Christian Francis – författare

From the award-winning author of The Animus Chronicles and the novelizations for Wishmaster, Titan Find and Vamp comes this new tale of YA terror.

"An exciting new talent''" says Tom Holland (the creator of Child''s Play and Fright Night) of Christian Francis.

The woods were dead, and had been for as long as the townsfolk could remember. Sitting on the edge of the town, it was an expanse of sinister and leafless rot. Those unlucky enough to find themselves alone and scared in those woods may have seen the thick yellowing mist that came first. They may have seen the shadows that appeared to watch them as they tried to escape. They then may have seen the faces of those long since past, approaching them with a hungry grin. But that would probably be the last thing they would ever see.

Few escaped seeing the truth in the evil that lay in wait in the dead woods, and those that were lucky enough, were never the same again.

Are you tired of hearing the same old tired writing advice? In this bold and controversial new book, author and literary rebel Christian Francis sets out to tear down the walls of conventional wisdom and guide new authors to their true potential. Drawing on his years of experience as a writer, teacher, and publisher, Francis argues that the so-called "rules" of writing are nothing more than guidelines, created by the publishing industry to maintain the status quo and ensure their books read and sound the same, totally destroying the author''s original voice. For too long, Francis argues, new authors have been told that their work is not good enough, that it doesn''t fit neatly into established genre categories, that it needs to be shorter, more marketable, more "accessible." But this is all a lie. Through personal anecdotes and real-life examples, Francis illustrates the ways in which the publishing industry has limited the scope of what is possible in the world of writing, and offers practical advice for how to break out of these limiting conventions and create truly original work.Whether you are a new writer just starting out, or a more established author looking to break free of the constraints of traditional publishing, "Anti Rule" is an essential read. With its challenging arguments, insightful analysis, and practical advice for crafting truly original work, this powerful book is sure to inspire and motivate anyone who has ever felt frustrated or disillusioned by the conventions of the writing world. So if you''re ready to challenge the myths and lies of the publishing industry and embrace your true potential as a writer, then this is the book for you...

This is not like many other writing guides that all look to confuse you with endless chapters that just say nothing except patronize your art. "Anti Rule" is sharp, to the point, and packed with the information you NEED to know. 

As a bonus, this edition also includes a section on self-publishing tips, covering ISBNs, POD services and more!

A fantastically original horror that tells the tale of an undead man, dragged through a prophecy as the world around him falls. What seems like a quick and easy messenger job, descends into a race to change the very fabric of existence. In a world that makes increasingly little sense, he must try to stay alive to bring a new balance to existence.

A novel that ''cuts with a cinematic grace between wonderlands of historical fantasy, fairy tale, monsters and mythology...'' (LH Review) and is ''both a powerful series addition and a readily accessible stand-alone read that draws readers into a king''s mission and spins it into a story of rebirth, atonement, and redemption'' (Midwest Book Review).

Throughout history, there have always been those who task themselves with a mission to vanquish evil. None more so than those who would be seen as monsters themselves. Monsters who accept that the only way to conquer the darkness is to descend to the place where it was born, and meet it head-on.

Step into ''The Devil and The Deep,'' a spine-tingling journey through the darkest of fantasy and the most terrifying of horrors.

Seventeen years after a harrowing exorcism, echoes of evil begin to resurface in the coastal town of Port Gaynor. Soon the tranquility of life begins to unravel, and the thin veil between sanity and madness blurs. A blood-soaked prophecy is unleashed and the residents once again find themselves caught in an ungodly web.

Christian Francis will drag you kicking and screaming through a world of demons, cults and Old Gods, promising a thrilling, violent, and bizarre ride for anyone who dares to turn its pages.

This novel also contains four bonus short stories of the strange and scary.