Author Interview – Neil J. Hart

YA Fantasy Author

Having met Neil J Hart at many book fairs, I’m delighted to welcome him onto my blog. Let’s find out more about his writing process and his latest book Hope’s Ruin.

Helen: Welcome, Neil. I’m so excited to chat with you today. Tell us about your latest book.

Neil: I’ve just released ‘HOPE’S RUIN’’ the second book in my ‘Scarecrows of Coldharbour Farm’ series. These books are set against the backdrop of a climate disaster that has washed away humanity and sucked the earth dry. Spirits now inhabit scarecrows and mannequins and wickermen who fight for supremacy of the seas and the skies. And among them live the last of humanity, struggling desperately to survive.

‘Hope’s Ruin’ picks up about a year after the events of book one – ‘THE LAST SCARECROW’ – and continues to follow Erin (the last human girl), Raven (a belligerent talking bird), and a host of strange monsters, villains, and scarecrows as the battle to save the ones they love.

‘Hope’s Ruin’ expands the universe we discovered in ‘The Last Scarecrow’. With the oceans now washed away, Erin and Raven meet survivors carving out an existence in a remote township called Hope’s Spark in the Great Wastes and a thriving community who live in caves beneath a vast mountain range. But a new evil is rising, more powerful and deadly than the last. Erin and Raven must risk it all as they travel to the plughole of the world and into the savage skies to uncover a mighty power that can turn the tide and bring balance and peace to the world.

Helen: Your covers are so striking. How do you come up with the ideas?

Neil : I’ve worked as a professional graphic designer for twenty five years so I do all my own covers and artwork. This is a huge advantage as I can craft exactly what I want. This also means I end up making over a hundred designs for each book and takes me weeks and weeks.

The process for ‘Hope Ruin’ followed the same design direction as ‘The Last Scarecrow’. I knew the central character of scarecrow Number Twelve would be a dramatic vision for the cover so I wanted to put her front and centre, surrounded by locations and meteorological references to the story. ‘The Last Scarecrow’ feature Number Twelve stood before a submerged city while storm clouds and stars lingered overhead.

In ‘Hope’s Ruin’ she stands in a vast wasteland. Desiccated cities and mountains rise behind her along with a remote drilling platform, all present in this new story. Number Twelve has also changed a little from the first book. Instead of her red flowing garments she now opts for black, wears a wide-brimmed hat, and her eyes glow red. This signals a major change in our central character, one filled with jeopardy and menace.

Helen: You are the second author I’ve interviewed recently who creates their own covers. You are all such a talented bunch! Who inspired you to start writing?

Neil: I hated books as a child. I’d much rather watch movies and TV shows. But when my Mum brought home copies of Ian Livingstone’s Fighting Fantasy books I was immediately converted. Livingstone’s Choose Your Own Adventure style books didn’t feel like ‘normal’ reading. There weren’t hundreds of pages to go until the end. There were short paragraphs followed by a decision – you turn left, you eat the wild mushrooms, you fight a bloodbeast etc – which all lead to different outcomes that you had some control over. I swiftly advanced to Terry Pratchett’s Discworld books and that’s what really sparked my love of writing. I found Terry’s backwards, satirical, humorous approach to fantasy far more digestible than the lengthy tomes of Tolkien et al.

Helen: It is to our benefit that you found a love of reading. Everyone has a different path, I’m so glad you found one that worked for you. What are you working on next? Is there another Scarecrow book?

Neil: I’m currently writing the third and final book in the ‘Scarecrows of Coldharbour Farm’ series. Where the first book was set on water, the second on sand, this one ventures north. This book looks a little longer than the previous two, featuring huge set-pieces, epic battles, desperation, hope, and the most peculiar band of friends the world has ever known. More info on this coming later in 2026 including title name and cover reveal.

Helen: How exiting! Readers watch this space. Let’s chat a little about your writing process. Do you plan your books or are you a pantser?

Neil: I plan. A lot. Usually, after weeks of note taking and long walks, I’ll write a long synopsis of the entire story. Around five thousand words. I’ll then break that into thirty or forty chapters, with two to three scenes in each. Each scene and chapter has a sentence that explains what happens, the emotion tone, character points.

Then I sit and draft the whole book, joining scene to scene, chapter to chapter, taking notes and outlining potential issues or better character arcs as I go. I’ll leave the first draft for a few weeks, outline something new, then come back and read through, consult my notes, change the ending usually, and remove repetition, irrelevance, nonsense, and trim about twenty percent of the words to make it slick and pacey.

