#Jon Cronshaw

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The Best Dark Magic Academy Books You Need to Read

If you’re a fan of magical academies where the lessons are as dangerous as the students, these dark magic school stories will enthral you. Filled with treachery, ambition, and moral complexity, these tales delve into the shadows of magical education. Guild of Assassins by Jon Cronshaw In Guild of Assassins, Soren, a former sculptor’s apprentice, joins a brutal assassins’ guild to avenge his…

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Speculative Fiction Tales

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Author interview 169 - Jon Cronshaw

Author interview 169 – Jon Cronshaw

Jon Cronshaw United Kingdom Age 39 Jon Cronshaw is a full-time fantasy and speculative fiction author based in Morecambe, England.Born in Wolverhampton, he has a PhD in the history of art and has written for local and national newspapers across the UK.He’s an avid reader, podcaster, and history geek. Two friends. A master assassin. One deadly choice. Fedor and Lev are thieves…not…

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Fancy Some Free Ebooks?

If you're looking for something to read this week, there's a selection of Science Fiction and Fantasy ebooks available. From authors such as Elena Carter, Kevin Wright, and Jon Cronshaw, amongst others, this selection is FREE to download until October 31st.

The collection has been put together by SFFBookBonanza.com, and features books from 19 authors. It's being distributed through Bookfunel and can be found HERE.

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As the commuter video shows, blind people are still seen as a problem | Jon Cronshaw | Opinion

As the commuter video shows, blind people are still seen as a problem | Jon Cronshaw | Opinion

The viral video of a blind man being berated on the tube is a sad indication of what life can be like if you’re visually impaired

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A camera on Kika the guide dog shows an impatient commuter berating a blind man. Photograph: Twitter / @Kika_GuideDog

When I first saw the footage of a man trying to barge past Kika the guide dog and her…

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Author Spotlight: Jon Cronshaw

It’s a December Author Spotlight Flood! Today's #AuthorSpotlight guest is Jon Cronshaw - a prolific full-time #fantasy author based in Morecambe, England. He's sharing #writingtips and more!

It’s a December Author Spotlight Flood! Clearing out my backlog and getting these authors into the spotlight. a prolific full-time fantasy author based in Morecambe, England Readers, thanks for checking out another Author Spotlight Interview. Let’s give a good, hearty welcome to this week’s guest! Jon Cronshaw is a full-time fantasy and speculative fiction author based in Morecambe,…

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JQM PRESENTS A BLOG POST INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR Jon Cronshaw

JQM PRESENTS A BLOG POST INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR Jon Cronshaw

JQM PRESENTS A BLOG POST INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR Jon Cronshaw TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF: I’m a full-time fantasy author living in Morecambe, England. I used to be a journalist but gave it all up to write stories that matter. WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO WRITE? Dreams. Daydreams. History. Art. Music. Books…more books. WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE AUTHORS? WHY? I love Terry Pratchett, especially his Discworld…

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Keep or Cull No.4: Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works (Volumes 1 & 2)

by Jon Cronshaw

In 2004, I moved up to Leeds in order to embark on a Masters’ degree in the clumsily titled ‘Social History and Theory of Art’ – this was to be the most intense year of my academic life.

The tutor on the course was a Professor on the verge of retirement who had a legendary reputation for being harsh and uncompromising with his students. His expectations were the highest, and if you didn’t meet them you were made to feel like a complete imbecile or worse, would be singled-out in a packed lecture theatre and publicly chastised.

There were only two of us on the course, myself and an American lad. Each week we would have a seminar that lasted for three hours, in which we would deconstruct that week’s set text in the minutest of detail over a half-dozen cups of bad tea. One week, we had to close-read Michel Foucault’s ‘The Archaeology of Knowledge’ - to say this book wasn’t light reading is something of an understatement. 250 pages might not sound like much, but this was no ordinary book: deep, inspiring, and almost impenetrable. And coupled with the expectations of our tutor, a quick skim through, accompanied by a read through the Sparknotes just wouldn’t cut it. I spent at least ten hours a day that week ploughing through the book and making copious notes, only to turn up to the tutorial to find that a) we were only meant to have read the introduction, and b) the other lad hadn’t read it. Our tutor flipped his lid and kicked the American lad out. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such anger and bitterness aimed directly at a student before or since. With only me in the seminar, the tutor decided to postpone until the other guy had caught up. Suffice to say, from that point on, the other lad was on the ball and always up to date with his reading. I think I learnt more in those few months than I did through the entirety of my degree. The Professor’s methods may be unorthodox, but damn it they worked.

With all my days being spent buried in books in the university library, I needed the right kind of music to help cut off the world around me. I found pretty quickly that rock or indie music wasn’t conducive to taking this stuff in, and anything with lyrics just distracted, so I ended up listening to a lot of electronica. Some music snobs call the strain of electronic I was listening to Intelligent Dance Music (IDM), but I find this to be quite a smug and self-congratulatory title for a genre of music, as it suggests by implication that all other forms of dance music are, well, thick. I listened to a lot of Autechre, Boards of Canada and Plaid around this period. However, the albums I came back to again and again were Aphex Twin’s ‘Selected Ambient Works’ volumes 1 & 2.

