… author of Escape From Furnace, The Fury, The Inventors, and the brand new Devil's Engine series

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2 months ago

Books, beards, and babies. That pretty much sums up 2018 for me. It’s been an amazing year, not least because Aoife appeared six days into it and has been a constant joy ever since. Just this week she has discovered that she loves giving little kisses to her teddies and sisters and cats and parents and cups and the floor and anything else really. It has been hard, especially with the daily medication, and the lack of sleep (Aoife hasn’t slept for more than two hours at a time the entire year, and it’s usually more like an hour and a half). But she really is amazing. Some great writing days this year, I actually wrote five novels and a short Furnace story that I love (see link in bio). More news to come next year, as well as (pleasepleaseplease) some amazing news that I can’t wait to share. It has been a hard year in some ways, a sad passing, mega anxiety as always, lots of stress and arguments, not to mention the shitshow that is world politics right now. But the good has definitely outshone the bad. It’s been amazing speaking with so many of you this year, old friends and new. You’ve kept me sane. There’s a lovely cameo in this Top Nine from one of my favourite messages this year. The only thing that’s missing is @its_lucylou!! (We have to do better next year, Lucy!!) Thanks to everyone who’s reached out to say hi!! I hope you’re thinking back to the good times of 2018, and looking forward to the great ones of 2019. Go be amazing, and do extraordinary things. But only if you want to. It’s cool just to be you. Take the pressure off, make a cup of tea, breathe, and just be. Anyway, Happy New Year, lovely people, love you all loads!!!!! Xxx #authorlife #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #happynewyear #2018 #2019 #topnine2018 ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

It's nearly Christmas, and I hope you all enjoy the holidays. Here's a little gift from me. I've had this story in my head for years, but have never quite known how to write it. This year, I did. It's probably a little raw, it's hard to find all the typos when your eyes are streaming... But it's just for us, so please forgive me. If you love Donovan as much as I do, then I hope you'll enjoy this. If nothing else, you'll at least find out why he loves burgers so much.

Please do let me know what you think of it! And if you spot any errors, let me know!

Merry Christmas, you amazing people. I hope the holidays are wonderful for you all, and see you in 2019. I hope it's a kinder, more hopeful year.

SILENT NIGHT: An Escape From Furnace Prequel Story

It's nearly Christmas—at least, that's what the inmates of Furnace Penitentiary think, even though it's impossible to tell for sure when you're buried a mile beneath the ground. For one prisoner, Carl Donovan, it's the perfect time to put a dangerous plan into action—a plan that could beat the infernal prison once and for all.

But for his plan to work, Donovan must overcome the blacksuits, fight the gangs, avoid the Warden and his wheezers, and—most difficult of all—convince his cellmates to join him. As Furnace boils into a festive season of violence and death, Donovan risks everything for one last chance at freedom.

A prequel story set inside the Escape From Furnace universe, Silent Night shows Carl Donovan as you've never seen him before. Prepare for an unforgettable Christmas.

All for one, and let's get some figgy pudding.

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Silent Night: An Escape From Furnace Prequel Story

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It's nearly Christmas-at least, that's what the inmates of Furnace Penitentiary think, even though it's impossible to t...

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3 months ago

RAISING HELL. TO SAVE THE WORLD. 😈 🌎 To celebrate the last book of the Devil’s Engine trilogy hitting the shelves in paperback last month, I’ve put together some posters!!! The amazing artwork was commissioned from the truly wonderful artist, and Furnace fan, @dakotahblackart. She has captured Marlow and Pan and the others perfectly!! Thanks so much, Dakotah!! This series is gory, and scary, and full of action, but the thing I love most about it is its sense of fun. It’s basically a Marvelesque super hero story, but with demons and devils and Strangers and wormbags and a whole lot worse. Oh, and partly set in hell. It’s full of laughs, and some great banter. I wanted the posters to capture as much of that comic spirit as possible, and hopefully they do! Anyway, I’m giving these away to school libraries, so if you’re a librarian and you’d like one just email me at mail@alexandergordonsmith.com! And if you’re not a librarian but would like a signed one anyway, then comment below and I’ll pick a few winners at random!! 😀❤️ I hope you’re enjoying reading these books as much as I enjoyed writing them!!! ... See MoreSee Less

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Fan Art Friday No. 2!

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I just wanted to show you guys this absolutely amazing cover design for Lockdown, created by a young graphic designer called Skylar Brown. I love it! In fact I love it more than some of the actual cover designs we’ve had for Furnace! You’ve obviously got a great future in design, Skylar, and I look forward to seeing what you do next!

Thanks for picking Lockdown for your project!

An Awesome Cover!!