I believe nothing is perfect so when the book is ready, when I’ve read it about twenty times and thrown every idea I can at it, it goes to my editor. I know I’ll have new ideas in the future, perhaps better ideas, but if I sat around waiting for those to come along I’d have a dozen never-finished books.

Helen: Although I started as a pantster, the more I’ve written, the more I plan. Thank you so much for spending time with me today. Just to finish, tell us about your favourite book and why you like it so much.

Neil: I have so many favourite books and authors but the one I always reach for when asked this question is His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman. It has everything I love in a story: epic adventure, mysterious powers, monumental world-building, unusual friendships, heartbreak, danger, and brilliant villains. What really sets HDM apart from other books with these tropes is Pullman’s use of dæmons. Each character has their own unique mystical ghostly animal or creature (of the opposite gender) that represents their soul / nature. This is used to magnificent effect, allowing readers to understand the nature of each character by what dæmon accompanies them and to showcase the relationships between each character and their dæmon: a window to their hope, dreams, subconscious thoughts, fears, and soul.

About the Author – Neil J. Hart

Neil J Hart has won awards for his haunting YA fantasy novels ‘The Last Scarecrow’ and ’Sadie Madison and the Boy in the Crimson Scarf’ and is working on sequels to both. ‘Harper Hale and the Crystal of Shadows’ was released in May 2025 and is the first book in a new sci-fi mystery adventure saga. Neil also works as a graphic designer and a musician. He fosters for Cats Protection. Relies on coffee. Adores cheese and cucumber sandwiches. And collects Tomb Raider memorabilia.

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Enter the International Launch Giveaway for Forged by Betrayal and Blood

Starts: Monday May 4th, 2026 at Midnight GMT
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Kingdom of Lies by R.S Williams

The Princess Knight by C.H Smith

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Let Sleeping Dragons Lie by Evelyn Grimald Stone

Magic and Mystery: A Midwest Fantasy Sampler curated by Justin Rose

Night of the Black Dragon by Melanie Ansley

The Crane Maiden by MH Woodscourt

Liberation by R.M Krogman

Sundering by R.M Krogman

The Iron Crown by LL Macrae

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Vael Tor Arne, commonly known as the Butcher of Leif, has spent the last ten years roaming the wilds of Surosha. Disgraced and outcast, he is not welcome anywhere, not even in his own home.

Never managing to rise above the rank of lieutenant in the Emperor’s army, Vael does his best to protect his men against the taint that follows him. Should the opportunity ever arise, he would gladly kill Emperor Talon Shaleri the Deranged, the man who ruined his life.

The Celestial Throne lacks its dragon, its protector, and the empire is suffering as the new emperor struggles to retain control. The emperor is weak, in power and in health. He needs to right a wrong, now he has the power to do so, before he can focus on saving his empire. But righting that wrong may not be so simple, and the man he needs to forgive him is the one man who hates him.

Dogged by persistent Farsolian warriors, who can’t decide if they want to capture or kill them, Vael and his men battle to survive. With no hope of help, Vael must avoid the war bands and the emperor’s generals long enough to choose a side. Will the Farsolian uprising be his salvation or will the Emperor finally sign his death warrant?

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Book Review Alert: Scale of the Dragon by Richard Fierce

Reviewed: March 27th, 2026
Released: July 5th, 2021
Genre: YA Epic Fantasy

Her key to freedom is also her torment.

Mina is an outcast. A childhood accident left her scarred and with a curse that her master exploits to hunt dragons for sport.

She wants freedom, from both her master and the curse, but unless the right dragon is killed, she’ll be a bondservant for the rest of her days.

With Mina’s uncanny ability and her master’s magical strength, the beast responsible for her misery will fall … even if she has to take matters into her own hands.

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Author Interview – Estelle Tudor

Fantasy Author

It’s time to meet Indie author, Estelle Tudor and find out more about her book, The Vein Severed, a historical fantasy that released in August 2025.

Helen: Welcome, Estelle. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I actually checked out your book, and I read it in Kindle Unlimited. You took me away from my editing, but I enjoyed the tragic story of Rosella and Lorcan and the dark world of vampires. You can read my review here. But on with the interview. Tell us about your latest book.

Estelle: My most recent book is called The Vein Severed and is a tragic yet hopeful love story featuring Lady Roselle Lamont and her husband Lorcan from whom she has been separated for a century.

It is a story of betrayal, secrets, and loss but their love still remains. When the century of punishment and enforced separation comes to an end, the pair must try to reconcile with the past all while yearning for a future together. It is an ensemble cast of vampires and witches and takes place at the turn of the century 1899/1900.