Both volumes of ‘Selected Ambient Works’ are spread over three CDs, so I made myself a selected ‘Selected Ambient Works’ mini-disc, which was a compilation of the best tracks from both volumes. The tracks sounded spacious, and through the concentration of intense study, it was easy to get lost in the music and words on the page. Many of the tracks aren’t the usual soundscapes that don’t really go anywhere you’d expect from an ambient album, but were actually well-crafted pieces of music, with phrases and rhythms weaving in and out of the mix. Tracks like Green Calx, Xtal and We Are The Music Makers, are definitely stand-out tracks, but there isn’t a bad track on either volume.

Listening back to these albums now, I am still impressed with the sheer genius of some of the pieces of music. Though the production sounds very of its era, it still sounds fresh and doesn’t sound dated. I’m not sure how or why this would be, perhaps it is not what equipment you use, but how you use it that counts. Volume one, which collects together tracks produced between 1985 and 1992 is probably the strongest of the two volumes. The second volume has too many tracks which seem to be variations on a theme, a rethinking or repositioning of an idea. This isn’t to say that they are bad tracks, it just makes them a little indistinct.

I can’t see myself ever wanting to get rid of either volume, so Selected Ambient Works is definitely a keeper. And so, a charity must suffer for my selfishness yet again.

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🎧 Listen to "The Hammer of Wolfsbane" - A Ravenglass Legends Prequel 🐺

Young Ragnar Wolfsbane, heir to a powerful clan, faces his first great challenge when the legendary Hammer of Wolfsbane is stolen right from under his nose. Tricked by a cunning priest and burdened by the weight of family legacy, Ragnar must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim the sacred artifact. With his loyal friend Kest by his side, Ragnar’s journey will test his courage, challenge his…

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A story about the kidnapping and murder of countless children is the subject of my review for 1983 in the 30 books for 30 years challenge. But don’t worry; it’s not one of those trauma memoirs: it’s a kid’s book! ... Read the full article HERE.

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Join the Ravenglass Universe Community: Exclusive Content Awaits

Good news, everyone!! I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my official Patreon page, and I want you to be part of this journey into the heart of the Ravenglass Universe. 🌟 Why Join Our Community? 🌟 🗡️Exclusive Early Access: Read “The Knight and the Rebel” (Ravenglass Legends Book 3) before anyone else! I’m currently posting a new chapter of my work-in-progress every weekday, and Patreon…

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Exciting News: *The Wolf and the Wyvern* Launch Date Announced!

Hello from Morecambe I am thrilled to announce that *The Wolf and the Wyvern*, the latest instalment of Ravenglass Legends, will be released on August 29, 2024! This book continues the epic journey of Ragnar and Maja and delves deeper into the intricate world that so many of you have come to love. Pre-order Now on Kindle The ebook is now available for pre-order on Kindle. Secure your copy…

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Jon's author diary - February 9, 2024 #amwriting

📝 “Punks Versus Zombies” Update:Exciting news for fans of the series! I’ve completed writing episodes 20 and 21 of “Punks Versus Zombies.” It’s been a thrilling ride developing these episodes, and I can’t wait to share them with you. ✍️ Rewriting “The Wolf and the Wyvern”:This week also involved a deep dive into rewriting the final scenes of “The Wolf and the Wyvern,” book 2 of the Ravenglass…

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Jon's author diary, February 2, 2024 #amwriting

🖋️ Progress on “Punks Versus Zombies”This week, I focused on developing “Punks Versus Zombies.” Despite the challenges of feeling unwell, I managed to make some headway with this exciting project. I’m eager to share more about the developments. 🤒 Battling a ColdUnfortunately, I caught a cold, which meant I had to slow down and prioritise rest. This week has been a reminder of the importance of…

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Jon's author diary - December 22, 2023 #amwring

Welcome to this week’s Author Diary! 📘✨ 🚀 Book Launch Update: I’m thrilled to share the latest on my book launch for “The Fall of Wolfsbane,” Ravenglass Legends, Book 1. The journey is heating up as the paperback version is now live! Plus, mark your calendars – the Kindle edition releases on January 18, 2024. Get ready for a captivating read! 🎄 Christmas Special on Substack: Don’t miss out on…

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Blade of Wolfsbane audiobook is now free on YouTube!

Welcome to the immersive world of Blade of Wolfsbane, a high fantasy novella prequel to Jon Cronshaw’s Ravenglass Legends. This captivating tale, now available as a free full audiobook, is an unforgettable journey into a vibrant universe filled with courageous heroes and electrifying sword fights. In the heart of the story, we meet Ragnar—a chieftain’s son yearning for his father’s respect.…