Dj Stoneham

Having journeyed into his own personal rabbit hole at the tail end of a career in communications and sustainability, David is now pursuing a lifelong dream of writing fantasy. Rather like the proverbial Alice, David finds himself drawn to the curious, the fantastic and the peculiar. So in many ways, it made sense to make Alice Falls Again his first novel to reach the finishing line in 2018. In 2023, David produced a new edition of Alice Falls Again with additional content and published the follow-up, stand-alone story - Once upon a Wonderland.

In between the two Alice books, David published Outcast and Havoc - the first two books of a new fantasy saga - Worlds Apart. The Worlds Apart duology takes the reader on a journey of epic proportions - a storyline that bridges two worlds and a plot rich in twists and revelations. Be warned - the story is immersive and slow-burn (and in British English), so these high fantasy stories are not for the faint-hearted.

Although new to publishing his own fantasy works, back in the 1990s, David co-wrote a best-selling series of schoolbooks for English teachers and co-created a private anthology of short fiction, with foreword by Nicholas Negroponte and Arthur C Clarke.

Born in London, David grew up on the south coast of England and, after a few years in China, made his home in Finland.

More info at www.djstoneham.com or https://linktr.ee/djstoneham

Reviews for Alice Falls Again, book one of the Wonderland books:

"Stoneham imbues his prose with a wit and poetry that do ample justice to his source material. An ideal fantasy for Carroll fans and a lovely route to a treasured piece of literature for newcomers." blueink Review

"Debut author Stoneham does a stellar job of re-creating Carroll’s beloved world while also adding his own twists. A brilliant and amusing reinvention." Kirkus Reviews

"Fantastical wonders and head-over-heels adventures abound in D. J. Stoneham’s fantasy novel Alice Falls Again. The language is light and playful, even in the darker moments of the story. Sentences are rhythmic, at times even poetic and musical. Written in a joyful tone, the text is laced with just enough sarcasm and joviality to keep it from becoming saccharine." Foreword Clarion

Reviews for Outcast - Book One of the Worlds Apart saga:

“Reminiscent of Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels in terms of unbridled creativity … the narrative’s structure is brilliant ... Sye’s fantastical wanderings keeps readers turning pages ... a potent work of fantasy storytelling.” blueink Review, 2021

"The characters are brilliantly developed and elevate the story with their individuality. This latest release is a must-read for everyone who loves fantasy! I hope this goes out to become a bestseller as it deserves!" Grace Jackson