––that I entered the full ironman this year.
- [The Map of Moments (with Christopher Golden)](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/the-map-of-moments-with-christopher-golden/) - Published Bantam Spectra, January 2009 New edition Diversion Books, June 2018 Availability new version Paperback and ebook Amazon UK Amazon US Book Depository Old edition links Amazon Indiebound B&N Powells Borders Random House Ebook: Kindle US - Nook - Sony US What if you were given a map to a magic that could change the worst
- [Post Summer catchup](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/post-summer-catchup/) - I hope you all had a great summer, there's a bit of news to catch up with so here we go. As you know Tim is keen on pushing himself to the limits physically, so this coming weekend he is taking part in the "Brutal Triathlon" - voted by Triathlon 220 Magazine as 'the world's
- [Happy Birthday Tim](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/happy-birthday-tim-3/) - Yes, it's that time of year again when I get to choose the best cake in the shop for Tim. I'm not sure how he will be able to resist this year's effort, so join me in wishing Tim a very Happy Birthday. Cheers
- [Brian Keene news](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/brian-keene-news/) - Tim is coming to the end of his European jaunt, and I'm sure a blog post covering his adventures will be up in the next week or two. While he has been away his good friend Brian Keene was badly burnt in a fire. You can read about this on Brian's blog here. Due to
- [Blood of the Four - Forbidden Planet store signing tomorrow](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/blood-of-the-four-forbidden-planet-store-signing-next-week/) - Both Tim and Christopher Golden will be signing Blood of the Four (and anything else you would like) at the Forbidden Planet London Megastore on Tuesday 5th June from 6-7pm. Full details are here. The link also lets you order signed copies of Blood of the Four, The Folded Land, and Ararat (by Chris) if
- [Dreaming in Fire](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/dreaming-in-fire-2/) - I'm now publishing backlist titles under the Dreaming in Fire banner! The first nine books – novels and novellas, including award-winners and Pay the Ghost, inspiration for the Hollywood movie of the same name – are available now. Just click here to go through to the Dreaming in Fire page, have a browse, see what
- [Blood of the Four - UK release](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/blood-of-the-four-uk-release/) - Tim's 43rd Novel, and 8th in collaboration with Christopher Golden has been released in the UK today. Ebook, Hardcover, audiobook and CD versions are all available now. Click on the cover for ordering details.
- [Blood of the Four/Folded Land news](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/blood-of-the-four-folded-land-news/) - Blood of the Four has been out for about a month in the US, but UK readers can get a copy this week. Reviews have been coming in from the US, so you can read those and find ordering details on the book page. Just click the cover. The Folded Land blog tour is over,
- [The Folded Land - release and blog tour](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-folded-land-release-and-blog-tour/) - Tim's 42nd published novel - The Folded Land - is due to hit bookshops tomorrow (though a few sightings have already reached Lebbon Towers so you might be reading it already). To celebrate the launch Tim is doing a blog tour, which started today over at The Ginger Nuts of Horror site. The rest of the
- [Blood of the Four extract, review, interview and signing news](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/blood-of-the-four-extract-review-interview-and-signing-news/) - Blood of the Four has hit the streets in the US, however if you have yet to get a copy, or are not in the US then you can read an extract from the novel over at the Nerdist website here. You can read a review (with mild spoilers) at the Barnes and Noble blog.
- [Blood of the Four out today in the US](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/blood-of-the-four-out-today-in-the-us/) - Blood of the Four, the 8th novel from Tim and Christopher Golden, has been released in Hardback and Ebook today in the US. Ordering links are on the book page here The UK release is April 19th, with pre-order links on the book page. Happy New Book Day everyone! In the great kingdom of Quandis, everyone
- [Two books out soon](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/two-books-out-soon/) - "Blood of the Four" is due out this week, and "The Folded Land" - Book two of the Relics trilogy is out in a couple of weeks. Click on the covers for ordering details. Below is the Synopsis for "Blood of the Four" In the great kingdom of Quandis, everyone is a slave. Some are
- [Birmingham Horror Con](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/birmingham-horror-con/) - A quick update, Tim is at the Birmingham Horror Con this weekend. You can find him by this banner.
- [Adam's Ladder ebook sale](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/adams-ladder-ebook-sale/) - Quick note to say the ebook of the collection "Adam's Ladder" which features the short story "Strings" by Tim, is currently on sale for the next four days. You can pick it up for £1.99 at amazon.co.uk or for $2.80 at amazon.com
- [New Year, New books](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/new-year-new-books/) - Coming in March not one but two new books. Blood of the Four, a big new fantasy novel written with Christopher Golden is due out in early March. Folded Land, book two of the Relics trilogy follows soon after. Pre-order links, and the synopsis for both novels are available by clicking on the covers to
- [2017 –– books and other fun](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/2017-books-and-other-fun/) - 2017 was probably my most exciting year as a writer. From the very beginning, I had two potential movie projects being developed, so the whole year was spent waiting for calls and emails (anyone reading this who is a writer will know where I'm coming from here). Every call from my agent, every email, might
- [2017 –– triathlon and other stuff](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/2017-triathlon-and-other-stuff/) - It's been a busy year for me with training and racing! At the start of the year I decided to raise money for DKMS (the Delete Blood Cancer charity), after we sadly lost a very good family friend just before Christmas 2016. I attempted one challenge per month for the whole of 2017. January started
- [The Silence set visit and USA trip](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/the-silence-set-visit-and-usa-trip/) - I'm just back from a very exciting trip to Toronto, where I visited set of The Silence movie. It was a strange, surreal and frankly brilliant experience, and I'll write about it in a lot more detail closer to the movie's release date (no spoilers here!). Suffice to say, I was made to feel very
- [UK/US appearances in the next two weeks](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/ukus-appearances-in-the-next-two-weeks/) - If you want to catch up with Tim and say hello, or get some things signed, then tomorrow - Saturday October 14th - Tim will be at the Bristol Horror Con which is taking place at the Doubletree by Hilton between 10:00 and 18:00. At 1pm Tim will be hosting a panel on "Horror - How
- [Fantasycon](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fantasycon-7/) - Tim on panel duty with Simon Clark over the weekend. If you went I hope you had a great time.
- [Fantasycon](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fantasycon-6/) - Tim will be attending Fantasycon at The Bull Hotel in Peterborough this weekend. He will be on the following two panels:- Saturday 3:30 - Other People's Playgrounds Saturday 5:30 - Books to Screen to Audio Outside of the panels he will be available all weekend if anyone wants anything signed, even books! Have fun if
- [The Silence - more casting news](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-silence-more-casting-news/) - Here's some more really exciting casting news about the forthcoming movie of The Silence! Shooting is scheduled to begin in September, so there'll be more soon. Meanwhile, why not pick up the book so you can read it before the movie's out?
- [News round](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/news-round/) - There is now a newsletter delivered direct to your inbox with updates every so often. If you would like to receive this then fill in the box over on the right hand side of the screen. As mentioned below Dusk is now available as an ebook, details on the dedicated page here. There will be
- [DUSK now available as an ebook](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/dusk-now-available-as-an-ebook/) - The first book from the new incarnation of Dreaming in Fire press is out now, and it's the British Fantasy Award-winning DUSK! Here are the Amazon links. Please check it out: Amazon UK Amazon US Find out more on its dedicated book page. I do hope you'll pick this up! Please let me know what you think.
- [Happy Birthday Tim](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/happy-birthday-tim-2/) - Yes it's that time of year again, when we stop Tim running, swimming, biking and writing to sit down and enjoy some cake.
- [The Silence - Film news](https://www.timlebbon.net/movie-news/the-silence-film-news/) - The Silence is moving closer to the big screen. John Leonetti is the director with Kiernan Shipka and Stanley Tucci set to star. The film is currently in pre-production with principal photography set to start in September. More details can be found over at deadline.com by following the links here and here.
- [Indigo - out now](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/indigo-out-now/) - The mosaic novel - Indigo is out now. You can buy it in Hardcover from Amazon US, Amazon UK and The Book Depository Synopsis:- Investigative reporter Nora Hesper spends her nights cloaked in shadows. As Indigo, she’s become an urban myth, a brutal vigilante who can forge darkness into weapons and travel across the city
- [A Year of Challenges -- half done!](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/a-year-of-challenges-half-done/) - Those who pop along here regularly will know that I do enjoy the occasional horrific challenge, such as an Ironman triathlon or running up and down mountains. I do it for fun. I also do it for charity, and this year I'm raising money for DKMS (Delete Blood Cancer) in memory of a dear family
- [Bugs incoming](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/bugs-incoming/) - They're all around us, again. Tim has a story called "Spite" in this all new Anthology featuring the Colonial Marines in bloody conflict with the deadly Aliens. ALIENS: BUG HUNT will send the marines into deep space, to alien worlds, to derelict space settlements, and into the nests of the universe's most dangerous monsters. The
- [Relics Ebook sale](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/relics-ebook-sale/) - Just a quick note that for at least today (Easter Sunday) the Relics ebook can be had for 99p from Amazon UK, and $1.23 from Amazon US. Links can be found on the book page here.
- [RELICS released](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/relics-released/) - Today sees the release of my new novel, Relics. It's got fantasy elements, and thriller/crime elements, but as far as I'm concerned it's really a horror novel. And as such it's my first published horror novel since The Silence almost 2 years ago in 2015. Relics is also my 41st published novel. I had to
- [RELICS blog tour](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/relics-blog-tour/) - RELICS is released tomorrow, so today I embark on an exciting, exhausting, and world-spanning blog tour––all from the comfort of my chair––to promote the book's release. First stop is at Rising Shadow, click here to check it out. Here's the full schedule:
- [Kong: Skull Island](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/kong-skull-island/) - Publisher: Titan Order the Paperback from: Amazon UK Amazon US Order the Ebook from: Amazon UK Amazon US Synopsis: At the end of the Vietnam War a team of experts are gathered by a government agency called Monarch. Their assignment is simple: to embark on a scientific expedition and map out an uncharted island. What should
- [Kong on the horizon and Relics prologue.](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/kong-on-the-horizon-and-relics-prologue/) - Kong: Skull Island is out tomorrow, so if you haven't yet pre-ordered a copy you still (just about) have time to do so. Relics follows in a couple of weeks time and you can read the Prologue now over at Paul Kane's Shadow Writer site. The latest issue of Fear Magazine contains and interview with Tim,
- [Relics unearthed and Skull Island found](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/relics-unearthed-and-skull-island-found/) - March is new book month, and there are not one, but two novels, to keep you reading. First up is the film novelisation of Kong: Skull Island, book details here. Then comes Relics, the first part of the Relics trilogy, with "Borderland" and "The Lonely" to follow. Book details are here. Some early reviews of Relics
- [Delete Blood Cancer](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/delete-blood-cancer/) - This year I'm undertaking 12 challenges in 12 months to raise money for Delete Blood Cancer. I'd be very grateful if you could sponsor me. Here's why.
- [2016 ... sporty stuff](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/2016-sporty-stuff/) - This is what I got up to in the swimming/biking/running realm this year! It's been a busy 2016. I've trained harder this year than ever before (650 miles running, 2230 on the bike, 70 miles swimming ... need to work on the swimming!), and I hit Ironman Wales in September feeling pretty good. Getting there
- [2016 ... in writing](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/2016-in-writing/) - 2016 is nearly done, so as usual I'm spending a few minutes, and a few paragraphs, summing up my year in writing. It started as a bit of a 'tie-in' year when it comes to book releases, with books 2 and 3 of The Rage War trilogy both released this year. I had a lot
- [Ten Years On ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/ten-years-on/) - Ten years ago last May my mother passed away. Sometimes it feel like just ten days. Three months following her death, I decided to quit work and try to make a living writing full-time. Mum was always very encouraging and a great supporter of my writing, and she'd instilled a love of reading in me
- [Outdoor Fitness](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/outdoor-fitness/) - There's a familiar face in Outdoor Fitness magazine this month! It's a real thrill as it's one of my favourite magazines. A great piece, too. If you enjoy the outdoors at all, I'd recommend this magazine.
- [RELICS - cover reveal and extract](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/relics-cover-reveal-and-extract/) - My new novel RELICS is due out next March in the UK and US from Titan. It's the first in a trilogy, and yesterday there was a cover reveal with an exclusive extract on Barnes & Noble's website. You can check it out here. I'm really excited about this novel. I've been working on it
- [Race planning for 2017...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/race-planning-for-2017/) - Those who know me -- or those who read this blog, or follow me when I'm on Fb and Twitter -- will know that I have a more than passing love of triathlon. In fact, it's become a big thing in my life, and my love of swim/bike/run/eat is growing. This year I raced Ironman
- [Researching, reading, and real life](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/researching-reading-and-real-life/) - Facebook? Twitter? I hardly remember them. #OfflineOctober has been wonderful, and I'm still not missing the whole social media thing. So much so that I really have to consider to what extent I'll go back on after October. Right now I'd be happy to dump it altogether, but I know as a professional writer it's
- [Year's Best Weird Fiction vol 3](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/years-best-weird-fiction-vol-3/) - I'm very proud to appear in this handsome new volume from Undertow Books, edited by Simon Strantzas and Michael Kelly. You should all go out and buy it, of course. Available in hardback, paperback and ebook.
- [#OfflineOctober Week Two](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/offlineoctober-week-two/) - Into my second week of no social media and ... I'm not missing Facebook or Twitter at all. I'm getting more work done -- so far this month a short story written and accepted, a chapter on the new collaborative novel with Christopher Golden written, another chapter edited, and work on a new novel proposal
- [Alien Vs Predator - Armageddon](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/alien-vs-predator-armageddon/) - Rage War book 3 Publisher:- Titan Order the Paperback from:- Amazon UK Amazon US Book Depository Order the Ebook from:- Amazon UK Amazon US Synopsis: The Rage launch the ultimate assault on the Human Sphere. Their greatest weapons are the most fearsome creatures in the galaxy the Xenomorphs. Having fled centuries before, the Rage return to take
- [The end has arrived...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-end-has-arrived/) - The end of the Rage War trilogy is upon us. Alien Vs Predator: Armageddon was released last week. If you don't yet have a copy you can find details on the book page here. The Rage launch the ultimate assault on the Human Sphere. Their greatest weapons are the most fearsome creatures in the galaxy the
- [Life back...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/life-back/) - ...that's what it feels like, anyway. #OfflineOctober is going well -- I haven't felt the temptation to log into Facebook or Twitter, I'm reading more, writing more, and avoiding hearing about what strangers are eating for tea or what Donald Trump said next. It's fantastic. I'd recommend it!
- [#OfflineOctober](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/offlineoctober/) - I'm joining my friends Sarah Pinborough, James Barclay, Brian Keene and others in deactivating Facebook and Twitter for the month of October. It's a bit like Dry January, I guess ... you do it because you know it's good for your body and mind, and also because you just want to make sure you can
- [Ironman Wales - 18th September 2016](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/ironman-wales-18th-september-2016/) - Tenby is my new favourite town. I mean it. I've never experienced anything quite like Ironman Wales. What an epic day, filled with pain and cheering, sweat and hollering, aching legs and 'high-five-for-power' boards, a few dark moments and countless moment of delight. And Tenby was the shouting, cheering, beating heart of it all. My
- [Alien Vs Ironman](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/alien-vs-ironman/) - You can't stop him. In the next couple of weeks book 3 in the Rage War Trilogy - Alien Vs Predator:Armageddon is out, and Tim will be competing in Iron Man Wales. September 28th is the publication of the final book in the trilogy. "The Rage launch the ultimate assault on the Human Sphere. Their
- [End of the blog tour](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/end-of-the-blog-tour/) - The last two stops on "The Family Man" blog tour have been reached. You can check out Tim's writing play list over at Brook Cottage Books, and find out how running helps writing at Shotsmag confidential. If you have yet to pick up a copy of the book then head over to the book page.
- [Blog Tour](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/blog-tour/) - A few more stops on the blog tour have been reached. Celeste Loves Books is here, Compelling reads is here, and Random Things Through my Letterbox here. Enjoy.
- [Family Man blog tour](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/family-man-blog-tour/) - Just a reminder that Tim is currently in the middle of a blog tour for "The Family Man" You can find A Bookaholic Swede here and My Reading Corner here If you have yet to pick a copy up check out the book page here for ordering details.
- [The Family Man](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/the-family-man/) - Publisher:- Avon Out now Order the paperback from: Amazon UK Amazon US The Book Depository Ebook available for order from: Amazon UK Audio file available from: Amazon UK Amazon US The Book Depository Synopsis: You take one risk. Now, those you love must pay ...Dom Turner is a dependable husband, a loving father. A man you can
- [The Family Man launched today (and other news)](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-family-man-launched-today-and-other-news/) - Today sees the launch of "The Family Man". You can buy it from all good Bookshops, Supermarkets or online. Available in paperback, ebook or audio book. Links for some online stores, and further details at the book page here. To celebrate the release Tim is going on a blog tour, check out the sites below,
- [Happy Birthday Tim](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/happy-birthday-tim/) - Yes another year has passed, more books published, more miles run, walked and swum. In honour of the forthcoming final part of the rage war trilogy, I present, Alien Vs Predator cake. HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
- [Forthcoming releases](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/forthcoming-releases/) - A quick round up of releases due in the near future. The Family Man is due out from Avon on August 11th, details on the book page. The finale of the Rage War trilogy "Alien Vs Predator: Armageddon is due out on September 28th Tim also has a story in the collection "Something Remains" stories
- [Flash Drives](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/flash-drives/) - I don't usually endorse products on here but ... this company were kind enough to send me some personalised samples of their flash drives -- with my web address and other info on. A particularly nifty one is a pen that also houses a flash drive. Check them out! They design to order, and do
- [Rime is launched](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/rime-is-launched/) - Rime is now available to download as an ebook. I hope you all enjoy it. Order links are here, and if you scroll down you can read Tim's thoughts on the creation of this novella.
- [Background to Rime](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/background-to-rime/) - With Rime due out next Monday I asked Tim for some thoughts on the novella... RIME is a brand new science fiction novella. It's due for release as an exclusive ebook on 27th June from Venture Press. So, where did it come from? I've always loved the epic Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Iron Maiden
- [Two new books and a short story incoming](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/two-new-books-and-a-short-story-incoming/) - Tim has a brand new ebook only science fiction novella called "Rime" out on June 27th. Alone, all alone, alone on a wide, wide sea… Adrift in space, a gigantic freighter, Cradle, carrying seventeen million souls makes its slow journey across the universe. They are in search of a new home, a ‘Goldilocks’ planet to
- [Southern Lights sighted](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/southern-lights-sighted/) - The new edition of "A Whisper of Southern Lights" is out today from TOR. Death and destruction follow the demon wherever he treads, and Gabriel is rarely far behind, waiting for his chance to extinguish the creature known as Temple once and for all. But in Singapore during the Second World War, a lone soldier
- [Alien - Invasion](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/alien-invasion-2/) - Rage War book 2 - Out now Publisher:- Titan "For centuries Weyland-Yutani has tried to weaponize the aliens. Now someone has beaten them to it, sweeping through Yautja space and turning predator into prey. Faced with the overwhelming forces of the Rage, Earth envoys forge an unprecedented alliance with the Predators. Yet even the combined
- [They're here](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/theyre-here/) - The Invasion has arrived, and the Audible Aliens have crawled out of the shadows (and the ventilation shafts). Follow the links above for ordering details.
- [Alien Invasion Imminent](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/alien-invasion-imminent/) - Alien Day is next week and sees two new releases in the Alien universe. First up from Audible is a brand new Audio Drama of "Alien: Out of the Shadows", full details here, and also on the book page here. At the end of next week the "Alien: Invasion" arrives. Book 2 of the Rage War Trilogy
- [Alien - Out of the Shadows](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/alien-out-of-the-shadows/) - Publisher Titan Books Availability: Paperback out now Order from Amazon UK Amazon US Waterstones.com Book Depository Ebook:- Kindle US Kindle UK New:- Audio Drama featuring Rutger Hauer available for pre-order now and released on 26th April Audible UK The official new novel set between the events of Alien and Aliens. Synopsis: As a child, Chris Hooper dreamed
- [The truth is out there...](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-truth-is-out-there/) - Apologies for the delay in updates, hopefully things are back on track and these will be more frequent. So the revival of the X-files has come and gone, and those of you needing a further Mulder and Scully fix need to look no further than the anthology X-Files: Trust No One, which opens with Tim's story
- [Overlook Connection](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/overlook-connection/) - The Overlook Connection is a fantastic indie bookstore in the USA, and they run a fun promotion, which I'm now part of -- buy any hardcover or trade paperback of one of my books from them, and they'll include this cool signed bookplate! Just look at me, all bald and handsome (made handsomer by artist
- [So that was 2015 ... writing stuff](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/so-that-was-2015-writing-stuff/) - It's been a good year! Books of mine published this year include The Silence, The Hunt, Predator: Incursion and the novella collection Borrowed Time. The Silence had some fantastic feedback and is appearing on quite a few best-of-the-year lists, and it's also currently edging towards being adapted for screen. No firm news yet, but I'll
- [So that was 2015 ...(triathlon stuff)](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/so-that-was-2015-triathlon-stuff/) - So 2015 is almost done. And what a year it was. I always write a brief sum-up of the year just gone around this time, and I split it into work related, and sports related. This is the sporty one, so it'll be all about my running, biking and swimming, and doing other sporty stuff
- [Naming of Parts](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novellas/naming-of-parts/) - Published: PS Publishing, 2000 Availability: Hb, ISBN 1902880171 (Publisher Sold Out) Pb, ISBN 190288016X (Publisher Sold Out) Cold Tonnage (book dealer has both in stock) Abebooks - search engine This novella is collected in Borrowed Time, also from PS Publishing. A novella that was published in limited hardback and paperback formats, with an introduction
- [Changing of Faces](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novellas/changing-of-faces/) - Published: PS Publishing, 2003 Availability: Hb, 1902880684 Pb, 1902880676 This novella is collected in Borrowed Time, also from PS Publishing. A direct sequel to Naming of Parts, this novella takes on from where Jack and his father reach the coast... and find more than they had expected. For while the plague of living
- [Shifting of Veils](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/shifting-of-veils/) - Publisher:- PS Publishing Availability:- Unsigned Trade Jacketed Hardcover Signed and numbered Jacketed Hardcover - limited to 100 copies Both editions can be ordered direct from the publisher here. This novella is collected in Borrowed Time, also from PS Publishing. SYNOPSIS In Naming of Parts, Jack and his family fled the zombie plague to find his
- [Borrowed Time](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/borrowed-time/) - Publisher: PS Publishing Paperback out now, order from:- PS Publishing Borrowed Time is a collection of three novellas that together comprise the Apocalypse Trilogy. Naming of Parts . . . a young Jack and his family flee the zombie plague to find his sister, but it's not only people who are rising from the dead.
- [Predator - Incursion](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/predator-incursion/) - Publisher: Titan Paperback out now in the UK and US order it from: Amazon UK Amazon US The Book Depository Order the ebook from: Amazon UK Amazon US Synopsis:- The first in an epic trilogy crossing between Predator, Alien, and AVP! When Predator spacecraft begin entering human space in alarming numbers, headed toward Earth,
- [Fantasycon, Predators and Assassins](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/fantasycon-predators-and-assassins/) - Tim will be at Fantasycon in Nottingham this weekend where Borrowed Time will be launched, along with the 2nd Spectral Book of Horror stories. He'll be around all weekend but if you want to catch the launches or a panel appearance then his timetable is as follows:- Friday 7pm: PS Publishing launch (for the novella trilogy Borrowed Time,
- [Delays and New releases](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/delays-and-new-releases/) - Apologies the Predator:Incursion release was delayed at the last minute. It will be out in the UK and US on the 20th October. In better news I can announce that Tim will have a new collection out at FantasyCon. PS Publishing will be releasing BORROWED TIME a collection of the three PS novellas that together comprise the
- [Predators and Ghosts](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/predators-and-ghosts/) - It's a multimedia release week here at Lebbon Towers. The film of "Pay the Ghost" is available on demand in the US, and available to preorder in the UK. Links below:- US:- Rent or Buy at amazon.com UK:- Pre-order from amazon.co.uk If you have yet to read the short story (available in October Dreams, or
- [Pay The Ghost](https://www.timlebbon.net/movie-news/pay-the-ghost-3/) - Pay the Ghost, the movie starring Nicolas Cage and based on my short story of the same name, has a release date in the USA of 25th September, and in the UK October 23rd. It's all very exciting, and I'll be posting more updates here as and when they come in. Meanwhile, here's the first
- [The Hunt](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/the-hunt/) - Publisher:- Avon "A great thriller ... breathless all the way." - Lee Child Currently only available in the UK as an ebook or paperback Order the ebook from:- Avon Kindle UK Order the paperback from:- Waterstones Amazon UK The Book Depository Synopsis:- She will hunt down the men who took her family. She will have blood. Rose
- [The Hunt - Signing this weekend](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-hunt-signing-this-weekend/) - This Saturday - August 8th - there is a midday signing for The Hunt at Abergavenny Bookshop. The bookshop is closing down, but not until after the signing, so you might be able to pick up some other bargain books as well. It is also the Abergavenny Festival of Cycling that weekend, and a trip
- [Happy Birthday - Double Man of Iron](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/happy-birthday-double-man-of-iron/) - Happy Birthday Tim, and congratulations on completing your second Iron Man race in two years. Tim completed the race, which just to remind you is a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and marathon to round it all off, in 12 hours and 23 minutes. Beating his previous time by a good 90 minutes.
- [The Hunt - now available in Paperback](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-hunt-now-available-in-paperback/) - The Hunt was released in Paperback today. You should be able to find it in bookshops and supermarkets as well as online. Ordering links here. There is a book launch for “The Hunt” on Saturday 18th July – 1pm at Waterstones Swansea Start running....
- [The Hunt continues](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-hunt-continues/) - The Hunt is coming out in Paperback this Thursday so you will be able to find it in bookshops and Supermarkets as well as online. Ordering links here. If you would like a signed copy but don't want to hang around the sports drinks section of Welsh Supermarkets then there is a book launch for "The Hunt" on
- [THE HUNT out now](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-hunt-out-now/) - THE HUNT is out in ebook today from Avon/HarperCollins in the UK. This is a really important book for me, perhaps the most important of my career, and I'm eager to hear what readers think of it. It's the first non-supernatural, non-fantastical novel I've ever written. It is also perhaps my most fast-paced book, inspired
- [Start running](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/start-running/) - The ebook for "The Hunt" is out in the UK on Thursday. The paperback release follows in a month. Pre-ordering links for both are on the book page here, and currently you can get the ebook for 99p
- [Birmingham signing event - May 30th](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/birmingham-signing-event-may-30th/) - There is another chance to meet Tim and get a signed copy of "The Silence". On Saturday May 30th Tim will be at Forbidden Planet in Birmingham along with Adam Christopher and Marc Turner. All three will be discussing the ups and downs of being an author and then signing copies of their latest books.
- [Book Launched](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/book-launched/) - The launch for "The Silence" took place on Saturday. For those that couldn't make it signed copies are currently available from Forbidden Planet, details on the book page here. There will be a second launch on Saturday 2nd May at the Abergavenny Bookshop, starting at noon. Followed by a trip to "The Hen and Chicks".
- [The Silence - Book Launch on Saturday](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-silence-book-launch-on-saturday/) - Hi, Last reminder that the book launch for "The Silence" is this Saturday from 1pm at Forbidden Planet in London. Full details in the post below. Hope to see lots of you there.
- [The Silence out now](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-silence-out-now/) - The Silence has been released. Visit the book page here to find ordering details if you don't already have one. The book launch is at Forbidden Planet in London at 1pm on Saturday, full details are here. To celebrate the release there is a new interview over at SFSignal, you can find it here. Finally
- [Easter Treats](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/easter-treats/) - Happy Easter everyone. The Silence is released in two weeks time. The book page has been updated with pre-order links for paperbacks and ebooks, along with reviews and an exclusive extract. Don't forget there is a book launch at Forbidden Planet in London on Saturday April 18th, full details here. This will be followed by
- [The Silence - Book Launch details](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-silence-book-launch-details/) - Happy 2015 everyone, some exciting releases ahead this year but I can't talk about those yet so instead details of the book launch for The Silence THE SILENCE - Book Launch Saturday April 18th 1pm - 2pm - Forbidden Planet, 179 Shaftsbury Avenue, London, W2CH 8JR - Link here Then afterwards at "The Spice of Life" pub
- [So that was 2014](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/so-that-was-2014/) - Here we are again, edging towards the end of another year beneath a wave of mince pies, sprouts, and Secret Santa presents that are probably slippers. I'm that age, after all. Every year my wife and I say, 'Next year we'll buy each other a few presents to open', but something always means that we
- [November update](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/november-update/) - It's been a while! And that's because although I have new book deals to announce, I still can't quite announce them yet. As soon as the ink's dry I'll reveal what they are, but I'm very excited ... an exciting deal for two thrillers, a major new tie-in project, and a trilogy that's something a
- [Pay the Ghost](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/pay-the-ghost-2/) - Pay the Ghost, the movie based on my short story of the same name, is filming now in Toronto. It stars Nicolas Cage, Sarah Wayne Callies, Veronica Ferres and others, and is directed by Uli Edel. Here are just a few photos from set that I've found on random net searches. I'm not directly involved,
- [Graham Joyce](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/graham-joyce/) - Graham Joyce was a friend of mine, and he was a friend of yours, too. Because he was so right when he said that readers are not strangers. I had a sense of that when Iain Banks died. I'd only met Banks once (as it happens, drunk at a bar with Graham), but when he
- [Fantasycon and other news](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/fantasycon-and-other-news/) - It's Fantasycon this weekend and Tim will be in attendance. You can catch him bright and early on a panel at 10am Saturday morning. Does Anyone Get Out of Here Alive? Can there be hope in Horror, or are unrelieved despair and gore the essence of the genre? He will also be at the PS
- [Shifting of Veils](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/shifting-of-the-veils/) - Launching in early September at Fantasycon in York, the final part of the Apocalypse Trilogy....
- [Happy Birthday](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/happy-birthday/) - Sometime soon it will be Tim's Birthday again, we couldn't afford him the carbon graphite super bike he wanted, so here's Tim and his bike immortalised in cake - Happy Birthday Tim !
- [Star Wars paperback and short story news](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/star-wars-paperback-and-short-story-news/) - Star Wars - Dawn of the Jedi: Into the void was released in paperback in the UK this week. Check the book page here for some ordering links. Tim has the following stories out now or due soon:- Terror Tales of Wales - Order from the publisher or Amazon uk A new story " CLOWN'S KISS"
- [Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi - Into the Void](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/star-wars-dawn-of-the-jedi-into-the-void-2/) - Publisher US -DelRey/Star Wars Books UK - Century Book information US Hardcover available now from: Amazon UK Amazon US Book Depository UK Hardcover available from: Amazon UK Forbidden Planet Book Depository Waterstones US Paperback: Amazon UK Amazon US UK Paperback : Amazon UK Book Depository Ebook:- Kindle UK - Kindle US - Nook - Waterstones Audiobook:- Audible
- [Pay the Ghost, and Nicolas Cage](https://www.timlebbon.net/movie-news/pay-the-ghost-and-nicolas-cage/) - Nicolas Cage is signed on to star in the movie version of my story PAY THE GHOST. Details here. Exciting news, but there's still a way to go. Watch this space!
- [Signing news](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/signing-news/) - Just a reminder that if you are in Cardiff tomorrow morning (Saturday 10th May) Tim will be signing at Waterstones from 11am until around noon. Copies of Star Wars:Dawn of the Jedi, and Alien:Out of the Shadows will be available, and I'm sure he'll be more than happy to sign anything else you bring along
- [Vale of Blood Roses - free!](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/vale-of-blood-roses-free/) - For a limited time (until 1st May) you can download my Noreela novella VALE OF BLOOD ROSES free on Kindle! What are you waiting for? Amazon.com Amazon.uk
- [Coldbrook](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/coldbrook-3/) - Publisher: Hammer Availability: UK and US Paperback out now Amazon UK The book depository Amazon US Other buying options listed here Ebook:- Google Play - Kindle UK - Kindle US - Kobo - Nook UK - Sony UK - Waterstones also available on Ibooks for Apple Website Death is just the beginning... The world as we
- [News round up](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/news-round-up-2/) - An end of April catch up starting off with a sneak peak at the cover for "The Silence" Appearance News - On Saturday 10th May at 11am Tim will be in Cardiff Waterstones signing his ALIEN and STAR WARS novels. Pop in if you're around! The short story "Skin and Bone" will appear in Ellen Datlow's new
- [COLDBROOK out now in the USA! ](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/coldbrook-out-now-in-the-usa/) - My zombie apocalypse alternate reality thriller COLDBROOK (it's also a love story and a road story), is out now in the USA thanks to the mighty Titan Books! I've been looking forward to its release in the USA for quite some time, and I'm thrilled with the job Titan have done. They're a true pleasure
- [Mannequin Man...](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/mannequin-man/) - ... and the Plastic Bitch is available NOW as an ebook! Check out the Dreaming in Fire page for details. This is the only book of mine about which my mum said, 'Oh Tim, can't you write something normal?' Probably because it's filled with sex and violence. What? Haven't bought it yet?
