Hello, and thanks for checking out my work. My name is Chris Willrich (it rhymes with “stitch,” but don’t worry if you forget) and I write fantasy and science fiction. (More below the jump.)
Hello, and thanks for checking out my work. My name is Chris Willrich (it rhymes with “stitch,” but don’t worry if you forget) and I write fantasy and science fiction. (More below the jump.)
I’m delighted to see my novella “Shadowdrop,” from Beneath Ceaseless Skies issue 261, is showing up on various end-of-year recommended reading lists, such as at
Tangent Online, Featured Futures, and Quick Sip Reviews.
It seems that fantasy and science fiction novellas are becoming more popular as a form, and it’s exciting to be a part of that.
Thank you to everyone who’s read the story, special thanks to anyone who reviews it (whatever you think), and happy new year to all.
Hi — It’s been a while! I’m very pleased to announce two recent stories:
“What Lies In Ice” is an action-packed new Gaunt and Bone story in Tales from the Magician’s Skull, published by Goodman Games.
“Shadowdrop” is a standalone novella set in Gaunt and Bone’s world. You can read it for free at Beneath Ceaseless Skies.
Many thanks to the mighty editors Howard Andrew Jones (minion of the Skull) and Scott H. Andrews (servant of the Skies) for all their advice and encouragement.
Just a quick note to say the third Gaunt and Bone novel, The Chart of Tomorrows, is on sale. This one wraps up a trilogy concerning our heroes’ rather difficult quest to retire from adventuring and raise a family. Along the way they will face dangers inspired by Scandinavian history, mythology, and folklore. Oh, and did I mention that steppe nomads are invading via balloon? This story takes us into epic fantasy territory, but Gaunt and Bone, in true sword-and-sorcery style, mainly just want to survive with their family intact as the world teeters on the brink.