Being nominated...

Attentive visitors to this blog will know that I publish books under The Alchemy Press imprint. After a hiatus of about a decade the Press started to published books again, and last year saw the publication of Rumours of the Marvellous by Peter Atkins (co-published with Airgedlamh). This was -- still is, in fact -- a signed limited edition of 250 copies; signed by the author plus Glen Hirshberg (for the introduction) and Les Edwards (for the cover art).

My first book in ten or so years! And even better news: the book has been short-listed for the British Fantasy Awards (Best Collection). Admittedly it is up against stiff competition from Reggie Oliver, Robert Shearman and Liz Williams. Even if Rumours doesn't win, it is great to be nominated. The winners of all the various categories will be announced this September at FantasyCon 2012.

In addition, as already mentioned, Stephen Jones has selected "Dancing Like We're Dumb" from Rumours for his Mammoth Book of Best New Horror.

Both Peter Atkins and I are delighted with the double.

Great news for The Alchemy Press

I have already mentioned this on The Alchemy Press website but I want to sing the news on here, too. The Peter Atkins story "Dancing Like We're Dumb" from Rumours of the Marvellous (published by The Alchemy Press in 2011) has been selected for the upcoming Year's Best Horror volume 23, edited by Stephen Jones. This is fantastic news for Pete and The Press. 

Read more on the Peter Atkins blog.