- [The Reach of Children, and other updates](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-reach-of-children-and-other-updates/) - My novella THE REACH OF CHILDREN is now available on Kindle. It comes with my short story 'Discovering Ghosts', and together they're two of the most challenging stories I've ever written, terribly hard to write, and I haven't re-read either of them since. Influenced by my mother's death, I also think they're two of the
- [Star Wars UK release and book signing along with more Aliens](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/star-wars-uk-release-and-book-signing-along-with-more-aliens/) - Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi gets a UK Hardcover release from Century today, and is now also available in the UK as an ebook. Head over to the book page here for ordering details. Alternately you can head to Forbidden Planet in London next Thursday, March 20th, where Tim will be reading, signing copies,
- [Short Stories, Goshawks, and Belladonna](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/short-stories-goshawks-and-belladonna/) - Over the past three or four months I've written and sold four short stories, and I have at least four more to write before the end of the summer. It's been a while, but I'm really enjoying writing so many shorts. I went a few years writing only one or two per year -- usually
- [Dreaming in Fire...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/dreaming-in-fire/) - ...working in clay. It's from one of my favourite quotes by Arthur Machen, "I dream in fire but work in clay." For me that sums up the creative process perfectly. The whole idea used to depress me -- that my idea for a story is never done justice by the story I eventually write. But
- [More Alien reviews](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/more-alien-reviews/) - If you haven't already bought a copy of Alien:Out of the Shadows then perhaps one of these three new reviews will tempt you? Horror Novel Reviews SF Book.com Ravenous Monster
- [Kindle Aliens and a starred review](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/kindle-aliens-and-a-starred-review/) - Alien:Out of the Shadows is now available on the Kindle in the UK. Head over here to buy it or visit the book page here for other buying links, reviews and an extract. Meanwhile Coldbrook is due out in the US in early April, and Publishers Weekly have a starred review of it here.
- [More reviews and an extract](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/more-reviews-and-an-extract/) - With Alien:Out of the Shadows in the wild this week, the reviews continue to come in. The latest can be found over at Popmythology here. Those of you looking for an extract, look no further, there is one at Tor.com here. Finally there is a review of previous release, "Still Life", over at Twilight Ridge,
- [Still Life](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novellas/still-life/) - Availability:- The book is available as either a limited signed Hardback Edition of 125 copies or a paperback edition of 100 copies. You can order direct from Spectral Press here. Synopsis: Jenni’s husband was part of the Road of Souls––his flesh swarmed by ants and pecked by rooks, bones crushed to powder by wheels
- [Top ten Alien moments](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/top-ten-alien-moments/) - Over at Dread Central there is a guest blog with Tim listing his top ten Alien moments, you can read them here. Also another review of Alien:Out of the Shadows has come in, this one over at SciFi Bulletin here.
- [Newsround](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/newsround/) - A few bit and pieces to round up. Alien:-Out of the Shadows is officially released next week. An ebook version is now available to pre-order for Kindle in the US and hopefully a UK version will follow on release day. Links on the book page here. The first couple of reviews for the novel have appeared, one at
- ["There's movement all around us !"](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/theres-movement-all-around-us/) - Alien:Out of the Shadows is due for release next week, however Amazon UK are listing it as in stock now. So head on over to the book page here to order/pre-order.
- [White Fangs - Secret Journeys of Jack London book 3](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/white-fang-jack-london-3/) - Publisher:- Daring Greatly Corporation Availability:- Ebook only Kindle UK - Kindle US Synopsis: The world knows Jack London as a writer who lived his own real-life adventures. But there are some parts of his life that have remained hidden for many years, things even he couldn’t set down in writing. Terrifying, mysterious, bizarre, and magical
- [White Fangs - Out Now](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/white-fangs-out-now/) - White Fangs - the third and final instalment in the Jack London trilogy is available now as an Ebook only. Head over to the book page here for ordering details. Returning to the Yukon with his love Sabine in an attempt to shed light on her mysterious past, Jack is accompanied by several werewolf pirates,
- [What Happened Was ... Looking back over 2013 (Wookies, Ironman, and Iron Maiden).](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/what-happened-was-looking-back-over-2013-wookies-ironman-and-iron-maiden/) - 2013. It rained a lot, didn't it? But other stuff also happened, not always so wet and unpredictable, sometimes bookish, sometimes triathlon-ish. Generally it was a good year, although with too many sad moments and friends lost. Here's what happened in my world. I had four books published this year: Star Wars: Dawn of the
- [New Year roundup](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/new-year-roundup/) - As a new year rapidly approaches here are some of the things to look out for. January - At the start of the month Dark Duets is released featuring a short story collaboration between Tim and Michael Marshall Smith, then at the end of the month Alien: Out of the Shadows is released. April - Coldbrook
- [Midnight Symphony](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/midnight-symphony/) - Just in time or Christmas, this ebook collection of fantastic novellas is available for just 99c. Featuring my novella In Perpetuity, as well as others from Kealan Patrick Burke, Robert Ford, Brian James Freeman, J F Gonzales, Kelli Owen, Mary SanGiovanni, Bryan Smith, Robert Swartwood, and F Paul Wilson. You know it makes sense. Linkage:
- [Auction for the Philippines](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/auction-for-the-philippines/) - If you would like the chance to get a full signed and personalised set of the Toxic City Trilogy novels, whilst helping out a good cause, head over here. The auction is open until 8pm GMT on Wednesday 20th November, and there are plenty of other items available to bid on as well. full index is
- [Berserk](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/berserk-2/) - Published: Necessary Evil Press 2005, Leisure Books 2006 La Factoria De Ideas 2013 (Spanish) Availability: Lettered Edition Cased Hb (publisher sold out; try specialist dealers) Mass market Pb, UK: 0843954302 Mass market Pb, USA: 0843954302 Spanish Pb : Amazon US - Amazon UK Ebook:- Kindle UK - Kindle US - Kobo - Sony US - Smashwords Spanish
- [The Everlasting](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/the-everlasting-7/) - Published: Necessary Evil Press, March 2007 / Leisure Books May 2007 / Allison & Busby 2008 Availability: NEP Lettered Edition Hb (publisher sold out; try specialist dealers) Leisure mass-market Pb, 0843954299 Allison & Busby mass-market Pb, 0749079088 Audiobook: Audible UK - Audible US 30 years ago... Sixteen-year-old Scott sees his first ghost. Where is
- [The Island](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/the-island-4/) - Published by Bantam Spectra/Allison & Busby Availability USA (trade paperback) Amazon Indiebound B&N Powells Borders Random House UK (hardback) Amazon Allison & Busby Ebook: Kindle UK - Kindle US - Kobo - Nook UK - Nook US - Sony US - Waterstones also available on Ibooks for Apple There are two different Audio book versions,
- [Fallen](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/fallen-2/) - Published: Spectra, April 2008 / Allison & Busby Aug 2008 Availability (available both in the USA and UK in different formats, scroll below to select) USA Trade paperback Amazon Indiebound B&N Powells Borders Random House Mass market paperback Amazon Indiebound B&N Powells Borders Random House UK Hardback Amazon Allison & Busby Mass market paperback Amazon
- [London Eye (Toxic City book 1)](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/london-eye-toxic-city-book-1/) - Publisher Pyr Availability: Hardcover out now, Kindle and Nook ebooks available. Order from Amazon UK Amazon US Book Depository Ebook: Kindle US - Nook Audio book: Audible.com Summary The Hunger Games meets the X-Men in an exciting postapocalyptic debut Two years after London is struck by a devastating terrorist attack, it is cut off from the world,
- [Reaper's Legacy (Toxic City book 2)](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/reapers-legacy-toxic-city-book-2/) - Publisher Pyr Availability: Hardcover out now. Amazon UK Amazon US Book Depository Audio book - US Synopsis: Heroes and monsters clash with government forces in an apocalyptic London. Two years after London is struck by a devastating terrorist attack, it is cut off from
- [Contagion (Toxic City book 3)](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/contagion-toxic-city-book-3/) - Publisher Pyr Availability: Hardcover out now Order from Amazon UK Amazon US Book Depository Audio book - US Synopsis: Jack and his friends are in a race against time to save the remaining inhabitants of a post apocalyptic London from a nuclear bomb. Two years after London is struck by a devastating terrorist attack, it
- [Audio Books](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/audio-books/) - With the completion of the Toxic City trilogy all 3 books are available in the US via audible.com just follow the link here. Also available from audible for both the UK and US are Star Wars: Into the Void, Berserk, two versions of The Island, Fallen and The Everlasting. Follow the links below for each site,
- [New books out now](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/new-books-out-now/) - The paperback edition of Still Life from Spectral Press was launched over the weekend at World Fantasy Con. Limited to 100 paperback copies, and 125 hardcovers, head over to the library page for ordering details. Also just released in the US is the Hardback edition of Contagion, the final book in the Toxic City Trilogy, details can be found here.
- [THE ISLAND audio book](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-island-audio-book/) - My fantasy novel THE ISLAND is now available as a stunning audio book! It's released by AudioRealms, and you can pick up the CD version from their website. You can also download it from audible.com here. ".. gripping adventure … (a) solidly constructed tale.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review) For anyone who's not read it...
- [White Fangs](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/white-fangs/) - Coming soon as an ebook only release
- [Podcast and appearance news](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/podcast-and-appearance-news/) - There is a new podcast about the forthcoming Alien novel here. On the 18th and 19th October Tim (and a cast of thousands) will be appearing at the Space, Time, Machine and Monster conference at the Riverfront in Newport. Details of which can be found here.
- [STILL LIFE cover art](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/still-life-cover-art/) - Check out this beautiful Jim Burns cover for my new novella, STILL LIFE. It'll be launched at World Fantasy, or if you can't wait that long, pre-order now at http://spectralpress.wordpress.com/2013/09/10/ghosts-and-still-life-the-back-cover-blurbs/
- [STILL LIFE - pre-order](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/still-life-pre-order/) - My brand new novella STILL LIFE is up for pre-order now from Spectral Press, limited to 125 signed hardcover copies. It's being launched at the World Fantasy Convention in Brighton this November, but pre-orders are being taken now. Cover art by the amazing Jim Burns will be revealed soon! Writer and broadcaster Muriel Gray says:
- [STILL LIFE - preorder](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/still-life-preorder/) - My new novella from Spectral Press is now up for pre-order, check out the details here. As the previous post said, this will be launched at the World Fantasy Convention in Brighton. I'm really proud of this novella (as some of you might have guessed from the title, it's very loosely based on an Iron
- [Still Life, Shadows and appearances](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/still-life-shadows-and-appearances/) - A new Novella "Still Life" will be launched by Spectral Press at World Fantasy Con in Brighton at the start of November, and Tim will be on hand throughout the convention. This will be a Hardback with a cover by Jim Burns and half the copies are available to pre-order now, with the other half available
- ["I am Ironman!"](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/i-am-ironman/) - No, really. I've just completed my first IRONMAN race. Read all about it!
- [Happy Birthday - Potential man of Iron](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/happy-birthday-potential-man-of-iron/) - A belated Happy Birthday to Tim who was a collection of fours a couple of days ago. This weekend Tim will be competing in his first Iron Man event which takes in a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride, and a full marathon just a 26.2 mile run (for our metric readers that's a lot
- [Something in the Shadows](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/something-in-the-shadows/) - A brief round up of interviews, reviews and a forthcoming release. Tim has an interview with Top of the Heap Reviews and it can be found here. They also have a review of the short story Black - here and a review of Dawn of the Jedi - Into the Void - here In other news a new novel
- [Duels and Duets](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/duels-and-duets/) - Some (non-Star Wars) related news to start the week. "Dueling Minds" has been released by Cemetery Dance. Featuring the story "Falling off the World" by Tim, along with stories by Gary A.Braunbeck, Gerard Houarner, Brian Keene, Tom Picirilli and Jenny Orosel. Already out of print at the publisher, but still available from PS Publishing and Bad Moon
- [Chat with Tim, and Into the Void roundup](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/chat-with-tim-and-into-the-void-roundup/) - This Wednesday, via Facebook, Star Wars Books are hosting a chat with Tim. It all kicks off at 4pm EST (so about 9pm UK time) and you can join in on their Facebook page here. Into The Void made it onto the New York Times Hardcover Bestseller list at #22! Full list is here. A
- [INTO THE VOID launches today! ](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/into-the-void-launches-today/) - Today is a very exciting day for me ... my Star Wars novel INTO THE VOID (Dawn of the Jedi) is released! It was 35 years ago that an 8 year old boy sat wide-eyed in the cinema watching an amazing, groundbreaking movie called Star Wars, and he could never have believed that three decades
- [Into the Void - 50 page excerpt](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/into-the-void-50-page-excerpt/) - Hi, For everyone waiting for tomorrow, or the postman, or payday, here is a 50 page excerpt of Into the Void, courtesy of Star Wars books. It may only be available until this coming Friday, so be quick, or read fast. You can find the excerpt here
- [Into the Void - Out today](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/into-the-void-out-today/) - The Star Wars Novel - Dawn of the Jedi - Into the Void is out today in Hardcover, Ebook and Audio book editions. Check the book page here for details. A new interview discussing the Novel is available at Jedi news here.
- [INTO THE VOID - Star Wars (Dawn of the Jedi)](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/into-the-void-star-wars-dawn-of-the-jedi/) - The time's almost here ... next Tuesday is official release date for my first Star Wars novel, and the promo machine is marching ahead full-Force (see what I did there). I really wish release date had been May 4th (Star Wars day!), but never mind. It's very, very exciting. Look what I had delivered yesterday.
- [Reaper's Legacy out today](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/reapers-legacy-out-today/) - Yep, today is the big day for the release of REAPER'S LEGACY, book two of the Toxic City trilogy. You can go here to check out where to buy it. Or, you know, pop along to your local bookshop. The Toxic City trilogy is still in development with ABC Studios as a TV series. More
- [New Reviews](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/new-reviews-2/) - Some nice reviews of my recent books have come in recently, thought I'd share them here: The Heart of Horror reviews COLDBROOK Dreadful Tales gives THE THIEF OF BROKEN TOYS a lovely review. Bart's Bookshelf reviews LONDON EYE. Nice! Hoping for some more reviews to come in next month as REAPER'S LEGACY hits the shelves
- [James Herbert](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/james-herbert/) - When I was ten years old I consumed books. I read maybe 4 or 5 books per week, helped at the local library with my mate Ahmed Din, and I read Willard Price's adventure books again and again. It's a long time ago, now, and I don't recall being dissatisfied with what I was reading
- [Titan and Tim](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/titan-and-tim/) - I'm thrilled to announce that I've signed with Titan Books for two novels. First, COLDBROOK will be published in North America. It's been out for a few months in the UK and has gathered some of the best feedback of any book I've written. I'm so delighted that it'll be released on the other side
- [New review and interview](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/new-review-and-interview/) - There's a great review of The Heretic Land here, by the very excellent writer Jesse Bullington. Nice! And I've been interviewed here about my short story collection Nothing as it seems. Oh, and a big announcement about a new deal will be surfacing soon (the next day or two), so watch this space!
- [Buenos Dias España](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/buenos-dias-espana/) - For all Spanish readers out there Berserk is available as an ebook and paperback in Spanish today. Links are on the book page here. PORQUE LA MUERTE NO ES EL FIN. A VECES ES SOLO EL PRINCIPIO… Sinopsis: Los momentos más oscuros de la vida son el elemento principal de la obra de Tim Lebbon.
- [More great reviews...](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/more-great-reviews/) - ... for LONDON EYE ... and COLDBROOK. They keep on rolling in! Some VERY exciting news coming soon, just waiting for official go-ahead to announce.
- [New reviews](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/new-reviews/) - Check out a great review of COLDBROOK here. And I'm delighted to announce that the book will be published in the USA, details soon. Also a fantastic review of LONDON EYE here. This trilogy is in development with ABC Network as a TV series.
- [Exorcising Angels (with Simon Clark)](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novellas/exorcising-angels-with-simon-clark/) - Published: Earthling Publications, 2003 Availability: Lettered Traycased Hb, 0972151893 (sold out) Limited Edition Hb, 0972151885 Ebook: Kindle UK - Kindle US - Kobo - Nook UK - Necon - Nook US - Sony US - Smashwords During the London Blitz, a veteran from World War One goes in search of the author Arthur Machen. He has
- [White, and Other Tales of Ruin](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/collections/white-and-other-tales-of-ruin/) - Published: Night Shade Books, 2002 Availability: Limited Edition Hb, 1892389312 (sold out) Trade Edition Hb, UK: 1892389304 Trade edition Hb, USA: 1892389304 Trade Edition Pb, 1892389347 (sold out) Ebook: Kindle UK - Kindle US - Kobo - Necon - Nook UK - Nook US - Sony US also available on ibooks for Apple A collection of
- [Bar None](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/bar-none/) - Publisher Night Shade Books A novel of chilling suspense, apocalyptic beauty, and fine ales. Availability: USA (trade paperback) direct from publisher Amazon Indiebound B&N Powells Ebook: Baen Ebooks (DRM Free) - Kindle US - Nook - Sony US Synopsis: Six months have passed since the end of the world, leaving a handful of survivors holed up in
- [Hellboy: Unnatural Selection](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/hellboy-unnatural-selection/) - Published: Pocket Books, 2006 Availability: Mass market Pb, UK: 1416507833 Makk market Pb, USA: 1416507833 Ebook: Kindle UK - Kindle US - Kobo - Nook UK - Nook US - Sony US also available on Ibooks for Apple Hellboy, a blood-red, cloven-hoofed demon raised by the United States government, is a top field agent for the
- [30 Days of Night:Fear of the Dark](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/30-days-of-nightfear-of-the-dark/) - Publisher: Pocket Star Availability: Paperback out now Order from: Amazon UK Amazon US Book Depository Ebook: Kindle UK - Kindle US - Kobo - Nook UK - Nook US - Sony US - Waterstones also available on ibooks for Apple Synopsis: This is an all-new original novel based on the suspenseful and terrifying world of
- [30 Days of Night: the novelisation](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/30-days-of-night-the-novelisation/) - Published: Pocket Star, September 2007 Availability: Mass-market Pb, UK: 1416544976 Mass-market Pb, USA: 1416544976 Ebook: Kindle UK - Kindle US - Kobo - Nook UK - Nook US - Sony US - Waterstones also available on ibooks for Apple A New York Times bestselling novel! In the sleepy and secluded town of Barrow, Alaska - the
- [Cabin in the Woods - Novelisation](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/cabin-in-the-woods-novelisation/) - The film is now out and so is the Novelisation Publisher:- Titan Books Available online from:- Amazon UK Amazon US Book Depository Ebook: Kindle UK - Kindle US - Kobo - Nook UK - Nook US - Sony US also available on Ibooks for Apple You think you know the story Five friends go to
- [The Shadow Men (with Christopher Golden)](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/the-shadow-men-with-christopher-golden/) - Publisher Spectra Availability Amazon UK Amazon US Book Depository Ebook: Kindle US - Nook - Sony US Summary From Beacon Hill to Southie, historic Boston is a town of vibrant neighborhoods knit into a seamless whole. But as Jim Banks and Trix Newcomb learn in a terrifying instant, it is also a city divided—split into three
- [The Chamber of Ten (with Christopher Golden)](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/the-chamber-of-ten-with-christopher-golden/) - Published by Bantam Spectra Availability: USA (mass market paperback) direct from publisher Amazon B&N Powells Book Depository Ebook: Kindle US - Nook - Sony US Geena Hodge is an American archaeologist working to salvage Venice’s past from the encroaching Adriatic Sea. When she and her lover, Nico, discover the lost library of Petrarch under the Piazza
- [Mind the Gap (with Christopher Golden)](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/mind-the-gap-with-christopher-golden/) - Published: Bantam Spectra, May 2008 Availability USA Trade paperback: Amazon Indiebound B&N Powells Borders Random House Limited & Lettered edition hardback Cemetery Dance Ebook: Kindle US - Nook - Sony US You never know when you'll find yourself falling through one of the cracks in the world.... Two of today's brightest stars of dark fantasy combine their
- [The Wild - Secret Journeys of Jack London book 1 (with Christopher Golden)](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/the-wild-jack-london-book-1/) - The Secret Journeys of Jack London – Book One: The Wild Tim Lebbon and Christopher Golden Illustrations by Greg Ruth Publisher Harper Availability – Hardcover Amazon UK Amazon US Book Depository Paperback Amazon UK Amazon US Book Depository Ebook: Kindle US - Nook - Sony US also available as a German ebook under the title "Die geheimen
- [The Sea Wolves - Jack London book 2](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/the-sea-wolves-jack-london-book-2/) - The Secret Journeys of Jack London - Book Two: The Sea Wolves Tim Lebbon and Christopher Golden Illustrations by Greg Ruth Publisher Harper Availability - Out now in Hardcover Amazon UK Amazon US Book Depository Ebook: Kindle US - Nook - Sony US Summary The world knows Jack London as a writer who lived his own
- [Dawn](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/dawn-2/) - Published: Bantam Spectra, March 27th, 2007 Availability: Trade Pb, UK: 0553383655 Trade Pb, USA: 0553383655 Ebook: Kindle US - Nook - Sony US Noreela teeters on the brink of annihilation, but its last survivors will not go quietly into the never-ending darkness. The final battle for the land has begun. READ THE EXTRACT Reviews: "... dark,
- [Dusk](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/dusk-2/) - Published: Bantam Spectra 2006 Availability: Trade Pb, USA 0553383647 Trade Pb, UK 0553383647 Ebook: Kindle US - Nook - Sony US Winner of the 2007 British Fantasy Award for Best Novel, Dusk is set in the fading world of Noreela, where magic has withdrawn and nature itself is winding down. Machines lay dead and rotting across the
- [The Thief of Broken Toys](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novellas/the-thief-of-broken-toys-2/) - Nominated for a World Fantasy Award, a British Fantasy Award, and a Shirley Jackson Award. A novella from CZP Publications.The limited edition hardback contains an exclusive story Ollie's Oswald: Availability: Direct from publisher HorrorMall Camelot Books Amazon.co.uk Amazon.com Amazon.ca Ebook: Google Play - Kindle UK - Kindle US - Kobo - Nook US -Sony US- Nook UK - Waterstones
- [The Heretic Land](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/the-heretic-land/) - Publisher Orbit Availability: UK Paperback out now Amazon UK Book Depository E-book Kindle Amazon US Kindle Amazon UK Kobo - Google Play - Nook UK - Sony UK - Waterstones also available on Ibooks for Apple Summary A brand-new dark fantasy novel from New York Times-bestselling author Tim Lebbon AN ISLAND PRISON. AN OCEAN
- [Hellboy: The Fire Wolves](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/hellboy-the-fire-wolves-2/) - Published Dark Horse, April 2009 Availability: USA -Trade Paperback Amazon B&N Powells Borders Dark Horse UK - Trade Paperback Amazon Ebook: Kindle UK - Kindle US - Kobo - Nook UK - Nook US Hellboy is called to Amalfi, Italy, by Franca, a young member of the Esposito family. She fears that a dark curse
- [Until She Sleeps](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/until-she-sleeps/) - Published: Cemetery Dance, 2002 Availability: Limited Edition Hb, UK: 1587670526 Limited Edition Hb, USA: 1587670526 Lettered Edition Hb - Publisher Sold Out Ebook:- Kindle UK - Kindle US - Nook US - Nook UK Andy lives in a quiet little village, enjoying bike rides with his friend Stig, adventures in the woods, wild stories ... all
- [Echo City](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/echo-city-falls-2/) - Publisher: Bantam Spectra (USA) Orbit (UK) Availability: USA mass market paperback direct from publisher Amazon.com Indiebound B&N Powells Book Depository UK Ebook: Google Play - Kindle US - Kindle UK - Nook US - Nook UK - Waterstones - also available on Ibooks for Apple Synopsis Surrounded by a vast, poisonous desert, Echo City is built
- [New interview](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/new-interview-3/) - Hi, There is a new interview covering Coldbrook right just here.
- [STAR WARS: Into the Void cover released](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/star-wars-into-the-void-cover-released/) - And here's the glorious cover for my upcoming STAR WARS novel DAWN OF THE JEDI: Into the Void. What do you think?
- [Ebooks](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/ebooks/) - If you have got an ebook reader, tablet, laptop or PC, or were just curious as to which of Tim's books are available in ebook format then cast your eyes to the menu bar above where there is now an all new E-books section. This shows you which titles are available as ebooks and in which
- [Hush (with Gavin Williams)](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/hush-with-gavin-williams/) - Published: Paperback Razorblade Press, 2000 Limited Edition Hardcover of 200 copies Delirium Books 2005 (Book 1 Volume 3 of the Delirium Dark Essentials Series) Availability: Trade paperback, UK: SOLD OUT Hardcover SOLD OUT Ebook: Kindle UK - Kindle US A novel written in collaboration with Gavin Williams. This started life as a wide-ranging Lovecraftian horror
- [STAR WARS - 'Into the Void' synopsis released](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/star-wars-into-the-void-synopsis-released/) - The nice folks over at Star Wars Books have released the synopsis for my forthcoming Star Wars novel (due out next May). Here it is! On the planet Tython, the ancient Je’daii order was founded. And at the feet of its wise Masters, Lanoree Brock learned the mysteries and methods of the Force—and found her
- [2012 ... looking back (and forward)](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/2012-looking-back-and-forward/) - Happy New Year! So, 2012. It was an exciting year for me in many ways, with ups and a couple of downs. I had several books published, parted ways with two publishers, and I'm about to sign an exciting deal with a new publisher. I had books published to great reaction, but I also came
- [Exorcising Angels ... they're back!](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/exorcising-angels-theyre-back/) - Ten years ago I wrote a novella with Simon Clark called Exorcising Angels. It was published by Earthling Publications, and went on to be nominated for a World Fantasy Award and appear in the Mammoth Book of Best New Horror. It did well. Then it went out of print. Now, thanks to the folks at
- [Six Years](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/six-years/) - I've been a full-time writer for exactly six years, making a living out of what I love doing. It feels like a lot more. I was at my previous job for about 20 years before finally taking the plunge, quitting, and saying goodbye to that depressing bloody office block (but also saying goodbye to lots
- [ABC develops TOXIC CITY trilogy for TV ](https://www.timlebbon.net/movie-news/abc-develops-toxic-city-trilogy-for-tv/) - And here's that exciting news I've been looking forward to announcing. ABC Network in the 'States is developing my TOXIC CITY trilogy of novels as a TV series! Directed by Alex Proyas, written by Jaime Paglia, the series will be called EVOLVE, and will be set in Los Angeles. The news hit the net last night
- [The Next Big Thing -- Tag, I'm it!](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-next-big-thing-tag-im-it/) - Last week the very excellent Mark Morris tagged me in his 'The Next Big Thing' blog post thingy. It's an ongoing process where one writer answers a series of questions (see below!), and then tags 5 others writers (see below the below!) who get to do it all again the following week. By Christmas every
- [REVIEWS - a favour](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/reviews-a-favour/) - Here's me asking for a little favour... If you read any of my latest books -- Coldbrook, London Eye, The Heretic Land, Nothing as it Seems -- and feel so inclined, it'd be so helpful if you could take a minute to post a review somewhere (Amazon, other book retailers, your blog...) Or if not
- [Interviews, kingfishers, and other stuff...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/interviews-kingfishers-and-other-stuff/) - Here's a nice new interview with me on My Bookish Ways. And a very nice new review of LONDON EYE. Been running along the canal a lot recently, and this last week I've seen a kingfisher a couple of times. Not often I seen one of those. It's a beautiful bird, coloured like a splash
- [LONDON EYE - reviews](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/london-eye-reviews/) - Busy Busy here in Lebbonville, as I'm delivering my new STAR WARS novel today. But while the usual chaos is going on in the house –– pre-school, pre-work –– I thought I'd gather together some of the many great LONDON EYE reviews that have been coming in (just click on the links below). Oh, and
- [COLDBROOK released today!](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/coldbrook-released-today/) - Today is official release day for my new novel COLDBROOK. It's an apocalyptic zombie thriller ... with a bit more. I'm really excited to see it out there at last -- its been a long time coming -- and I'm hoping you'll all pick up a copy. Check here to see all the places you
- [COLDBROOK competition winner](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/coldbrook-competition-winner/) - Winner of the COLDROOK pre-order competition is Jason Crawford! Congrats ... a box of books on its way to you soon.
- [Nothing as it Seems ... ](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/nothing-as-it-seems-3/) - At the British Fantasy Convention I saw my brand new collection, Nothing as it Seems, launched from the mighty PS Publishing. It features beautiful artwork from the very excellent Caniglia, a good friend and an artist I've worked with several times before. It's wonderful. From the cover, to the interior design, to the contents page,
- [COLDBROOK pre-order competition ... win books!](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/coldbrook-pre-order-competition-wins-books/) - My new apocalyptic zombie thriller COLDBROOK is officially released in the UK by Hammer/Arrow on Thursday 11th October. If you pre-order COLDBROOK before midnight on 10th October, let me know at lebbon1984(at)yahoo(dot)com, and I'll enter you in a draw to win a BIG BOX OF BOOKS. Go here and click on Buying Options to select
- [Want to review COLDBROOK?](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/want-to-review-coldbrook/) - If you'd like to review my new novel COLDBROOK just drop me an email: lebbon1984 (at) yahoo (dot) com ... with your name, address, and details of where you'd post the review (magazine, blog, etc). I'll then pass the information on to my very excellent publisher. And if you've already bought or read it, please
- [LONDON EYE (Toxic City Book One)](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/london-eye-toxic-city-book-one/) - Today, my first solo YA novel hits the shelves. LONDON EYE (Book One of the Toxic City Trilogy) is published in the USA by the very excellent Pyr. Books 2 and 3 are already finished, and I'll let you know their release dates as soon as I know. This is an exiting day for me,
- [Nothing as it Seems](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/collections/nothing-as-it-seems/) - Publisher: PS Publishing Availability:- Unsigned Hardcover or the Signed Jacketed Hardcover (limited to 100 copies) Launched at FantasyCon 2012 (where Tim was MC) on Friday 28th Sept at 5pm Three new stories and some of Tim Lebbon's best short fiction and novellas from the last 5 years. Featuring an introduction by F. Paul Wilson and a cover
- [COLDBROOK official launch](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/coldbrook-official-launch/) - COLDBROOK was all over the place at Fantasycon... I signed loads of books, saw flyers, and even a sampler of the first chapter I wasn't aware had been circulated! It's all good. And on 13th October, the book will be officially launched at Abergavenny Bookshop, 12:00 noon, following by a drink or two at the
- [New Books](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/new-books-2/) - I have THREE new books out over the next couple of weeks. COLDBROOK (horror novel) ... LONDON EYE (my first solo YA solo novel) ... and NOTHING AS IT SEEMS (a huge new collection). As well as some exciting news from Hollywood. Starting next week, I'll be posting more news, reviews and details about all
- [FANTASYCON 2012](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/fantasycon-2012/) - The weekend fast approaches! Fantasycon seems to have crept up on me this year, even though I'm Master of Ceremonies so I've been thinking about it all summer! For now, here's my schedule: Thursday: Welcome to Fantasycon party, 7pm, Bar Rogue Friday: 4pm panel, Your First Convention 5pm book launch, PS launches my new collection
- [Happy Birthday to...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/happy-birthday-to/) - ... the very excellent TIM LOVE, who keeps my website all ship-shape and up to date. Don't tell him, but I'm buying him a few pints at Fantasycon.
- [Nothing as it seems](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/nothing-as-it-seems-2/) - PS Publishing have now released more details of this including preorder details and editions. Head over to the book page here for the details.
- [New interviews - Updated](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/new-interviews/) - To mark the release of The Heretic Land there is a new interview with Tim over on the Orbit website, you can find it here. You can also read the first chapter of the book here. To tie in with the announcement of Star Wars:Dawn of the Jedi - Into the Void there are two new
- [Appalachian Undead](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/appalachian-undead/) - This new anthology containing my story SLEEPER is taking pre-orders now, and there's a very cool contest for anyone who pre-orders. Check it out! It also contains the great horror writers, and great friends, Gary Braunbeck, Elizabeth Massie, Lucy Snyder, Bev Vincent, Tim Waggoner, and many more. SLEEPER is set in the universe of my
- [Heretic Land out now](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/2604/) - My new novel THE HERETIC LAND is out now! Arrested by the Ald, scholar Bon Ugane and merwoman Leki Borle find themselves on a prison ship bound for the island of Skythe - a barren land and the site of long-ago wars. Warped and ruined by the ancient conflict, survival on the island is tough
- [Happy Birthday old fella](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/happy-birthday-old-fella/) - Happy Birthday to Tim Happy Birthday to Tim Happy Birthday to Timmmmmm Happy Birthday to Tim From the rest of the crew at Lebbon.net Happy Birthday. Feel free to leave your Birthday comments to Tim below.