Helen: It is a great premise and tempted me to read it. I must admit I am enjoying it, even though you are not being very kind to Roselle! How did you come up with the cover? It gives me a vintage vibe, which goes with the passage of time.

Estelle: I had a vision for the cover in colours of deep red and gold and gave my cover designer – Juniper at Red Fox Creative – free rein to add elements that resonated. She incorporated a beautiful rose (for Lady Roselle) and the locket which plays an important role in the story. It came together beautifully and embodies the gothic vampire love story feel.

Helen: The cover works really well. Why did you give it that title? Is there a special meaning or back story about the title?

Estelle: The title is so important to me as I wanted this tale to be told in a lyrical and haunting way. The Vein Severed represents the cutting of Roselle’s lifeforce, the separation from her family, and then subsequently her new husband, all while enforcing her abstinence. Her life was severed, and now she must pay the price in blood.

Helen: It’s so interesting finding out the meanings behind the title. What made you want to write this particular book?

Estelle: I wanted to indulge myself in a truly lyrical haunting piece of writing. I wrote the first line and the rest just came. It decided it was to be a vampire story, but one that centred on love and the hope of release. I took my time with it, pouring so much of myself into it and giving myself free rein to indulge in my sometimes purple prose-y heart, that I was emotionally drained afterwards. I am so proud of it and love how it turned out.

Helen: It is beautifully written. Even though it is a dark subject, it feels light and fluid and reminds me of Mary Stewart and her wonderful prose. When did you realise you had a passion for writing?

Estelle: At a young age actually. Books were always an escape for me, and when I discovered I could create my own tales and leave the worries of this world behind for a while it was so freeing and cathartic. I wrote from childhood until my early twenties, then had a long break to raise my four children. Returning to it seven years ago was like a homecoming. I picked up the pen again… and haven’t stopped. I now have 14 published novels under my belt, with many more sat on my computer.

Helen: Congratulations, that truly is a great achievement. The Vein Severed is dark fantasy. You mentioned you have fourteen books now, are they all fantasy?

Estelle: My brain is like a butterfly flitting from one idea to another, and so I write in multi-genres. My first publications were a five-book fantasy series for middle grade readers. My debut, Octavia Bloom and the Missing Key, won an award and saw it reaching the top ten of the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Awards! I then progressed to YA Romantasy and then on to various genres in the adult market. I have returned to my roots this year and will have a children’s short novel published in the autumn with American publishing house, Watchful Wizard Publishing.

Helen: How exciting! Is there an author who inspired you write?

Estelle: C. S. Lewis was my first inspiration. His Chronicles of Narnia books changed my life as a child and made me believe in the impossible and fantastic. Later on, Terry Pratchett and his sublimely witty Discworld series, gripped my teenage heart, then I fell into the romance genre and discovered the prolific Nora Roberts, who still inspires me to this day.

Helen: Some great inspiration. How do you get the ideas for your books?

Estelle: They come to me, often with a one-liner or an image, and then if it continues to shout loudly at me, then I will write it. I have a queue in my mind of characters and whichever one is most demanding wins haha.

Helen: Now you have a few books under your belt. What advice would you give new writers?

Estelle: I always say to write with your heart, but edit with your head. That first draft—that beautiful landscape of potential—is for you and you alone. Be brave, daring even, and say the words that swirl around your mind. Later on, you can be a tad more ruthless and prune back the brambles to reveal the true core of the story as you would want it to be seen by others.

Helen: Nice. Lets chat a little about how you write. Do you listen to music when you write, if so, what do you listen to and why?

Estelle: I adore listening to music while I write. I am an immersive writer, so epic cinematic soundtracks such as The Pirates of the Caribbean scores or The Lord of the Rings really helps me get into the feel of my worlds. I also like haunting artists such as Loreen, Fleurie, Amy Lee, and Enya too.

Helen: Oh We have similar tastes. I prefer instrumental music as well. What about research? That can be a bit of of a rabbit hole. How much research do you do for each book?

Estelle: Gah! I love research, and have multiple, multiple tabs open on my computer while writing. My most recent WIP is based on Welsh myth, legend, and folklore, so you can imagine the deep dives I have being doing on that! It has been a joy to celebrate my country Wales, and incorporate the history I fell in love with while I worked at Cardiff Castle before having my children.

Helen: I wish we had time to chat about Cardiff Castle, but we we’re here to talk about your writing, so… Are you a pantser or a planner? Do you write free form, or do you have a framework you stick to?

