Author Archives: Mike Reeves-McMillan

About Mike Reeves-McMillan

Mike Reeves-McMillan lives in Auckland, New Zealand, the setting of his Auckland Allies contemporary urban fantasy series; and also in his head, where the weather is more reliable, and there are a lot more wizards. He also writes the Gryphon Clerks series (steampunk/magepunk), the Hand of the Trickster series (sword-and-sorcery heist capers), and short stories which have appeared in venues such as Compelling Science Fiction and Cosmic Roots and Eldritch Shores.

Video Interview 2 – influences, ideas and names

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Mike Reeves-McMillan

Here’s the second of my four video interviews with Evelyn. In this one, we talk about influences, ideas and the characters’ names. This time I’ve put subtitles on the video as well as making the transcript below. (I haven’t transcribed … Continue reading →

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More on possible future projects

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Mike Reeves-McMillan

I’m not seeing a lot of migration yet from here over to my new blog-novel project Gu. Which is fine, not everyone who enjoyed City of Masks is necessarily interested in the far more science-fictional Gu, but I do encourage … Continue reading →

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Video Interview 1

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Mike Reeves-McMillan

My friend Evelyn came round on Saturday and we recorded four short interview segments about City of Masks – this is the first, and I’ll be releasing the others over the next few weeks. Evelyn was one of my original … Continue reading →

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City of Masks: Episode 18

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Mike Reeves-McMillan

Episode 18. Offers are made and, for the most part, accepted. Rivers and Sallia reflect on recent events from their own unique and surprising perspectives. Bass’s theme: “What if I never speed?” by John Dowland.Rivers’ theme: “Can she excuse my … Continue reading →

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New novel has begun

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Mike Reeves-McMillan

I’ve started my new novel, Gu, over on http://gu-novel.blogspot.com. Make sure you put in the “-novel” bit if you’re typing it in, or you’ll get someone else’s blog in what looks to my inexpert eye like Tagalog, or possibly Malay. … Continue reading →

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City of Masks: Episode 17

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Mike Reeves-McMillan

Episode 17. An unexpected summons from the King. Bardo’s theme: “Browning” by Elway Bevin.Outro bracketed by: “The Witches’ Dance” by an anonymous English composer. All music performed by Jon Sayles and used by his kind permission.

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Coming soon: New novel, and interviews

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Mike Reeves-McMillan

I thought I’d just give you a heads-up on what to expect over the next few weeks, since we’re nearly at the end of the podcast with just two episodes to go. First, I’ll be starting my new novel project, … Continue reading →

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City of Masks podcast: Episode 16

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Mike Reeves-McMillan

Episode 16. Juliana’s secret is revealed. We learn further details of the adventures of Corius and the scholars, and how things now stand in the City. Juliana’s theme: “Sweet was the song the virgin sang” by John Wilbye.Outro bracketed by: … Continue reading →

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Files now hosted at archive.org

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Mike Reeves-McMillan

I’ve moved my file hosting from C-Side Media to the Internet Archive and switched the existing file links accordingly. If this causes any technical issues, please let me know – masks at csidemedia dot com. Each episode post now has … Continue reading →

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City of Masks podcast: Episode 15

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Mike Reeves-McMillan

Episode 15. A chase across the rooftops, and Bass confronts the murderer high above the streets of Bonvidaeo. Bass’s theme: “What if I never speed?” by John Dowland.Outro bracketed by: “The Witches’ Dance” by an anonymous English composer. All music … Continue reading →

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