- [Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi - INTO THE VOID](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/star-wars-dawn-of-the-jedi-into-the-void/) - I'm absolutely thrilled to announce that I'll be writing a brand new Star Wars novel for Del Rey/Star Wars Books. The novel will be called Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi - INTO THE VOID, and is set in the Dawn of the Jedi era currently being explored by John Ostrander and Jan Duursema in
- [Books and Marathons](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/books-and-marathons/) - There's a HUGE book announcement coming soon ... watch this space (the next 2 or 3 weeks.....) THE HERETIC LAND is out soon from Orbit! More news about that soon, including a book launch and more. Also ... I've just run my second marathon! You can read all about that, as well as my other
- [Dueling Minds](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/dueling-minds/) - Dueling Minds Publisher:- Cemetery Dance - Forthcoming Availability Limited Edition Hardcover Edited by Brian James Freeman featuring stories by Brian Keene, Gary A. Braunbeck, Tom Piccirilli, Tim Lebbon, Jenny Orosel, and Gerard Houarner! Cover artwork by Alan M. Clark Interior artwork by Erin S. Wells About the Book: Where do you get your ideas? It's probably
- [HUSH ...again!](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/hush-again/) - Many moons ago, Gavin Williams and I wrote a novel called HUSH. Razorblade Press published it in a font so small it could hardly be read, but with a beautiful cover by the very excellent Chris Nurse. Then it went out of print. Now, you can buy it again for you Kindle. Here's the USA
- [The Wild (Secret Journeys of Jack London: Book One) - with Christopher Golden](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/calls-of-the-wild-secret-journeys-of-jack-london-book-one-with-christopher-golden/) - Coming soon from Harper Collins in the USA ... This book series has been optioned for screen by Fox2000, and Chris and I have been hired to write the screenplay to Fox. (UPDATE: script delivered) The series has also sold in Germany and France. And the blurbs are coming in: "A great old-school adventure novel
- [Caerleon Festival](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/caerleon-festival/) - I'll be appearing at the Caerleon Arts Festival this year! You can find out about the festival here, and to check out what I'll be doing, visit this page. I'll be part of the Meet the Authors day on July 7th, taking place in the Priory Hotel (the very place where my wife and I
- [Questions and contents](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/7-questions-and-a-toc-for-nothing/) - Kealan Patrick Burke has an ongoing series of blog postings where he invites some of his favourite authors to answer seven questions about their most recent projects, see what Tim had to say right here, also includes an excerpt from the Sea Wolves. It's still a few months away but here is the Table
- [And some catching up...](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/and-some-catching-up/) - The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed that my website has been experiencing some catch-ups lately! This is down to my good friend Tim Love, who has been busy updating the Library and Forthcoming sections with recent releases and ... well, forthcoming releases. A huge thanks to Tim for all his great work, which is
- [Coldbrook](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/coldbrook/) - Coming soon from Corsair (an imprint of Constable & Robinson) in the UK. The end of the world was only the beginning.
- [LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/collections/last-exit-for-the-lost-3/) - Publisher: Cemetery Dance hardback, 2010 Availability: Cemetery Dance - Out of Print Will also be available from: USA Mythos Books Ziesing Books Bad Moon Books Camelot Books UK Currently on sale at PS Publishing A huge collection, cover by the very excellent Les Edwards, collecting my best short fiction between 2000 and 2006 (watch out
- [My First Marathon](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/my-first-marathon/) - On May 6th I'm running my first marathon in North Dorset. 26.2 miles ... that sounds a long way. It IS a long way! I'm training hard, and hope you might be able to sponsor me. I'm raising money for the Sparkle Appeal, and you can read all about it here. Thanks!
- [The Century's Best Horror Fiction](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-centurys-best-horror-fiction/) - And I'm in it! This spectacular double-volume anthology from Cemetery Dance Publications, edited by John Pelan, includes one story from each year of the last century, and my story 'Reconstructing Amy' creeps in for the year 2000. To even begin listing the other authors included would be a finger-numbing task, but everyone you'd expect is
- [2012 (not the crappy movie)](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/2012-not-the-crappy-movie/) - Happy New Year! Hope you all had a great Christmas break. We had fun ... lots of socialising, some walking, and I even fitted in a few runs (one on Boxing Day, only a few miles but utterly quiet and peaceful). So now it's 2012, and no, the world's not going to end. Believe me.
- [2011 ... running through the year](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/2011-running-through-the-year/) - I did something in 2011 that I've been wanting to do for years. Many years. I got fit. On January 1st 2011 I weighed 14st 9lbs. For my American friends that's 205 pounds. I'm 5' 8" tall, and by anyone's reckoning, I was way overweight. I'm now 12st 4lbs, which is 172 pounds. I've lost
- [2011 ... me and my writing](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/2011-me-and-my-writing/) - It's been an exciting year work-wise for me. First, The Secret Journeys of Jack London: The Wild hit the shelves. Written in collaboration with my good friend Christopher Golden, this is the first volume in a trilogy. Fox2000 optioned this mid-2010, and the book itself is one of the most beautiful I've ever had published,
- [Five years](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/five-years/) - Five years ago today (30th November) was my last day in work. Five years! And in truth ... it feels like a lifetime ago. I spent that last day walking around the office saying goodbye to people -- and receiving bottles, cards, and well-wishes in return -- and then having a presentation (they bought me
- [Updates...?](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/updates-2/) - Oh hell, it's been a while, hasn't it? Maybe blogs are going to the way of the ZX81 with the advent of Facebook, Twitter et al. But that doesn't mean I don't want to start posting here in more detail, cos there's LOTS of exciting stuff happening. Give me a few days and I'll post
- [Cardiff Half Marathon, a giraffe, and Good People ](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/cardiff-half-marathon-a-giraffe-and-good-people/) - Yesterday was a great day. I ran the Cardiff Half Marathon - my first half, after having run a couple of 10k races and clocking up maybe 20 miles per week running. I didn't really know what to expect. I was told by someone who ran it last year that it was horrible, with people
- [COLDBROOK to be published by Hammer!](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/coldbrook-to-be-published-by-hammer/) - Here's one big bit of news I've been hinting at ... my new novel COLDBROOK will be published in March next year by the one and only HAMMER. Here's the press release. I'm absolutely thrilled about this, as you can imagine. A book. Of mine. with 'Hammer' on the spine. Coldbrook is a huge, sprawling
- [Books and Hills](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/books-and-hills/) - Coming soon .... a HUGE book announcement. Watch this space. And some more big news I can sort-of reveal ... I've sold a YA trilogy to a wonderful publisher in the USA. Lots more news and details on this when I can spill the beans, but suffice to say I am delighted. Oh yes. Last
- [Updates –– White, Horrorfind, Return to the Mountains of Madness, etc](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/updates-––-white-horrorfind-return-to-the-mountains-of-madness-etc/) - Hello again! It's been a while. I love what you've done with your hair. Got a few things to mention, so I'll jump right in. My novella collection WHITE AND OTHER TALES OF RUIN is now available as an ebook from Necon Ebooks. Ordering details and other stuff here. There'll be more ebooks of mine
- [ECHO CITY - great review](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/echo-city-great-review/) - The very splendid James Lovegrove, on ECHO CITY: Tim Lebbon made his name as a writer of cheerfully gory horror fiction, and that’s evident in Echo City’s prologue, which opens with a monstrous creature shambling across a toxic wasteland and dying. From its corpse emerges another smaller creature, which continues the journey until it too dies, and
- [World Fantasy Award nomination!](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/world-fantasy-award-nomination/) - Last Thursday was my birthday. Sitting in the pub garden with family and friends, my phone buzzed and I read the email from Brett Savory - my novella The Thief of Broken Toys has been nominated for a World Fantasy Award! Happy Birthday to me... Icing on the cake is that CZP Publications are also
- [New blog on Orbit site...](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/new-blog-on-orbit-site/) - ...in which I talk about sex, swearing, and beer in fantasy novels. It's fun! Also, I'm looking forward to announcing a major new book deal soon. Watch this space for exciting news.
- [Lots of ECHO CITY stuff](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/lots-of-echo-city-stuff/) - ECHO CITY is on the shelves across the UK. It's getting some great reviews: 'Echo City ... Brilliantly conceived and exquisitely well written by one of the genre's most original and inventive writers. Tim Lebbon is one of the few fantasy authors whose new works I eagerly anticipate' -- Steven Erikson Lebbon's prose is a
- [ECHO CITY day arrives](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/echo-city-day-arrives/) - Today is a very big day for me. After being a published writer for many years, and seeing books published by mainstream publishers in the USA (about twenty novels, and counting), my novel ECHO CITY has hit the shelves in the UK. It's not the first book of mine to do so -- a couple
- [British Fantasy Awards nominations](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/british-fantasy-awards-nominations-2/) - I'm thrilled to announce that I have two books on the British Fantasy Awards shortlist this year. First is The Thief of Broken Toys, published by those splendid folks at CZP, nominated for Best Novella. You can also see a great review for this book here. It was also nominated for a Shirley Jackson Award,
- [Three Peaks Challenge - the full story](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/three-peaks-challenge-the-full-story/) - Five men, one minibus, 1200 miles by road, 21 miles to walk, 10,000 feet to climb, 3 mountains to conquer, 24 hours to do it in, and fifteen lbs of jelly babies ... with stats like that, how could it not be epic? A casual remark last January set it all in motion. 'We should
- [Nice books and other news](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/nice-books-and-other-news/) - I've just returned from a week in Cornwall with my family to find two very nice books waiting for me. Check out the pic. ECHO CITY will be available very soon in the UK from Orbit. ECHO CITY is a gorgeous book with one of the best covers I've ever had, and I'm really thrilled
- [Books For Sale!](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/books-for-sale/) - Something's happened. I'm suddenly ... enjoying exercise! Anyone who's been reading my updates on Facebook will know that I'm doing the UK Three Peaks Challenge in a couple of weeks. I'm also running about 15 miles per week, have just completed my first 10k race, signed up for and/or planning several more ... and next
- [Busy Little Bee](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/busy-little-bee/) - No, that's not the title of my new book ... it's what I am right now! I know I haven't been keeping this blog as up to date as a bloggy thing should be, but I promise that will change. Soon. But not right now. Right now I have a novel to deliver in exactly
- [Great CZP Review Contest](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/great-czp-review-contest/) - Read books, review books, and then win books! What's not to like?
- [Shirley Jackson Award nomination](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/shirley-jackson-award-nomination/) - I'm thrilled to hear that my novella The Thief of Broken Toys has been nominated for a Shirley Jackson Award. This is a novella I'm very proud of, and it's great to see it recognised for this prestigious award. It's also on the long-list for a British Fantasy Award. Go here to check out the
- [GUEST BLOG - Robert Swartwood](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/guest-blog-robert-swartwood/) - I read Robert Swartwood's novel THE CALLING a while back and loved it. Here's your chance to hear more about it as he stops in on his blog tour. Take it away Rob... These days young adult novels are all the rage, aren’t they? Besides the biggies —Harry Potter, Twilight, The Hunger Games, etc. — some
- [The Mountains of Madness](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/the-mountains-of-madness/) - That's where I'll be in June, because I'm doing this: http://www.justgiving.com/Tim-Lebbon Please dig deep, help me reach -- and surpass! -- my target. And watch this space for news of a very special publication inspired by the challenge...
- [Horrorfind 2011](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/horrorfind-2011/) - I'm thrilled to announce that I'm one of the Author Special Guests at Horrorfind 2011, Gettysburg, on September 2nd - 4th this year. Fellow guests will be my great friends Christopher Golden and Brian Keene. This is my first North American convention since World Horror in 2007, and I can't wait to catch up with
- [THE WILD BLOG TOUR - Day Six](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-wild-blog-tour-day-six/) - And on the sixth day, there was Rebecca's Book Blog!
- [THE WILD BLOG TOUR - Day Five..](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-wild-blog-tour-day-five/) - ... is HERE!
- [THE WILD BLOG TOUR - Day Four](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-wild-blog-tour-day-four/) - Today's very special ... at Melissa Walker's website there's a new Cover Stories feature, where you can learn about the progress of the artwork for THE WILD. The interview involves me, Christopher Golden, splendid artist Greg Ruth, and our excellent editor Jordan Brown. Anyone who's interested in the processes that go into creating cover art
- [THE WILD BLOG TOUR - Day Three](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-wild-bog-tour-day-three/) - ... is HERE. Please pop along.
- [JACK LONDON BLOG TOUR - Day Two](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/jack-london-blog-tour-day-two/) - And today we're at lectitans, with a blog about research and another piece of exclusive artwork.
- [JACK LONDON BLOG TOUR - Day One](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/jack-london-blog-tour-day-one/) - It's Day One of the Secret Journeys of Jack London BLOG TOUR! Please pop along to bildungsroman to check out an interview and view some exclusive artwork. It'll be fun! And tomorrow's the big day ... release date for THE WILD. So if you're thinking of buying the book, now would be a very good
- [THE WILD blog tour](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-wild-blog-tour/) - Here's a PRESS RELEASE regarding the upcoming Blog Tour to promote THE WILD, books one of The Secret Journeys of Jack London. We'd be grateful if you would distribute this as far and wide as you can! ........................................ Are you ready to take a journey into the wild? Bestselling authors Christopher Golden and Tim Lebbon
- [Half Way](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/half-way/) - I'm halfway through the new fantasy novel, and it's a lot of fun. Hard work, this one, because there are lots of threads to pull together, and a particular effect I'm trying to achieve. And ... it's still without an official title, although The Engines of Aeon is a strong contender. What do you think?
- [UNTIL SHE SLEEPS competition](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/until-she-sleeps-competition/) - Order the ebook from Amazon and win stuff! This from the Generation Next newsletter: Purchase a copy of the eBook Until She Sleeps by Tim Lebbon on Amazon (here) and you are eligible to win a limited-edition, autographed hardcover copy of Until She Sleeps and an autographed paperback copy of Echo City and 30 Days of Night: Fear of the
- [Pearl Jam - Just Breathe](https://www.timlebbon.net/music/pearl-jam-just-breathe/) - My favourite song right now ...
- [Reviews ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/reviews-2/) - Here's an interesting review of Echo City... And a nice review of my story in Swords and Dark Magic here ...
- [ECHO CITY UK cover from Orbit](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/echo-city-uk-cover-from-orbit/)
- [Review and Interview links...](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/review-and-interview-links/) - Hi folks .... a couple of links. First, here's a really nice review of ECHO CITY, available now in the USA and July here in the UK. And there's an interview with me up now at The Damned Interviews.
- [The Horror Zine, and more news](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-horror-zine-and-more-news/) - New interview with me now up and live at The Horror Zine ... check it out! The Secret Journeys of Jack London: The Wild (first book the new trilogy by me and Christopher Golden), will be hitting the shelves at the beginning of March in the USA, and there'll be some exciting promotional stuff going
- [Until She Sleeps](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/until-she-sleeps-2/) - My short novel UNTIL SHE SLEEPS is available now as an eBook book from Generation Next Publications! Here are the ordering links (with more to come): Smashwords Barnes & Noble Generation Next You can read more about UNTIL SHE SLEEPS at my website. Until now this novel has only been available as a limited edition
- [On the web...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/on-the-web/) - A couple of nice mentions I wanted to draw your attention to. First, award-winning horror writer Brian Keene has posted his Top Ten Books of 2010, and The Thief of Broken Toys is in there. And here's a nice review of my old collection, Fears Unnamed. I'm back in the saddle following the holidays, working
- [UNTIL SHE SLEEPS ebook](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/until-she-sleeps-ebook/) - UNTIL SHE SLEEPS will be available very soon as an ebook from Generation Next Publications. Check back here for details and links. I'm thrilled to see this short novel published again, and it's the first of several older books and novellas that will be released as ebooks over the coming months.
- [Happy New Year ... and what 2011 might bring](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/happy-new-year-and-what-2011-might-bring/) - I hope everyone reading this has a Happy New Year. Enjoy whatever it is you might be doing for New Year's Eve––we'll be at a party at the local village hall, and the kids will be having their latest night of the year. On New Year's Day we'll be going for a long walk with
- [ECHO CITY review](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/2233/) - Here's a nice ECHO CITY review.
- [JACK LONDON book news](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/jack-london-book-news/) - Some great blurbs have come in for THE WILD (book one of The Secret Journeys of Jack London), the series I'm writing with Christopher Golden for Harper in the USA (and which has also sold so far in Germany and France). “A great old-school adventure novel and the best use of the Wendigo legend I’ve
- [Four Years On ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/four-years-on/) - Yesterday was the fourth anniversary of me being a full-time writer. On anniversaries I always think back to that last day in work ... my best day in work, of course, collecting good wishes, cards, and bottles of booze from my friends and colleagues, and then leaving the building behind for the very last time.
- [BERSERK limited edition audio book](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/berserk-limited-edition-audio-book/) - The limited edition, signed audio book of BERSERK is out now from Audio Realms. It's a wonderful 8 disc set, and you can get it for the special price of $24.95. That's an excellent price for an excellent product - if you've tried Audio Realms before you'll know their quality, and if you haven't, now's
- [ECHO CITY feature](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/echo-city-feature/) - You can read a feature about ECHO CITY on Amazon's Omnivoracious blog. It's fun. Go see it. It talks about how difficult a task I set writing myself a story wherein the history is sometimes as alive as the present.
- [Bodyface, Kill Her, and Fallen](https://www.timlebbon.net/music/bodyface-kill-her-and-fallen/) - New York band BODYFACE have recorded a brilliant song, called Kill Her, inspired by my novel FALLEN. More accurately, it's inspired by one of my two main, damaged characters Nomi. It's heavy and dirty and grungy, and hits all the right notes for me. I'm thrilled that my work has inspired something great like this,
- [COLDBROOK, and many other updates](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/coldbrook-and-many-other-updates/) - COLDBROOK, my big science fiction zombie novel due from Corsair/Constable in the UK, has had its publication put back until January 2012. Don't worry, though, as next July sees the publication of ECHO CITY from Orbit UK. Chris Golden and I have delivered our script for THE SECRET JOURNEYS OF JACK LONDON: THE WILD to
- [ECHO CITY out now in USA](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/echo-city-out-now-in-usa/) - My new standalone fantasy novel ECHO CITY is out now in the USA. You can buy it from all the usual bricks & mortar and online places. Here's what you'll get for you $$$s: Surrounded by a vast, poisonous desert, Echo City is built upon the graveyard of its own past. Most inhabitants believe that
- [Zombies: The Recent Dead](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/zombies-the-recent-dead/) - My novella Naming of Parts appears in ZOMBIES: THE RECENT DEAD, edited by Paula Guran and published by Prime Books. Pick it up at all the usual stores and online venues. It also contains stories by Neil Gaiman, Max Brooks, Brian Keene, Joe R Lansdale and others, so I'm in very good company. Naming of
- [Nate Southard - Brave Man](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/nate-southard-brave-man/) - This is the fourth stop on Nate Southard's blog tour. Take it away, Nate! FIGHTING IMAGINARY INTRUDERS By Nate Southard Hi there. My name’s Nate, and Tim was good enough to let me use his place for a day. I’m guess he did this because I’m another bald horror writer. Or maybe he’s just nice.
- [New stuff](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/new-stuff-2/) - Hi Folks Been a busy time here at Lebbonville, so I'm sorry for the lack of recent updates. Firstly, FOUR RODE OUT arrived from Cemetery Dance Publications, and it's it's a beautiful book. It's sold out from the publisher now, but I'm sure you'll still be able to pick it up from dealers or second-hand
- [FOUR RODE OUT - selling fast](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/four-rode-out-selling-fast/) - FOUR RODE OUT is 80% sold out as of yesterday. If you want a copy of this, get buying.
- [Reluctant Barbarian](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/2140/) - Check out this wonderful art book from my mate Liam Sharp .... beautiful, moving, frightening, gorgeous stuff ... Reluctant Barbarian by Liam Sharp | Make Your Own Book
- [FOUR RODE OUT](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/four-rode-out/) - Four Rode Out by Tim Curran, Brian Keene, Tim Lebbon, and Steve Vernon Introduction by Ronald Kelly Cover and interior artwork by Glenn Chadbourne Go here to place your order, and use code RODE20 to get 20% off (today only!) About the book Welcome to the West — as wild as you never imagined. Four of
- [Fantasycon](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/fantasycon-5/) - Here's me and respected comics artist and writer Liam Sharp presenting the British Fantasy Award for Best Comic or Graphic Novel. A prize for those who can identify who's who.
- [FantasyCon](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/fantasycon-4/) - Here's my Fantasycon schedule: Friday afternoon - pub Friday evening - pub and Thai meal Friday night - heavy metal karaoke! Saturday morning - breakfast (in pub) Saturday 2:00 - panel (with a pint) Saturday afternoon - book launches in the bar Saturday evening - Indian meal Cut to: Saturday evening (later) - British Fantasy
- [Another wonderful THIEF review](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/another-wonderful-thief-review/) - Here's another wonderful review for my novella The Thief of Broken Toys. I'm so delighted that so many people are enjoying this story. It was a difficult one to write - as most of the good ones are - and it's something I'm intensely proud of.
- [Estranged](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/estranged/) - My mate Richard Parker wrote this minute-long treat (warning: adult content) ...
- [THIEF review ... a stunner](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/thief-review-a-stunner/) - Here's a magnificent review of my recent CZP Publications novella The Thief of Broken Toys, at the Chasing Ray website.
- [BERSERK - the audio book](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/berserk-the-audio-book/) - From Dark Realms Audio, the audio book of BERSERK is now available! These guys are also releasing audio books by Brian Keene, Ramsey Campbell, and Jack Ketchum, so check out their website to get your fill.
- [Fantasycon](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/fantasycon-3/) - It's just a little over two weeks until Fantasycon, and though I don't yet know which panels I'll be on, you should all come to this book launch and signing (I'm in Zombie Apocalypse! and the MBO Best of Best New Horror): 3:00-4:00pm, Saturday: "A MAMMOTH SIGNING" presented by Robinson Publishing: Come along and join
- [CZP Publications](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/czp-publications/) - CZP PUBLICATIONS are alive and well, and still publishing some of the best books by any indie press, anywhere. Because of the problems over at Leisure Books, a few rumours arose that CZP were also having difficulties (Leisure used to sponsor the ChiZine website, but don't any more). These rumours are untrue. CZP published my
- [The Walking Dead ... oh yes!](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/the-walking-dead-oh-yes/)
- [The End](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/the-end-2/) - Some scientists are now suggesting that the universe will continue to expand forever. I'll be throwing a party, all invited. This guy will be guest of honour.
- [Cape Cod ... this is what it's all about](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/cape-cod-this-is-what-its-all-about/) - After this, some real blog posts, honest.
- [Cape Cod - car hire number plate](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/cape-cod-car-hire-number-plate/)
- [Cape Cod photo - whale watch](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/cape-cod-photo-whale-watch/)
- [Updates - interview, and audio book news](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/updates-interview-and-audio-book-news/) - We've just returned from Cape Cod where my family holidayed with the Goldens - had a wonderful time, and I'll post a picture or two over the next few days. Meanwhile, here's an update of what happened when I was away: Audio Realms Inc will soon be releasing an audiobook version of BERSERK. Go here
- [Some new reviews ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/some-new-reviews/) - Here's a nice review of The Thief of Broken Toys from UK writer Wayne Simmons. And a scorcher for The Chamber of Ten. Taking a ten day break from posting here now (What, you say, not as if you do it regularly anyway!) As a man once said, I'll be back.
- [GUARDIAN review 30 Days of Night: Fear of the Dark](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/guardian-review-30-days-of-night-fear-of-the-dark/) - The Guardian gave 30 Days of Night: Fear of the Dark a great review last Saturday, part of which said: After a glut of vampire novels, even fans of horror must be feeling sated by now, but Lebbon's vampires are not the angst-ridden beasts that are currently prevalent; nor are they the garlic - fearing
- [INTERVIEW and DAGGER](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/interview-and-dagger/) - There's a new interview with me over at the Cemetery Dance website - click here to check it out. Also thriled to see my mate Richard Parker on the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger Award shortlist! Richard's book STOP ME is a great debut thriller, and I'd recommend you all pick it up. You
- [THE CHAMBER OF TEN](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-chamber-of-ten-2/) - Hitting the shelves today, THE CHAMBER OF TEN is the third Hidden Cities novel written by me & Christopher Golden. And you will love it. Here's the blurb: From two masters of dark fantasy comes a chilling tale of magic and possession, set in—and beneath—fabulous Venice, a city slowly being swallowed by the very waters
- [DUSK in Poland](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/dusk-in-poland/) - DUSK has been published in Poland - check out this stunning cover. I love it.
- [SF Signal: Mind Meld](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/sf-signal-mind-meld/) - I write a brief piece for the new Mind Meld column over at SF Signal. The question is "How do you define the sub-genre of "Swords and Sorcery"?" Check it out!
- [Book Signing](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/book-signing/) - Here are a couple of pics from my recent book signing at Abergavenny Waterstone's, where I signed copies of THE ISLAND. Thanks to all the staff for a wonderful day, and especially to the guy who drew this to advertise the event: And then afterwards there was drinking.
- [25 Years of Spectra](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/25-years-of-spectra/) - Bantam Spectra are celebrating 25 years by focussing on a novel for each year, chatting about it, and speaking with the authors. For 2008 that novel is MIND THE GAP, by me and the splendid Christopher Golden. Go here to read about when we interviewed each other, and to see some comments from our editor
- [Suvudu Chat](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/suvudu-chat/) - This evening I'm taking part in an online chat about collaborating - go here to check it out: http://www.suvudu.com/master-class-collaborative-writing.html Kicks off at 3pm EDT.
- [Twilight - what it's all about](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/twilight-what-its-all-about/)
- [Swords & Dark Magic](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/swords-dark-magic-3/) - Swords & Dark Magic landed a couple of days ago (in a bloody huge box .... HarperCollins, stop the waste!) Great looking book with some wonderful writers, I'm looking forward to getting stuck in soon. I'll direct you to Lou Anders's homepage for more details ...
- [LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST - UK distributor ](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/last-exit-for-the-lost-uk-distributor/) - I'm delighted that the completely wonderful PS PUBLISHING are acting as UK distributor for my huge new Cemetery Dance collection LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST. So you can save on horrible US-to-UK postage and buy it direct from PS, go here to find out the details. It's a massive 150,000 word volume, containing most of
- [Reviews and Write-Ups](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/reviews-and-write-ups/) - There's a nice article here about THE NEW DEAD (titled ZOMBIE in the UK). There's also a long essay/review about Swords and Dark Magic here. Not sure I agree necessarily with everything that's said, but it's an in-depth, thoughtful analysis.
- [Swords and Dark Magic...](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/swords-and-dark-magic/) - ... is out now! This huge anthology, edited by Jonathan Strahan and Lou Anders and published by Eos, is available from all the usual sorces, both online and in bookstores. Also available on Kindle, iBooks, and B&N eReader/Nook. The book contains brand new sword & sorcery tales from the likes of Steven Erikson, Glen Cook,
- [Been some time ....](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/been-some-time/) - And that's because I've been insanely busy. I delivered COLDBROOK to my publisher Corsair, which was a great feeling. I'm delighted with the book. I also attended the AltFiction event in Derby, beautifully organised, well-attended, it has quickly become one of the convention highlights of the year. And rumour has it it'll be two days
- [New Interview](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/new-interview-2/) - Here's a great new interview I've just done with books.torontoist.com, check it out. it's concerning The Thief of Broken Toys. I hope to see you at Alt.Fiction in Derby on Saturday, I'm on a dark fantasy panel at 11am, and a horror panel at 2pm. Feel free to come along and ask questions, heckle, and
- [White](https://www.timlebbon.net/movies/white-2/) - White is still under option to screenwriter Stephen Susco. Things are still moving. Can't say any more right now, but Stephen's vision for the film is thrilling.
- [NAMING OF PARTS named again](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/naming-of-parts-named-again/) - My novella NAMING OF PARTS gets a tenth anniversary appearance this year in Zombies: The Recent Dead, a ten year zombie retrospective edited by Paula Guran. You can see the full table of contents here.
- [LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST Booklist review](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/last-exit-for-the-lost-booklist-review/) - "During a 15-year career, award-winning horror author Lebbon has received many alms of praise. But perhaps none are more emphatic than the words of genre colleague Joe R. Lansdale, who, in introducing this collection, calls Lebbon a "magical and damned great writer." The 19 tales sumptuously showcased here make a compelling case that Lansdale is
- [Arriving in threes](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/arriving-in-threes/) - No new books for a couple of months, then three turn up together. My postman must love me. Parcels, packages and boxes, I do more for his strength-building than any gym membership. I've already told you about LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST. Yesterday's two new additions were: The hardback of THE THIEF OF BROKEN TOYS,
- [CZP & The Thief of Broken Toys contest](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/czp-the-thief-of-broken-toys-contest/) - Today (June 1st) buy my novella from Amazon and enter into an exciting draw to win loads of free books from CZP Publications. Click here for all the exciting details. Lebbon (Bar None) superbly captures the thoughts and feelings of a man whose misery so unhinges him that an encounter with the uncanny is unavoidable
- [THE SECRET JOURNEYS OF JACK LONDON: THE WILD](https://www.timlebbon.net/movies/the-secret-journeys-of-jack-london-the-wild-2/) - Fox 2000 - part of 20th Century Fox - have acquired film rights to this YA book series Christopher Golden and I are writing for Harper Collins. Chris and I have been hired to write the screenplay. Here are some places where you can check out the announcement: Deadline Hollywood ComingSoon.com
- [LAST EXIT review](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/last-exit-review-2/) - Here's a wonderful review of LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST, over at Subterranean.
- [PAY THE GHOST](https://www.timlebbon.net/movies/pay-the-ghost/) - Dennis Iliadis will direct the movie version of my short story, originally from Cemetery Dance’s October Dreams anthology. It’s due to start shooting this summer. For all the exciting details, click here to check out the Variety press release. The announcement has also been picked up by ComingSoon.net and Fangoria, as well as loads of
- [LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/last-exit-for-the-lost-2/) - My new collection, LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST, has landed. It is a beautiful object -- a gorgeous 557 page Cemetery Dance hardback, cover by the very excellent Les Edwards, collecting my best short fiction between 2000 and 2006 (watch out for a PS Publishing collection next year collecting fiction from 2006 to the present,
- [COLDBROOK](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/coldbrook-2/) - Just printed COLDBROOK to send to my first reader. My printer's having a breather, and I'm going out to plant a few trees tomorrow to make up for the paper. It's a big 'un, baby. Meanwhile, I'm off to the pub with Greenwood, Williams and O'Hagan. Don't forget...
- [The Secret Journeys of Jack London: The Wild](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-secret-journeys-of-jack-london-the-wild/)
- [FOX movie announcement](https://www.timlebbon.net/movie-news/fox-movie-announcement/) - Here's an announcement about the Jack London movie deal with FOX 2000 (see below) in Deadline Hollywood. You can see an exclusive first peek at the gorgeous cover art created by the brilliant Greg Ruth, whose stunning artwork will also grace the inside of the book. It's a beautiful cover, and I can safely say
- [Movie News - The Secret Journeys of Jack London](https://www.timlebbon.net/movie-news/movie-news-the-secret-journeys-of-jack-london/) - I'm thrilled to announce that in a pre-emptive offer Fox 2000, part of 20th Century Fox, have acquired film rights to THE SECRET JOURNEYS OF JACK LONDON, the book series I'm writing with Christopher Golden. Chris and I will be writing the screenplay. We're incredibly excited about this, and I'll post more here as and
- [Ronnie James Dio](https://www.timlebbon.net/music/ronnie-james-dio/) - Heard yesterday that Ronnie James Dio - singer with Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Elf, and his own brilliant solo band Dio - passed away on Sunday. I've always been a huge metal fan, and Dio had one of the strongest, most dependable metal singing voices, a voice that didn't weaken at all as he grew older.
- [THE THIEF OF CZP BOOKS CONTEST!](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-thief-of-czp-books-contest/) - Here's an exciting contest the publisher of my novella The Thief of Broken Toys is holding right now ... read on for details: Purchase a copy of Tim Lebbon’s The Thief of Broken Toys from Amazon on June 1st, 2010 and you could win a two-year book subscription from ChiZine Publications! That’s every book we
- [THE ISLAND in paperback](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-island-in-paperback/) - THE ISLAND is out now in the UK in paperback! See what the postie brought me today ... You can buy it at Amazon or the Book Depository, or at all good bookshops. And why should you buy it? ” .. gripping adventure … (a) solidly constructed tale.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review) “this stand-alone
- [Boys' Day Out](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/boys-day-out/) - Me, my brother, nephew, cousins, brother-in-law, and brother-in-law's brother-in-law. Madness, and hours of fun. Which one's me?
- [Alt.Fiction and SFFMeta](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/alt-fiction-and-sffmeta/) - Here's a cool review website where you can search for your favourite books and authors. And you should all come to Alt.Fiction this year in Derby. I'm one of the attending authors, but don't let that put you off. It's quickly become one of the best genre events of the year.
- [SWORDS & DARK MAGIC](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/swords-dark-magic-2/) - Here's the gorgeous cover for the forthcoming Subterranean Press edition of Swords & Dark Magic, the new Lou Anders/Jonathan Strahan edited anthology containing my story The Deification of Dal Bamore. Artwork's by Dominic Harman. What do you think?
- [THIEF interview](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/thief-interview/) - Here's a quick interview with me about The Thief of Broken Toys. Thanks to Laura Long!
- [Book Depository](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/book-depository/) - The Thief of Broken Toys is just one of many books of mine you can buy at The Book Depository. Orders always include worldwide shipping ... check it out!
- [Updates](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/updates/) - Been working hard here on COLDBROOK and other exciting stuff, so I haven't been updating as often as I'd like. Here's a couple of items I should have posted earlier: CZP Publications books are now available on Kindle! This doesn't yet include my own The Thief of Broken Toys. I'll be killing Scott Blanks in
- [HIGH SCHOOL](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/high-school/) - Check this out ... my mate Stephen Susco co-wrote, and if you look closely you might just see him. A great teaser trailer, can't wait to see the movie. "HIGH school" - 4/20 TEASER from "HIGH school" on Vimeo.
- [I'm going to kill...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/im-going-to-kill/) - ...SCOTT (in my novel COLDBROOK, of course ...) Winner chosen using a random number generator. Scott, please email me to chat about your imminent zombification. There'll be another exciting COLDBROOK competition very soon. Meanwhile, don't forget to visit the website where you can read an exclusive extract and sign up for updates.
