As it’s only a matter of weeks until my debut novel Isaac and the Egg is actually out in actual bookshops, I thought I’d start posting on my site. Not only is this first post an excuse for me to wax lyrical about the fact that Isaac is out THIS MONTH, it’s also an introduction of sorts.
So, hi. I don’t know what this blog will be, but I’ll endeavour to make it interesting and update it as often as I can. More on that later.
Preorder Isaac and the Egg
My book Isaac and the Egg comes out on the 18th August, and it would mean a lot to me if you preordered it. It’s about a young man who walks into the woods on one of the worst mornings of his life, and it’s been variably described by authors more impressive than myself as “beautiful”, “a future classic”, and “mad”.
Every preorder counts towards the first week of sales, so by ordering before the big day you’d be helping massively to give Isaac and the Egg the best possible start. You can order from your local indie bookshop, from Bookshop.org, from Waterstones, from Amazon, or wherever else you like to buy your books from.
Want to preorder and make my day? You’ll find all the right links here.
Listen to Isaac and the Egg
Of course, if you’d rather someone else do the reading, the audiobook of Isaac and the Egg is out even sooner. You’ll be able to download it in audio and e-book on the same day as it’s released in Australia, which is Tuesday 9th August.
If early access isn’t enough to convince you, the audiobook is read by none other than Johnny Flynn. As in, the multi-hyphenate folk singer, performer and actor who you might recognise as Mr Knightley in Emma, or Dylan in Lovesick, or the guy behind every single song I had on repeat while I was writing the actual book. Like this one.
Having Johnny on board has been a dream, and getting to watch him record in the studio a few months back was one of the biggest pinch-me moments of the whole publishing process.
I can’t wait for you to hear what he’s brought to Isaac, and to the egg. It’s astonishing, and it’s out next week. You can preorder it here.
Hear me talk to Pandora Sykes about Isaac and the Egg
Another massive pinch-me moment? The legendary Pandora Sykes choosing Isaac and the Egg as her August Book of the Month for her monthly book club, Pandora’s Books.
You can sign up to the book club for a signed early copy of Isaac and the Egg and access to an exclusive event with Pandora and myself later this month, in collaboration with FANE Productions.
Interested? You can find all the necessary info here.
Order a very special edition of Isaac and the Egg
I’ve long been a fan of Goldsboro Books, so I was over the moon when I found out that they wanted to team up on a limited edition version of Isaac and the Egg.
There are only 250 of these beauties being printed, and every single one of them will be a first edition, signed by me. If you want to make sure you get your hands on one, you can preorder yours here.
…Or strap in for what comes next
An Egg is for life, not just for August, so I’ll be filling this blog up with plenty more updates about the book and everything around it – from press, to podcast appearances, to upcoming events where you can ask me in person: “What came first, Isaac or the Egg?”
I’ll also endeavour to share what I’ve been reading, watching and listening to on a monthly (or, at least, somewhat regular) basis. And who knows? Maybe I’ll start sharing a little more about my writing process, or what I’m working on next.
Until then, stay hydrated.
B