Estelle: I believe I am a Pantser in that I don’t write down a formal plan, however, I ‘plot’ in my head. I can see my scenes like movies inside my mind and let them percolate for a while just before sleeping or awakening. Once they have seeded in my mind, I then write and let it flow organically.

Helen: I know authors read a lot, so I am always looking for more recommnedations. What are some of the books you read recently that you would recommend to others?

Estelle: Recently, I have been immersed in Emma Bradley’s Faerie multi-series, while beta reading for writing friend Aerin Apeltun. Both have an immersive way of writing and drawing you in with witty side characters and romantic plots. I also loved The Wycherleys by Annaliese Avery and have the second one on hold at the library – looking forward to diving in to that!

Helen: Those are some great recommendations. Thank you so much for joining me today, it’s been lovely chatting to you. Just to finish, one last question: Every writer experiences self-doubt. How do you overcome the fear and the little voice in your head to keep writing?

Estelle: This is such a tough one to answer, but I feel very important. It doesn’t matter how many books I write, or how many awards or 5-star reviews, there will still be that niggling voice inside my head that taunts ‘you are not good enough’. But still I write… why? Because I have to. Writing chooses you, I believe. It is a drumbeat inside your heart that won’t be sated until you put pen to paper or open up that new draft. As a creative, it is an outlet to freedom, and while I am inside my worlds, that voice is drowned out. Just for a little while…

Helen: Thank you so much for all your great advice. You are inspirational. I wish you lots of success with your books.

Estelle: Thank you so much for having me – this was a lot of fun!

About the Author – Estelle Tudor

When not searching the backs of wardrobes for Narnia, the bottom of the garden for fairies or exploring yet another Castle, Estelle can be found with her nose in a book or a pen in her hand.

Having previously worked at Cardiff Castle, she now writes full time while looking after her four children.

She lives on the beautiful South Wales coast with her husband, children and crazy dog.

She loves to connect with her readers and can be contacted on http://www.estellegracetudor.com or via her Instagram page @through_the_fairy_door_books

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Book Review Alert: Daughter of Flood and Fury by Levi Jacobs

Reviewed: January 5th, 2026
Released: April 13th, 2021
Genre: YA/Epic Fantasy

Aletheia was born a heresy: a girl with a man’s magic, in a city where monks and witches are mortal enemies. Training in her powers only under her father’s protection, head of the monastery, she shocks everyone by becoming the best seer in generations.

Until her father is murdered. A suicide, they call it, but she knows the truth: he was murdered for his heresy. For her. Now she must make a harrowing choice: disown everything her father stood for to stay alive, or flee the temple and seek to expose his killers, even as they hunt her down.

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Book Review Alert: The Crane Maiden by MH Woodscourt

Reviewed: Novemebr 23rd, 2025
Released: January 26th, 2026
Genre: Fantasy
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War has reached her doorstep.
She will answer with a sword.

When her little sister dies during an enemy raid, Jenai prays to Holy Afallon seeking protection for her village. What she doesn’t expect is to hear a Voice telling her that she must personally lead the armies of Fraelin against the growing threat.

Joined by a gentle unicorn and a few brave allies, Jenai sets out to liberate Fraelin—even at the risk of her own freedom.

However, the road to war isn’t straightforward. Jenai must first gain the trust of the Crane Prince by convincing him she’s not a fraud. Will the Church of Afallon accept her calling or will they condemn her as a heretic?

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Booktopia Blog- Ten Terrifying Questions!

I am very fortunate to be the Booktopia SFF December Author of the month, and I was invited to answer the ten terrifying questions on the Booktopia blog. Thank you so much to Mark Timmony for the opportunity to share some of my writing journey.

Booktopia Direct Pty Ltd is an Australian online bookseller. The company also owns Angus & Robertson, a major Australian online bookseller, publisher, and printer.

Interested in finding out my answers? The you can find the Booktopia blog post here.

My fantasy journey starts with Sentinals Awaken, and Booktopia stock the paperback if you’d like to read it. The Sentinals series is now complete with eight books, two novellas and if you sign up to my newsletter, a plethora of short stories and novellas to fill out even more of the story. Enjoy!

