Sharkpunk contributors make the shortlist for the British Fantasy Awards 2015

I was delighted to discover today how many SHARKPUNK contributors have been nominated in various categories for this year's British Fantasy Awards. Congratulations, Gary McMahon, Ian Whates, Laurel Sills and Den Patrick!

In other news, my own YOU ARE THE HERO - A History of Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks has also made the shortlist for the British Fantasy Awards 2015.

Sharkpunk at the London Film and Comic Con

In the year that Jaws is 40...

... SHARKPUNK will be at the London Film and Comic Con today, along with the likes of Sigourney Weaver and Michael J Fox, as well as Sixth Doctor Colin Baker and Seventh Doctor Sylvester McCoy!

So why not stop by my stand and pick up a copy at a knock-down convention-only price?

Could Megalodon prey on a Blue Whale?

If they had both lived at the same time, obviously.

I'll take that as a 'Yes'.

Sharkpunk at Edge-Lit 4

Just a quick reminder that I shall be at Edge-Lit 4 today (Saturday 11th July 2015, from 10:00am) with copies of SHARKPUNK (not to mention YOU ARE THE HERO) in tow.

Indeed, SHARKPUNK is sponsoring the 5:15pn panel 'Short and Sweet – Writing and Selling Short Stories', featuring Andrew Hook, Kim Lakin-Smith (SHARKPUNK contributor), Alison Littlewood, and Gav Thorpe (GAME OVER contributor), with Adele Wearing chairing.

So if you're in Derby, or at the event already, please pop over and say "Hi!" and you can have one of my Alice's Nightmare in Wonderland flyers to take away with you. (One free with every purchase!)

Sharkpunk Saturday - 40 Years of Fear!

If you're a fans of sharks, Jaws, and SHARKPUNK - and let's face it, if you're here, reading this, then you probably are - you might want to check out the 40 Years of Fear Bicycle® Jaws Playing Card Deck Kickstarter that's running out the moment.

And, if you do, tell them SHARKPUNK sent you. ;-)

Happy Birthday, Big Guy!

The Shark, by Lord Alfred Douglas

The Shark

Lord Alfred Douglas

A treacherous monster is the Shark 
He never makes the least remark.

And when he sees you on the sand, 
He doesn’t seem to want to land.

He watches you take off your clothes, 
And not the least excitement shows.

His eyes do not grow bright or roll, 
He has astonishing self-control.

He waits till you are quite undressed, 
And seems to take no interest.

And when towards the sea you leap, 
He looks as if he were asleep.

But when you once get in his range, 
His whole demeanour seems to change.

He throws his body right about, 
And his true character comes out.

It’s no use crying or appealing, 


He seems to lose all decent feeling.

After this warning you will wish 
To keep clear of this treacherous fish.

His back is black, his stomach white, 
He has a very dangerous bite.