Category Archives: Japan

Featured Author: Cody L Martin

Posted on May 3, 2017 by J P Catton

Cody L. Martin is an American writer living in Iwakuni, Japan. An avid sci-fi fan, he wrote his first screenplay in high school and has branched out into sci-fi and action novels. He has written articles about Star Trek, science … Continue reading →

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Japan’s Artistic Genius Gets His Own Museum

Posted on April 16, 2017 by J P Catton

There are two things that haunt you everywhere you go in the Tokyo district of Sumida. One of them is the Sky Tree, dominating the skyline and casting its shadow across your path. The other is the painting of “The … Continue reading →

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The Official Kappa of Kappabashi Image Gallery (sort of)

Posted on April 14, 2017 by J P Catton

On a beautiful day in Spring (April 12) I decided to count and record the Kappa statues in the Kappabashi area of Shitamachi, Tokyo. If I missed one or two … please let me know in a comment!    (This … Continue reading →

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Japan Writer’s Conference 2017

Posted on April 6, 2017 by J P Catton

The Japan Writers Conference will return to Tokyo this year at the Ekoda campus of Nihon University College of Art, October 8 & 9, 2017. This will be on Sunday and Monday – Monday being “Health and Sports Day,” a … Continue reading →

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David Bowie is – in Tokyo!

Posted on March 26, 2017 by J P Catton
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Posted on March 23, 2017 by J P Catton

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 →

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Paperback Launch Competition Results!

Posted on March 2, 2017 by J P Catton

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 →

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5th Prize: “The Unofficial Guide to Japanese Mythology” ebook

Posted on February 18, 2017 by J P Catton

ABOVE: One of the Kappa statues from the streets of Kappabashi. The fifth prize in the “Voice of the Jewel” Paperback Launch Competition is a copy of the “Unofficial Guide to Japanese Mythology” ebook! What do J. K. Rowling, Stephen … Continue reading →

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“Voice of the Jewel” Paperback Launch Competition & Giveaway!

Posted on January 24, 2017 by J P Catton

    Welcome to the Voice of the Jewel paperback launch competition and giveaway! This online event will be held from now until February 26th, to officially launch the paperback edition of the grand finale of the “Sword, Mirror, Jewel” … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 5, 2017 by J P Catton

Happy New Year to all our readers! The Excalibur Crew has been traveling over the winter season … doing more research for more novels … we’ll be sending out some publishing news very soon!!! 👍🏼

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