SC Gowland - Author
@scgowland
Author of many excellent books (2 time s/finalist) dad, grey Jedi, school run genius, dog butler, part time genius/muppet, lover of ⚽, 🎥, 📖, gif overuser & geek.💙
Bought and being listened to as we speak. Really good so far, lovely use of language - well done. Oh and Happy Book Launch Day!
Up at 6am, walk, play with other dogs, home, breakfast, sausages and a little sleep during House of the Dragon. But does she have to snore? #MondayMorning #schnauzers
Can you spot the arsehole dog who insisted on going for a walk at 6.07am this morning....🙄
I'm out of podcasts to listen to and need something meaty to get my teeth into.. This should do...
Another 5060 and my brain has finally given out. And the first full draft of "Where The Kraken Waits" is done. Editing. Can wait until tomorrow as the least..😵
I've just finished this book purely on your review, it is excellent. Deep, complex, mysterious and so very sad. More suggestions please...
My current work in progress - Where The Kraken Waits - is on schedule to be ready for it's October release. Book blurb below..
A new record has been set - 10,161 words today. I have edited and deleted a few scenes as well but my word count is looking really good. I'm finding my feet with the characters and having fun too. More tomorrow.... #booksky #newbook #writing #fantasybook #writingcommunity
Last night was excellent. @caimhmc.bsky.social the witty and insightful interviewer and @joeabercrombie.com the wise, modest and inspirational author. Thank you both so much for a lovely evening. See you next year for the release of 'The Heretics'. Great venue too @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social
I am beyond excited to be seeing and hearing my favorite author @joeabercrombie.bsky.social interviewed by the very funny @caimhmc.bsky.social in Liverpool tonight. I'll try to honour the occasion with a smart and insightful question, or may just get another signed book for my collection. #shelfie
Not a magnificent total but still 1088 new words written this morning at a slightly delayed 5am Writing Club. (Coffee, breakfast, ill timed Windows updates, etc) Thanks for the support @danhowarth20.bsky.social Inga Stone returns to Naxor... #booksky #newbook #writing
It took me 72, not 24, hours to decide, but my next novel will be about a smuggler, not a spy. It’s a big change, but it feels right. It’s 98% outlined, and I started Chapter 1 last night. More about these two - Inga Stone & Old Tom - later... 😉 #booksky #newbook #writing #scgowland #Fantasy
Assam tea, The Boys, a notepad and pen. Growing ideas about a new standalone novel. Featuring this lady....Inga Stone Genuinely not sure what to write next. Two options but need to make a decison in the next 24 hours. #booksky #fantasybook #newbook #SoulsAbyss
I'm older so it take me a while to find new things, but my goodness. The new album by Raye 'This Music May Contain Hope' is simply knock out. Powerful, heartfelt, funky and just a bag of unexpected majestic tunes. Well done..
I've been really looking forward to getting this. Daughter of Crows, @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social's new dark epic set around the Academy of Darkness, where you either graduate at the end, or you die... Sounds great. bsky.app/profile/book... #booksky #newbook #awesomeauthor
I rarely speak about work on here, but today I am somewhere special.. #football
He's lovely. Despite the obviously suave manner exterior & giant of the publishing world aura, he has a heart and took a real interest in newbie writing stuff when I last met him. If it were an act, twas a very good one. He's books are quite successful too so I hear. (Am I laying it on too thick?) 😉
She likes basking in the sun. She always wakes up grumpy. She rolls through valleys for fun. She also crushes armies when her Rangers are threatened. Introducing Pickle — War Pangolin. Arriving In 'The Midnight Warriors' in late 2026 #EpicFantasy #Booksky #FantasyFiction #NewFantasy #IndieFantasy
If you see this, post a monster. (This is Pickle, she likes rolling around and giving her friends rides)
Next character is the mercurial Zahara. Younger sister of Romina. She is full of attitude & determined to better her sister. But need she follow the same path & does she need her father back at all? We will see... #booksky #fantasybook #thesoulsabyss #writing
Next character to introduce you to is Romina, a young woman filled with conflicting emotions. She is a determined, talented Walker and daughter to a father she does not know. Can she overcome the barriers between them and be happy once again? #booksky #fantasybook #characterart #TheSoulsAbyss
I'm broadening my reading horizons. I've never read any Stephen King (I know 😕) so am reading The Running Man. I'm also really enjoying King Sorrow by Joe Hill. Dark twisted fun and shows reading a book can be dangerous... 🐉
Next character is Kubrean, a Grey Walker of the order, mentor and amazing cook. He is a hard taskmaster, but a man of stout heart & cares more than he let's on. He worries about Kaoldan terrible situation, but is also responsible for it more than he lets on. #booksky #fantasybook #characterart
Next character from The Souls' Abyss is Kaoldan. Proud Walker of the order, warrior and dad, but with many secrets and flaws. He has many challenges in the trilogy. #booksky #fantasybook #characterart
I'm creating a character compendium for my writing this year. So let me introduce you to Dref. Giant schnauzer, sausage thief & loyal companion. He appears in the The Souls Abyss as both hero & comic relief. He loves biting villains, walks and tormenting Zalen. #booksky #fantasybook #TheSoulsAbyss