I don’t feel very well-equipped to critique science-fiction, Joel, because I haven’t really read much, but I think you summon up your futuristic world well and introduce each new character deftly. It wasn’t until the fourth chapter that I started to get my head around what was happening, when Joel t... view book

I found the switching between first- and third-person narrative a little hard to follow at first, Sly – I think different fonts or formatting might help. The Stonefish sections are more readable, for me; you let the character come out through his choice of language and actions rather than relying to... view book

You have a very commercial writing style, Alan, that reminds me of Patricia Cornwell’s modern take on hardboiled, and I suspect it would translate well to the screen. I felt some dialogue was mealy mouthed and too heavy on exposition – would anyone ever actually say the words, “Your strategy for dea... view book

I read ‘Andrea Segovia Loses Control’ and really enjoyed it, Fletcher – you’re an excellent storyteller. Your writing reminds me of Alexander McCall Smith; you’re economical with words but summon up vivid scenes quickly and you maintain the narrative pace whilst bringing a humour to even the most mu... view book

A great concept, to ponder those left behind by the flood Noah and his animal-laden ark escaped, Scott. I’m not a fantasy fan but I can see you write it well; your descriptions are vivid and sensual and you quickly take the reader into the underwater world you’ve created. I wonder if the opening is ... view book