- [Shirley Jackson and the British Invasion](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/shirley-jackson-and-the-british-invasion/) - I'm thrilled to announce that BRITISH INVASION, the anthology I co-edited with Christopher Golden and James A Moore, has been nominated for a prestigious Shirley Jackson Award. You can go here to visit the awards website and check out the other nominees. Special congrats to my pals Stephen Volk , Joel Lane and Sarah Pinborough
- [PREDATORS](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/predators/) - Great cast, and this looks lots of fun.
- [The New Dead](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-new-dead-6/) - Received today, my contributor's copy of the Subterranean Press limited edition hardcover of this fantastic anthology. Nice, eh?
- [And in Movie News, Coming Soon ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/movie-news/and-in-movie-news-coming-soon/) - ... PAY THE GHOST. Dennis Iliadis will direct the movie version of my short story, originally from Cemetery Dance's October Dreams anthology. It's due to start shooting this summer. For all the exciting details, click here to check out the Variety press release. The announcement has also been picked up by ComingSoon.net and Fangoria, as
- [Let Me Kill You](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/let-me-kill-you/) - Would you like to be horribly killed in my new novel COLDBROOK? It'll be easy. Just visit the COLDBROOK website, sign up, LEAVE A COMMENT HERE TO LET ME KNOW YOU'VE DONE IT, and on Saturday 17th I'll draw the winner, who will appear as a minor character and meet a gruesome end. I already
- [30 Days of Night: Fear of the Dark](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/30-days-of-night-fear-of-the-dark/)
- [The Return](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-return-2/) - I'm back from 4 days in Brighton and a week in North Wales. Full report of both coming soon (hopefully with pictures). For now though, feast your eyes on this. Sign up for some interesting stuff - the site will develop hugely over the next 12 months - and you can also read the exclusive
- [World Horror...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/world-horror/) - ...has arrived. I'll be posting again soon with a full report from the weekend, so please be good while I'm gone.
- [Night Shade Books .. ](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/night-shade-book/) - ...has a 50% sale on now! Go there and buy loads of great books .... or if not, you can also buy my own BAR NONE, AS THE SUN GOES DOWN and FACE.
- [World Horror Convention - Brighton](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/world-horror-convention-brighton/) - The World Horror Convention in Brighton is a week away. In fact as I type this, exactly a week from now I will be launching my new novella The Thief of Broken Toys from CZP Publications, along with other books from that fantastic publisher. I haven't been to a World Horror since Toronto three years
- [World Horror Convention...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/world-horror-convention/) - ...coming soon. I'm very excited. I'll be doing a reading, a panel, launching a book, meeting my publishers, signing, going to parties ... all of which might well involve a pint or two. If the hotel only serves John Smith's Smooth, someone better watch out. Full schedule will be posted soon.
- [British Fantasy Society](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/british-fantasy-society/) - Firstly, if you're not a member, why not? Secondly ... go here to check out a huge number of writers now taking part in the new message board. Lots of great writers and great friends on there, and you'll spend hours looking around and leaving messages.
- [FACE in Spain](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/face-in-spain/) - You'll soon be able to read FACE, my first title translated into Spanish. Yay! check it out here.
- [The Thief of Broken Toys - PW review](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-thief-of-broken-toys-pw-review/) - The Thief of Broken Toys has been reviewed in PW, who said in part: Lebbon (Bar None) superbly captures the thoughts and feelings of a man whose misery so unhinges him that an encounter with the uncanny is unavoidable The book will be launched at the World Horror Convention in Brighton in two weeks, at
- [THE THIEF OF BROKEN TOYS - extract, and last chance](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-thief-of-broken-toys-extract-and-last-chance/) - This is your last chance to order the limited edition hardback version of my new novella The Thief of Broken Toys. You can go here for ordering details. And hopefully to whet your appetite, here is a very short extract: We rise from the sad house with the crying man and submit to the breeze,
- [COLDBROOK progress](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/coldbrook-progress/) - I'm about halfway through COLDBROOK, and as usual, I'm having a great time destroying the world. I don't want to give any spoliers, but this will be the longest, most complex novel I've written to date ... and it has zombies. There'll be a nice COLDBROOK-related surprise for World Horror attendees, more of that soon.
- [THE NEW DEAD has risen](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-new-dead-has-risen/) - My copy of THE NEW DEAD arrived today and it looks stunning. One of the most hard-hitting covers I've seen in a long while. Showed it to my daughter just before bed tonight ... am expecting nightmares. You really need this one - check it out.
- [The Thief of Broken Toys - hurry!](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/thiefnew-arrival-2-sherlock-holmes/) - If you'd like to pre-order a limited edition hardback copy of my forthcoming novella THE THIEF OF BROKEN TOYS ... hurry up! Pre-order window is rapidly closing, you won't be charged up front, and you'll get a gorgeous hardback, which also contains a bonus short story Ollie's Oswald which won't appear anywhere else. You can
- [New Arrival #1 - Best of Best New Horror](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/new-arrival-1-best-of-best-new-horror/) - It's been a good couple of days. Yesterday, the postie rang the bell and threw me a parcel before Blu chased him down the road and chewed off his leg. In that parcel were two copies of The Mammoth Book of the Best of Best New Horror, the huge retrospective anthology collecting one story from
- [30 DAYS OF NIGHT - podcast review](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/30-days-of-night-podcast-review/) - Well this is a bit wacky! Here's a podcast review of my novelisation of 30 DAYS OF NIGHT. I really like the idea of podcast reviewing , and although the guys chatting seem sorta hazy about how the book came about - graphic novel, to movie, to novel - it's good to hear that the
- [Kick Ass](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/kick-ass/) - Swearing - it's not big, but it is clever. This film looks wonderful. And when you've watched this, check out the other clips & trailers online.
- [LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST - review](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/last-exit-for-the-lost-review/) - Here's a fantastic review for my forthcoming collection LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST. Hoping to be able to announce release date in the next couple of weeks. It's a massive book, full of loads of good stuff, and you want it. You do. You want it.
- [Interview - Zombie Style](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/interview-zombie-style/) - Check out this fun interview with Christopher Golden, Kelley Armstrong, Mike Carey, David Wellington, Jon Maberry, and yours truly, about the zombie anthology The New Dead (or ZOMBIE: An Anthology of the Undead in the UK)
- [ECHO CITY - random extract #6](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/echo-city-random-extract-6/) - I've just delivered the revised ECHO CITY to my editors at Bantam in the US, and Orbit in the UK. Hoorah! I've been immersed in it for the past couple of weeks, and I really think it's the best fantasy novel I've ever written. So ... for now, here's the final brief extract. I hope
- [ECHO CITY - random extract #5](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/echo-city-random-extract-5/) - Once, before the Hanharans had declared them blasphemous because of their artificial stimulation of ecstatic terror and awe, her mother had taken her to one of Mino Mont’s traveling fairgrounds. She’d been a child then, maybe ten years old, and the smells, sights and sounds of the fair had remained with her ever since. She’d
- [ECHO CITY - random extract #4](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/echo-city-random-extract-4/) - I’m going to see the Baker’s daughter, Peer thought. Back before she was arrested, tortured and banished, stories of the Baker had terrified her. She had been hunted and killed by the Scarlet Blades when Peer was a teenager, but she was a legendary character throughout Echo City, and many of her chopped constructs could
- [ECHO CITY - random extract #3](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/echo-city-random-extract-3/) - “Don’t be afraid,” Nadielle said, her voice carrying over the wet sounds from the tearing vat. “If you say so,” Gorham muttered, and he watched one of the Baker’s creations being birthed. The vat opened, thick rips in its side spreading and allowing the thing inside to push out. Both of its arms were in
- [ECHO CITY - random extract #2](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/echo-city-random-extract-2/) - They called them the Levels. Once, before the plague, the dividing line between Skulk and Course Cantons had been difficult to distinguish. A street here, a square there, the banks of the Southern Reservoir, perhaps the edge of a park or the center line of a road. After the salt plague, there’d been a need
- [ECHO CITY - random extract](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/echo-city-random-extract/) - I'm just finishing up revisions on my forthcoming fantasy novel ECHO CITY, which will be published by Bantam Spectra in the US and Orbit in the UK. I thought it'd be fun to post a few random extracts over the next day or two, until the revisions are finished, just to whet your appetite. Here's
- [Bar None review, and other updates](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/bar-none-review-and-other-updates/) - Here's a pretty unique review of BAR NONE for your delectation. What I'm up to: just getting into THE WIRE, four episodes in to Season One and I'm hooked. The 5 minute 'crime scene' scene where the only word uttered was 'fuck' is genius, the characters are real, the writing intelligent and compelling. Brilliant stuff.
- [Coming Soon](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/coming-soon-3/) - ... some exciting news. Aren't I a tease?
- [BRITISH INVASION](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/british-invasion-2/) - As I mentioned a few days ago, BRITISH INVASION (the anthology I edited with Christopher Golden and James Moore, for Cemetery Dance Publications) is on the initial ballot for a Bram Stoker Award. Which is nice! If you're a voting member of HWA and you'd like to see a copy ... Go here and buy
- [The New Dead - review](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/the-new-dead-review/) - Check out this great review for THE NEW DEAD, forthcoming very soon.
- [Catching up...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/catching-up/) - The Thief of Broken Toys went to the printer today! It's selling well over at HorrorMall, so if you want to pre-order a hardback go here and check it out. British Invasion, the anthology I edited with James Moore and Christopher Golden, has made it to the Stoker longlist. Yay!
- [Looking back, feeling old](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/looking-back-feeling-old/) - This Saturday, I'm catching up with 6 friends from my college days. I attended college on day-release from my old day job (which I can't tell you about, otherwise I'd have to kill you), and it's almost 16 years since we've all been together as a gang. So me, Guto, Paul, Nick, Ben, Simon, and
- [The New Dead](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/the-new-dead-5/) - Here's a lovely review of my story in The New Dead.
- [Children of the New Disorder](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/children-of-the-new-disorder-3/) - Creeping Hemlock Press have lowered the price of this limited edition novella I wrote with Lindy Moore (pseudonym of a well-known children's writer). This is a beautiful, leather-bound book, signed and limited to 450 copies. It's wonderfully designed and illustrated, and it's now a steal at $19.50. Get some. "[Children of the New Disorder] is
- [The 'Falls' falls from ECHO CITY FALLS](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-falls-falls-from-echo-city-falls/) - My forthcoming novel from Bantam in the USA (October '10) and Orbit UK (June '11) is now called ECHO CITY. I'm currently working on revisions, and have just spent a very productive couple of hours in Coffee #1 in Abergavenny brainstorming a couple of issues. A mocha and a coconut flapjack helped, oh yes.
- [... and again!](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/and-again/) - You can now read my story 'In The Dust', from THE NEW DEAD, which is posted on the St Martin's website. Go check it out, then come back and let me know what you think.
- [The New Dead (again)](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-new-dead-again/) - They're almost here ... those zombie crowds, ready to eat off your face and shamble (or run, if you're a modern zombiephile) after you. My good friend Christopher Golden has edited a splendid anthology of all-new zombie stories (including my novelette In The Dust), and you really, really need to get this. Here are the
- [Website Updates](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/website-updates/) - I've updated a few things on the website today, please check here: The Thief of Broken Toys Coldbrook The Chamber of Ten
- [The Chamber of Ten](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-chamber-of-ten/) - Check out this wonderful cover for the forthcoming third novel in the Hidden Cities series, written with my excellent collaborator Christopher Golden. What a scorcher, eh? So what do you think? Would love to hear.
- [THE NEW DEAD](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-new-dead-4/) - THE NEW DEAD is out soon, and to mark the occasion there are several signing events going on. Check here for details.
- [Gary McMahon](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/gary-mcmahon/) - I'm thrilled for Gary McMahon, who's just signed a 2-book deal with Angry Robot. Gary's a great writer, a great guy, and he deserves all the success that comes his way. And my prediction is that there will be much success coming his way over the next few years.
- [Another 'Best of the Year' list appearance](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/another-best-of-the-year-list-appearance/) - Thrilled to see my novel BAR NONE on Joe Gordon's Best of the Year list. Joe writes the blog over at Forbidden Planet International, and he's a man who knows what he's talking about. He's also a lover of fine ales. Not that that swayed him, at all. BAR NONE is still available ... apocalypse
- [The Next Ice Age ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/the-next-ice-age/) - ... has landed in South Wales. We've had the harshest winter I can remember since I was eleven years old, and disruption aside, it's been a lot of fun. Did a load of writing this morning - in fact, one of the most intense, most satisfying writing periods I've had in ages, made two hours
- [Snow](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/snow/) - Here we go again ... woke to four inches of fresh snow, the world looks beautiful, and I'm working for a couple of hours before heading to the woods with my family. Expect photo's soon! Meanwhile, check out this nice article at Dark Wolf's Fantasy Reviews.
- [Corsair (Big News Part 2)](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/corsair-big-news-part-2/) - I'm delighted to announce that I've sold two horror novels to Corsair, the new fiction imprint of Constable & Robinson (read their October press release about Corsair here). The first book will be COLDBROOK, due for UK publication spring 2011, and the second is an as-yet untitled novel. COLDBROOK is my biggest, longest, most ambitious
- [Orbit UK - (Big News Part 1)](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/orbit-uk-big-news-part-1/) - I'm thrilled to announce that I've sold two dark fantasy novels to Orbit UK. The first will be ECHO CITY FALLS, due Summer 2011, and the second is an as yet untitled novel due Spring 2012. You can check out Orbit's website for details. ECHO CITY FALLS is a richly gritty novel about a huge,
- [FLOGGING MOLLY live](https://www.timlebbon.net/music/flogging-molly-live/) - If you're any fan of rowdy, heartfelt, ballsy, honest music, this will be your next purchase. Flogging Molly are one of my favourite bands, and the best place to see them is live. I've rarely seen a band enjoy themselves so much on stage, and this new live album and dvd is much anticipated in
- [Brass Monkeys](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/brass-monkeys/) - You can almost see the snowman we built...
- [So far today ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/so-far-today/) - Here's the work I've done so far today ...
- [Quote of the Day: Doug Larson](https://www.timlebbon.net/quote-of-the-day/quote-of-the-day-doug-larson/) - "The aging process has you firmly in its grasp if you never get the urge to throw a snowball."
- [THE NEW DEAD](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-new-dead-3/) - Coming soon ... this huge zombie anthology featuring my story IN THE DUST. Check out this line-up, people, and weep (click on image for link). This will not be my first involvement with zombies this year. More on that soon.
- [The Thief of Broken Toys](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-thief-of-broken-toys-3/) - My new CZP Publications novella THE THIEF OF BROKEN TOYS is now up for pre-order at HorrorMall! The hardback is limited to only 250 copies, so get in fast. It contains an exclusive additional short story, Ollie's Oswald, and a stunning cover by Erik Mohr. I'm delighted with how the novella turned out ... I
- [Teaser](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/teaser/) - Here's a line from the proposal for my new novel. Got back into writing it today, and I'm so excited about this book that I'm just itching to share more ... but this will have to do for now. In the beginning, our world comes to an end. And after that things only get worse.
- [FAMOUS MONSTERS - Top Ten Books](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/famous-monsters-top-ten-books/) - BAR NONE appears on Peter Schwotzer's list of Top Ten Books over at Famous Monsters of filmland. Nice!
- [Happy New Year](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/happy-new-year-2/) - Happy New Year to you all! Here's hoping 2010 will be lots of fun, with laughter and fine ales and splendid indian food. Lots of books out this year, lots of exciting stuff going on, so please watch this space. And as ever, thanks for coming by, and for buying my books. Now then ...
- [Last post of this year, and looking forward to 2010 ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/last-post-of-this-year-and-looking-forward-to-2010/) - Postie came this morning. First envelope I opened contained a small cheque. Second envelope contained a much larger cheque. Cool. Third envelope contained an even larger tax bill. Uncool. Here's wishing you all a very Happy New Year, and I hope 2010 is everything you want it to be, and more. Stay safe tonight, wherever
- [Favourite Books of 2009](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/favourite-books-of-2009/) - I really don't read as much as I'd like to, nor as much as I should. Before I started writing in earnest fifteen years ago, I'd read maybe 200 books in a year, now it's more like 30 or 40 (if I'm lucky). But for years I've kept note of all the books I've read,
- [Celeb 'authors', beware](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/celeb-authors-beware/) - ... because your days are numbered. Wonderfully chucklesome.
- [Eleven](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/eleven/) - Eleven years ago today my life changed forever when my daughter was born. I'm still writing about that most amazing experience now, in almost everything I do, because it affected me so completely - there's joy and fear, surprise and delight, sadness and confusion, and a multitude of other emotions involved in being a father.
- [Big News](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/big-news-2/) - I'll soon be able to announce two very exciting new book deals. I'm itching to spill the beans, but am waiting until I get the go-ahead from publishers. British readers of both my horror and fantasy, watch this space early in the New Year ... Coming soon, I'll be posting a recap of 2009, chatting
- [666](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/666/) - Just noticed that last post was the 666th on this updated version of my website. So here's # 667.
- [The Island - review](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/the-island-review-2/) - Here's a wonderful review of THE ISLAND.
- [AVATAR](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/avatar/) - AVATAR is a dumb movie. The screenplay is clunky and dumbed down almost beyond belief. The elements of talkover are redundant and cringe-inducing. The message it tries to get across is about as subtle as having a tree inserted into a bodily orifice, and some of the dialogue made me laugh out loud. There are
- [Swords & Dark Magic](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/swords-dark-magic/) - Check out this great cover for the fortcoming anthology Swords & Dark Magic, edited by Jonathan Strahan and Lou Anders and containing my story The Deification of Dal Bamore. Here's the table of contents: Check Your Dark Lord at the Door" — Lou Anders & Jonathan Strahan Goats of Glory — Steven Erikson Tides Elba:
- [Quote of the Day: Zach de la Rocha, Rage Against the Machine](https://www.timlebbon.net/quote-of-the-day/quote-of-the-day-zach-de-la-rocha-rage-against-the-machine/) - “One of the great things about young people is that they do question, that they do care deeply about justice, and they they have open minds.” Check out more about Zach de la Roche and Rage Against the Machine here. And folks, let's have Killing in the Name as a Christmas #1, yeah? Download the
- [Is it January 1st yet?](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/is-it-january-1st-yet/) - No ... obviously not. I like Christmas, really. Christmas Eve, then the big day, the evening. Even Boxing Day is fun. What I don't like is the three months leading up to it. "All ready from Christmas?" people ask, and the earliest I heard that this year was the end of November. No, I'm not
- [Quote of the Day: H. G. Wells](https://www.timlebbon.net/quote-of-the-day/quote-of-the-day-h-g-wells/) - My daughter has been learning about the Second World War in school (yay for our schooling system!), and I've been reading quite a lot about that war lately. I've always been interested in it - I had family at Dunkirk, Singapore, prisoner on the Railway of Death, Africa, and on the Norway raids. And it's
- [Alien Invasion](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/alien-invasion/) - ...is imminent. I suspect we'll be ruled over by an advanced alien civilsation by a week next Monday, now that this one guy is no longer paid to keep watch.
- [Quote of the Day: Harlan Ellison](https://www.timlebbon.net/quote-of-the-day/quote-of-the-day-harlan-ellison/) - “Like the wind crying endlessly through the universe, Time carries away the names and the deeds of conquerors and commoners alike. And all that we are, all that remains, is in the memories of those who cared we came this way for a brief moment.” Find out more about Harlan Ellison ...
- [Curing colds, and links](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/curing-colds-and-links/) - It seems that red wine cures coughs and colds. Really. I'm going to make a fortune. Busy day today, but a couple of quick links for you ... nice to wake up to this sort of thing: Rich Sampson has compiled a list of his top 5 short stories of all time... THE ISLAND is
- [Swords & Dark Magic - Limited Edition](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/swords-dark-magic-limited-edition/) - The limited edition of the forthcoming swords & sorcery anthology edited by the excellent Lou Anders and Jonathan Strahan, and featuring my tale The Deification of Dal Bamore, has just been announced by Subterranean Press: Limited: $75 ISBN: 978-1-59606-311-2 Length: 424 pages Swords & Dark Magic is the most important new fantasy anthology to be
- [Quote of the Day: Anon](https://www.timlebbon.net/quote-of-the-day/quote-of-the-day-anon/) - "I write in order to find out what I think."
- [Three Years On...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/three-years-on/) - Three years ago today I was sitting at my desk - this very desk - as a full-time writer for the first time. I was a little hungover. The night before I'd had a leaving do from work at The Hanbury Arms in Caerleon, drank too much Reverend James, and generally celebrated leaving work to
- [The last thing to burn...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-last-thing-to-burn/) - Taken from the British Fantasy Society website, here's a wonderful, thought provoking, uplifting quote from the late Robert Holdstock: "Everything we know now is destined to die except for the forest and the earth. Earth is the eternal survivor, and homo sapiens is not part of its mindless and inexorable plan. There are many forests
- [Robert Holdstock](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/robert-holdstock/) - I was terribly sad to hear the news of Robert Holdstock's death, at just 61 years old. I never met him, but lots of my friends were friends of his, and it's a very sad time for the genre. I read THE FETCH a long time back and adored it, and I've got a lot
- [Almost three years ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/almost-three-years/) - Three years ago this coming Tuesday I spent my first day as a full-time writer. I'll be marking the occasion, never fear, and I'll write about it a bit more here on Tuesday - what those three years have been like, what they've meant to me and my family, and how I see the next
- [Quote of the Day: Stanislaw J. Lec](https://www.timlebbon.net/quote-of-the-day/quote-of-the-day-stanislaw-j-lec/) - "You must first have a lot of patience to learn to have patience." Waiting impatiently ...
- [Thanksgiving](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/thanksgiving/) - Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends. News at home: rumours abound that Borders has gone into administration. If so, that's another high street bookshop that's gone, and in these harsh times that can only be bad news for the UK book industry. Waterstone's remains standing on its own ... and being alone can't be
- [FALLEN review](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/fallen-review/) - In the Scarborough Evening News, no less! And here's another one from My Favourite Books.
- [Quote of the Day: W.Somerset Maugham](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/quote-of-the-day-w-somerset-maugham/) - "There are three rules for writing the novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are." More about W. Somerset Maugham ...
- [Mind Meld](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/mind-meld/) - I took part in the latest Mind Meld at SF Signal. It's all about eBook readers, and you can check it out here. Had a lovely day in London yesterday. A Spanish lunch with my splendid agent Howard Morhaim, and then a couple of pints and a great chat with my UK agent Caspian Dennis.
- [LHC - it's quite possible we're still here](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/lhc-its-quite-possible-were-still-here/) - Well, the first proton impacts have been reported in Cern's Large Hadron Collider. Everything seems as it was, although who can tell what's changed? Maybe mere hours ago I was sunning myself on a Caribbean beach between takes of my latest multi-million dollar movie, while Scarlett Johansson ... well never mind. Here I am still,
- [Quote of the Day: Stephen King](https://www.timlebbon.net/quote-of-the-day/quote-of-the-day-stephen-king/) - "You can approach the act of writing with nervousness, excitement, hopefulness, or even despair - the sense that you can never completely put on the page what's in your mind and heart. You can come to the act with your fists clenched and your eyes narrowed, ready to kick ass and take down names. You
- [Naked Ladies Beer](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/naked-ladies-beer/) - Every few months I love to browse through some of the search terms that have brought people to my site. Most are obvious, of course, but some are so obscure and, frankly, worrying. Can't help laughing. Here's a selection: vote cocks halloween strippers voided herself camping fuck horror tits naked ladies beer random adventures to
- [Quote of the Day: Sir Winston Churchill](https://www.timlebbon.net/quote-of-the-day/quote-of-the-day-sir-winston-churchill/) - "From now on, ending a sentence with a preposition is something up with which I will not put."
- [Quote of the Day: Ray Bradbury](https://www.timlebbon.net/quote-of-the-day/quote-of-the-day-ray-bradbury/) - "We are an impossibility in an impossible universe." Find out more.
- [Quote of the Day: Eddie Izzard](https://www.timlebbon.net/quote-of-the-day/quote-of-the-day-eddie-izzard/) - And to stay with the Izzard theme... “Pol Pot killed one point seven million Cambodians, died under house arrest, well done there. Stalin killed many millions, died in his bed, aged seventy-two, well done indeed. And the reason we let them get away with it is they killed their own people. And we're sort of
- [Eddie Izzard - Jam and Badgers](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/eddie-izzard-jam-and-badgers/) - Went to see Eddie Izzard last night at the Cardiff CIA. The guy is brilliantly, beautifully insane. Just a brief mention about his billion-mile-run for Sport Relief, then he went on to talk about 'everything that has ever happened'. Izzard hardly ever tells a joke, and much like a surreal Bill Hicks his humour comes
- [Hellbound Hearts](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/hellbound-hearts/) - Finally received my copy of Hellbound Hearts today, stories based on the Hellraiser universe created by the excellent Clive Barker. Thrilled to see I'm on the cover along with Neil Gaiman, Dave McKean, Kelley Armstrong, Steve Niles, Christopher Golden and Mike Mignola, and there are loads of other stories from Conrad Wiliams, Sarah Pinborough, Mark
- [Quote of the Day: Arthur Machen](https://www.timlebbon.net/quote-of-the-day/quote-of-the-day-arthur-machen/) - "It was better, he thought, to fail in attempting exquisite things than to succeed in the department of the utterly contemptible." More about Arthur Machen ...
- [New Zealand Book Council](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/new-zealand-book-council/) - This is just awesome ...
- [Quote of the Day: Isaac Asimov](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/quote-of-the-day-isaac-asimov/) - "I don't believe in an afterlife, so I don't have to spend my whole life fearing hell, or fearing heaven even more. For whatever the tortures of hell, I think the boredom of heaven would be even worse."
- [BOOKLIFE by Jeff Vandermeer](https://www.timlebbon.net/recommendations/booklife-by-jeff-vandermeer/) - I've always steered away from 'how to' books. If they're trying to tell you 'how to write', their inevitable subjectivity means that they can't possible work for everyone. If they're telling you 'how to' make a living from this business then, unless I know the writer's name very well, there's an obvious fault there somewhere.
- [Danger:Zebras and long drops](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/dangerzebras-and-long-drops/) - I'm at a wedding party. It's taking place in a small valley, with a bar built into one hillside and lots of chairs and tables scattered around the place. There are lots of people there, including many friends from my old workplace, although I'm not sure whose wedding this is. The beer's not too
- [TORCHWOOD in Cardiff...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/torchwood-in-cardiff/) - ...where else, right? This evening I'm off to Borders in Cardiff with my mate Steve Volk to watch our friends Guy Adams, Mark Morris and Sarah Pinborough (and Peter Anghelides, who I'm looking forward to meeting) talk about their Torchwood novels. From there, pub and curry of course. Full report soon!
- [Inspiration](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/inspiration/) - Of course, people often ask me where I get my ideas from. I don't mind the question like some writers seem to - it's a very innocent question, and if anyone gets that far it shows they're at least interested (I've had people not even get that far ..."You're that horror writer? Sick fucking bastard."
- [30 Days of Night and Booklife](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/30-days-of-night-4/) - My original 30 DAYS OF NIGHT novel is delivered, and it now has a new title: FEAR OF THE DARK. I really like that, and it's very relevant to the themes inherent in the novel. Nice! Release date is May next year, more news as and when it comes in. As for now ... weekend,
- [Forthcoming Books - update](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/forthcoming-books-update/) - Thought it was about time I posted an update about forthcoming books. These are novels, novellas and collections that will be published next year sometime. Keep checking back here for accurate publication dates. LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST (collection, Cemetery Dance) THE THIEF OF BROKEN TOYS (novella CZP Publications) ECHO CITY FALLS (novel, Bantam Spectra)
- [Cloverfield](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/cloverfield/) - My wife and I watched CLOVERFIELD again yesterday. Enjoyed it just as much the second time around, even on the small screen, and there were a couple of really scary moments (the tube tunnel scene in particular). Once you get past the idea that the guy will continue filming through all that, it's still a
- [Twenty Years](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/twenty-years/) - Twenty years ago today, my wife and I first met.
- [The Thief of Broken Toys](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-thief-of-broken-toys/) - How's this for a gorgeous cover? I've started work on this novella for ChiZine Publications, and it's going well. It's going to be released at the World Horror Convention in Brighton next year. What, you're not going? Really? Well, you should be. CZP have published some beautiful, critically acclaimed books by Brent Hayward, David Nickle
- [Hold on to your bits](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/hold-on-to-your-bits/) - ... because who knows what happens next?
- [Zombie Family Lebbon](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/zombie-family-lebbon/) - We went to a fantastic party last night at out friends' Rich and Rachel's house. Much ale and wine was consumed, spicy pumpkin soup and chilli eaten, and many comments passed on each others fancy dress. It's been one of those quiet relaxed Sundays today (for that read 'we're hungover'), but I thought I'd pop
- [ZOMBIE Lebbons](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/zombie-lebbons/) - Watch out for photos of Zombie Family Lebbon on Sunday ...
- [WHITE namechecked ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/white-namechecked/) - Thrilled to see that in the latest issue of BLACK STATIC magazine, reviewer Peter Tennant names WHITE as one of his Top Ten novellas. Quite an honour! The movie adaptation is still ticking over ... no firm news, but when there is some I'll let you know.
- [Good Morning Wales and HorrorMall](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/good-morning-wales-and-horrormall/) - This Saturday (31st October, as it happens) I'll be reviewing the newspapers on Good Morning Wales (BBC Radio Wales: 93 - 104 FM). I've done this a few times before, but they wanted me in to do it on Hallowe'en because I'm a bit of a spooky bastard. I have to get up at 5:45am
- [Sundy Morning Updates ... ](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/sundy-morning-updates/) - Tracey and I went to a wedding party last night, had a fantastic time, a few civilised drinks (we could only afford a few ... a pint of Guinness and a glass of rose was a tenner), and a good dance. Delighted to wake up at 9am this morning to find that it was now
- [Last Exit for the Lost](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/last-exit-for-the-lost/) - For those of you awaiting my next collection, LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST from Cemetery Dance, we have a publication date of January 2010. Hoorah! I'm also delighted to announce that my story The Deification of Dal Bamore will be published in the new anthology Swords and Dark Magic: The New Sword and Sorcery,
- [ZOMBIELAND](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/zombieland/) - What a fantastic movie! Went to see this yesterday with my missus, not knowing what to expect. I did know there was a cameo appearance, but I didn't know who it was .... and it's one of the best cameos ever. Really. You'll laugh until you cry. Some very neat touches to this movie, such
- [Tonight's Menu](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/tonights-menu/) - Today is our 15th wedding anniversary. We went to see ZOMBIELAND this afternoon (more of which tomorrow - suffice to say, GO SEE IT!). Tonight, we're cooking a nice meal together (and eating it together, too). Anyone want to pop around? £50 per head. Starters: dry cured meat platter, pimento stuffed olives, French bread Main:
- [Catching up with stuff ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/catching-up-with-stuff/) - I haven't been around here a whole lot lately, and for that, apologies. I've just come out of one of my most intensive writing periods ever, during which I haven't had much time to breathe, let alone blog. But things are calming down a little now (which means that I'm just insanely busy instead of
- [New Collection from PS Publishing](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/new-collection-from-ps-publishing/) - I'm thrilled to announce that the most excellent PS Publishing will be releasing a big new collection of mine in 2011. Currently titled GHOSTS AND BLEEDING THINGS (though that is likely to change), it will collect some of my very best short fiction and novellas from the past few years, including Discovering Ghosts, The Body
- [THE CABIN IN THE WOODS cover ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-cabin-in-the-woods-cover/)
- [LAST EXIT review](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/last-exit-review/) - There's a lovely review of my forthcoming collection LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST at Shroud Magazine - check it out here. This book wil be published by Cemetery Dance Publications soon ... I don't know exactly when, but hopefully before my next collection comes out (which will be announced soon). Been head-down to some
- [British Fantasy Award](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/british-fantasy-award/) - If you feel so inclined you can pop along here and watch me picking up my British Fantasy Award for The Reach of Children.
- [Teaser Time ....](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/teaser-time/)
- [The laughter, the tears, and El Diablo Catering Services - Fantasycon 2009 Report](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-laughter-the-tears-and-el-diablo-catering-services-fantasycon-2009-report/) - Come and gone in a flash, Fantasycon 2009 will live with me for a long time. It was the usual mix of meeting old friends and chating as if you saw them last week, not last year ... meeting and making new friends, and feeling as if you've known them for years (Hi Mark, Anna,
- [Fantasycon](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fantasycon-2/) - It's almost that time of year again, when a bunch of misfits and weirdos get together to talk until their mouths go dry, drink to try and prevent that from happening (indeed, drink the bar dry ... it's happened ... I was there), then get up and eat inedible breakfast food (waiter, these aren't sausages!),
- [Best New Horror and White Rabbit](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/best-new-horror-and-white-rabbit/) - The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror volume 20 arrived today, containing my story Falling Off the World, and also containing stories by Ramsey Campbell, Stephen King, Gary McMahon, Sarah Pinborough, Peter Crowther, Paul Finch, and many others. It's my fifth appearance in the series (previous stories include White, Remnants, Exorcising Angels and The Repulsion),
- [Mortality](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/mortality/) - If you're ever considering your own mortality, or the mortality of your loved ones - and we're all forced to do so from time to time - this might help. I found it recently in a book by (of all people) Bill Bryson. I think it's wonderful. Not only have you been lucky enough to
- [That between-books moment](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/that-between-books-moment/) - I love finishing reading a book, because that means I get to choose what to read next. That brief moment between books when I haven't got one on the go is always an exciting time, filled with anticipation. Sometimes it lasts mere minutes but usually it's several hours. Today I finished The Land at the
- [Working hard ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/working-hard/) - ... and that's why I haven't been around here for a while. My 30 Days of Night novel THE BANE is with the publisher, and I'm well into my novelisation of THE CABIN IN THE WOODS. Every spare hour is spent working right now, so I might not post much here for a while. And
- [Steve Volk, and A](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/steve-volk-and-a/) - My good friend Steve Volk has gone and got himself a website. You should check it out here. Steve's responsible for Afterlife, one of the best UK TV series of the past few years, as well as the legendary Ghostwatch. And watch out for a Lebbon/Volk collaboration soon ... And talking of collaborations, Brian
- [Zodiac Mindwarp!](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/zodiac-mindwarp/) - Oh yes ... on Saturday I'm off to see Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction at the legendary TJs in Newport. Last time I saw this band was maybe 21 years ago at Cardiff University. Hear that? 21 years ago. That's one way to make yourself feel old. I wonder if all of Mindwarp's songs
- [The Cabin in the Woods](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-cabin-in-the-woods/) - I'm thrilled to announce that I'm writing the novelisation of the forthcoming Joss Whedon & Drew Goddard penned movie THE CABIN IN THE WOODS for Titan Books. Can't say much else about it right now ... but watch this space for more news!
