jon-richter.com: writer of dark fiction

When a work colleague suggested signing up for a match, it felt like a great opportunity to do something outside of my comfort zone...

This week I'm debuting... a Q&A with a fellow writer, in this case the infuriatingly talented Michelle Morgan...

My focus in this week’s post is Perdition’s Child, the fourth book in the Hannah Weybridge thriller series, written by Anne Coates...

... unique setting: an alternate history, steampunk imagining of a Roman empire that never fell, complete with robotic mecha-gladiators!

...a debate that has been raging longer than the Battle of Winterfell: what exactly is the difference between fantasy and sci-fi??

I keep my hand clamped tightly over my nose, but the stink still finds its way into my nostrils like an exploring tentacle.

A lot of advice online seems to focus on ‘how to get your book published’ but I can't find a great deal that talks about what happens next..

I’m going to launch into five dark works (encompassing books, movies and video games) that have made a huge impact on me…

Today I am delighted to announce that my next novel, the cyberpunk thriller London 2039: Auxiliary, is now available for pre-order...

There are many challenges in writing a book... but the part of the journey that I’ve found the toughest is undoubtedly marketing.

Hi everybody! I’m really pleased to start the week with a couple of announcements.

Given that a lot of people do much of their reading on the commute to and from work, the short story format is absolutely perfect...

As the video game medium matures, creators have realised its story-telling potential...

I'm very proud, excited and nervous to announce the release of my latest book: Jon Richter's Disturbing Works (Volume Two)!

If fantasy stories don't all have to contain armour-plated knights and fire-breathing dragons, then what does 'fantasy' even mean?

In today's post, I'm thrilled to reveal the front cover of my latest project: Disturbing Works (Volume Two)!

For today's post, I thought I'd explore the idea of the 'midlife crisis'... by telling you about mine!

Hi everyone, For today’s blog post I am extremely excited to finally share with you the cover for my new novel! Set in London in 2039,...

Nanotechnology will one day yield robots that can destroy cancer cells inside our bodies. Human enhancement technology will continue to...