Writer of Fantasy Fiction for Young Adults
Saturday 17th of May 2008
Imperial Spy Imperial Assassin Imperial Traitor Dragon Orb: Firestorm Dragon Orb: Shadow Dragon Orb: Longfang Dragon Orb: Aurora Forging of the Sword Trail of the Huntress First Sword The Chosen One

May 11, 2008

T.A.G.B. Code Blue

by Mark Robson

Did my blue belt grading last week … and darn if I didn’t make a mistake on my very first movement! In my keeness to show speed and power I overcooked my very first block, threw myself off balance and staggered through the first four movements of my first set pattern. Annoyed? […]





April 10, 2008

Current Reading List - 3

by Mark Robson

I finished my last batch of reading at last and so here’s the next group of ‘To be reads’ that have made it to the top of my pile. Of the last batch it was difficult to pick a favourite, as I enjoyed them all for different reasons. Mary Hoffman’s City of Flowers […]





April 7, 2008

Signing here, signing there …

by Mark Robson

Had fun in Guildford Waterstones on Saturday, signing with Sam Enthoven, pictured left. We had such a good time that we thought we might do it again sometime soon … maybe in the summer holidays. More on that soon. Sam is a fine chap who tells a fine tale. I’ve been […]





March 28, 2008

Going Orbital!

by Mark Robson

Sadly the title of this post does not refer to astronomic sales figures, but it does refer to something almost as good - a visit to Eastercon, which adopted the name ‘Orbital’ this year (no doubt in reference to its proximity to the M25!) The picture above is of me with one of my […]





March 20, 2008

The Fastest Story in Milton Keynes!

by Mark Robson

The Fastest Story in Milton Keynes was a great event organised by the three lovely ladies above - librarians all, from Hazeley School, Radcliffe School and Oakgrove School in Milton Keynes (of course!) It started with me, alone and afraid, as I was supposed to start the story that three sets of gifted and […]





Dragon Orb - Shadow

by Mark Robson

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Well, I’ve sent the draft to my editor and I’ve now got my fingers crossed that she will like what I’ve done. If she doesn’t I’m in trouble! Time is tight as it is … and I have to write Longfang and Aurora by the end of the year! Pressure? Pah!
I’m […]





March 11, 2008

Anyone for Bologna Children’s Book Fair?

by Mark Robson

Perhaps it’s wishful thinking.  Perhaps it’s a touch of over-confidence.  Perhaps it’s even a touch of arrogance.  However, two of the major international book fairs happen very soon, and for me this means the possibility that I might pick up more foreign rights deals on my work.  Lots of copies of the above proof of […]





March 6, 2008

World Book Day 2008

by Mark Robson

It’s a busy time of year for us authors. We dash around schools in our droves looking to inspire people to read our books … and indeed any books! Let’s face it: readers rule the world. If you’re going to go anywhere in this world, then you need to be a reader. […]





February 15, 2008

Feeling a little blue?

by Mark Robson

Well I’m not really feeling blue, but my Tae Kwon Do belt is turning that colour!  I made it five straight ‘A’ Grades in a row this week with a stirling pass at my ‘Blue Tag’.  I was a bit surprised to get an ‘A’ this time, as I did actually make a couple of […]





February 3, 2008

BBC interview - Prince William’s flying training

by Mark Robson

For those who missed it, here’s the interview I did on BBC breakfast regarding Prince William’s likely flying training:

Eeek! I look at this now and see how much I spluttered and stuttered for the first 30 seconds. How embarrassing! The reason for the momentary loss of calm was not the thought of the millions of […]





Imperial Series:

Imperial Spy Imperial Assassin Imperial Assassin


Dragon Orb Series

Dragon Orb: Firestorm Dragon Orb: Shadow Dragon Orb: Longfang Dragon Orb: Aurora


Darkweaver Series:

Forging of the Sword Trail of the Huntress First Sword The Chosen One