- [How to make a Corpse Crumble](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/how-to-make-a-corpse-crumble/) - On the way to the woods just now with my wife, two kids, one of my daughter's friends, and our dog Blu, I spotted a fully laden blackberry bush growing in the local chapel's small cemetery . Ahh, I thought, I'll keep that in reserve. We're very lucky. We live in a wonderful part of
- [BAR NONE has landed](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/bar-none-has-landed/) - My author copies of my new novel BAR NONE landed today, and it's a fine looking book. Really. You should buy it to check it out. I'm thrilled to be working with Night Shade Books again, and I hope you'll pick it up. I'm running a contest on Twitter until midnight tomorrow where you can
- [Book Trailers](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/book-trailers/) - My mate Gary Braunbeck shows how it's done.
- [The Dude ... he like ... abides](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/the-dude-he-like-abides/) - Totally man. Check it out.
- [London, and THE ISLAND - review](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/london-and-the-island-review/) - Lovely review here for THE ISLAND. What? You haven't bought it yet? Went to London yesterday for some meetings. Met a great producer and chatted about books and movies and stuff, had a lovely time and a fine Thai duck curry. Oh yes. Then moved on and caught up with the very splendid Ed Hughes,
- [New Book - LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/new-book-last-exit-for-the-lost/) - Hoorah! Cemetery Dance have announce my new collection LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST. The stunning cover by the always-brilliant Les Edwards is on the right, and the announcement, in part, reads: From multi award-winning and New York Times bestselling writer Tim Lebbon comes this huge collection of the very best of his short fiction. His
- [RICHARD JAY PARKER and STOP ME](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/richard-jay-parker-and-stop-me/) - One of my oldest, bestest mates is 40 today. And today also happens to be the launch date of his debut thriller STOP ME. What a birthday present, eh? Simon Kernick called it a tightly-written, fast paced debut that keeps you turning the pages. You should pop along and visit his website here, from where
- [Forthcoming Anthology Goodness](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/forthcoming-anthology-goodness/) - Couple of nice anthologies I'm involved in have been announced ... First there's The Improbable Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, a reprint anthology edited by John Joseph Adams. Published by the very excellent Night Shade Books , it features my story The Horror of the Many Faces. There's a dedicated website (where you can read author
- [New Book News ....](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/new-book-news-2/) - .... coming soon. Watch this space! Also, I'm expecting a long-awaited official announcement this month for a new collection of mine. I'm working hard on my original 30 Days of Night novel - called THE BANE - and it's going really well. Love what I have so far, and it's fun writing in this universe
- [British Fantasy Society - new anthology](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/british-fantasy-society-new-anthology/) - The British Fantasy Society is proud to present the first in its series of exclusive, annual anthologies. Twenty writers -- from seasoned award-winners to rising stars -- offer twenty never before published tales. Offering a broad sample of stories with imagination the only limit. Nearly three hundred, hard-bound pages, 100,000 words of the best in
- [Best New Horror - launch at Fantasycon](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/best-new-horror-launch-at-fantasycon/) - I'm in the Mammoth Book of Best New Horror again this year (hoorah!) and there's going to be the traditional Fantasycon launch on Saturday 19th September, at 3:00pm in the main bar. Free glass of wine to anyone who buys a copy! Attending the signing will be the editor Stephen Jones, along with Ramsey Campbell,
- [PW likes Bar None ... and new Hellboy interview](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/pw-likes-bar-none-and-new-hellboy-interview/) - Publishers Weekly gives a wonderful review for Bar None in this week's issue - read it here (scroll down to the SF/Fantasy/Horror section). In part it says: ...a fun, engaging, exceptionally strange and refreshingly original tale for fans of postapocalyptic fiction. Also, there's a new interview with me about my Hellboy novel up now at
- [Pieces of Cake](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/pieces-of-cake/) - Last Saturday my family and I got together to celebrate my imminent (tomorrow) 40th birthday. A great time was had by all, and my lovely wife Tracey gave me two nice surprises that evening (hush at the back). The first was this fantastic cake, based on my Necessary Evil Press novella Pieces of Hate. How
- [MIND THE GAP/BIG BOOK OF NECON - Cemetery Dance editions](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/mind-the-gap-cemetery-dance-edition/) - At long last the Cemetery Dance edition of MIND THE GAP, the first Hidden Cities novel co-written with the splendid Christopher Golden, has been released. With a beautiful cover and design by Jose Nieto, this is a wonderful looking book. What's inside ain't bad either, of course. Go here to check out details. Also out
- [The New Dead](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-new-dead-2/) - Check out this stunning cover for the forthcoming anthology The New Dead, edited by Christopher Golden and featuring my story In The Dust.
- [Maiden/Monkee Mash-up](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/mash-up/) - Classic:
- [More BAR NONE](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/more-bar-none/) - BAR NONE gets a nice mention at The Agony Column, and the write-up gave my fragile writer's ego a very much needed boost. Big publishers please take note! Hoping for many more reviews of BAR NONE soon, from beer bloggers and websites as well as all the usual genre sources. If you read it and
- [All alone again ... and another Bar None review ](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/all-alone-again-and-another-bar-none-review/) - My wife and kids jetted off to France for a few days this morning, and I'm missing them already. But to cheer me up, here's another great review for BAR NONE. I suppose I should honour a review like this by lifting a pint later on .....
- [BAR NONE - review](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/bar-none-review-2/) - There's a wonderful review of BAR NONE at Highlander's Book Reviews. It's a scorcher, and it's really made my day. In part it says: This is a book every bit as good as Cormac McCarthy’s critically acclaimed The Road. In many ways it’s similar, a post apocalyptic road trip, but for me this is the
- [Real Ale Apocalypse](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/real-ale-apocalypse/) - REAL ALE APOCALYPSE!
- [Almost forty - celebrations start here](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/almost-forty-celebrations-start-here/) - Yesterday my two best men Gareth and Richard (mates since we were single digits, and we've all been each others' best men at our weddings) popped around to kick-start 40th Birthday Month. Strange, but the three of us turn forty within 10 days of each other. Much was drunk and eaten, and we had a
- [FALLEN review, and BSG](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/fallen-review-and-bsg/) - A lovely new review of FALLEN here. Watched the series finale of Battlestar Galactica yesterday. Don't read on if you have yet to see it... Maybe I've been spoiled by THE SHIELD. I'll certainly be writing a blog post about that finest of TV series soon, but after watching that finale, BSG just seemed a
- [FORTY](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/forty/) - On July 28th I turn forty. Bloody hell. Mostly I think it doesn't bother me particularly, but then in darker moments ... I think perhaps it does. Stupid, as it's just a number really, a measure of time, and as the saying goes, 'Time is Nature's way of keeping everything from happening at once'. Although
- [THE ISLAND - SFX review](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/the-island-sfx-review/) - SFX Magazine have given THE ISLAND a fantastic 4-star review, part of which says: The magic and technomagic are fresh and quirky, the horrors effectively nasty, and the narrative drive remorseless. Lebbon knows the old Hollywood advice: "Start with an earthquake, and build to a climax." He does this rather well. Nice. In the UK
- [BAR NONE - review](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/bar-none-review/) - A nice review of BAR NONE here. Remember, if you like beer, and horror, and the apoalypse, you'll love this book.
- [THE ISLAND - review](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/the-island-review/) - Nice review of THE ISLAND here. And will someone turn down this bloody heat? I hate it. Give me cloudy and cold any day.
- [BAR NONE - new novel out now!](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/bar-none-new-novel-out-now/) - My latest novel BAR NONE is available now! You can get it from Amazon, or direct from the publisher, or from your local bookshop (and if they don't have it, please ask them to order a copy). You can also download a flyer/poster direct from the publisher's website, if you feel inclined to help promote
- [Alone](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/alone/) - This weekend I've spent some time alone at home with my dog. Tracey and the kids are in Devon til late this evening, so I've been working, relaxing, walking, cycling, and drinking a few pints. Yesterday morning the dog and I walked several miles through Pontypool Park to the shell grotto and the folly. It
- [The Big Smoke](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/the-big-smoke/) - Returned home today from a quick, exhausting and very enjoyable trip to London. My wife and I are knackered, and tomorrow it's the kids' sports day in school, and then directly aftre that Tracey and the kids are going to Devon for the weekend with a couple of her mates and their children. I'm staying
- [THE SHIELD, LONDON, etc](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-shield-london-etc/) - My wife and I finished watching the final season of THE SHIELD on the weekend, and I'm still reeling. Never has a TV programme possessed me so completely. I was utterly invested in the fate of these characters, and the final 3 episodes especially were emotionally draining and beautifully crafted. I'll post something more detailed
- [Cardiff Book Launch](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/cardiff-book-launch/) - Tonight at 6:30 I'll be at Cardiff Waterstone's signing my books THE ISLAND and FALLEN ... come on, can you seriously tell me you have anywhere more important to be? The pub, you say? Fear not, we're going there afterwards.
- [The New Dead - Subterranean](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-new-dead-subterranean/) - The Subterranean Press edition of THE NEW DEAD is now up for preorder. This zombie anthology is edited by Christopher Golden and contains tales by John Connolly, Kelly Armstrong, Max Brooks, Brian Keene, Mike Carey, Joe Lansdale, and a shambling host of others, including yours truly.
- [BIG](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/1384/) - This is very cool (thanks to Gary Greenwood)
- [BAR NONE - the horror arrives soon](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/bar-none-the-horror-arrives-soon/) - In a couple of weeks my new novel BAR NONE will be released from Night Shade Books, my first horror novel in two years (other than 30 DAYS OF NIGHT, but that one wasn't really my baby). It's a novel of 'chilling suspense, apocalyptic beauty, and fine ales'. I finished writing it just after
- [British Fantasy - The Reach of Children](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/british-fantay-the-reach-of-children/) - Utterly thrilled to see that THE REACH OF CHILDREN has been shortlisted for a British Fantasy Award. For those who don't know, this was a novella that Humdrumming published (sort of) just before they went bust ... resulting in only about 125 copies getting out there. It's also an intensely personal piece of writing, and
- [Blog Tour stop #9: SFX Magazine Website](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/blog-tour-stop-9-sfx-magazine-website/) - And so, all good things must come to an end. Here we are at the end of the Blog Tour, and those nice folks over at SFX have allowed me to monopolise their blog for a bit to talk about the whole blog toury process. Go and read it here. Then go and buy the
- [Three years, three days](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/three-years-three-days/) - My mum died three years ago today. It feels like three days. I wouldn't be a reader without her having introduced me to the joy of books, and I wouldn't have become a writer without her encouragement and enthusiasm. At my first ever book launch she cried with pride. Thanks for the way you put
- [Cardiff Waterstone's Book Launch](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/cardiff-waterstones-book-launch/) - To celebrate the UK launch of my novels THE ISLAND in hardback and FALLEN in paperback, both from Allison & Busby, I'm having a fun-filled book launch at: Cardiff Waterstone's, 19th June at 6:30 pm. And to celebrate the book launch, I thought we could then march onward to a suitable hostelry for some real
- [British Fantasy Awards](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/british-fantasy-awards-3/) - The last day for voting in the British Fantasy Awards is Sunday May 31st. If you're eligible (a member of the BFS, attended Fantasycon last year, or are attending this year) you really should pop along and cast your vote. It'll only take you five minutes, and it's important to use your vote. My novella
- [Blog Tour stop #8: Mad Hatter](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/blog-tour-stop-8-mad-hatter/) - We're almost done! I'll be visiting the SFX Magazine blog on Monday, but meantime here's the latest blog on the tour, the Mad Hatter's Bookshelf & Book review. Please pop along and see what I've got to say about this whole being-a-writer thing ... Motorhead rocked. Tonight, it's a quiet evening with wine and a
- [Blot Tour stop #7: Graeme's Fantasy Book Review](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/blot-tour-stop-7-graemes-fantasy-book-review/) - Blog Tour stop #7, everyone! It's Graeme's Fantasy Book Review today, where the excellent Graeme asks me some interesting and sightful questions, and I attempt to answer them in a similar manner. He also reviews FALLEN here. For anyone holding back from ordering a copy of FALLEN in case they win one on the blog
- [Blog Tour stop #6: BSC Review](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/blog-tour-stop-6-bsc-review/) - Here we are at stop #6, a guest blog at BSC Review, where you can get an insight into why I write what I write, why I think I'm boring, and what scared me at the bottom of the garden. Bananarama ... oohhhh, what a night. Tonight, Kylie Minogue said she'd pop in for my
- [SFFE - Press Release!](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/sffe-press-release/) - The Science Fiction and Fantasy Ethics group has been set up by a consortium of authors, co-ordinated by Andy Remic, who wish to celebrate the good side of the fantasy, science fiction and horror genres. By that, we don’t just mean media with a positive theme – no, we’re into violence, sex, drugs and rock
- [Blog Tour stop #5: Speculative Horizons](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/blog-tour-stop-5-speculative-horizons/) - I invited the Banana Splits and got Bananarama. What a party that was. Next stop on my momentous worldwide Blog Tour is Speculative Horizons, where you can read an interview, a fantastic review, another extract, and ongoing competition details. After-blog party tonight will be a quiet affair, attended by Miss Marple and Inspector Poirot. Would
- [The Island](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-island-5/) - My new novel THE ISLAND is out today in the USA from Bantam Spectra! Publishers Weekly gave it a lovely Starred Review (third in a row!), and other initial feedback has also been excellent. It's quite different from previous Noreela novel FALLEN, and I'm thrilled with how it turned out. Please give it a go!
- [Blog Tour stop #4: Falcata Times](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/blog-tour-stop-4-falcata-times/) - Well, someone turned up for the party at the end of Stop #3 on my blog tour ... but I can't remember much of it. The neighbour's dog was barbecued, every door in my house was removed, and my wife has been replaced by an exact replica. I think maybe it was Pink Floyd. Stop
- [The New Dead](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-new-dead/) - Thrilled to announce that my story In The Dust will appear in THE NEW DEAD, a brand new zombie anthology due from St Martin's Press early next year. Here's a write-up at editor Christopher Golden's website. And more zombie news coming soon ...
- [Blog Tour stop #3: Highlander's Book Reviews](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/blog-tour-stop-3-highlanders-book-reviews/) - Well, after the chaos at the end of the Blog Tour stop #2 party - everyone came to lash it up with Motley Crue, but we got Poison instead - I don't feel inclined to make promises about who'll turn up for the 'end of blog' party now that we're at Highlander's Book Reviews. I've
- [Blog Tour stop #2: Allison & Busby](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/blog-tour-stop-2-allison-busby/) - After the first stop on my Blog Tour went so well (and the wild party that ran for 18 hours afterwards ... wasn't expecting the firetrucks, and who invited Motorhead?), it's on to stop #2, at my very own publisher's website, Allison & Busby. Please drop by, enter competitions, and prepare for the next party.
- [Blog Tour stop #1: My Favourite Books](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/blog-tour-stop-1-my-favourite-books/) - Here's the first stop on my Blog Tour - My Favourite Books. Please check it out and post comments, send money, or sacrifice goats as applicable! Also, check out this separate interview I've done for a gaming site...
- [Shorts!](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/shorts/) - Just had great fun writing a short story called The Deification of Dal Bamore. I'll be submitting it next week after a revison and edit to a very exciting new anthology, more details if a) they accept it, and b) I'm allowed to share. Meanwhile ...
- [The Survivors](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/the-survivors/) - Well, we made it! There were a few dodgy moments - those sheep were vicious, and mountaintop ferns have a way of slapping your legs in the wind just so - but after a 4 hour walk (with several, 'Er, maybe we should have taken that other path back there' moments), we progressed along the
- [Adventure](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/adventure/) - Today, we're off on an adventure. Starting from my friends' house in Blaenavon, we're heading over the mountain to the Goose & Cuckoo. They don''t know the way. Neither do we. We only know it's 'That way, possibly'. Could be fun, but so soon after watching EDEN LAKE, I admit to being a little
- [Time Management](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/time-management/) - I just bought myself a sexy, sleek little Netbook, an Acer Aspire One. Very nice it is too, and it allows me to sit around the house doing bits & pieces of work when that otherwise wouldn't have happened. This morning, up at 7am with dog & son, I did an interview (one of 5
- [Fun stuff](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/fun-stuff/) - A friend of mine sent me a load of 'motivational posters', some of which just made me 'LOL' (for all you computer-speak-types). So I'll pick the best and post one per day over the next few days ... keep checking back! For some reason, this is the one that really buttered my bread.
- [And ..... relax.](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/and-relax/) - Yesterday I delivered my new novel ECHO CITY FALLS. It's a biggie, clocking in at over 500 pages and 160,000 words. This last week I've been working 12 hour days revising/editing/rewriting, and I slogged right up to the finishing post. So, apologies if it's been a bit quiet here, but now that book's done (for
- [Captain Tripps](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/captain-tripps/) - Can't help thinking that all these 'things are under control' statements about the Swine Flu outbreak is masking lots of high level panicking around the world. Phone lines are buzzing, emergency procedures are being wound up, CDC is very, very busy. Maybe I just read too muct dystopian horror but .... this feels serious.
- [ECHO CITY and EDEN LAKE](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/echo-city-and-eden-lake/) - Time flies when you're having fun. Maybe that's true! Yesterday I went to my dad's place to help build a fence (his old one had rotted and almost fallen over ... we breathed on it and it fell down). Most of my family were there, and in 8 hours of solid work we'd taken down
- [Review - Hellboy: The Fire Wolves](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/review-hellboy-the-fire-wolves/) - Here's a fantastic review of my Hellboy novel THE FIRE WOLVES. Nice! Been a bit quiet here, yep. But I'm busy editing and revising ECHO CITY FALLS for delivery to my publisher next week, as well as working on the new Hidden Cities book with Chris Golden, TELL MY SORROWS TO THE STONES. Lots of
- [FALLEN & THE EVERLASTING - more great reviews](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/fallen-another-great-review/) - Here's a fantastic review for FALLEN! Yep, another one. What's that? Haven't bought it yet?? Tsk .... And while we're at it, here's another great review for THE EVERLASTING as well ....
- [Best New Horror 20](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/best-new-horror-20/) - I'm delighted to announce that my story Falling Off the World from the Second Humdrumming Book of Horror Stories will appear in the Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 20, edited by the esteemed Stephen Jones. It's my fifth time in Best New Horror, but the excitement was just as rich when I heard I
- [The Map of Moments - review challenge!](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-map-of-moments-review-challenge/) - THE MAP OF MOMENTS: A Novel of the Hidden Cities by Christopher Golden and Tim Lebbon Now available! "A wonderfully creepy thriller of a ghost story." - Publishers Weekly, starred review Love the Hidden Cities novels? Here's your chance to get the next one FREE! The first 50 (fifty) people to review The Map of
- [Children of the New Disorder](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/children-of-the-new-disorder-2/) - This new book is out and available to order now through the publisher or HorrorMall. It's a novellette for $35. Let's get that out of the way first. I happen to think it's a pretty damn good novellette. And the book itself is such a gorgeous object that I think you'd be mad not to
- [Children of the New Disorder ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/children-of-the-new-disorder/) - ... has landed. And it is a thing of beauty. Watch this space tomorrow for a full blog entry and much cooing over my new book with Lindy Moore. UPDATE: OK ... Easter intruded (long walks, a friend's 40th, beach visit today ....) and so I'll be posting about this lovely new book tomorrow. Promise.
- [British Invasion (edited with Christopher Golden and Jim Moore)](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/british-invasion-edited-with-christopher-golden-and-jim-moore/) - Published Cemetery Dance Publication, 2009 Availability: Limited edition hardback, direct from publisher They've invaded before, sending their best and brightest to transform popular music for all time. This time, they're leaving the music behind and focusing on words. The British Invasion has begun again, in a collection of twenty-one unforgettable stories of horror and the
- [HELLBOY: The Fire Wolves](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/hellboy-the-fire-wolves-4/) - My new Hellboy novel THE FIRE WOLVES is available now. You can get it from your local bookstore, or online from the usual dealers. It's a fun, fiery Hellboy romp set in Italy, centering around a possibly cataclysmic eruption of Mt Vesuvius ... and the things that came out of the volcano 2000 years ago
- [FALLEN - out now as a UK paperback ](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/fallen-out-now-as-a-uk-paperback/) - FALLEN hits the shelves today in the UK as a mass market paperback. You can buy from your local bookshop, online from Amazon, or direct from the publisher. FALLEN was chosen by Publishers Weekly as one of the top four fantasy, science fiction & horror novels published last year in the USA. It received a
- [British Fantasy Awards long list](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/british-fantasy-awards-long-list/) - The long list for the British Fantasy Awards has been released, and I'm thrilled to see The Reach of Children on there. You can go here to see the full list and to vote. In other news, yesterday I finished my new novel ECHO CITY FALLS in first draft. It's the longest book I've ever
- [Stop Me](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/stop-me/) - Here's the forthcoming debut novel from one of my oldest mates. Pre-order it here. Now. One mouse click to stop a killing.
- [The Map of Moments - another nice review](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/the-map-of-moments-another-nice-review/) - Check it out here. And buy the book. Honest, it's good.
- [THE ISLAND - Publishers Weekly Starred Review](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-island-publishers-weekly-starred-review/) - Well this is a nice way to start the week ... my forthcoming novel THE ISLAND has just had a Starred Review in Publishers Weekly. More soon!
- [Adventures in Deepest Wales](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/adventures-in-deepest-wales/) - Just arrived back from a writing adventure in a couple of cottages near Builth Wells. Myself, Gary Greenwood, Adam Nevill, Sarah Pinborough, Paul Lewis and Paul Meloy spent a long weekend writing, eating, drinking, chatting, a bit more writing, and a bit more drinking. And some more eating, too. We do a couple of these
- [BAR NONE - exclusive extract](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/bar-none-exclusive-extract/) - My new novel BAR NONE is due to hit the shelves April 20th. It's a novel of 'chilling suspense, apocalyptic beauty, and fine ales'. So as a pre-weekend treat, the first ever extract is now available at Dread Central for your perusal and delectation. It reads with a soft fruity aromas, a smooth mouthfeel,
- [30 Days of Night ... the sun goes down again](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/30-days-of-night-the-sun-goes-down-again/) - I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be writing an original novel set in the 30 Days of Night universe for Pocket Books. Novelising the movie was a huge amount of fun, and the book did really well (popped up on the New York Times Bestseller list, no less!), so I'm really excited about returning to
- [Hellboy: The Fire Wolves](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/hellboy-the-fire-wolves-3/) - I received my first copy of Hellboy: The Fire Wolves today from the very excellent Rob Simpson at Dark Horse. It is a Beautiful Object (see cover), and when it's available for sale in a few days I'll do a more lengthly blog post. For now, I'm chuffed that my name's appeared on a second
- [Exclusive!  Read it here first!](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/exclusive-read-it-here-first/) - Reality TV 'star' Jade Goody is dead! Oh ... hang on ... I can't claim the scoop on this, because OK! magazine published her obituary last week before she'd died. Nothing to do with ... well, avoiding the rush, eh? Nothing to do with getting as much cash as possible out of a public grieving
- [Calvin Moves On](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/calvin-moves-on/) - Without a doubt one of my favourite comic strips ever ... and whoever did this captured its spirit perfectly.
- [NOREELA - updated](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/noreela-updated/) - My Noreela Website has been updated with info on forthcoming novel THE ISLAND, including places where you can order the US trade paperback and the UK hardback. There's also a lovely big extract from the novel, and updates to the FALLEN page for the UK mass market paperback ... On the site you'll also
- [Bloody Books - D'Lacey and Hussey](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/bloody-books-dlacey-and-hussey/) - These guys are doing some good stuff. Check out the site. I'm really impressed with the marketing being done here.
- [More Good Mornings, and Nick Cave](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/more-good-mornings-and-nick-cave/) - I've been asked to do some paper reviews on BBC Wales' Good Morning Wales show, which should be fun. Starts in 3 weeks, I'll remind you again nearer the time (just in case you'll be around that early). I hope I can say what I want, within reason ... we shall see. More good news
- [Logic & The Pope](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/logic-the-pope/) - They really don't mix. See here. I despair ...
- [Fears Unnamed](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/fears-unnamed-3/) - Here's a lovely review of FEARS UNNAMED. Nice to see it's still being read.
- [Good Morning Wales](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/good-morning-wales/) - I'll be on Good Morning Wales tomorrow morning (Monday) on BBC Radio Wales, talking about the new publication of the John Christopher classic The Death of Grass, along with screenwriter Andrew Cartmel. It's on 93-104FM.
- [BOOK NEWS: Children of the New Disorder](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/book-news-children-of-the-new-disorder/) - CHILDREN OF THE NEW DISORDER is shipping now! This novelette from Creeping Hemlock Press is co-written with Lindy Moore (pseudonym of an award-winning children's fantasy writer) ... and when you read it, you'll understand why she published under a pseudonym. It's rather grim. You can buy it from the Horror Mall, or direct from the
- [Ask Me Anything ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/as-me-anything/) - HERE! Anything but the Horrorfind 7 in the morning skinny-dipping incident, that is.
- [THE ISLAND - UK cover](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-island-uk-cover/)
- [Allison & Busby](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/allison-busby/) - My UK publisher Allison & Busby has launched a snazzy, exciting new website. Take a look, browse around, and have fun. Oh, and buy some books. And oh yeah, WATCHMEN. I thought it was a fabulous, awesome movie. I read the comic about ten years ago, and I'm not one of those people who'll
- [The Map of Moments - review](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/the-map-of-moments-review/) - New review here. It's .... interesting.
- [The Island - UK deal](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-island-uk-deal/) - This news slipped into a post a couple of days ago ... but here's the 'official' announcement: Allison & Busby will be releasing my new fantasy novel THE ISLAND in hardback at the end of May! I'm thrilled that they're doing a second fantasy novel of mine, and I'll fill you in on more news
- [Brian Keene's site](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/brian-keenes-site/) - I'm currently doing a week-long Q&A over at Brian Keene's site - check it out here. You'll have to join and/or log in to his message board to do so. It's fun!
- [Watchmen again](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/watchmen-again/) - Just seen it. Bloody hell................ More soon.
- [Books Incoming](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/books-incoming/) - Times, they are getting busy. I've got some exciting book releases over the next three months ... Parcelforce are going to hate me: April will see HELLBOY: THE FIRE WOLVES from Dark Horse, as well as FALLEN in mass market paperback in the USA (Bantam) and the UK (Allison & Busby). BAR NONE (a novel
- [Watchmen](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/watchmen/) - Beaucoup Watchmen awesomeness here.
- [Fantasycon 2009](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/fantasycon-2009/) - Fantasycon have announced their Guests of Honour for this year's convention. A great line-up, eclectic and interesting. Fantasycon is one of my favourite convenions, and I never miss it, even if I have to sell a limb to get there. I still have four ... but who knows what the future may hold. You know
- [Another great review of a book no longer available!](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/another-great-review-of-a-book-no-longer-available/) - There's another great review of The Reach of Children in the current Hub magazine, just to remind you what you're missing if you didn't manage to get one of the 100 or so copies out there, grumble, grrr. I'm sure this novella will see print again one of these days, but grr grumble moan.
- [Fly-by blogging ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/fly-by-blogging/) - Here we go again, just a quickie. First, the Best Movie Of The Year. Second, I'll soon be able to announce an exciting new novel project that I'm really thrilled about. Soon ... soon! Third ... there is no third. See you again tomorrow!
- [Back in the Saddle](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/back-in-the-saddle/) - I've been away for a few days with my family. We went to Center Parcs, an utterly fantastic place for a family holiday. We cycled and swam, relaxed in the evenings, watched the Masterchef final (Yay for Mat!), drank, and ate some superb cakes. Sometimes I think that cakes are what make life worth living.
- [The Reach of Children - review](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/the-reach-of-children-review/) - Here's a nice review for The Reach of Children. Pity no one can buy it anywhere, but I'm working on something to hopefully change that ... watch this space.
- [Pontypool](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/pontypool/) - My postal address is Goytre, Pontypool, Monmouthshire. Pontypool. Innocuous sounding word, right? Wrong...... I'm very scared.
- [BAR NONE ... coming very soon](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/bar-none-coming-very-soon/) - My first horror novel in almost two years, coming soon from Night Shade Books ... BAR NONE. A novel of chilling suspense, apocalyptic beauty, and fine ales.
- [Recommendation: Vincent Chong](https://www.timlebbon.net/recommendations/recommendation-vincent-chong/) - A lot of you will be familiar with Vinny Chong's wonderful artwork, which has graced the covers of books from writers such as Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, Jack Dann, Richard Morgan, Paul Meloy and many, many others. And if you're not familiar with it, now's your chance to put that right. Vinny has updated
- [Dam](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/dam/) - So, writing ... ECHO CITY FALLS continues on apace, I'm working on a couple of screenplays, and a few short stories. I'm also awaiting news on several exciting projects, so hopefully more soon. Today, however, is a day just for living a bit. It's beautifully sunny outside - almost a spring day - and the
- [Oscars 2010](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/oscars-2010/) - For next year's Oscars, we already have a contender for Best Movie, Best Special Effects, and Best Hand Up Arse.
- [Mind Bogglification #324](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/mind-bogglification-324/) - Try getting your head around this on a quiet Sunday afternoon. It's mind blowing, but I also find it immensely comforting just thinking about the possibilities. Of course, this is a pure guesstimate, as is much concerned with 'Earth-like' planets. One thing that confuses me here is that the scientist then goes on to say
- [The Map of Moments](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-map-of-moments-3/) - Check out the Hidden Cities website for updates for The Map of Moments! Working on a super-double-top-secret screenplay project with a good friend of mine tomorrow ... I'm sure a coffee shop visit or two will be involved.
- [Quote of the Week](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/quote-of-the-week/) - Foolish, sad, and rather pathetic Holocaust-denying priest Richard Williamson said in a recent interview: Throughout my life, I have always sought the truth. That is why I converted to Catholicism and became a priest. Is it just me who chuckles at that?
- [S'no surprise, it ain't over yet](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/sno-surprise-it-aint-over-yet/) - I didn't have a very productive week last week - I did maybe 10,000 words on ECHO CITY FALLS, and a bit on a top-secret short story I'm working on (also had a killer idea for a YA novel, but there's only so much time ...) Most of this lack of productivity was down to
- [Recommendation: Flogging Molly - Float](https://www.timlebbon.net/music/recommendation-flogging-molly-float/) - Flogging Molly, as you'll know by now, are one of my very favourite bands, and this new single from their new album FLOAT is a cracker. Not quite as barnstorming as some of their stuff, more reflective, it's a really affecting song, and I think this interesting video works wonders.
- [REVIEW: The Reach of Children](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/review-the-reach-of-children/) - The book itself is rarer than rocking horse shit, but it's still nice to see such a glowing review of THE REACH OF CHILDREN. I'm humbled and flattered by the great reaction this novella has been getting .... out of maybe 100 people who have a copy, I've probably had 40 emails telling me
- [ECHO CITY FALLS](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/echo-city-falls/) - Just a quick update on the new fantasy novel I'm working on, ECHO CITY FALLS. This is a standalone novel, not a Noreela book, and I'm at the halfway stage (and any writer will tell you, that can sometimes be a difficult part of a book ...) I've had some difficult moments, but generally it's
- [Well the weather outside is frightful ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/well-the-weather-outside-is-frightful/) - ... but we don't get it much, so the kids and I spent the morning making the most of it! Snowball fights, walks in the local woods with our monstrous mutt Blu, and then to end it all a ridiculous snowman. Dan got cold and cried, but only after two hours doing his best to
- [Stranger ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/stranger/) - And I found this in my sock drawer. Help?
- [Strange ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/strange/) - I was clearing out my attic and I found this. Weird. Any idea what it might be?
- [Letterman and Hicks](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/letterman-and-hicks/) - Here's David Letterman finally showing the Bill Hicks performance he cut from his show 15 years ago, and having Hicks's mum along so he can apologise to her. About fucking time, and 15 years too late. This doesn't right a wrong, Letterman.
