Reblogged from Lucy Brazier:

Despite whatever nonsense is thrashing about in the world right now, it is an inescapable fact that Christmas is coming – and there is no better present than a book, yes? So while the usual suspects will no doubt dominate the literary charts once more this year, there are many other, less well-known, scribes out there whose works and talents may not be world renowned but can give the big names a run for their money any day of the week. I might be one of them. I’m pretty sure a lot of you fellows are, too.