Jon RichterJun 28, 20207 minThe Trouble With Remakes (including Final Fantasy VII)This week I’ve been trying to force myself to play FFVII Remake... why am I forcing myself to do something that's supposed to be fun?
Jon RichterJun 21, 20203 minBook Review: Complete Darkness (by Matt Adcock)Complete Darkness tells the story of Cleric20, a hedonistic tough guy who might be the only person able to save a post-apocalyptic London...
Jon RichterJun 14, 20204 minMy Crazy Experience of a White Collar Boxing Match (and how it inspired my latest book)When a work colleague suggested signing up for a match, it felt like a great opportunity to do something outside of my comfort zone...
Jon RichterJun 7, 20207 minAuthor Q&A: Michelle MorganThis week I'm debuting... a Q&A with a fellow writer, in this case the infuriatingly talented Michelle Morgan...
Jon RichterMay 31, 20203 minBook Review: Perdition's Child (by Anne Coates)My focus in this week’s post is Perdition’s Child, the fourth book in the Hannah Weybridge thriller series, written by Anne Coates...
Jon RichterMay 11, 20203 minBook Review: The Last Gladiator (by Daniel Ottalini)... unique setting: an alternate history, steampunk imagining of a Roman empire that never fell, complete with robotic mecha-gladiators!
Jon RichterMay 3, 20204 minFantasy or Science Fiction? Special Guest Post By Don Hartshorn...a debate that has been raging longer than the Battle of Winterfell: what exactly is the difference between fantasy and sci-fi??
Jon RichterApr 20, 20204 minBook Review: The Legacy Of Old Gran Parks (by Isobel Blackthorn)I went into The Legacy Of Old Gran Parks completely blind, but after the blistering opening I knew I was in for a ghoulish thrill-ride!
Jon RichterApr 13, 202010 minWhat is Cyberpunk?Cyberpunk is a sub-genre of science fiction that features advanced science and technology in an urban, dystopian future...
Jon RichterMar 16, 20209 minWhat Happens When You Get Your Book Published?A lot of advice online seems to focus on ‘how to get your book published’ but I can't find a great deal that talks about what happens next..
Jon RichterMar 9, 20209 min5 Horror Masterpieces That Have Influenced My WritingI’m going to launch into five dark works (encompassing books, movies and video games) that have made a huge impact on me…
Jon RichterJan 27, 20206 minBecome The Hero: why I loved the Fighting Fantasy 'choose your own adventure' booksI remember being unsettled by the description of my gruesome demise in the dead of night, at the hands (and claws, and tentacles) of...
Jon RichterJan 13, 20207 minA Righteous Avenger: the five best Jack Reacher thrillersWhen I saw the bloody footprints on the front cover of Killing Floor, the very first Jack Reacher novel, I immediately grabbed it.
Jon RichterNov 29, 20193 minWhy Short Stories Are Great... For Readers And For Writers!Given that a lot of people do much of their reading on the commute to and from work, the short story format is absolutely perfect...
Jon RichterOct 18, 20194 minRunners' World: Why I recommend running to everyoneI’m currently reading Haruki Murakami’s fascinating memoir What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, and starting to think about...
Jon RichterOct 4, 20193 minScared Of The Rings: The daunting prospect of tackling the fantasy genreIf fantasy stories don't all have to contain armour-plated knights and fire-breathing dragons, then what does 'fantasy' even mean?
Jon RichterSep 6, 20193 minBook Review - Bloody Sheets: War Against The Klan (by Andy Rausch)Any uncertainty I had about what to expect was quickly dispelled by the brutal opening chapters. This would be a breakneck, violent tale...
Jon RichterAug 23, 20191 minDark Natter: Dark Fiction DissectedIn today's post, I'm delighted to announce the launch of my new podcast, Dark Natter!
Jon RichterAug 9, 20194 minBatman Forever: Five Reasons the Caped Crusader is the Greatest SuperheroHe is the world’s greatest detective, the darkest of knights, and in my opinion he’ll always stand head and shoulders above the rest...