- [Eddie and David](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/eddie-and-david/) - I'm going to see Eddie Izzard! Yay! It's not until November, but I managed to snag a couple of tickets for Cardiff CIA yesterday for me and the missus. Muchly looking forward to hearing stories of oil-drilling cats and other distinctly not normal stuff. And this evening, I shall mostly be watching Sir David Attenborough
- [British Invasion](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/british-invasion/) - This anthology which I co-edited with Christopher Golden and James A Moore is shipping now. It's a collection of all new horror stories from British writers, both established and relatively new to the field. And we happen to think it's very good indeed. You can buy BRITISH INVASION direct from the publisher, or from your
- [Sir David Attenborough](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/sir-david-attenborough/) - Sir David Attenborough is a bit of a hero of mine, and I think he's one of the few people in the public eye who thoroughly deserves all the praise heaped upon him. He's utterly passionate about nature and his role in revealing it to the viewers of his many, many fine TV programmes. He's
- [Fantasy Book Critic](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/fantasy-book-critic-2/) - There's a neat little article at the Fantasy Book Critic about my favourite books of last year, and what I'm looking forward to this year. Short, but sweet.
- [The Reach of Children](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novellas/the-reach-of-children/) - Publisjed September 2008, Humdrumming Due to the publisher Humdrumming's recent demise, this Limited Edition Hardback is now SOLD OUT Daniel is ten years old when his mother dies. She dies young, and with so much left to give. He does not understand. He cannot let her go. After the funeral, his father begins talking to
- [The Map of Moments](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-map-of-moments-2/) - THE MAP OF MOMENTS is out today! Check it out ... then buy it! It's had some fantastic reviews so far - including a starred review from Publishers Weekly - and Chris and I are really keen to hear what readers think.
- [Slayground](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/slayground/) - Check out the Slayground to see some of what I'm looking forward to this year.
- [The Map of Moments - another review](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-map-of-moments-another-review/) - Here's another insightful review of The Map of Moments. The book's getting some nice attention already, and official release date is January 27th. What are you waiting for?
- [Obama](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/obama-2/) - My favourite two quotes from a compelling inauguration speech: "We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus - and non-believers." "This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed - why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent mall, and
- [200](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/200/) - Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Edgar, Happy birthday to you.
- [I've been...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/ive-been/) - ... Twittered. Twatted. Whatever. My old mate Brian Keene has been on at me for ages to do this, so now I've done it, and you can find me on Twitter here. Sign up to follow me and find out what I had for breakfast, what happened to my left big toe when I went
- [No God Bus](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/no-god-bus/) - The 'No God Bus' hilarity continues. I wonder how his employers would react if he refused to drive a bus because he didn't like the brand of Cola advertised on its side?
- [The David Gemmell Legend Award](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-david-gemmell-legend-award/) - The Guardian Online has written a nice piece about the David Gemmell Legend Award. You can view it here. My novel FALLEN is on the longlist, along with 68 other novels, and voting is open until 31st March. After that a shortlist will be released and voted upon. Check out the David Gemmell Legend
- [Getting old](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/getting-old/) - That's me. Dark fantasy and horror writer: check. Old git: check. Here's what the letter from the consultant said about my shoulder X-ray: '... shows signs of slight bone deterioration between your collarbone and shoulderblade.' In other words, as she told me informally, 'normal for age'. So if I ever want to take up squash
- [Oldest Rocker in Town!](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/oldest-rocker-in-town/) - This is me in 40 years!
- [BRITISH INVASION - Cemetery Dance](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/british-invasion-cemetery-dance/) - Cemetery Dance report that BRITISH INVASION, the anthology I co-edited with Christopher Golden and James A Moore, is on the way! Click the link above to see full contents, and just take a look at this fantastic artwork by the very excellent Les Edwards. If you're a contributor ... you'll be getting your copy soon.
- [The Best Job In The World](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/the-best-job-in-the-world/) - I used to think I had the best job in the world. Then this. Come on now ... Actually if they let me do it and take my laptop, I'll still have the best job in the world.
- [New Book, and I Fought The Law and the Law Won](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/new-book-and-i-fought-the-law-and-the-law-won/) - I received my advance copies of The Map of Moments today, the dark fantasy novel I've written with my most excellent collaborator Christopher Golden. The book looks fabulous, is attracting some great reviews, has already attracted some movie interest, and goes on sale at the end of the month. But pre-orders are Very Good Things,
- [UFO damages wind turbine!](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/ufo-damages-wind-turbine/) - Or was this Bush-sponsored oilmen? Next time I bump the car or drop a plate in the kitchen, I'll know who to blame it on!
- [The Map of Moments - another great review](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/the-map-of-moments-another-great-review/) - Following on from the Publishers Weekly starred review of the forthcoming dark fantasy novel with the exceedingly excellent Christopher Golden, The Map of Moments, here's another great review from SFRevu. A nice way to start the new year. And talking of starting something, I began my brand new dark fantasy novel ECHO CITY FALLS today!
- [The New Doctor Who ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/the-new-doctor-who/) - ... is very young! I'm hoping that once this guy's done his bit, they'll choose my son for the next one. He did have a sonic screwdriver for Christmas, though it uses batteries quickly and is already broken.
- [Happy New Year](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/happy-new-year/) - A big Happy New Year to you all! I always love January. Many people get depressed, but for me it's everything back to normal (kids to school, and me back to the keyboard), and the onslaught of consumerism seems to fade off, just a little. There's still the Mega-Sales, of course, and holiday companies exhorting
- [2008 - Looking Back](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/2008-looking-back/) - As 2008 draws to a weary close (well I'm weary, don't know about you ... early mornings, late nights, too much food and booze), I thought I'd post my thoughts about what I thought were the highlights of this past year. Firstly, I read a lot more this year than last (about 35 novels, and
- [But on the upside ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/but-on-the-upside/) - ... here's a victory for common sense. Read through the article for the full story, but basically the Portman Group - an organisation formed by big industry drinks manufacturers to promote sensible drinking - were exerting their pressure on brilliant micro-brewers Brewdog, claiming that their promotional efforts and bottle labelling could cause violent behaviour and
- [The Pope](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-pope/) - I'd take time to comment on this more fully, but sometimes brevity is best: what a load of old bollocks.
- [Pay The Ghost optioned](https://www.timlebbon.net/movie-news/pay-the-ghost-optioned/) - I'm delighted to announce that Midnight Kitchen Productions have optioned my short story Pay The Ghost, originally published in the Cemetery Dance anthology October Dreams. Midnight Kitchen Productions focuses on adapting genre source material for film. They currently have an adaptation of China Mieville's Details set up at Paramount Pictures, with Pascal Laugier (Martyrs, Hellraiser)
- [Forthcoming in 2009 ....](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/forthcoming-in-2009/) - The year's not over yet, but already I'm looking forward. Nothing wrong with that! If you check out the Forthcoming Books box in the column on the right you'll see info about future publications due out next year sometime. As well as these there are a couple of unannounced projects (yes, one of them is
- [The Shield](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/the-shield/) - Okay, so I'm pretty late to the game, but last night my wife and I watched the first two episodes of Series One of The Shield. Wow. I've heard so much about this show, but I still wasn't sure what to expect. It's brilliant - wonderfully written and acted. I'm also aware of what I've
- [Recommendation: RED by Paul Kane](https://www.timlebbon.net/recommendations/recommendation-red-by-paul-kane/) - A while back I wrote an intro for this great new novella from Paul Kane. Now it's up for pre-order, and you could do a lot worse than pop along to the Skullvine Press Website to secure yourselves a copy. It's an interesting take on a traditional fairytale, and Paul's done a great job at
- [Why You Should Buy Books](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/why-you-should-buy-books/) - There area a few shopping days left until Christmas. All those presents you've forgotten to buy are worrying you, now. Aunt Ethel doesn't need another scarf, your father-in-law has enough baseball caps to warm the heads of a full stadium, and your best friend's not really interested in chocolate now that she's on a crash
- [Black Holes and Revelations](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/black-holes-and-revelations/) - Muse were right, it seems. There's a giant black hole at the centre of our galaxy, so current advice is to turn left when you reach Alpha Centauri, not right. That way lies a world of hurt. I love stuff like this. I was just chatting with my family about it over dinner, and as
- [Publishers Weekly Starred Review - The Map of Moments](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/publishers-weekly-starred-review-the-map-of-moments/) - My forthcoming novel with Christopher Golden, The Map of Moments, has just had a Starred Review in Publishers Weekly! That's a fine way to start the week, I can tell you. This is the second Novel of the Hidden Cities, and Chris and I are pleased that this review agrees with our own opinion -
- [The Lurgy](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/the-lurgy/) - No, it's not the title of a new book of mine. It's what I've got. And in fact my whole family have it apart from my daughter, who's skipping around as bright as ever. We've got fevers, coughing fits and hot-and-cold sweats. And suffering from this, yesterday I made the journey to London for a
- [Two Years On](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/two-years-on/) - Two years ago today was my first day working as a full-time writer. Leaving work to write for a living was a big decision, but definitely one of the best I've ever made, and through the downs as well as the ups I haven't regretted it for a moment. It seems a lot longer than
- [Interzone goodness](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/interzone-goodness/) - In the latest edition of the excellent Interzone magazine there's a small interview with me, and fine reviews of Fallen, The Everlasting and The Reach of Children. Interzone comes from TTA Press, the same folks who publish Black Static and Crimewave, and it's essential viewing for any science fiction or fantasy fan. Talking of The
- [Fantasy Book Critic, and other stuff](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/859/) - The very excellent Fantasy Book Critic has posted the second part of his 'Coming in 2009' list ... it makes for interesting reading, and it weighs heavy on the wallet. Featured in there is my forthcoming novel The Island from Bantam Spectra, as well as many, many novels with slinky, hard-looking women on the cover,
- [The Reach of Children - SOLD OUT](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-reach-of-children-sold-out/) - Hi Folks .... I'm still working through the many emails I've woken to, and I'm HOPING that everyone who has emailed me up to now will get a copy (if you've emailed me, you'll be hearing back from me today). But the book is now SOLD OUT! Thanks so much for your interest and enthusiasm.
- [The Scheme of Things](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/the-scheme-of-things/) - Spotted this on Mark Chadbourn's website. If things are feeling a bit heavy, if it feels like you're striving hard but going nowhere ... this will put you in your place. Blimey.
- [Wild Wales, and looking back](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/wild-wales-and-looking-back/) - Tomorrow I'm off into the wilds with a few fellow Welsh writers for a weekend of writing, beer, and good food. Myself, Steve Lockley, Paul Lewis, Gary Greenwood, Steve Volk and Mike O'Driscoll will be doing a 'Withnail and I' here, except this won't be a mistake. So I'll be out of touch until Monday,
- [Absent minded?](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/absent-minded/) - My wife often accuses me of being absent minded, and of having my head in the clouds. My excuse is that I live in (at least) two places at once: reality, and the reality of my latest novel or story. I say at least two places, because I'm inevitably working on more than one project
- [The Reach of Children - going fast!](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-reach-of-children-going-fast/) - UPDATE - these are going VERY quickly. Anyone who's emailed me so far is guaranteed a copy, even though I might not have replied to you yet. But come morning, they might be all gone. So don't sit there twiddling your thumbs ... it's first-come, first-served!
- [The Reach of Children - buy it here!](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-reach-of-children-buy-it-here/) - Publication date September 2008 Due to the publisher Humdrumming's recent demise, this Limited Edition Hardback is now available direct from the author. Send me an email if you're interested: lebbon1984(at)yahoo(dot)com Publication price was £25.00, but I'm selling for: UK - £16.00 (this includes postage) USA - $32.00 (this includes air mail postage) Elsewhere - email
- [Motorhead, Beer and Naked Ladies](https://www.timlebbon.net/music/motorhead-beer-and-naked-ladies/) - Well they go together so well, don't they? Last Saturday my mate Gareth Morgan (he's the drummer here) and set off to Cardiff to see Motorhead on their new Motorizer tour. We started the day off with a nice slow afternoon drinking real ale (who wouldn't?), visiting a couple of interesting pubs along the way.
- [Two Hours Later ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/two-hours-later/) - ... and my computer's fixed. A great big thanks to my brother-in-law Dave. Really, if your computer's knackered, he's the man to see. Just mail me, and I'll send you his address and phone number, he'd be delighted. Apparantly the thermal paste between my heat sink and processor had dried out, processor was getting too
- [Service will be resumed...](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/service-will-be-resumed/) - ...soon. Folks, I'm having nasty computer problems right now- sitting at my sister's place right now as my brother in law sorts it. That's why you haven't heard from me in a while, but NORMAL SERVICE WILL BE RESUMED soon. Meantime, news is building up, so expect messages soon concerning: The recent Motorhead gig and
- [Motorhead and William](https://www.timlebbon.net/music/motorhead-and-william/) - Last night I visited a small seaside town with my wife and two kids. I made a trip into a book shop, raising a weak smile from my wife ... it's pretty normal, after all. She said she'd take the kids off for a meal. For a small seaside bookstore, I was delighted to see
- [The staggeringly brilliant ... Flogging Molly!](https://www.timlebbon.net/music/the-staggeringly-brilliant-flogging-molly/) - This past Sunday I was lucky enough to catch Street Dogs, Skindred, and Flogging Molly in Bristol on the last UK date of their Eastpak Antidote Tour (unfortunately we turned up too late to see Time Again). And I have to say, this was one of the best gigs I've been to in many, many
- [More Humdrumming stuff](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/more-humdrumming-stuff/) - Confirmed to me today that the Very Special Edition of The Reach of Children has not appeared, and will not. Those who ordered it are being advised by Humdrumming to contact their credit card companies or Paypal to investigate payment protection mechanisms. Which sucks. I'd also advise that you email David Chappell (at the company
- [Humdrumming, farewell](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/humdrumming-farewell/) - As it's public knowledge now, I can talk about the fact that Humdrumming have gone into receivership. I've been getting a flood of emails from people who've ordered THE REACH OF CHILDREN through them, and at the moment it seems that the company are shipping anything pre-ordered. However, I'm not sure of the status
- [Holy fisticuffs!](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/holy-fisticuffs/) - Ahh, peace and goodwill to all men, and all that. It's not just rival football supporters, it's rival religious orders too. It'd be funny, if it wasn't so sad and pathetic. Right, off in an hour to see Flogging Molly! Hoorah!
- [David Gemmell Legend Awards for Fantasy](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/david-gemmell-legend-awards-for-fantasy/) - For the first time next year, the David Gemmell Legend Award for Fantasy will be presented for the best fantasy novel of 2008. Gemmell really was a legend, and his books and characters still command huge respect and admiration among readers. I read Legend a long time ago, and I still have vivid memories of
- [Flogging Molly](https://www.timlebbon.net/music/flogging-molly/) - I'm going to see Flogging Molly! Just bought tickets to see them this coming Sunday at Bristol Carling Academy, along with my mates Gary Greenwood and Ly. Hoorah! Flogging Molly are one of my may favourite bands of the last few years, and I'm so excited. I'm even excited by the support bands, especially Street
- [Book Updates](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/book-updates/) - I thought I'd post an update on forthcoming book releases. Where these are available for pre-order, I've posted an Amazon link, but ordering from your local bookstore is always good. So here we go: Bar None - sometimes soon, from Night Shade Books - my first original horror novel in over 18 months The Map
- [Obama](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/obama/) - It's already been said a thousand times today, but I'll just add my own voice: we're living through historic times. Many of my American friends have been in touch to tell me how they feel good about their country again. The optimism and joy on display these last 24 hours have been refreshing and contagious,
- [Publishers Weekly's Best Books of the Year](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/publishers-weeklys-best-books-of-the-year/) - PW have released their Best Books of the Year list, and I'm delighted to see FALLEN on there, one of only 7 SF/Fantasy/Horror books chosen. Hoorah! I was also thrilled to see that Bob Shearman won a World Fantasy Award for his collection Tiny Deaths, which I blogged about a couple of days ago. Really,
- [Hallowe'en, and Proof that I'm a Big Scary Horror Writer](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/halloween-and-proof-that-im-a-big-scary-horror-writer/) - So, ten years ago today, I've just been reminded, was the Nervous convention in Cardiff, at which my second book Faith in the Flesh was being launched, along with my mate Gary Greenwood's first novel The Dreaming Pool. GO HERE to read all about it ... Gary's done a splendid write up about the day,
- [Into the Wild Green Yonder](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/into-the-wild-green-yonder/) - I'm sorry to announce that Into the Wild Green Yonder, the short novel I've been working on with Peter Crowther for some time, will no longer be published by Cemetery Dance Publications. However, Pete and I have had a sprint on the novel over the last few weeks, and we're quite close to finishing. Further
- [Recommendation: Tiny Deaths](https://www.timlebbon.net/recommendations/recommendation-tiny-deaths/) - Robert Shearman is an award-winning playwright, both for stage and radio. He's been resident dramatist at the Northcott Theatre in Exeter. He's written for Doctor Who, both TV and audio books. And judging by this book, he's also a wonderful writer of short stories. Don't you just hate him already? I met Rob, far too
- [Two New Book Deals!](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/two-new-book-deals/) - Had the go-ahead to announce two exciting new book deals .... First, Christopher Golden and I will be writing two brand new Novels of the Hidden Cities for Bantam! The first novel in this very loosely connected series (the only link between each is that they're set in big cities of the world), MIND THE
- [Deat Set episode one: Verdict](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/deat-set-episode-one-verdict/) - Well, what a great opening episode! I read in one preview that Big Brother is beyond satire, and in a way I think that's right. But I also think that the Big Brother producers were either brave - or possibly stupid - to let this happen. I'm delighted they did, of course ... because it
- [Blast from the past, change for the future.](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/blast-from-the-past-change-for-the-future/) - Caught this on Joe Hill's website & blog, and partly because I thought it was extremely clever (I'm sure most of you reading this will remember the original ad and the craze it spawned) - and partly because what's happening in the USA over the next couple of weeks is important for us all -
- [The Invasion](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/the-invasion/) - I was right. It was a bucket of shite.
- [The Joy of Seeing Your Own Books](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-joy-of-seeing-your-own-books/) - My books have been out in the UK for a good couple of months now, but until today I hadn't seen them in a bookshop (apart from the day of the launch in my local indie bookstore). But today the family and I went to Abergavenny - Dan needed some new wellies, I needed fruit
- [Recommendation: The Reach](https://www.timlebbon.net/recommendations/recommendation-the-reach/) - With my shiny new website up and running, I'll be introducing a couple of features over the next few weeks. The first is an occasional (i.e. when there's something I want to talk about) Recommendation posting. Could be a book, movie, album, pair of shoes, or a cake. If I read, see, hear, wear, or
- [New Books Galore!](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/new-books-galore/) - Okay, loads of news to catch up on, so I'm going to do so in a few posts over the next few days. Fantasycon was last weekend - I'll write a more in depth report on that over the weekend - and I had two book launches there, launching three books in total. The first
- [Black Static](https://www.timlebbon.net/reviews-interviews/black-static/) - After yesterday's near bunny-murder, it was a great surprise this morning to receive the new issue of Black Static magazine, with an extensive review section, a quick interview and a 'facts' bit all about yours truly. The reviews cover The Reach of Children, and the UK releases of The Everlasting and Fallen, while the interview
- [Why Some Animals Are Born to Die](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/why-some-animals-are-born-to-die/) - Driving home this evening from Tai Chi, through the country lanes from Usk to my home village of Goytre, headlights at full beam and beer bottles chinking in the back seat, a rabbit jumped out in the road ahead of me. I slowed down - didn't want to kill the little bugger - and waited
- [Dead Set](https://www.timlebbon.net/random-stuff/dead-set/) - This is just such a neat idea ... Take one crap reality TV show, have it take place in a world slowly being taken over by zombies, people it with characters no more outragous that the oddballs you usually get on the show ... and then turn the real-life presenter into a zombie! I can't
- [Zombies, and Children](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/zombies-and-children/) - If they found a way to record or film dreams, last night I'd have made the best zombie movie ever. Forget Dawn of the Dead, Night of the Living Dead, 28 Days Later, et al ... my dreams beat them all hands down. At one point I was a father fleeing through a huge hotel
- [Dead Man's Hand](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novellas/dead-mans-hand/) - Published: Necessary Evil Press 2004 Availability: Limited Edition Pb (publisher sold out; try specialist dealers) Lettered Edition Cased Hb (publisher sold out; try specialist dealers) Dead Man's Hand is the first in the Assassin Series from Necessary Evil Press. It follows two characters - Temple, a supernatural assassin, and Gabriel, the tortured man on his
- [Mesmer](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/mesmer/) - Published: Tanjen, 1997 / Prime Books 2003 Prime Hb, UK: 1894815319 Prime TPb, UK 1901530027 Prime TPb, USA 1901530027 Tanjen Pb, ISBN 1901530027 (Out of Print) My first novel, shortlisted for a British Fantasy Award for Best Novel (losing out to Chaz Brenchley). No longer very easy to get hold of... The inspiration for this
- [The Nature of Balance](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/the-nature-of-balance-2/) - Published: Prime Books / Leisure Books, 2001 Availability: Prime Limited Edition Hb (sold out) Leisure Pb, UK: 0843949260 Leisure Pb, USA: 0843949560 One morning, the world does not wake up. People lie dead in their beds, killed by their own nightmares. They're lucky. For the few remaining survivors, the new world is a confusing, terrifying
- [Face](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/face-2/) - Published: Night Shade Books, 2001 / Dorchester Publishing, 2003 Availability: Night Shade Limited Edition Hb, 1892389207 (sold out) Night Shade Trade Edition Hb, 1892389193 Mass market Pb, UK: 0843951958 Mass market Pb, USA: 0843951958 A family picks up a hitchhiker in the worst blizzard in living memory. It's a mistake. Brand is not who he
- [Desolation](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novels/desolation-3/) - Published: Leisure Books, 2005 Availability: Mass Market Pb, UK: 0843954280 Mass market Pb, USA: 0843954280 After years incarcerated by his mad father, Cain is free at last ... He starts to build a life of his own, but dreams of his childhood haunt him still... as does something else. Something he found in his father's
- [White](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novellas/white/) - Published: MOT Press, 1999 Availability: Pb, ISBN 0953700003 A novella; winner of the British Fantasy Award 2000 for Best Short Fiction, shortlisted for an International Horror Guild Award, SOON TO BE A MAJOR HOLLYWOOD MOVIE. The original chapbook is pretty hard to find, but the novella was reprinted in Year's Best Fantasy & Horror: Volume
- [Pieces of Hate](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novellas/pieces-of-hate-2/) - Published: Necessary Evil Press, 2005 Availability: Limited Edition Pb (publisher sold out; try specialist dealers) Lettered Edition Cased Hb (publisher sold out; try specialist dealers) For centuries Gabriel has been pursuing the assassin Temple, part-demon, part-man, seeking revenge for the slaughter of his family. Now he has picked up Temple's scent again, and the Caribbean
- [A Whisper of Southern Lights](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/novellas/a-whisper-of-southern-lights-2/) - Published: Necessary Evil Press, December 2007 Availability: Limited Edition Pb, direct from the publisher In the Hell of World War Two, in the grisly chaos and ruin of Singapore, Gabriel at last sees a chance to discover more about the origins of Temple, and the demon's sinister purpose... and perhaps a way to finally put
- [Faith in the Flesh](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/collections/faith-in-the-flesh/) - Published: Razorblade Press, 1998 Availability: Trade Pb, UK: 0953146847 A volume of two novellas: The First Law and From Bad Flesh. Runner-up in the Best Collection category of the British Fantasy Awards 1999. From Bad Flesh is still the most intense writing experience of my life. I started it on a Thursday evening and finished
- [As the Sun Goes Down](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/collections/as-the-sun-goes-down-2/) - Published: Night Shade Books, 2000 Availability: Limited Edition Hb, ISBN 1892389096 (sold out) Trade Hb, UK: 1892389088 Trade Hb, USA: 1892389088 A hardback short story collection. Contains over 90,000 words of fiction, including a novella "The Unfortunate". Also has an introduction by Ramsey Campbell and a cover by Alan M Clark. I met Jason Williams
- [Fears Unnamed](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/collections/fears-unnamed-2/) - Published: Borderlands Press 2004 / Leisure Books 2004 Availability: Borderlands Press Limited Edition Leisure Pb, UK: 0843952008 Leisure Pb, USA: 0843952008 A volume of four novellas, two of them British Fantasy Award-winners: includes "White", "Naming of Parts", "The Unfortunate", and "Remnants". READ THE EXTRACT FROM 'WHITE' Reviews: "Tim Lebbon moves me, challenges me, and makes
- [After the War](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/collections/after-the-war-4/) - Published: Subterranean Press, December 2007 Availability: Limited Edition Hb, 978-1-59606-139-2 Amazon USA Amazon UK Two novellas set in Tim Lebbon's signature world of Noreela. Vale of Blood Roses A mercenary should be allowed to quit. That's what Jakk thinks. But his companions don't want to quit. As the Cataclysmic War ends they enter a valley
- [THE ISLAND](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-island-3/) - And here's the second cover, for THE ISLAND due next May from Bantam Spectra. Nice, eh? As with the new Hellboy novel, all the details for this book will be entered into the Library section pretty soon. And there's more Bantam Spectra news coming soon, so watch this space.
- [The Map of Moments](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/the-map-of-moments/) - The second Novel of the Hidden Cities, co-written with Chris Golden, is up for pre-order at Amazon now. THE MAP OF MOMENTS is set in New Orleans several months after Katrina. For anyone who enjoyed MIND THE GAP, this is a darker, more intense journey into a city's magical past.
- [HELLBOY: The Fire Wolves](https://www.timlebbon.net/book-news/hellboy-the-fire-wolves/) - Here's the first of two brand new covers I'll be posting over the next couple of days. And what a scorcher it is too. There'll be a full Library page for this new novel over the weekend, with ordering details, etc. But for now, behold its loveliness.
- [Er .....](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/er/) - I've just seen John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) advertising butter on TV. Butter. Er ... I'm a bit .... Well, disturbed and .... OK. I can barely talk. I'll think this through and post again tomorrow.
- [Extract from White and Other Tales of Ruin](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/extract-from-white-and-other-tales-of-ruin/) - An extract from "Mannequin Man and the Plastic Bitch" A clock struck one o'clock somewhere unseen, and he realised suddenly that he had somewhere else to be. He walked around the shaded park twice before he saw the sign for Ashley Street. It was a lane rather than a street, and an alley more than
- [The Wonders of Beer](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-wonders-of-beer/) - I'm delighted to be able to point you towards my first Guest Blog! It's not about writing, or movies, or music .... but another love of my life: Beer. This is a great site, so once you've read my post please do have a look around. I'm even more delighted to tell you that I've
- [New Site, Wordpress and Me](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/new-site-wordpress-and-me/) - Welcome, one and all, to my very shiny, very new, very lovely website. And before I go any further, a big hats off and a round of applause for the excellent Paul Raven, web guy extraordinare. Cheers Paul! It's just possible you'll notice a few little quirks and tweaks being made over the next couple
- [Extract from The Nature of Balance](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/extract-from-the-nature-of-balance/) - The dead girl holds her mother's hand. She does not seem dead. In fact, she is the very image of a pretty, lively child, all sun-tanned limbs, glinting eyes and knees grazed by adventure. Even her hair appears drunk on her life force, swaying where there is no breeze and bouncing with each step. But
- [Extract from As The Sun Goes Down](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/extract-from-as-the-sun-goes-down/) - An extract from "The Beach": A short story: "Sunday," Ray said. I nodded. "Sunday. Day of rest." From behind us, the regular crack of rifles. He sighed. "I'm dead beat. Stiff as a bugger. Do you think there's any hope?" Without looking at him, I uttered something between a giggle and a sob. I'd been
- [Extract from Hush](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/extract-from-hush/) - He cannot tear his gaze from the dead man. Even though terror is bearing down inexorably upon them, still the body grips his attention. The corpse has fallen to the crawling ground, and has started to disintegrate. Darting shapes - ant-like things, big as scorpions, made of blood - nip at the exposed flesh. They
- [Extract from Desolation](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/extract-from-desolation/) - An extract from Desolation, Chapter One Cain had few possessions, even fewer memories, and no family. Nowhere seemed a perfect place to begin his new life. The taxi dropped him at the kerbside and left him sitting on his suitcase, several plastic carrier bags scattered around his feet like bloated dead pigeons, real birds chattering
- [Extract from Face](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/extract-from-face/) - An extract from Face, Chapter One Later, they would all wonder how they had not guessed the truth. He was waiting in the snow, but after climbing into the car he did not seem cold, his breath did not condense, he appeared calm and composed. He did not act like a man that needed help.
- [Extract from Dawn](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/extract-from-dawn/) - An extract from Dawn, Chapter One Warning: if you have not yet read Dusk, read no further! Here be spoilers! Soaring high above Noreela, it was easy to believe that the world had ended again. The evidence of scared, scattered communities lay spread out below, all of them illuminated against a darkness that should not
- [Extract from Hellboy: Unnatural Selection](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/extract-from-hellboy-unnatural-selection/) - "That is one big worm." Hellboy had always wanted to take a trip to Rio, but not to fight dragons. "Weird how people get used to things," Amelia Francis said. She was a lecturer in Mythology in History at the local university, and a BPRD advisor in South America. She had met Hellboy at the
- [Extract from Berserk](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/extract-from-berserk/) - Ten years after Steven's death, Tom never thought that his son would change his life again. Tom held dear every precious memory of Steven, especially those times that affected him so much that he believed they had altered his perception of things forever. His toddler son, pointing to the sky in wonder and gasping his
- [Extract from Dusk](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/extract-from-dusk/) - An extract from Dusk, Chapter One When Kosar saw the horseman, the world began to end again. The horse walked towards the village, the rider shifting in fluid time to his mount's steps. The man's body was wrapped in a deep red cloak, pulled up so that it formed a hood over his head, shadowing
- [Extract from Pieces of Hate](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/extract-from-pieces-of-hate/) - Gabriel dreamed of the last time he was truly alive. After all he had been through - the exotic places, the violent encounters, the disappointments and victories - this memory should have been a bland speck in his seas of experiences. There was just him, and some trees, and the man with a snake in
- [Extract from Dead Man's Hand](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/extract-from-dead-mans-hand/) - Death rode out of the desert on a pale horse. He came on the fifth day of the rains, and although his mount was caked in mud and his clothes were sodden, I could still smell the sweet stench of death. It takes more than water to wash all that away. "Looking for someone," he
- [Extract from Changing of Faces](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/extract-from-changing-of-faces/) - A full moon brought the first tide of death. They saw them in the distance, loping along the beach, crawling through the sand, ducking and diving in the air, leaping from the sea where waves dashed whitely against the shore. The curved bay was wide, the approaching shadows at least a mile distant, and this
- [Extract from Exorcising Angels](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/extract-from-exorcising-angels/) - There were ten thousand dead Germans laid out before them. Gunshots still rang out, but the offensive had halted. What they heard now were the individual reports of German officers shooting their men as they turned tail and fled, and perhaps the occasional sound of a suicide. They screamed and shouted, these officers, urging the
- [Extract from Until She Sleeps](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/extract-from-until-she-sleeps/) - Nightmare He ran, because it was all there was for him to do. He had a target in mind -- somewhere in mind, somewhere buried beneath the panic and agony, and the disbelief that his Wednesday could possibly have turned into this -- but for now he could only run, and if his flight took
- [Extract from Naming of Parts](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/extract-from-naming-of-parts/) - In the morning Jack went to fetch the milk, but the milkman hadn't been. His father appeared behind him in the doorway, scowling out at the sunlight and the dew steaming slowly from the ground, hands resting lightly on his son's shoulders. Something had been playing on Jack's mind all night, ever since it happened.
- [Extract from White](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/extract-from-white/) - I went with Ellie and Brand. Ellie had a shotgun cradled in the crook of her arm, a bobble hat hiding her severely short hair, her face all hard. There was no room in her life for compliments, but right now she was the one person in the manor I'd choose to be with. She'd
- [Extract from Faith in the Flesh](https://www.timlebbon.net/extracts/extract-from-faith-in-the-flesh/) - (From the novella "Bad Flesh") There is a good chance that I will never return from this trip. The lumps on my chest have opened up and are weeping foul-smelling fluid; the first sign of the end. I wear two T-shirts beneath my shirt to soak up the mess. And if my disease does not
- [Maintenance](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/maintenance/) - Folks, my website will be down for some maintenance over the next few days, on and off. Watch this space for something snazzy!
- [Ale & Pasties](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/ale-pasties/) - Just returned from Cornwall, where I spent a few days drinking some splendid ale and eating some equally splendid pasties. I'm working hard to finish my new Hellboy novel right now (Hellboy: The Fire Wolves), but expect a longer posting here sometime over the weekend ...
- [Hay, or Why Golden Can Never Stay With Me Again](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/hay-or-why-golden-can-never-stay-with-me-again/) - My good mate Chris Golden came to stay with us for a couple of days after his Guest of Honour stint at Fantasycon. We were both tired from the weekend - add on top of that Chris's jet lag - so we decided to have a leisurely day on Monday in Hay on Wye. For
- [Fantasycon 08](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fantasycon-08/) - Ahhh, Fantasycon. I've been to lots of conventions, but this one always seems to be the highlight. This time last week I was just about to leave, and it already seems like many weeks ago. This one was particularly fun because my mate Chris Golden was over from the USA as Guest of Honour, and
- [Death Magnetic - anger uncanonised](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/death-magnetic-anger-uncanonised/) - Metallica's new album has taken a long time to grow on me. Sometimes when it takes me this long to get into an album, it's because it is, in fact, crap. Other times, it's because the album is destined to be a classic, rediscovered and replayed again and again over the years. I'm pleased to
- [Coming Soon ....](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/coming-soon-2/) - ... my news from the British Fantasy Convention, among other things. It's been a busy time here, but watch this space!
