Questions I Frequently Ask

What are you reading?
When will there be another season of Sherlock?
Do we actually want another season of Sherlock?
Will this draft ever be done?
Are there any chips?

Questions I Am Frequently Asked

Is there a sequel to A DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF MAGICIANS?

Yes! A RADICAL ACT OF FREE MAGIC, the second and final volume of The Shadow Histories, is out now. I would never leave everyone like that.

Are there sequels to any of your other books?

No, not at present. But thank you, sincerely, for asking.

What does the H.G. stand for?

Hannah Gabrielle.

What is your favourite book?

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, Watership Down by Richard Adams, and The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle.

Who would you bring out of a book, if you could?

I’ve thought about this a lot, obviously. And the more I thought about, the more obvious it became.

Paddington Bear.

I’m not joking.

What are the recommended reading age/content warnings for your books?

All my books are adult fantasy (so far!)

The main CW for each are as follows:

The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep: Violence, death, child death, bullying

The Shadow Histories: Slavery, violence, death, animal death, war

The Magician’s Daughter: Imprisonment, off-page torture, ill treatment of children, death

The Scholar and the Last Faerie Door: War, death, classism, misogyny

A Far Better Thing: Violence, death, alcoholism, suicidal ideation, references to sexual assault

Please note this is not comprehensive–reviewers have made far more thorough lists if you want to hunt around for them. And of course, if there’s anything specific you’re worried about, please feel free to email me and ask!