Sentinals Awaken

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When a long-forgotten threat starts to reemerge, one man stands as the last defense against darkness…

Jerrol Haven serves his king without question. When he finds evidence of corruption and is attacked, the loyal soldier’s mind spins after his touch of a sacred tree awakens the dormant spirit of a three-thousand-year-old protector. But he fears he has failed after the crown prince accuses him of treason and orders his execution…

Fleeing the city, Jerrol is stunned when the goddess appears to him, appoints him captain of her warriors, and charges him with a quest to find artifacts that can save the realm. And as he runs into danger and more betrayals, the steadfast hero discovers a rare gift that may be the world’s only hope…

Can Jerrol rally the forces of good to stop a rising evil?

Sentinals Awaken is the first book in the Sentinal epic fantasy series. If you like endearing characters, immersive world-building, and gritty conflict, then you’ll love Helen Garraway’s award-winning tale.

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Sentinals Origins – Part Two

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fantasy book cover Soldier holding magic in his hand standing before a medieval city landscape, wiht a temple dome, palace spires and a bell tower as the main features. crystal bridge connecting chaoterhouse to the palace. Rich amber and ornages colour palate — On Preorder. Releases December 1st, 2025

Are you ready to travel back three thousand years and meet the Goddess Leyandrii, her Captain, Guerlaire, and find out how the Sentinals came to be and what happened to them?

Set three thousand years prior to Sentinals Awaken, Part Two of Sentinals Origins concludes the prequel to the Sentinals series.

Birler, Tagerill and Serill have accepted the Lady’s invitation to become her personal guards, her Sentinals. They roam the territories of Remargaren in the name of the Lady, protecting those who can’t protect themselves.

But the threat against Lady Leyandrii is growing and Captain Guerlaire is in the Ascendants sights. He has been too successful in disrupting their plans and now time is running out, for him and the Sentinals. The Ascendants are determined to kill them all and show Leyandrii, once and for all, that they hold the power in Remargaren.

Birlerion’s discovery of his innate magic, offers Leyandrii an alternate path, but it’s a last resort and as Leyandrii teaches him how to control it, she is desperate to find another solution.

As the final confrontation looms and the natural world buckles under the backlash from the reckless use of magic, Leyandrii has one last throw to try and save their world from ruin and destruction, but will any of them live to tell the tale?

Part One was released May 5th, 2025, and Part Two releases December 1st, 2025.

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Join me as I celebrate the forthcoming launch of Sentinals Origins Part Two with many of my friends in the writing community. Thank you to these generous authors for donating their books to the grand prize. Enter the launch giveaway by following the authors on social media or by signing up to their newsletter. The more authors you follow, the more entries you recieve.

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Buried Heroes by Beth Ball

Shadow Dancer by C.K Andersson (Paperback UK or Ebook International)

The Last Ranger by JDL Rosell

Alidor The Forgotten Hero by Matthew Hillsdon

Aspect of Essence by Samantha Amstutz

Ebooks

The Prisoner of Tardalim by Dan Zangari and Robert Zangari

Toric’s Dagger by Jamie Edmundson

A Breaking of Realms by Jasmine Young

Wonders and Dragons: A Midwest Fantasy Sampler curated by Justin Rose

The Unravelling of Luna Forester by Marisa Noelle

College of Shadows by Mark Wells

Night of the Black Dragon by Melanie Ansley

When Darkness Hunts the Dawn by MH Woodscourt

Sadie Madison and the Boy in the Crimson Scarf by Neil J. Hart

Liberation by R.M Krogman

Sundering by R.M Krogman

The Price of Honor by Richard Fierce

Sentinals Origins – Part Two

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Releases: December 1st, 2025.

Are you ready to travel back three thousand years and meet the Goddess Leyandrii, her Captain, Guerlaire, and find out how the Sentinals came to be and what happened to them?

Set three thousand years prior to Sentinals Awaken, Part Two of Sentinals Origins concludes the prequel to the Sentinals series.

Birlerion’s discovery of his innate magic, offers Leyandrii an alternate path, but it’s a last resort and as Leyandrii teaches him how to control it, she is desperate to find another solution.

Part One was released May 5th, 2025, and Part Two releases December 1st, 2025.

Book Review Alert: At The Door by M.J.Glenn

Reviewed: October 6th, 2025
Released: October 28th, 2025
Genre: YA Fantasy

The Mother. The Sister. The Daughter of the Forest.

When Ebony wakes in the realm of the Fae, she learns she’s the final link in a bloodline bound by prophecy. But with the Shadow’s mark burned into her skin, darkness creeps into her mind and threatens everything she loves.

With the help of her long-lost aunt, Ebony must confront a haunting legacy and face the fears she’s spent a lifetime running from – because the fight is no longer about her own survival. It’s about saving a world on the brink of falling into shadow.

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