- [DEATH MAGNETIC](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/death-magnetic/) - It's definitely growing on me. Definitely better than St Anger, that's for sure. I shall give it a couple of uninterrupted listens tomorrow on the way to Fantasycon.Full report - about Death Magnetic, and Fantasycon - next week!
- [DEATH MAGNETIC - Metallica](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/death-magnetic-metallica/) - Jury still out ....
- [Goodbye Summer, Hello Fantasycon!](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/goodbye-summer-hello-fantasycon/) - Well, wasn't summer a pile of shite this year? We had a sunny day a couple of days ago, and it felt like we'd moved to another part of the world. We love eating al fresco, and this year I reckon we managed it maybe fifteen times in total. The day of my UK book
- [Lanzarote & me](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/lanzarote-me/) - I've yet to see someone reading one of my books on a plane, train or beach. Maybe it'll happen one day, maybe not. But a neighbour made my day for me today. He's been on holiday to Lanzarote, and in his hotel was a small library, and in that small library were a couple of
- [Jack London - still living](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/jack-london-still-living/) - Jack London said "The function of man is to live, not to exist." And he certainly did much living in his forty years. It's quite humbling to think that he died when he was just a little older than I am now, and yet he experienced so much in his lifetime. He was a student,
- [Sig Sheet Hell](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/sig-sheet-hell-2/) - Over the past couple of days I must have signed my name over a thousand times. Three sets of signature sheets came in all at one, and my poor pen has been put through its paces. The first was for CHILDREN OF THE NEW DISORDER, the novella I wrote with a popular children's writer (publishing
- [UK Books](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/uk-books/) - Hoorah! Confirmed sightings of my UK books have reached me. I didn't find them in my local Newport Waterstones', so looks like I'd have to travel to Cardiff to see my books on the shelves. Which would be a bit silly really.However, here's where I ask a favour - if you do spot either THE
- [The One Book You Must Buy This Year](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-one-book-you-must-buy-this-year/) - Here it is:For years now, Meloy has been writing some of the most startling, striking horror fiction being published today. He's not prolific - which is why this is a landmark collection, and you should buy it - but he is supremely talented. He also swears more creatively than anyone I know. Paul's won a
- [Coming soon ....](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/coming-soon/) - .... I shall reveal to you the one book you MUST buy this year. And no, it's not one of mine. Watch this space.
- [Someone to look up to](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/someone-to-look-up-to/) - Did a six mile run today, along the canal, through the woods then back home through some country lanes. I was feeling pretty good about myself. Then I read this. Talk about inspiration ....
- [Bad Men](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/bad-men/) - Just this second finished reading BAD MEN by John Connolly ... definitely one of the best books I've read this year so far. He's such a smooth, assured writer, his plotting is wonderful, and his characterisation is so strong it feels as if I know everyone in the novel. Many of the people I don't
- [New Interview](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/new-interview/) - Check out a quick interview with me here, where you can discover my favourite word, what flavour jelly bean I'd be, as well as a few writerly-associated questions. Fun. Also, delighted to report that the centre of the Universe has been discovered.
- [So is some modern art a pile of shit?](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/so-is-some-modern-art-a-pile-of-shit/) - You decide.
- [BAR NONE - new horror novel](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/bar-none-new-horror-novel/) - It's been a while since my last original horror novel was released. THE EVERLASTING was the beginning of 2007, and though 30 DAYS OF NIGHT came out early this year, I guess that doesn't really count.So I'm thrilled to announce BAR NONE, an original short horror novel being published this autumn by Night Shade Books.Here's
- [Another nice FALLEN review at SFFWorld](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/another-nice-fallen-review-at-sffworld/) - There's a great review of FALLEN over at SFFWorld. Here's a tasty extract:I actually think that Fallen could be a 'best kept secret' - one that eventually will be seen in the future as very cool to have been 'in at' in the beginning. It's not only that we've read it, but it's pretty good
- [Pups and plants](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/pups-and-plants/) - Our new pup Blu is coming on leaps and bounds (quite literally). He's a real character - yesterday I saw him having a fight with a snail on our lawn. Blu won, but only just. He's been stung twice by wasps, he barks at socks, and he has met and made friends with the postman.
- [THE ISLAND](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-island-2/) - I've just delivered the reworked version of THE ISLAND to my editor at Bantam Spectra! I always quite enjoy the whole editing process - edit letter, revisions, rethinking some parts of the novel. This time has been no exception, and I'm delighted with how much better the book has turned out. Here's hoping my editor
- [TOTAL SCI-FI - FALLEN review](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/total-sci-fi-fallen-review/) - Check it out HERE - it gets a nice review, and 8/10. I'm happy with that.Managed to squeeze a bit of work in today, between looking after the kids and picking up puppy crap from the back garden. I'm working on a couple of novel proposals, and they're ticking over quite nicely. Hopefully there'll be
- [Today - Official UK book release](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/today-official-uk-book-release/) - Today's the day! After the launch last weekend, today is the official release date of FALLEN and THE EVERLASTING in the UK, from publisher Allison & Busby. FALLEN is available in hardback, THE EVERLASTING as a mass market paperback. You can check out the publisher's website for details, keep an eye on this blog for
- [Booksmonthly.co.uk, and other stuff](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/booksmonthlycouk-and-other-stuff/) - FALLEN is Fantasy & SF Book of the Month over at this site! There's a great review there, and one for THE EVERLASTING too, and they praise Allison & Busby's production values to the sky. As do I. These books look seriously sexy.And FALLEN is also Allison & Busby's book of the month - check
- [British Fantasy Awards - Nominations](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/british-fantasy-awards-nominations/) - I'm thrilled to announce that I've been nominated for two British Fantasy Awards, in the Short Fiction and Novella categories. I'm especially delighted that Discovering Ghosts is nominated ... it's the most painful and difficult story I've ever had to write, and if you've read it, you'll know why. Here are those relevant shortlists:Short FictionRamsey
- [Mass Movement, Paul Kane - reviews and interviews](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/mass-movement-paul-kane-reviews-and-interviews/) - Hot on the heels of my UK book launch, the first reviews and features have come in.For brief extracts and interviews about FALLEN and THE EVERLASTING - as well as forthcoming novella THE REACH OF CHILDREN - check out Paul Kane's excellent Shadow Writer website here (scroll right down to the end of the Guest
- [Patsy Kensit's hair](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/patsy-kensits-hair/) - Well, this is always how I handle being upset, that's for sure!
- [My Book Launch with the Reverend James](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/my-book-launch-with-the-reverend-james/) - Last Saturday was the official launch of my UK novels FALLEN and THE EVERLASTING from Allison & Busby. And what a day.As most of you will know, I've been looking forward to seeing my books published in the UK for years. At last it has happened .... and we celebrated in style. The venue was
- [UK Book Launch and Radio Wales](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/uk-book-launch-and-radio-wales/) - First, a reminder that my UK Book launch for FALLEN and THE EVERLASTING (both published by Allison & Busby) takes place tomorrow at Abergavenny Bookstore, 1 Cross St, Abergavenny. There will be wine, there will be beer, there will be books. And yay, there will be much celebration. Please pop along if you can.I took
- [HELLBOY](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/hellboy/) - And here's the cover for my new Hellboy novel.
- [My 39th birthday - Scribe Awards, Hellboy, Puppies, and more](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/my-39th-birthday-scribe-awards-hellboy-puppies-and-more/) - It's my 39th birthday today. What a weird age - I don't feel this old at all, yet a year from today I hit 40. Am I bothered? Nah, not really. But let's see what I say in 365 day's time.As I mentioned yesterday, I've been in France for a week, and a few exciting
- [Beaucoup news](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/beaucoup-news/) - Just back from a wonderful week in France, and while I was away some stuff happened. So watch this space over the next 24 hours for some news, including:The patter of more tiny feet in the Lebbon householdA recent writing award I only heard about upon my returnTwo very exciting new book releases
- [Atonement](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/atonement/) - Watched ATONEMENT last night with the missus. What a staggeringly breathtaking movie - beautiful, brutal, poetic. The much-mentioned Dunkirk scene was stunning, and every scene was impressively shot and acted. I'm a fan of McEwan's work, though I've not read this one (I think Saturday is my favourite of his so far). Must pick it
- [Updates, Progress and Eagles of Death Metal](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/updates-progress-and-eagles-of-death-metal/) - The release date of FALLEN and THE EVERLASTING in the UK rapidly draws closer. August 11th is the official date, though my UK launch is on August 2nd in Abergavenny (1:00pm in Abergavenny Bookshop, if anyone reading this is close enough to attend!). Exciting times ... I'm doing interviews for several magazines, newspapers and radio
- [HUMDRUMMING's Horror Anthology goes hard](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/humdrummings-horror-anthology-goes-hard/) - 2nd Horror Stories: Now With Scribbles!Yes, The Second Humdrumming Book of Horror Stories is on its way, and we're pleased to announce it will be available in two versions: traditional paperback, and now Jacket-less Hard-Cover!Both of the versions will have the same artwork on their outsides [image, left], and both will have the same 258
- [LOST season 3](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/lost-season-3/) - I'm very close to believing that LOST is the best TV series of the past few years. After Season 2, I'll admit, my wife and I lost of a bit of interest. There were the wandering plotlines, the deliberately misleading images and revelations, and that series ended very unsatisfactorily for me. We left it some
- [Nightmare Award](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/nightmare-award/) - This is just terrible. If I was that writer (the first guy), I think there'd have been blood on the podium.
- [Splendid GAP review](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/splendid-gap-review/) - Here's a wonderful review of MIND THE GAP by the very wonderful Charles de Lint. This one made my day, I can tell you ...A slew of updates coming soon, watch this space.
- [Fallen for FALLEN?](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fallen-for-fallen/) - Here's a great review for FALLEN, recently posted at Dread Central by Johnny Butane. Thanks Johnny!
- [THE EVERLASTING](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-everlasting-6/) - And close on the heels of the FALLEN cover comes this, the Allison & Busby cover for my horror novel THE EVERLASTING. This one (along with the hardback of FALLEN) is due out at the beginning of August. I think it's very spooky, and A&B have done a wonderful job.I'm so excited about seeing these
- [More FALLEN news](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/more-fallen-news/) - So here's my cover the for Allison & Busby UK hardback edition of FALLEN, out in just a few short weeks. Yes, the perceptive among you will notice a slight similarity with the US edition ... but it's redesigned, and I think it looks gorgeous. There's a quote still to go on the cover, so
- [FALLEN review and UK launch news](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fallen-review-and-uk-launch-news/) - Here's a great new review for FALLEN. Really, if you haven't bought it yet, I want to know why...Amazon.comAmazon.ukThe book launch for the UK hardback edition of FALLEN, along with the mass market paperback of THE EVERLASTING (both from Allison & Busby) will be at Abergavenny Bookshop on Saturday August 2nd, followed - if you're
- [Fat](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fat/) - And they act like this is a surprise?
- [UFO's, monsters, and squeamish horror writers](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/ufos-monsters-and-squeamish-horror-writers/) - Spent an enjoyable day yesterday at the Univerity of Glamorgan where they held a day dedicated to all things Fantastic. I met up with a load of old friends and made some new ones, bought and sold some books, then rounded off with an excellent Chinese meal with Steve Volk and his friend Piers, a
- [Even the Aliens are coming ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/even-the-aliens-are-coming/) - So it looks as if even the aliens are coming to the conference tomorrow (see previous posting)! Should be a good turn out, from Cardiff, Newport, and Betelgeuse.
- [space time machine monster](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/space-time-machine-monster/) - I'm taking part in a great conference this coming Saturday at the University of Glamorgan, Treforest. It's called 'space time machine monster', and it's a celebration of all aspects of fantastic creativity, from short stories through to novels, screenplays and artwork. My own contribution is called Fright Write, during which I'll be reading from my
- [Deja Vu](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/deja-vu/) - I'm currently proofing the two novels which Allison & Busby will be publishing in the UK on August 11th. FALLEN will be out in hardback, and it's fun reading that one again, even though I proofed it for Bantam maybe six months ago. THE EVERLASTING is due out in paperback, and I haven't read this
- [Weird Westerns and Loving Lost](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/weird-westerns-and-loving-lost/) - Finished a horror western today called ANOTHER HOPE, for an anthology that hasn't been announced yet. So ... I can't announce it.And I know we're probably late to the party, but my wife and I have just started watching Season 3 of LOST. When Season 2 ended we were pretty ambivalent about it, but 6
- [Falling Off the World](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/falling-off-the-world/) - My story Falling Off the World is online now at the FantasyBookSpot.com It's there as an exclusive extract from the forthcoming Second Humdrumming Book of Horror stories, and as editor Ian Alexander Martin says, "it's typical of the other stories in the book as this year's selection tends more to the 'odd feeling of something
- [British Fantasy Awards](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/british-fantasy-awards-2/) - The long list of recommendations is out now for the British Fantasy Awards (check here to view), and I'm delighted to see several of my titles on there. In the Novel category there's DAWN and THE EVERLASTING, in novellas there's AFTER THE WAR, and in short stories, 'Discovering Ghosts', the most difficult and painful story
- [Listen to me, if you dare!](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/listen-to-me-if-you-dare/) - I've been interviewed by The Dragon Page, and chatted to the guys there about my new fantasy novel FALLEN. Listen to it here! Had a lot of fun, and it was enjoyable chatting about the writing process and the world of Noreela itself.
- [SciFi Wire Interview](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/scifi-wire-interview/) - John Joseph Adams has posted a new interview with me at SciFi Wire. Check it out here.
- [The Reach of Children ... more news](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-reach-of-children-more-news/) - Michael Marshall Smith has written a wonderful Introduction for my forthcoming novella from Humdrumming, THE REACH OF CHILDREN. And if I can tempt you with an extract of the novella ... just click here and check it out.
- [Audio Books, Dark Discoveries, and Necon](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/audio-books-dark-discoveries-and-necon/) - A few exciting announcements today, as promised:First, my novels BERSERK and THE EVERLASTING are being produced as audio books by Dark Realms Audio, the 'mature listeners' arm of Audio Realms. Check out the website and you can see what other very cool projects they have, both available now - Brian Keene, Jack Ketchum and Richard
- [GAP, Mist, and Indy IV](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/gap-mist-and-indy-iv/) - Had a good weekend movie-wise. We watched THE MIST on Saturday, and I thought it was fabulous. Very scary, very well-written (apart from a few dodgy bits of dialogue), and the ending was excellent. I know some have said they didn't like the way this movie ended but ... well. I don't want to give
- [A nice stiff one](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/a-nice-stiff-one/)
- [Trucks, Cars and Guns](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/trucks-cars-and-guns/) - Maybe it's because I'm a Brit that I just don't get this. The comment that gave me real pause was, "We're just damn glad to live in a free country where you can have a gun if you want to."So surely there should be a grading system of some sort here? You buy a little
- [MIND THE GAP](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/mind-the-gap-2/) - MIND THE GAP, the first of the collaborations I'm writing with the very excellent Christopher Golden, has hit the shelves! You should be able to get it from all the usual places ... and if you can't, ask them why, and get them to place an order. Library Journal, in their Starred Review, said: "Filled
- [A Tribute to Pasties](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/a-tribute-to-pasties/) - I've just returned from a long weekend in Cornwall with my family, siblings, some cousins, and their kids and partners. I'm exhausted, but we all had a wonderful time swanning around the coast, drinking Tribute ale and eating Cornish Pasties. In three days I successfully undid all the hard traiing I've been doing for the
- [Dark Discoveries and Cool Reviews](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/dark-discoveries-and-cool-reviews/) - Dark Discoveries #11 is out now, containing my brand new story Making Room. This is a fine magazine - the latest issue also features Joe Hill, Mike Laimo, Ed Lee and many others - so give it your support and go pick it up.Also thrilled today to see that MIND THE GAP received a Starred
- [Gardening Update #1](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/gardening-update-1/) - I hate cats. One of the bastards shit in my seed tray. When I catch it, I'm going to make a hat out of it.
- [Doctor Who all tangled up](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/doctor-who-all-tangled-up/) - I don't knit. Never have, probably never will. I once did a tapestry, when I was about 8, but don't tell anyone.But this seems like knittism to me. Surely there's a case for reasonable use, and fan sites, and people just ... well ... having a laugh? BBC turns nasty. Next, they'll be taking out
- [The Good Life](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-good-life/) - I spent the majority of this weekend gardening. And I enjoyed it. I'll let that sink in for a minute ......It was several months ago that I decided I should dig up the unused, gravelled seating area at the rear of our garage and plant vegetables there instead. It's taken me until this weekend to
- [MINDTHE GAP review, and Hellboy in Amalfi](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/mindthe-gap-review-and-hellboy-in-amalfi/) - There's a great new review for MIND THE GAP here. The book's due out in two weeks, but if you've seen it on the shelves already please do hit 'comment' and let me know. I'm in Amalfi at the moment. Or rather, my head is. I went there ten years ago with my wife, and
- [The next big thing in Celebrity TV?](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-next-big-thing-in-celebrity-tv/) - We have celebrity dinner parties, celebrity hair cuts, celebrity car servicing, and I hear rumours of a new post-watershed Satruday evening programme on ITV, Celebrity Back, Sack and Crack Wax.But this? Maybe not this year ... but next? Nothing would surprise me.I return you to your normal viewing.
- [Hellboy, Lynch, and more AFTER THE WAR](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/hellboy-lynch-and-more-after-the-war/) - There's some nice things being said about my two-novella volume AFTER THE WAR- go here to check it out.I've just started reading The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch, after seeing much praise about it, and I have to say it's pretty stunning. I'm not that far in, but the world Lynch is creating
- [MIND THE GAP - a cool way to read an extract](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/mind-the-gap-a-cool-way-to-read-an-extract/) - My publisher has set up this very nifty way for you to read an extract from the new novel MIND THE GAP (co-written with Chris Golden). For a techno-illiterate like me, I just think this is so sexy. Pop along and take a look!I hate weekends when it rains. Was hoping to go over the
- [New Interview Online](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/new-interview-online-2/) - There's a lengthly interview with me online now at Nosse Morte magazine . It's a nice online magazine, go check it out!Tim
- [FALLEN out now](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fallen-out-now/) - FALLEN, my third fantasy novel for Bantam Spectra, is out today in the USA and Canada. Some very nice people have said some very nice things about it, and so that's ... very nice. Listen to them. They're the experts!"Dark and memorable… Lebbon creates vivid and convincing major and minor characters, places, and creatures." -
- [Interview!](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/interview-3/) - And another interview, this one quite in depth, at the excellent SFF World website.
- [A sunny FALLEN review](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/a-sunny-fallen-review/) - It's a lovely spring day here in Goytre, the sun is blazing through my den's French doors and warming the room nicely, and to top it all I've just read a fantastic review for the forthcoming FALLEN. It's at the Fantasy Book Critic, and is accompanied by a quick interview. You can view it here.
- [Books and beer](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/books-and-beer/) - On his Amazon blog this week, Jeff Vandermeer talks about beer-book pairings. It's interesting and amusing, and I contribute with a bit about which beer I think would best accompany my new novel FALLEN (which is out in just over a week!) An article about two of my favourite things ...
- [DUSK and DAWN travel abroad](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/dusk-and-dawn-travel-abroad/) - DUSK and DAWN have sold in Germany and Lithuania! There's also whispers of interest from elsewhere, but I can't announce anything else until things are made official. I'm thrilled at these sales, and although I won't be able to read them (well, the German editions I'll understand maybe one word in ten), I look forward
- [Bye bye car ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/bye-bye-car/) - A bit off-topic, but I've just seen my fun little 2 seater MX5 (in the USA I think they're called a Miata), driven off by its new owner. Awww .... I loved that car. I hope the new owner enjoys it as much as I did ... at least she'll genuinely be able to say
- [MIND THE GAP book trailer (turn up volume to hear the song)](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/mind-the-gap-book-trailer-turn-up-volume-to-hear-the-song/)
- [Auctions](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/auctions/) - My old mate Tom Piccirilli is auctioning some books, including the metal traycased edition of Dead Man's Hand. Some other great books too. You only have a few hours left!
- [Great WHISPER review](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/great-whisper-review/) - There's a fantastic review of A Whisper of Southern Lights HERE. Go check it out, it's a scorcher. And if you haven't bought the book yet ... don't dally. Not many left!
- [FALLEN extract](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fallen-extract/) - FALLEN is out soon from Bantam Spectra, so I've posted a new extract at my Myspace Blog, and also on the Noreela Website. Hope you enjoy it!
- [A WHISPER OF SOUTHERN LIGHTS - out now](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/a-whisper-of-southern-lights-out-now/) - My friendly neighbourhood postman brought my copies of A WHISPER OF SOUTHERN LIGHTS today, and it looks gorgeous. This is the 25th published book with my name on the front cover (not counting different editions of each) and the thrill of opening the box and seeing a new book for the first time never lessens.
- [THE REACH OF CHILDREN - brand new novella](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-reach-of-children-brand-new-novella/) - I'm thrilled to announce that this September, Humdrumming will be publishing my brand new novella The Reach of Children in two stunning editions. This is my first piece of 'classic horror' in quite some time. So what's it about? Read on:Daniel is ten years old when his mother dies. She dies young, and with so
- [Another exciting book announcement ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/another-exciting-book-announcement/) - .... coming within days. Watch this space!
- [30 DAYS OF NIGHT - award nomination](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/30-days-of-night-award-nomination/) - I was thrilled to hear that my novelisation of the terrifying horror movie 30 DAYS OF NIGHT has been nominated for a Scribe Award. You can check out the Scribe Awards Shortlist here.The Second Annual Scribe Awards, presented by the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers, acknowledges and celebrates excellence in licensed tie-in writing. Awards
- [Cemetery Dance Announcement](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/cemetery-dance-announcement/) - Check out Cemetery Dance Publications for a very exciting announcement, including:MIND THE GAP, the limited edition hardback of my first collaboration with Christopher GoldenandBRITISH INVASION, a stunning new anthology which I co-edited with Chris Golden and James A. Moore.There are loads of details on both books - covers, blurbs and contents - as well as
- [Lebbon in the UK](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/lebbon-in-the-uk/) - I'm thrilled and delighted to announce that Allison & Busby, a fantastic UK publisher, will be publishing my new fantasy novel FALLEN and my horror novel THE EVERLASTING this August! This is news I've been waiting for for a long time ... a publishing deal in my own country. And Allison & Busby are a
- [Announcements Incoming](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/announcements-incoming/) - Today I finished first draft of a brand new novella, called The Reach of Children, which will be officially announced very, very soon. Watch this space .... I'm really excited about this one, and I hope you will be too.Also, watch out for some big news due to be announced by Cemetery Dance imminently. Either
- [Subterranean #8](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/subterranean-8/) - Issue 8 of Subterranean Magazine is up for pre-order now. This includes my Noreela novella Vale of Blood Roses, as well as work by Michael Marshall Smith, John Scalzi and others.
- [Sir Arthur C Clarke](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/sir-arthur-c-clarke/) - It's with sadness that I heard of the death of Arthur C Clarke. Just last week, I picked up his PS Publishing collection TALES FROM THE WHITE HEART, a fascinating collection of delightful, intriguing and sometimes slightly disturbing stories, and I'm almost at the end. I haven't read a book by him in years, and
- [Books Delivered and Reprinted](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/books-delivered-and-reprinted/) - Chris Golden and I delivered THE MAP OF MOMENTS today. This is the second Novel of the Hidden Cities that Bantam Spectra will be publishing. The first, MIND THE GAP, is due out at the end of May, and watch this space for a couple of pieces of very exciting Hidden Cities news soon!I heard
- [Working Holidays](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/working-holidays/) - I spent a couple of days away this week, staying with a good friend of mine and working on a collaborative project ... in between browsing his stunning book, comic and cd collection, visits to the beach for coffee and bacon butties, the pub for ale, and various superb restaurants. An announcement will arise from
- [Sharks are smart!](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/sharks-are-smart/) - And oh, how Nature did giggle ....
- [FALLEN and MIND THE GAP pre-order Savings!](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fallen-and-mind-the-gap-pre-order-savings/) - If you go to Amazon.com now to pre-order both FALLEN (my new fantasy novel due soon) and MIND THE GAP (the first Novel of the Hidden Cities which I've co-written with Chris Golden), you'll receive an extra 5% discount! So if you're intending picking these books up - and really, honestly, I think you should
- [This is NOT the way to rob a bar](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/this-is-not-the-way-to-rob-a-bar/) - You would think that 50 bikes lined up outside would have worried these people, wouldn't you?
- [FALLEN - Starred Review](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fallen-starred-review/) - My forthcoming fantasy novel FALLEN receives a Starred Review in this week's issue of Publishers Weekly. I'm thrilled, as this is my first starred PW review. Here's an extract:"Lebbon creates vivid and convincing major and minor characters, places and creatures, blending wonder and nightmare in this dark and memorable novel."You can see the full review
- [Half Marathon](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/half-marathon/) - Well, this may surprise a few of you: I've just entered the Cardiff Half Marathon, to be held Octobr 19th this year. 13.1 miles. Bloody hell.If you know me, you'll know that I enjoy the occasional pint or two at conventions, an Indian meal, and have been known to puff on a cigarette, said cigarettes
- [CLOVERFIELD and CATCHING UP](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/cloverfield-and-catching-up/) - The Blair With Project with a budget, that was my first thought about Cloverfield when the buzz first started about a year ago. And in some ways, after watching the movie, I was right. It had the internet buzzing, producing its own publicity (a Power-rangers movie???). It was filmed entirely from the POV of a
- [Dropkick Murphys review - Brangwyn Hall, Swansea](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/dropkick-murphys-review-brangwyn-hall-swansea/) - It was like hiring the Sex Pistols to provide entertainment at your sister's wedding. From the outside, Brangwyn Hall looks like a hundred other large town halls, complete with clock tower, and it was the last place in the world where I'd have expected to see the Dropkick Murphys. Hell, the main hall even had
- [Great new review - A Whisper of Southern Lights](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/great-new-review-a-whisper-of-southern-lights/) - Here's a great new review for A Whisper of Southern Lights. Nice to see it's going down so well. If you want to pre-order direct from the publisher, go here, but hurry ... not many copies left!Saw the Dropkick Murphys last night ... full review will be posted tomorrow!
- [Let's go Murphys!](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/lets-go-murphys/) - I'm a happy puppy right now ... on Thursday night I'm off to see Dropkick Murphys in concert! One of my favourite bands, and I'm moshing already, much to my kids' bemusement.Full report on Friday!Also, check out my Noreela Website, which has been hugely updated thanks to the very wonderful Deena Warner.
- [Some Great Books](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/some-great-books/) - I've read a couple of stunning books lately:EVERY DEAD THING by John Connolly - took me a long time to try this writer's work, but this book just blew me away. Brutal, heartfelt, thrilling, there were two or three places where I had to stop reading and just sit back and think about what I'd
- [Dark Scribe Award](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/dark-scribe-award/) - I'm delighted to announce that I've won the Editor's Choice in the Best Dark Scribble category of the Dark Scribe Awards. It was for my story Discovering Ghosts, which was published in Postscripts 10. Dark Scribe Magazine is well worth a look - it contains some great interviews, reviews and features.
- [Tea Break Interview](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/tea-break-interview/) - There's a 'tea break interview' with me up now on the British Fantasy Society website. It's concerned mainly with my fantasy novels and novellas set in Noreela, and was conducted quite soon after I won the British Fantasy Award for DUSK.
- [Two New Interviews](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/two-new-interviews/) - Paul Kane has just conducted two new interviews with me. One of them will be in the next issue of Shroud Magazine, along with his review of my forthcoming 'A Whisper of Southern Lights':"The overall story arc is an epic one, and yet Lebbon doesn't forget the little details, the nuances. And his descriptions, as
- [Even More Humdrumming](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/even-more-humdrumming/) - This is a great publisher, and I really can't recommend them enough. And of course, as the press release mentions, I'm doing something with them this year. Something that I'm very, very excited about.So watch ... listen ... for Humdrumming is a name you will all know very, very soon. Press Release:"Independent UK publishers Humdrumming
- [Gremlins and New Books](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/gremlins-and-new-books/) - Apologies if you tried to visit yesterday and were told that the site was gone. Computer gremlins, I blame. But we're back up and running now.Over the next several months, there are going to be some exciting book announcements posted here. In fact, you'll see news of at least NINE new publications, all of which
- [Honest - the world's going mad](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/honest-the-worlds-going-mad/) - And here's yet more evidence.With all the shite that passes for entertainment on TV, it takes a flash of tit and arse to get someone offended. I despair.
- [AFTER THE WAR](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/after-the-war-3/) - There's an excellent, insightful review posted here. Check it out!And if you feel so inclined, you can order the book Here.
- [A Long Walk](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/a-long-walk/) - I took my 4 year old son Dan for a walk around the village yesterday evening, after spending a day in front of the keyboard. I needed some air, and it's not often just the two of us get out together.It was about 6:30, the sun was down and the stars were out. He noticed
- [Confirmation just in: The World Is Going Mad](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/confirmation-just-in-the-world-is-going-mad/) - And here's the proof.
- [Stephen King - 60 and going strong](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/stephen-king-60-and-going-strong/) - There's an interesting short interview with Stephen King here, containing one of the best quotes I've heard for ages: "Sixty's the new 50, and dead is the new alive."I don't know about Florida, but I hope to retire to Cornwall. Got a few years left in me yet, though ...
- [The Island](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-island/) - Today, I typed 'The End' on my new fantasy novel, THE ISLAND. These two words were preceded by approximately 130,000 other words of varying length and composition. The particular combination in which I placed each of these 130,000 words makes this novel, I think, one of the best I've ever written. I'm setting THE ISLAND
- [I Love the Postman](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/i-love-the-postman/) - (Disclaimer: if my postie happens to be reading this, I don't mean it literally)Couple of days ago, two big parcels showed up first thing in the morning, delivered by a post office driver who's becoming used to delivering big parcels of books to me. Always feels like Christmas, and this was no exception.The first parcel
- [A Whisper of Southern Lights - first review](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/a-whisper-of-southern-lights-first-review-2/) - The first review of the third novella in the Assassin Series is in, and it's an absolute ssssss .... scorcher. Check it out here.And if you want to order the book, you can get it from here or here.Tomorrow ... a posting about the first book of mine I could not re-read.
- [Tommy Cooper](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/tommy-cooper/) - God, he was funny!A man walked into the doctors.The doctor said " I haven't seen you in a long time."The man replied, "I know, I've been ill."I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day but I couldn't find any.
- [Fantasy Book Critic](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fantasy-book-critic/) - You should check out the Fantasy Book Critic 2007 Review/2008 Preview where a whole host of writers - including ours truly - talk about their fave books of 2007, what they're looking forward to in 2008, and also what they themselves have coming up this year. It's a great article and a great blog, so
- [If you don't ask ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/if-you-dont-ask/) - Firstly, a slightly belated Happy New Year to you all (however many of you there are). I hope your 2008 is healthier, wealthier and sexier than ever before.New years always seem to start with a bit of nice news, and this year is no exception. Had some very exciting news recently, but as usual it's
- [2008 ... things to come](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/2008-things-to-come/) - At the end of every year I check over the list of books I've read and pick my favourite three. Last year I read 26 books, and my favourite three were THE TERROR by Dan Simmons, THE GOD DELUSION by Richard Dawkins, and THE SERVANTS by Michael Marshall Smith. Three very different books, but all
- [AFTER THE WAR - out now!](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/after-the-war-out-now/) - AFTER THE WAR, the volume of two novellas set in my fantasy world of Noreela, is out now! It's had some fantastic reviews so far, so to check them out - and perhaps order a copy - visit the Subterranean Press page here.Coming in the next day or two, some hints of what you can
- [Vote Cock and Pussy!](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/vote-cock-and-pussy/) - In another utterly ridiculous indication of the politically correct nightmare we're slowly descending into, we're now being asked to decide - indeed, asked to vote upon - whether a medical website exploring the human body should also include genitals. Check it out here.Apparantly, they're worried about kids seeing images of things they already have. And
- [DUSK and DAWN](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/dusk-and-dawn/) - Someone likes DUSK and DAWN ... check it out here!Too late to buy these for Christmas, but you can always use those book tokens Aunt Hilda buys you at Amazon!
- [AFTER THE WAR - reviews](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/after-the-war-reviews/) - Publishers Weekly, Booklist and Fantasy Magazine have all given my forthcoming book from Subterranean Press glowing reviews. Check them out here.AFTER THE WAR is a volume of two novellas set in my fantasy world of Noreela, The Bajuman and Vale of Blood Roses. I'm very proud of both stories, and hopefully they'll whet your appetite
- [Having It Shoved Down Your Throat](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/having-it-shoved-down-your-throat/) - Permit me to sound like a miserable bastard for a few paragraphs ...Last Friday Tracey and I had a day out. I jokingly called it my work Christmas do. We went to the cinema to see BEOWULF in 3D, ate some Chinese food, came home for the evening to crack a couple of bottles of
- [Fat Teens](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fat-teens/) - I finished writing late yesterday, at about 10:30. Wandered into the living room where Tracey was surfing some TV, and she paused on a programme called CAN FAT TEENS HUNT? Cool, I thought. With a title like that, it must be a new alternative comedy series, perhaps a sketch show, surreal, maybe some satire thrown
- [A Whisper of Southern Lights - first review](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/a-whisper-of-southern-lights-first-review/) - Here's the first review for A WHISPER OF SOUTHERN LIGHTS ... and it's a scorcher!
