Those little dedications authors put at the start of their books: why do we do it? What do they mean? Here’s a quick tour of my Witches of Woodville books…
You can find all these books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/the-village-bookshop/
Book Dedications: Where Do They Come From? (Part One)
Those little dedications authors put at the start of their books: why do we do it? What do they mean? Here’s a quick tour of some of mine…
You can find all these books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/the-village-bookshop/
Brandon Sanderson: The End of Magic influences (sort of) 4
Fantasy Fiction that influenced THE END OF MAGIC TRILOGY: Brandon Sanderson, who was a key influence, even though I’ve never read him…
Discover more at https://theendofmagic.com
Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett: The End of Magic Influences 3
Fantasy Fiction that influenced THE END OF MAGIC TRILOGY: MONSTROUS REGIMENT by Terry Pratchett…
Discover more at https://theendofmagic.com
The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie: THE END OF MAGIC influences 2
How a fantasy novel set around a single battle was an influence on my END OF MAGIC trilogy…
Discover more at https://theendofmagic.com
The Wizard of Earthsea: End of Magic Influences 1
How the Wizard of Earthsea influenced my fantasy fiction writing and the End of Magic trilogy…
Discover more here: https://theendofmagic.com
The End of Gods Unboxing Video
It’s here! THE END OF GODS is out today! And what better way to celebrate its publication, than a simple unboxing video. One in which I use actual magic!
Here are all the buy links…
Video Credits:
No Ai was used in the making of this video.
Camera, Sound, Edit & VFX: Kai Newton-Stay
Assistant Director: Emily Newton-Stay
Author’s Unfortunate Helper: George Stay
Music: Dom Currie
Staff crafted by Merlin Boorman
End of Gods cover art by Alejandro Colucci
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT
MARK: I’ve done a few book unboxing videos in my time, but this is the first one where I’ll be using actual magic.
I commissioned this magical staff — a replica of one used by Rosheen Katell in THE END OF MAGIC — it was made by a man called Merlin…
Yes, really — who has only just now revealed to me that it actually works…
George!
(George drops the box with the books)
Merlin told me that the staff opens portals to magical experiences and that includes boxes with books. He’s given me a ritual which I am now going to recite from a safe distance.
EdWil… sonSim… onSpan…
TonLi… saRog… ersJu…
lianBarr-i… AnSains… buryAle… jandro…
Colucci!!
(George coughs)
I guess we’ll just have to put a graphic up…
Anyway, The End of Gods is available from all good bookstores, of course, if you want a signed copy you can come to my online store… the address will be scrolling across the bottom there…
GEORGE: Dad…
MARK: Yes?
GEORGE: I can’t see…
MARK: Thumbs up. You’ll have to wait for the audiobook…
End of Gods: Last Chance to get your FREE ebook!
Happy New Year, everyone! Today – Thursday 1st January, 2026 – is the last day of my End of Gods pre-order offer: if you pre-order the paperback from me, you’ll receive the ebook version for free. Various terms and conditions apply, so click on the button/images below to get your copies…
And this offer also applies to the entire trilogy…
Of course, if you just want to read the eBook of THE END OF GODS, you can buy it direct from me right now. It come in Kindle, Apple and Kobo flavours…
Likewise, you can buy the whole trilogy in ebook here…
However you choose to enjoy The End of Gods, I thank you for buying direct from me and really hope you enjoy it!
The End of Gods is now on Goodreads…
THE END OF GODS is now on Goodreads if you’re so inclined to leave a review or rating. Click on the image to be transported instantly to the book’s page…
And a quick reminder that if you pre-order THE END OF GODS paperback from me and get the eBook version for FREE, today! Click on the button below for more details…
Caimh McDonnell: Notice When You’re Doing Your Best Writing | Mark Stay’s Creative Differences Ep 18
Caimh McDonnell is the author of the Bunny McGarry trilogy (not a trilogy) and the Stranger Times series (definitely a series) and his latest RING THE BELLS is one of my favourite books of the year.
In this festive special, we discuss:
How travel triggers story ideas
The value of short stories
Why calling something a trilogy is a bad idea
And why it’s crucial to take note of when you’re writing good stuff, and much more!
Or watch it on Youtube…
LINKS
Caimh’s website
Pre-Order The End of Gods paperback
Joe Abercrombie backlist
Down Cemetery Road
Raye: Where is my husband?
Scriptnotes book
Death by Lightning
Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary
A huge thanks to Emily Stay-Newton for production assistance, to Kai Stay-Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the jingle.
Support the show:
Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/
Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers
Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop
And there’s more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/
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