Monthly Archives: March 2017

Aspects of Steampunk # 2: The Eiffel Tower

Ah, the symbol of Paris, and even France itself! The Eiffel Tower is the most popular human-made monument in the world, with approximately seven million visitors every year (almost 250 million people have visited it since it first opened). It … Continue reading

Posted in Alternative History, Art & Design, Literature, Science Fiction, Steampunk | 1 Comment

David Bowie is – in Tokyo!

Posted in Art & Design, Japan, Music | Leave a comment

Join the Excalibur Mailing List

For news of exclusives promotions, features, contests and giveaways in YA Fantasy, Alternative-History Science Fiction, Supernatural Thrillers, Japan-based Horror, Bizarro Rock Mysteries, join the mailing list! Just send an email to John Paul Catton and Jacob Smith at albionjpc@jcom.home.ne.jp with … Continue reading

Posted in Alternative History, Horror, Japan, Literature, Music, Mystery, Mythology, New Wave, Science Fiction | Leave a comment

Preview: “A Coffin Full Of Stars” – part 2

This is part two of the alternative-history Wild West short story. If you haven’t read part one yet, go here.  All of them jumped up in alarm, their chairs toppling backwards with a crash. Four new figures had entered from … Continue reading

Posted in Alternative History, Horror, Science Fiction, Short Stories, Steampunk | Leave a comment

Mailing List Now Available!

Excalibur Books now has a mailing list service available! If you would like to receive advance news of releases, contests, and giveaways before it’s released to the public, then join the mailing list by sending an email to albionjpc@jcom.home.ne.jp! Just … Continue reading

Posted in Literature | Leave a comment

Preview: “A Coffin Full of Stars”

this is the opening chapter from “A Coffin Full of Stars”, the ninth story in the Futurist Manifesto series. For more information about Futurist Manifesto, go here.  The hotel room was silent, apart from the buzzing of flies at the window, … Continue reading

Posted in Literature | 1 Comment

Paperback Launch Competition Results!

Excalibur Books is delighted to announce the results of the “Voice of the Jewel” Paperback launch Contest! 5th Prize – An ebook copy of “The Unofficial Guide to Japanese Mythology”, the companion book to the SMJ trilogy – Jennifer. 4 … Continue reading

Posted in Japan, Literature, Uncategorized | 2 Comments