Books, movies, and writing. You know, the good stuff.
*beatboxing gently* Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you've been waiting for... Water Horse releases into the world TODAY!!! That's right, my Western fantasy novel Water Horse just published with SnowRidge Press, and you can hold a copy in your hands as soon as you wish! A girl on the run. A rancher with a shadowed past. An immortal... Continue Reading →
Hullo, lovelies. It's time for me to do something I've never done on this blog before: talk about Charles Dickens. Which, considering my pretentions as a card-carrying lit nerd and closet Anglophile, is a glaring omission to be remedied without delay. I recently completed my umpteenth re-read of my favorite Dickens novel, The Pickwick Papers.... Continue Reading →
Hello, fellow kids! It's "We Love Sibling Stories Week" over at Hamlette's Soliloquy, so naturally, I am here to provide the Boxcar Children deep dive nobody asked for. That's just the kind of dedicated researcher I am, old sport. Don't forget to join Hamlette's party this week to check out all the fun sibling-themed posts from blogs... Continue Reading →
Happy almost-New-Year, bookworms! Here I am, squeaking right under the wire on the very last day of 2023 for that most ancient and venerable of annual traditions, the Smashing & Dashing Character Awards! Originally founded by C.G. Drews @Paper Fury, this tag is something I've decided to keep going because it's such a fun way to... Continue Reading →
Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you've been waiting for... My Western fantasy novel Water Horse has an official release date, a synopsis, and most importantly, a COVER!!! Feast your eyes on this gorgeous blue-and-gold vision! Isn't it gorgeous?? Savannah Jezowski @Dragonpen Designs did an absolutely STELLAR job capturing the magical mood of this Western fantasy adventure. I love... Continue Reading →
What ho, Jeeves! It's been a hot minute since I posted anything here. I blame this sad reality on my job (which I adore) and my edits for my upcoming fantasy novel Water Horse (which I've thoroughly enjoyed! Cover reveal + official synopsis coming NEXT WEEK, so stay tuned!) As busy as adulting and career-having... Continue Reading →
Hello, hello, hello! Just popping in (a little late) to let you know I have a free story available TODAY at Havok Publishing! "All's Fair in Old Japan" is the latest installment in my time-travel series "The Green Room Files." Will Sorcha be able to find her missing brother in feudal Japan, the land of... Continue Reading →
"The problem with Lady Russell." Depending on the literary circles you run in, this is either a wildly controversial title or an utterly obscure one. If you know who Lady Russell is, you've got an opinion on her. If you don't know who Lady Russell is... the rest of this post should be a very... Continue Reading →
Good day, lords and ladies! I'm so excited to finally announce that I have a story featured in the upcoming SnowRidge Press anthology, Twisted Grimms! As you've probably guessed from the name, Twisted Grimms takes traditional fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm and turns them on their heads. My story, "Reconstructed," is a science fiction... Continue Reading →
Gather 'round, boys and girls! Have you heard the news? In preparation for my novel Water Horse releasing in March 2024, I've started an email newsletter! If you want regular updates on my books and my writing, click here to sign up! When you sign up for my newsletter, in addition to those regular updates... Continue Reading →
I'm Charles Baker Harris (And I Can Read) 