Merry Mythos – Christmas Norwegian style with a hint of Lovecraft

¦ dialling in from the sky bunker ¦ 15:56 GMT, Christmas Day. Arctic winds are gusting around the house, making the whole roof above my head creak and groan ominously. I’m on my own now since everyone left this morning to go do the English thing with their families. I celebrate Christmas Eve. Last night [...]

Superb review of God Seed, a sci-fi & dark fantasy novel that blends Cyberpunk with the Cthulhu Mythos

Superb little review of God Seed, a sci-fi & dark fantasy novel that blends Cyberpunk with the Cthulhu Mythos Just spotted this wee review on Amazon.  Very pleased. A really entertaining read but not for the faint-hearted. . This novel moves along at a fast pace, crossing genres from crime/political thriller to sci-fi and full [...]

Social trends and game play: pervasive gaming – the next techno bubble or just an emerging snowball from the 1980s?

Social trends and game play: pervasive gaming – the next techno bubble or just an emerging snowball from the 1980s? Language evolves and with it the meaning of certain words and phrases.  Around the mid-noughties a number of techno boffins were alluding to the concept of pervasive gaming. Pervasive gaming is one where the participant [...]

5 Star Review on Amazon for Edge, a sci-fi & dark fantasy novel that blends Cyberpunk with the Cthulhu Mythos

5 Star Review on Amazon for Edge, a sci-fi & dark fantasy novel that blends Cyberpunk with the Cthulhu Mythos Just caught wind of an excellent review on Amazon.  Very pleased. A great read with Cthulhu mythos flavour. . “Edge is a great book. It’s got an epic mountain setting and brings strong characters with [...]

Letters ¦ Oracle – fan loving the old school Cyberpunk vibe

Some fan feedback about the cyberpunk horror short story, Oracle. Subject: Re: Oracle From: tad.xxxxx@gmail.com To: cl0venfeet(at)hotmail.com Ok, the first paragraph totally snagged me. This is pure old school Cyberpunk vibe, [...]. Ohh yes, wish you had been in the Chat back when it was hopping, they all would have raved about you. This one [...]

Got Kindle? Get sci-fi & dark fiction, cyberpunk horror or post-apocalyptic novels by David J Rodger for £2.90

Got Kindle? Get sci-fi & dark fiction, cyberpunk horror or post-apocalyptic novels by David J Rodger. All five of my novels are now available for the very first time through Amazon on Kindle. I’m taking full advantage of the great pricing model Amazon offer authors and have made all of these books available for as [...]

EDGE, spine chilling sci-fi & dark fantasy novel – now available as an iBook

Yet more great news. EDGE,  one of my science fiction & dark fantasy novels, is now available as an iBook via the iTunes store.  And for those traditionalists out there – you can still order a paperback, on demand, and recieve a professional book store quality edition delivered to just about any postal address in [...]

Dante’s Fool, sci-fi & dark fantasy novel – now available as an iBook

More great news.  Dante’s Fool,  one of my science fiction & dark fantasy novels, is now available as an iBook via the iTunes store.  And for those traditionalists out there – you can still order a paperback, on demand, and recieve a professional book store quality edition delivered to just about any postal address in [...]

God Seed – science fiction & dark fantasy novel – now available as a digital edition

Great news.  God Seed,  one of my science fiction & dark fantasy novels, is now available as a digital edition.  You can purchase it as an Ebook (epub) through LULU or as an iBook via the iTunes store.  And for those traditionalists out there – you can still order a physical print, on demand, and [...]

OMG – The ‘Burbs is on right now – Did I ever tell you the story…?

So I’m browsing the ‘net and I see that one of my favourite movies is on. The ‘Burbs. Tom Hanks 1989. Mock spooky comedy classic. I love this film. But it reminds me of a moment in my life that took place one summer, in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne (UK) in 2007. I was up [...]

New Release: Killing Candy, cyberpunk horror short story download

New Release: Killing Candy, cyberpunk horror short story download written by sci-fi & dark fantasy author, David J Rodger. This story is based on an actual real-life, bizarre and somewhat disturbing encounter I had in a cafe in Newcastle back in the 1990s.  Boy meets girl.  Girl has friend.  Friend has secret desires and strange [...]

New Release: Dilemma, science-fiction short story

New Release: Dilemma, science-fiction short story. Strange as it may seem, the root inspiration behind this short story is the amazing film Glengarry Glen Ross, very non-science fiction, about a small group of sales reps bickering in a “closed set” environment.  I thought it would be great to try and recreate that nerve-snapping tension – [...]

New Release: Masters of Chaos, short story speculative fiction with Cthulhu Mythos undertone

This is an experimental piece with a different narrative style to my usual.  Strong influence from narrative monologue method used in the incredible film Pi by Darren Aronofsky. I’m very pleased with the result and judging by feedback from reviewers it’s struck a good chord. You can download the story immediately or have a printed [...]

New Release: Devil’s Spring, BASE jumpers get tangled in cosmic horror of H P Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos

Short story (5,000 words). A bunch of BASE jumpers travel to a remote rural location to enjoy an illicit exit-point; but the area cossets the corruptive remains of a site of worship, where an abomniable entity fell from the Stars millenia ago and infected the earth, air and water.  Ignoring the warnings, a swift and [...]

Go from aspiration to inspiration. 10 top tips about writing from science fiction & dark fantasy author David J Rodger

I’m not claiming that my experience and advice is in any way special or unique; but it’s real, from the heart and is how I pushed through all the barriers to achieve my dreams.  So here’s 10 top tips that you hopefully find useful.  I’d like to think that some of them help nudge your [...]

51 Osborne Avenue, Jesmond – another regular night in weirdville

Filmed in 1991, when I was 20, and living in this fantastic large brick house in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne (UK).

Spooky drive through Jesmond Dene

Filmed in 1991, when I was 20. Jesmond Dene is a fantastic part of Newcastle Upon Tyne (UK), a small river runs through a deep ravine with wooded slopes. Ancient history to the place.  Very atmospheric even in day time. More so at night.

1988, Me and my pal Alex M, shooting an Earthling in Jesmond (UK)

It’s 1988, Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne (UK). I’m with my good friend Alex. We’re both 17. This is taken in the back lanes behind Manor House Road.

Postcards of Jesmond Dene (UK) – then and now

I grew up in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, and Jesmond Dene was virtually my back garden.  A deep wooded ravine not far from the city centre.  Great history and amazing atmosphere. I found this website showing comparisons between the historical Dene I never knew, and more recent times. These images in particular, grabbed me.  You [...]

Saying goodbye to 30 years, cheerio Jesus Mound, ta-ta Newcastle.

10:40 GMT, Sunday 8th August 2010.  I’m in Newcastle.  A little dazed.  Kind of forcing myself to appreciate where I am right now.  It’s not an unpleasant experience, but it is an ordeal. Flew up here on Friday. Arrived at night.  Had to go next door to get keys.  A quick hi to Pete and [...]