Features

You know the old saying, “opposites attract”? It is very often true, which begs the question: how opposite are we from one another? In the fictional world of Akkadia, fantasy author Harper A. Burge dives into that question headfirst. Burge’s YA novel The Road Thieves brings Volya and Nassa together in a world where magic is outlawed – despite the fact they both have magical capabilities. On the surface, both parties are tense and opposed to one another, but dig a little deeper �...

We’re now in the gentle calm before the Christmas storm. November offers a respite from holiday celebrations, allowing us all to cosy up under our blankets and enjoy the last of Autumn’s beauty. What better way to do just that than with a brand-new book in hand? Luckily for you, we’ve got our November Publication Day coming up in just two weeks’ time! On the lookout for some Christmas presents? Wanting something to dive into on these dark and cold nights? Here are five titles which...

We are honoured to work with as many authors as we do at Pegasus Publishers – each with their own stories to tell. Their worlds are singular, their characters are relatable and their creativity truly knows no bounds. This is Author Life, a feature on the Pegasus Blog, that opens the door to each of our author’s creative process and previous literary experience, offering you – the reader – an opportunity to learn a little about the mind behind the novel. Meet Mike Rees, au...

With the upcoming release of the paperback version for Paul Hardcastle’s The Hard Way later this month, we’d like to share with readers nineteen facts about Paul’s life and career – in honour of his massive 1985 single “19” Paul started his career aged 6, performing with his father around Europe Paul loves motorbikes but he had a near fatal crash in 1978 Paul’s first band was called “Direct Drive” and played their ...

Know the phrase “never judge a book by it’s cover?” At Pegasus Publishers, we come across this saying quite frequently – as one might imagine. But it’s in the story of Susan B McCarthy’s latest children’s tale that these words resound most. The Cat Who Lost His Miaow takes the one expectant characteristic of our feline friend and leaves them struggling with their place in the world. If a cat can’t miaow, then what can they do? The answer – of course – is many, many th...

Same old books keeping you down? Are you stuck in a reading rut and looking for a ladder out? In this interview, we are speaking with Dennis Humphreys, whose book The Transit of Venus is celebrating one-year of publication next month. Dennis’ book is a mighty work of individualism, inspired by great romances, journeys of extraordinary achievement and by the inner workings of the publication and writing industries. Trying to nail the genre and mood of this book down is truly difficult a...

We are honoured to work with as many authors as we do at Pegasus Publishers – each with their own stories to tell. Their worlds are singular, their characters are relatable and their creativity truly knows no bounds. This is Author Life, a feature on the Pegasus Blog, that opens the door to each of our author’s creative process and previous literary experience, offering you – the reader – an opportunity to learn a little about the mind behind the novel. Meet L. C. Davis, ...

We can’t quite believe it, but it has been one whole year since the release of Bill Wyman’s touching and enlightening childhood memoir Billy in the Wars. Thank you to all the readers who have enjoyed Bill’s title this past year, especially all the young readers who connected with this wartime tale! If you haven’t yet read Bill’s journey through the Blitz, then here is the opening chapter to Billy in the Wars – complete with Eoin Marron’s illustrations. Beginnings I am...

Anyone else feeling spooky? That’s right! The cosy comfort of Autumn may still blow on but in the dark of the night, something wicked this way comes… and it’s called our October Publication Day. October 31st will see the release of a new collection of Pegasus, Vanguard and Nightingale titles – rather ironically, none of them being outright horrors – and we promise that they’re all treats, not tricks. To navigate the cobwebs and the creeping fog, we’ve selected five upcoming t...