- [A Whisper of Southern Lights](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/a-whisper-of-southern-lights/) - The 3rd novella in the Assassin Series, A Whisper of Southern Lights, is now up for pre-order from Necessary Evil Press. This is the best Assassin novella so far, and Caniglia's artwork is just stunning. The last two novellas sold out pre-publication, so get those orders in quickly! Here's NEP's official release:From New York Times
- [Battlestar Galactica](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/battlestar-galactica/) - Last night, my wife and I watched the end of Season 3. Wow. Some of what I was expecting happened ... but so much more happened that I wasn't expecting. This is my favourite TV of the last few years, without a doubt. Quality stuff. Roll on Season 4!Tomorrow, Tracey and I are heading out
- [Day Off](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/day-off/) - Sometimes even a writer needs a day off ...Today I drove down to Cardiff to be interviewed by Phil Rickman, for his radio show Phil the Shelf that goes out on Radio Wales. I've known Phil for quite a few years - we keep in touch via email - and it was fun chatting to
- [Black Quill nomination](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/black-quill-nomination/) - I'm thrilled that my short story DISCOVERING GHOSTS, from Postscripts 10, has been nominated in the Dark Scribe Magazine's first annual Black Quill Awards This is the hardest story I've ever had to write ... anyone who's read it will know why. So it's nice to see it recognised here.
- [ONE YEAR ON ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/one-year-on/) - A year ago today I was walking around the place where I used to work, shaking hands, collecting bottles of whiskey and wine, and wondering whether I'd made the right decision. I was quitting work to be a full-time writer.I had no regrets about leaving that place ... I'd been there for a long time,
- [Album of the Decade](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/album-of-the-decade/) - It's BLACK HOLES AND REVELATIONS, by Muse. Many will disagree, and feel free. But the more I listen to this album, the better it seems to get ... and I loved it the very first time I heard it. Their three previous studio albums led to this, a masterpiece. Buy it. Hear it. Be stunned.
- [A Weekend of Fine Wines, Splendid Food and Many Words](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/a-weekend-of-fine-wines-splendid-food-and-many-words/) - Just returned from what has become an annual writers' retreat in the wilds of Wales. This year we stayed in converted barns on a farm just north of Saundersfoot, not far from Tenby. The farm is now a donkey sanctuary, and also home to a one-eyed pony, feral cat that just would not believe me
- [New interview online](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/new-interview-online/) - Check it out here.
- [As Time Goes By ....](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/as-time-goes-by/) - October 4th came and went with nary a whimper, but it's only recently I remembered that it was the tenth anniversary of my first book, MESMER, being published. I've still got photo's of the launch at a local bookshop, and the rather mad party held at my house afterwards. What a day. So, ten years
- [Publishers Weekly reviews AFTER THE WAR](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/publishers-weekly-reviews-after-the-war/) - PW have given a nice review for AFTER THE WAR, the volume of two novellas set in my fantasy world of Noreela due early next year from Subterranean Press.Read the review here (you'll have to scroll down a bit).More nice reviews coming soon ...
- [30 Days of Night](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/30-days-of-night-3/) - My novelisation of the movie is spending a third week on the New York Times Bestseller list this week ... a slight drop to #27, but still there. Hoorah!And tomorrow, I get to see the movie at last!
- [Vacation, Wedding, and New Book Deals](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/vacation-wedding-and-new-book-deals/) - It's been a fun couple of weeks. I haven't got much work done - see below for the reasons - but I've had news of a very exciting new book deal. I can't spill the beans just yet, but once the contract has been signed I'll be able to tell you what it's all about.
- [GAP cover and 30 DAYS review](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/gap-cover-and-30-days-review/) - There's a great review of my 30 DAYS OF NIGHT novelisation over at Dark Scribe Magazine. And check out this gorgeous cover for MIND THE GAP, the novel I've written in collaboration with Chris Golden (click on the cover for a closer look). Due out next May from Bantam Spectra.
- [New York Times Bestseller](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/new-york-times-bestseller/) - It has been a really, really good week.First, on Wednesday DUSK and DAWN sold in Germany (details of publisher etc coming soon ....). I'm thrilled.Then later that evening my agent called to tell me that the 30 DAYS OF NIGHT movie novelisation I wrote for Pocket Books is on the next New York Times Bestseller
- [Noreela in German, and New Interviews](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/noreela-in-german-and-new-interviews/) - Two new interviews have gone live recently:I talked with SCI FI Wire about winning the British Fantasy Award for DUSK. And I'm delighted to announce - just too late for this interview - that DUSK and DAWN will be published soon in Germany. More details of the publisher and publication dates soon, along with -
- [Interview & Anniversary](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/interview-anniversary/) - There's an interview with me here about DUSK winning the British Fantasy award, and other stuff. The UKSF Book News Network is a wonderful site, make sure you have a good look around when you're there.And ... thirteen years ago today, I married my lovely missus, Tracey. Aww ...
- [FALLEN cover](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fallen-cover/) - Here's the cover for my new novel due from Bantam May next year. Gorgeous, eh? (click on it for a bigger image). Love to hear what you think of it.
- [Golden, Mignola and Hollywood!](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/golden-mignola-and-hollywood/) - I'm so thrilled for my mate Chris Golden and Mike Mignola - check out their big news here. I'm reading Baltimore right now and really, you need to be kind to yourself and pick this one up. Not only is it one of the most beautiful books I've ever seen outside the indie press, but
- [30 DAYS OF NIGHT](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/30-days-of-night-2/) - My 30 DAYS OF NIGHT movie novelisation has hit the shelves! There are reliable sightings from across the 'States and Canada, and I'm just waiting for it to pop up in the UK. You can get it from all the usual places, plus amazon.com and amazon.co.uk
- [DUSK wins the British Fantasy Award](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/dusk-wins-the-british-fantasy-award/) - DUSK won the British Fantasy Society's August Derleth Award for Best Novel at the British Fantasy Convention yesterday in Nottingham, England. I'm shocked, thrilled, excited and honoured. I'm still on a high. I'm wondering whether I'm going to wake and find it's not all true, but last night I dreamt I'd won a Harley Davidson,
- [Jury Service and Other Fun Things](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/jury-service-and-other-fun-things/) - Been two weeks since I posted. 'Is Tim OK?' you might be thinking. You may be wanting to send me presents, thinking I'm ill. Whiskey, for instance or Theakston's Old Peculier. Well, send 'em on ... but fear not, I'm fine.Actually I've been doing my bit for the British legal system, sitting on a jury
- [Horror Literature Quarterly](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/horror-literature-quarterly/) - This from HLQ:"Horror Literature Quarterly is proud to announce a new story from Tim Lebbon (Fears Unnamed, Dawn, Dusk). Tim's new story is available only to registered subscribers to Horror Literature Quarterly. Registration is easy and free and you will need to be registered before you can read this great story by Tim.Head on over
- [Spiders](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/spiders/) - I'm no big fan of spiders. It's not a phobia as such, I'd just prefer not to have to face the little buggers.This, therefore, does not work for me. In fact it's very, very wrong, and I'm glad I live in the UK.
- [A Lot of Nothing](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/a-lot-of-nothing/) - If life ever gets too serious, or if you get too involved with just how important everything you do is, just surf to this article ... and you'll realise that pretty much nothing is important enough to worry about.Talk about a mind fuck.
- [Strangewood](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/strangewood/) - I've just finished reading STRANGEWOOD by Christopher Golden, and it's fantastic. It's taken me a while to get to this one, for some reason, and now I'm wishing I read it years ago. Anyone who knows Chris's work will recognise some of the themes, and the ideas behind some of the settings, but this has
- [Dropkick Murphys New Album!](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/dropkick-murphys-new-album/) - Oh yes ... today, I'm a very happy puppy.Check out www.dropkickmurphys.com THE MEANEST OF TIMES is their new album, out September 18th. This is truly an occasion, they're one of my favourite bands and, if the new song on their myspace page is anything to go by, this is going to be one barnstormer of
- [Fuck Camping](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fuck-camping/) - Just returned from a few days camping in Cornwall. Lovely camping site, great weather ... but not really a holiday! We had a load of fun, true. The kids loved it - we found a couple of great beaches - and Tracey and I had some very enjoyable meals outdoors (Mmmm .... bread and brie
- [DUSK and BRITISH FANTASY](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/dusk-and-british-fantasy/) - I'm thrilled, delighted, and about-to-pop-a-bottle-of-beer to announce that DUSK has been nominated for a prestigious British Fantasy Award. You can read all the details here. It's a real honour to even be nominated for this award. It's the third time I've been up in the Best Novel category, losing out the previous two times to
- [Pod of Horror](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/pod-of-horror/) - I'm interviewed in the new instalment of the very excellent POD OF HORROR, along with Mike Arnzen, and loads of other great goodies! Check it out: POD OF HORROR #37Tim
- [30 Days of Night](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/30-days-of-night/) - Check out the cover for my novelisation ...
- [Brian Keene Broke Me, and Other Necon Myths](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/brian-keene-broke-me-and-other-necon-myths/) - I've just returned from 9 days in the USA, visiting friends and attending, my first Necon as a Writer Guest of Honour. And I feel broken. My body is telling me, "No more, Lebbon, no more!" My head is telling it to go mind its own business. My liver ... that went missing somewhere on
- [Necon](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/necon/) - This week I'm Guest of Honour at Necon, so please behave while I'm gone, water the plants, feed the pets, and I'll post a full report about Necon upon my return next week.Be good!
- [Kids' Logic](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/kids-logic/) - I was driving home with my 4-year-old son yesterday, watching a nice sunset, enjoying some time alone with him. He loves my little two-seater, although it had been raining a bit and we still had the roof up. We were chatting, singing along to the stereo (he loves The Sex Pistols and Flogging Molly ...
- [A Publishing Event](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/a-publishing-event/) - Mignola. Golden. Watch this.
- [DAWNing reviews](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/dawning-reviews/) - You can read a very insightful review for DAWN here.
- [MIND THE GAP](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/mind-the-gap/) - Yesterday Chris Golden and I delivered our first collaborative novel, MIND THE GAP, to Bantam Spectra. Hoorah! We're delighted with this book ... a contemporary supernatural thriller set on and below the streets of London. It won't hit the shelves until May or June next year, but that's not so far away, and between now
- [THE EVERLASTING - the book and the movie](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-everlasting-the-book-and-the-movie/) - I'm currently adapting my latest horror novel THE EVERLASTING into a screenplay for a Hollywood producer, which I'm very excited about. I've done a bit of screenwriting over the past 12 months and really enjoyed it ... so I'm hoping to do a lot more in the near future. Apart from THE EVERLASTING there are
- [No Relaxing ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/no-relaxing/) - So, I delivered my latest novel FALLEN a week ago today. Some people may think I'd take a break - kick back, sink a beer or two, go for some walks - and while I admit that yes, I have sunk a beer or two, I've not been resting. There may be some who think
- [AFTER THE WAR cover art](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/after-the-war-cover-art/) - I've just seen the beautiful cover art for AFTER THE WAR, my two-novella volume due early next year from Subterranean Press. You can see it here ... scroll down the page a bit. It's by Tomislav Tikulin, and I think it's quite breathtaking.
- [FALLEN - the end](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fallen-the-end/) - Today I delivered my third fantasy novel, FALLEN, to Bantam Spectra. For me, the feeling when delivering a novel is pretty mixed. Initially there's euphoria that I've finished another book, set it to one side, re-read it, made notes, re-written, re-read again, made more notes and done another edit and revisions pass before finally delivering
- [Nice BERSERK review ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/nice-berserk-review/) - ... HERE!
- [AFTER THE WAR](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/after-the-war-2/) - You can now pre-order AFTER THE WAR, my new collection of two novellas based in my fantasy world Noreela, direct from the publisher.
- [Tasmaniac Publications](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/tasmaniac-publications/) - It's always nice to see a new publisher emerge, especially when they have a name as wonderfully zany as Tasmaniac Publications! The first novella announced is THE LAZARUS CONDITION by Paul Kane, a clever and chilling zombie novella. Gary Braunbeck also has a couple of projects with them, and I look forward to seeing more
- [BIG DUSK and DAWN news!](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/big-dusk-and-dawn-news/) - Coming soon .............
- [COMMENT!](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/comment/) - The 'Comment' feature has now been activated on this blog ... so you can come here and leave your views on my news and views, too.Progress: Chris Golden and I have almost finished our collaborative novel MIND THE GAP, and we'll be delivering by the end of the month. I'm also revising FALLEN, which will
- [THE EVERLASTING](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-everlasting-5/) - My new horror novel THE EVERLASTING has been out for a while now, and you can check out a feature on the Leisure website called Tim Lebbon's Everlasting Memories. It's only short, but it talks a bit about my inspirations for the novel.Hoping there'll be some exciting movie news about this novel soon ... keep
- [Au revoir message board](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/au-revoir-message-board/) - The more eagle-eyed among you will notice that the Message Board has vanished from the site. It wasn't very busy, to be honest, and now that I'm updating this News and Views section more frequently, it was starting to feel redundant. So if you've got any questions, just email me (contact details are on the
- [Lebbon & Golden interrogated!](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/lebbon-golden-interrogated/) - Chris Golden and I have been interviewed by the Fantasy Book Critic. Check it out here ... a couple of announcements hidden away here and there.Just returned from a week in France (Brittany) and it was fabulous, what a beautiful country, fantastic food and great wine. Anyone looking for a place to stay, let me
- [EVERLASTING and BABY](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/everlasting-and-baby/) - Here's a great review for THE EVERLASTING! You'll need to scroll down a bit ...I watched an episode of Nigel Kneale's BEASTS last night . It was BABY, an episode I watched when I was about 12 and which scared the living crap out of me back then. Last night, it scared the living crap
- [Interview](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/interview-2/) - You can check out a new quick interview with me HERE.
- [AFTER THE WAR](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/after-the-war/) - I'm thrilled to announce that Subterranean Press will be publishing AFTER THE WAR: Two Tales of Noreela in early 2008. This book will contain two novellas set in my alternate world of Noreela: THE BAJUMAN was serialised on www.noreela.com 18 months ago, and VALE OF BLOOD ROSES is a brand new novella. There will also
- [New NOREELA novella](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/new-noreela-novella/) - VALE OF BLOOD ROSES, a new novella set in my alternate world of Noreela, will appear in issue 8 of Subterranean Magazine! I'm thrilled about this. It's quite a dark novella (what did you expect?), quite strange, about a band of mercenaries immediately after the Cataclysmic War. I'm very pleased with it, and I'm glad
- [Machen and me](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/machen-and-me/) - Here are details of an Arthur Machen celebration I'm taking part in:Thursday 5 July 2007IWA Gwent Branch and Academi6.30 pm (cost £5.00 to include a glass of wine)University of Wales Caerleon, NewportAn evening chaired by Lionel Fanthorpe celebrating the life and work ofArthur Machen: Master of Holy Terrors“I shall always esteem it as the greatest
- [FALLEN](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fallen/) - This afternoon I typed THE END on my new fantasy novel, FALLEN. This is set in the same world as DUSK and DAWN, though it's not directly linked to those books (though readers of the first two will recognise some place names, flora and fauna). So tonight for me it's a bottle of wine and
- [Reviews](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/reviews/) - Some reviews of THE EVERLASTING have come in, check them out here:Feo Amante.comDread CentralHorror WorldBook Review ForumNice!Timx
- [THE TERROR](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-terror/) - I've been a fan of Dan Simmons since I read that stunning opening sentence to HYPERION maybe eighteen years ago. He's something of an inspiration, writing whatever his heart chooses - horror, science fiction, crime, suspense, historical novels - and anything he writes is always gripping and fascinating. He's one of those people - every
- [THE EVERLASTING](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-everlasting-4/) - My new horror novel THE EVERLASTING is out now in mass market paperback from Leisure Books. You can buy it in all the usual places - online dealers, and all good bookshops in the USA and Canada - and if you want to check out an extract, see the Bibliography section of this site. I'm
- [Mass Movement interview](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/mass-movement-interview/) - I've been interviewed in the latest Mass Movement magazine ... check it out!
- [Updates and Bluebells](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/updates-and-bluebells/) - Hi Folks! Thought it was time for an update on a few things.DAWN is out now and reaction so far has been great. A few readers - and indeed some reviewers - have commented that it's a bit grim, but it's about a world dying! Duh. You can order at all the usual places, a
- [DAWN and Toronto](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/dawn-and-toronto/) - DAWN is out now! Have a look here for a selection of online stores where you can buy it, or just pop into your local bookstore. Tomorrow I head off to Toronto for the World Horror Convention. I didn't get to any conventions last year apart from the British Fantasy Con, so I'm really looking
- [DAWN](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/dawn/) - I received copies of my new novel DAWN yesterday, and boy it looks FANTASTIC! A gorgeous Bantam Spectra trade paperback, this sequel to DUSK looks just as gorgeous as that first novel ... and is even a little longer. Check the website for details of where you can preorder the novel.I'm a good way into
- [Writing Courses](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/writing-courses/) - Along with a load of other writers I'm doing some teaching at a big evenst in Leicester soon - check out below! Fantastic! A season of events for lovers of fantasy, horror and science fiction.Leicester, Spring 2007www.leicesterliterature.wordpress.comFright Night22nd March, 7:30pm - 9pmCentral Lending LibraryFREE, but places limited so book early!Bookings: 0116 2527347Horror lurks in the
- [Audioslave Reunion Tour](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/audioslave-reunion-tour/) - Sad news ... Audioslave, one of the most exciting rock bands I've heard in years, have split up. Chris Cornell (formerly Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog) has left the band, apparantly after some sort of fall-out. Sad.Audioslave made three great albums, and I believe that one of them - the self-titled debut - will
- [THE EVERLASTING](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-everlasting-3/) - Necessary Evil Press will be releasing a beautiful limited edition hardcover of my next novel THE EVERLASTING in March. Artwork is by the brilliant Caniglia. It's a ghost story ... but there's a whole lot more going on besides. I'm really proud of this book, and delighted to be working with Don at NEP and
- [Work Update, and Five Things](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/work-update-and-five-things/) - I'm just coming to the end of my second month as a full time writer, so I thought it about time I started updating this News & Views blog more regularly!Just about finished my novelisation of the 30 DAYS OF NIGHT movie for Pocket Books. I'll be delivering it next week. I could tell you
- [Stories that hurt](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/stories-that-hurt/) - I've just finished a story called DISCOVERING GHOSTS, which was the most difficult story I've ever written. Took me a long time, and took a lot out of me. You know the saying, sometimes you write a story, and sometimes it writes itself. Well this one wrote itself and beat me around the head and
- [Me & MySpace](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/me-myspace/) - Yep, I've done it! Check it out HERE!
- [2007](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/2007/) - Here's hoping that the new year is quiet and peaceful for us all. Whatever you're doing this evening, have fun and stay safe. Timx
- [2006 - thanks, and good riddance](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/2006-thanks-and-good-riddance/) - 2006 has been the worst year of my life, and the best. A real mix. Poison and honey, dog piss and beer. And such a time leads inevitably to some very mixed emotions to see it go.Mostly, relief.I'll not go into details about the bad things, those who know me know some of what's happened.
- [Assassin Series Book 3](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/assassin-series-book-3/) - I've just delivered A WHISPER OF SOUTHERN LIGHTS - Book 3 in the Assassin Series - to Necessary Evil Press. Really pleased with this one. More announcements etc as and when....
- [New Short Story, and Week 1...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/new-short-story-and-week-1/) - There's a brand new short story of mine, called IN DREAMS, available online HERE. Check it out. Tell me what you think.Ahhhh, my first week as a full-time writer. It's been a good one. I've started work on my 30 DAYS OF NIGHT novelisation, and started chatting with my good mate Mark Morris about the
- [The REAL Exciting Announcement](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-real-exciting-announcement/) - I'm thrilled and delighted to announce that I'll be writing the novelisation of the forthcoming 30 DAYS OF NIGHT movie for Pocket Books! Due for release next October the movie, based on the stunningly excellent comic written by Steve Niles and illustrated by Ben Templesmith, will be directed by David Slade.I am very, very pleased.And
- [Exciting announcement ....](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/exciting-announcement/) - ... coming soon! Although if you're prepared to do a bit of detective work on Amazon.com, you may be able to discover it for yourself.Two days left in work. State of mind today: happy.
- [Four Days and counting ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/four-days-and-counting/) - Thursday is my last day in work. From then on, I write for a living. At the end of every single month since I was eighteen - almost twenty years - I've had a pay cheque. End of December, that changes forever.I can't wait.I've always wanted my own study with a wall of books, my
- [Premature](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/premature/) - Today, we received our first Christmas card.For FUCK'S SAKE......
- [MUSE](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/muse/) - Teignmouth, South Devon. It's always had a place in my heart. Why? Well ... something happened to me there for the first time. Nuff said. Now, it's a more special place than ever. Last night I saw MUSE in concert, and it was quite extraordinary. These three lads from Teignmouth can certainly make some noise,
- [Can't say...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/cant-say/) - It's very exciting. I have a Non-Disclosure Agreement to sign! Of course, I can't say what it's all about. Not yet anyway.Move over Daniel Craig. I am Bond.
- [THE EVERLASTING](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-everlasting-2/) - Today I delivered my new novel THE EVERLASTING to Leisure Books. I'm very, very happy with it. It's a ghost story ... with so much more. Watch this space for an exciting limited edition hardback announcement very soon, and I'll also be posting a big update about other movie and book projects here soon as
- [And now I talk WHITE...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/and-now-i-talk-white/) - Johnny Butane over at Dread Central has done an interview with me about WHITE heading for the big screen. Read it here.Cheers,Tim
- [Stephen Susco talks WHITE](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/stephen-susco-talks-white/) - Stephen has said a few words about his forthcoming adaptation and directorial debut with WHITE. It's over at Fangoria, and you can check it out here.
- [Countdown](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/countdown/) - I've got a calender up in work, and I'm marking each day as it passes with a great big red X. 30th November is my last day, and after that I'm a full-time writer. I think I'm pissing off some of the people in work ... but only in a friendly way. Because I know
- [White fallout](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/white-fallout/) - News about WHITE is all over the net, which is very exciting. I've had hundreds of emails about it, but I don't know any more than what was mentioned in the Variety announcement ... as and when I do hear more details I'll let you all know. It's going to be an exciting time, and
- [WHITE goes to Hollywood](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/white-goes-to-hollywood/) - Some bloody exciting news right now ... it looks like WHITE is heading for the big screen. And I don't mean that 28 inch plasma you bought off Dodgy Dave down the pub ... I mean the BIG SCREEN. The silver one. The flicks.Stephen Susco, writer of The Grudge, Grudge 2, and Jack Ketchum's Red,
- [THE EVERLASTING](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-everlasting/) - Working on the final edits of my new novel THE EVERLASTING. I'm really pleased with this one ... it's a bit different, involves all sorts of nasties, and I think it's going to be a scorcher. Watch out for a special THE EVERLASTING hardback edition announcement very, very soon ...As well as some more major
- [So....](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/so/) - .... the decision I mentioned below:I'm going full-time! Handed in my notice last week, so from the end of November I'll be writing full-time. I'm hoping to become prolific.
- [Fantasycon Fallout](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/fantasycon-fallout/) - Last weekend was the British Fantasy Convention in Nottingham. For some reason I decided to drive up instead of getting a train. It'll save me time, I thought, and hey, I like driving my little soft-top. I am very stupid.For a start, Friday afternoon isn't a good time to take to the roads. The heavens
- [Immortal fun](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/immortal-fun/) - I'm well into my new horror novel THE EVERLASTING, which will be published next year by Leisure books. It wasn't an easy one to start ... it just didn't feel right. And then a woman called Maddy came along, popped into the story and introduced herself as an immortal, and now I'm roaring through it.
- [DAWN cover](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/dawn-cover/) - The fiery cover for DAWN, sequel to my fantasy novel DUSK, is now up at my Noreela website at ... please do pop by and check it out!
- [Four new novels for Bantam Spectra!](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/four-new-novels-for-bantam-spectra/) - I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be writing four new novels for Bantam Spectra.Two of them - FALLEN and THE ISLAND - will be stand-alone novels set in my fantasy world of Noreela ... you can check out details at my dedicated website www.noreela.comThe other two are novels I'll be writing in collaboration with Christopher
- [Absinthe](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/absinthe/) - ABSINTHE is a fine new chapbook available from Bloodletting Press, containing two stories - one by me, one by Jack Ketchum - in which absinthe appears. I think BLEEDING THINGS is one of the best stories I've written for years, so do yourself a favour and pick this baby up.Some big announcements coming here soon
- [Making An Impact](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/making-an-impact/) - I had a letter today from someone who'd ostensibly read DUSK. It was a strange letter. It's basic flow was that I am a sinner and I need to find Jesus Christ to be saved. It then quoted me a whole page of scripture. Apparantly I need to 'join a Bible believing church (Baptist is
- [Bad Times](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/bad-times/) - It's been a very rough few months. My mother passed away several weeks ago after a 3 month struggle against cancer. I may write more about that when it isn't quite so raw. But I'm back now, writing, working hard, and determined to get back on top of things.One of the first things I want
- [Being Proud](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/being-proud/) - I've been pretty lucky over the last few years: I've won several writing awards, and they look very nice up on my bookcase. I'm proud of them. People ask me about them, and I like responding.But I've just discovered what real pride means. Ellie, my 7 year old daughter, had to do a project for
- [Q&A session](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/qa-session/) - I'll be doing a Q&A session soon - lasting a week - at the Alternative Reality Web Zine (ARWZ). Check out the details here: http://www.arwz.com/zineauthorQA.html
- [New novella](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/new-novella/) - I'll soon be writing a brand new novella set in Noreela, the world of DUSK and DAWN. It'll be an e-serial downloadable from www.noreela.com More details to follow ... watch this space!We should soon see a couple of anthologies I'm in: POE'S LIGHTHOUSE from Cemetery Dance, and RETRO PULP TALES, edited by Joe Lansdale and
- [DUSK and SHOCKER!](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/dusk-and-shocker/) - DUSK, my fantasy novel from Bantam, is out now! Check out for details and places where you can order it. You should be able to pick it up in your local bookstores (in the USA and Canada at least), though it may not be in the same sections as BERSERK!And ... I'm delighted to announce
- [Hello 2006](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/hello-2006/) - It's been a fun few weeks! A couple of weeks ago I went to Ramsey Campbell's 60th birthday party, otherwise known as CampbellCon 60. Much fun was had by all (and much red wine as well ... I honestly didn't know so much red wine could be drunk in one afternoon and evening). I went
- [BERSERK hits the stands](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/berserk-hits-the-stands/) - BERSERK is out now! In the USA you can find it in all the usual bookstores, or you can order it online too. There's an extract posted at www.horrorfind.com, and initial reviews are great (it's twice been called one of the top ten horror books of 2005). Go buy it!Winner of the BERSREK draw was
- [Time Flies](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/time-flies/) - Hell, two months since my last post! How time flies away with you when you're having fun. Chortle.So, 2005 is almost gone, and I can't say I'm sorry. 2006? Who knows. And I guess not knowing is really the most exciting thing of all. It drives us forward, and for writers it's the not knowing
- [DUSK and BERSERK prize draw deadlines](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/dusk-and-berserk-prize-draw-deadlines/) - The deadline for the DUSK pre-order prize draw is January 28th. You can find details here: www.noreela.com/contestThe BERSERK deadline is 31st December, and you'll find a link to details on the front page of this website.Both books are among the best I've ever written, in my humble opinion, and the prizes are pretty neat. Check
- [Quick Update](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/quick-update/) - Sorry I haven't posted any news here for a while, folks. It's been a busy, difficult time here, but I'm trying to get back on track now.I'm about to deliver DAWN to Bantam Spectra. A big fat book ... I loved writing it, and I think together with DUSK it makes for a wild, dark
- [Being Noticed](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/being-noticed/) - Been going through some very rough times lately. In work today I went for a walk around the building, trying to straighten my head and shake the headache that had settled there. We're on the fifth floor, and I ended up out in the stairwell, opened the window a few inches and stood there breathing
- [The older you get ...](https://www.timlebbon.net/news/the-older-you-get/) - ... the more complicated life becomes. Or is it just me?***I'm reading Wildwood Road at the moment by Christopher Golden, a fantastic book that I thoroughly recommend. Chris is one of the best, hardest working writers around right now, and you should definitely check out his stuff. He's written the novelisation of Kong Kong, and

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- [Books](https://www.timlebbon.net/library/) - Novels Secret Lives of the Dead Conan: Songs of the Slain Among the Living The Last Storm Firefly - Generations Eden The Edge - Relics book 3 The Folded Land - Relics book 2 Blood of the Four (with Christopher Golden) Relics Kong: Skull Island Alien Vs Predator:Armageddon - Rage War book 3 The Family Man
- [About](https://www.timlebbon.net/about/) - I was born in London in 1969, lived in Devon until I was eight, and the next twenty years were spent in Newport. My wife Tracey and I then did a Good Thing and moved back to the country, and we now live in the little village of Goytre in Monmouthshire with our kids Ellie
- [Dreaming in Fire](https://www.timlebbon.net/dreaming-in-fire/) - Welcome to Dreaming in Fire press. This is my own ebook imprint. Why not subscribe to my newsletter to be kept up to date with new releases? Please click on the covers to take you through to book pages for info and purchasing links. NOVELS NOVELLAS...
- [Vale of Blood Roses](https://www.timlebbon.net/dreaming-in-fire/vale-of-blood-roses/) - A tale of Noreela... Amazon US Amazon UK For other countries please go to your usual Amazon pages A mercenary should be allowed to quit. That’s what Jakk thinks. But his companions don’t want to quit. As Noreela's awful Cataclysmic War ends they enter a valley that should not exist, see machines that should be
- [The Nature of Balance](https://www.timlebbon.net/dreaming-in-fire/the-nature-of-balance/) - My first mass market novel displays some of the concerns I still write about now–nature, environmental damage, loss of identity. Amazon US Amazon UK Other countries please go to your usual Amazon pages One morning, the world does not wake up. Millions lie dead in their beds, killed by their own nightmares. They’re the lucky
- [In the Valley, Where Belladonna Grows](https://www.timlebbon.net/dreaming-in-fire/in-the-valley-where-belladonna-grows/) - A novella of loss, loneliness, and hope. Amazon US Amazon UK For other countries please go to your usual Amazon pages “Its conclusion is eminently satisfying and will cast a whole new light on all that has gone before. It will probably make you want to read it again so you can see just how
- [In Perpetuity](https://www.timlebbon.net/dreaming-in-fire/in-perpetuity/) - How far will you go to protect the ones you love? Amazon US Amazon UK For other countries please go to your usual Amazon sites When a child is kidnapped, his father is given a bizarre task by the mysterious Keeper who has taken the child away: "Find me proof of love." He soon discovers
- [Pay The Ghost](https://www.timlebbon.net/dreaming-in-fire/pay-the-ghost/) - Pay the Ghost is now a fantastic movie starring Nicolas Cage and Sarah Wayne Callies! Read the short story that inspired the movie for only 99c/99p! Amazon US Amazon UK For other countries please go to your usual Amazon sites. A girl goes missing ... the father gives up hope ... but the mother never
- [The Reach of Children](https://www.timlebbon.net/dreaming-in-fire/the-reach-of-children/) - The Reach of Children is my most personal piece of writing, and perhaps still my most powerful. It won the British Fantasy Award in 2009. Amazon US Amazon UK For other countries please go to your usual Amazon sites Daniel is ten years old when his mother dies. She dies young, and with so much
- [Berserk](https://www.timlebbon.net/dreaming-in-fire/berserk/) - Amazon US Amazon UK For other countries go to your usual Amazon sites Tom’s son died ten years ago… so they say. Killed in a military training accident on Salisbury Plain and sent home in a sealed coffin. But when Tom gets wind that there was more to the accident than was first revealed, his
- [White](https://www.timlebbon.net/dreaming-in-fire/white/) - WHITE won the British Fantasy Award way back in 2000. It was also reprinted in the two big Best Of anthologies that year – Mammoth Book of Best New Horror, and Year's Best Fantasy & Horror, as well as making it into the MBO Best of Best New Horror! It's also been optioned for a
- [Dusk](https://www.timlebbon.net/dreaming-in-fire/dusk/) - DUSK is my very first dark fantasy novel, and winner of the August Derleth (British Fantasy) Award for Best Novel! Amazon UK Amazon US For other countries go to your usual Amazon sites. Here are some fantastic blurbs and reviews of the novel: “An exquisitely written, unique world is revealed in this novel, a world
- [Films](https://www.timlebbon.net/films/) - The Silence Pay the Ghost The Secret Journeys of Jack London White Exorcising Angels
- [Contact](https://www.timlebbon.net/contact/) - To contact Tim, please email: timlebbon (at) gmail (dot) com For all inquiries regarding publishing rights, new projects, or movie options, please contact Tim's agent: Howard Morhaim Howard Morhaim Literary Agency Inc 30 Pierrepont Street Brooklyn New York NY11201 Email: howard 'at' morhaimliterary.com (replacing the 'at' with '@') Tel: (001) 718 222 8400 Web: www.morhaimliterary.com
- [E-books](https://www.timlebbon.net/e-books/) - Key to stores: Ap = Apple Bookstore Ba = Baen Gp = Google Play Ki = Kindle Ko = Kobo Ne = Necon No = Nook US store No UK = Nook UK store Sm = Smashwords So = Sony Ereader US store So UK = Sony Ereader UK store Wa = Waterstones (Epub DRM)
- [Excerpts](https://www.timlebbon.net/excerpts/)
- [Links](https://www.timlebbon.net/links/) - On this page you'll find links to all sorts of wonderful and bizarre places - favourite writers, publishers I work with, artists who've illustrated my books, interviews I've done ... search around and take a look! Bear in mind that this page is always being added to, so check back now and then to see

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