I’m in the middle of first draft edits on the next book, THE RAZOR GATE, and this is your chance to contribute and get a cameo. Write a 3-4 sentence description of an unusual/eccentric character who may or may not be based on your good self (there’s a lot of these individuals in both books) and email it to sean [at] seancregan [dot] com with “COMPETITION ENTRY” in the subject line. For (a poor) example…

“Birds” Cregan is a man of indeterminate age, usually to be found wandering the streets in a battered opera coat and top hat, pockets stuffed with dead birds and seemingly endless scraps of paper. He makes a living of sorts batering messenger services using the flock of mangy pigeons housed in cages on the roof of his home. Rumour has it he was a respected zoologist who cracked following the death of his wife from cancer.

The best two entries, as picked by a panel of experts*, will win their lucky creators signed hardbacks of THE LEVELS as well as – the cruel pen of my editor allowing – seeing their creations make cameo appearances in the next book**.

You’re welcome to make as many entries as you feel like, but I’ll still pick two people to win. Deadline for entries: whatever time I crawl out of bed on Feb 1st and check my email.

** By entering this competition you grant implicit consent for me to use or not use the character you create in any and all future works without pay, thanks, entitlement to vacation or dental insurance, a statue erected in your honour or the like, blah blah blah.