Richard Sparks, the English-born TV comedy writer, lyricist, librettist, and now author, is back with the third installment of his thrilling New Rock series: New Rock, New Rules. This latest book blends high adventure with low comedy, palace intrigue, and jaw-dropping duels — all inspired by Richard’s lifelong love of gaming, a passion he’s explored more deeply later in life, joining a growing wave of older online gamers.
In New Rock, New Rules, the land of Jarnland faces chaos after the eccentric demise of King Wyllard. Radiant and cunning Esmeralda rises to power, challenging alliances and silencing rivals, while legendary warrior Commandant Bastard confronts his ultimate test against the formidable Grell. Secrets, loyalties, and friendships teeter on the edge, making this book a page-turner for fantasy and comedy lovers alike.
• How his background in TV comedy shaped his approach to storytelling.
• Transitioning from scripts to novels: the challenges, surprises, and triumphs.
• Incorporating his love of gaming into character development and plot.
• The rise of older gamers and what it means to their creativity and engagement.
• The evolution of his characters and world-building across three books.
• How comedy and fantasy intersect in his work, and what’s next for the series.
Richard Sparks ' writing credentials span the gamut of the entertainment world, from film and TV and books through lyrics for operas. These include iconic shows like Not the Nine O'clock News (BBC TV) and The Secret Policeman's Ball (BBC TV, performed by Rowen Atkinson and directed by John Cleese). He is an English-born comedy writer, lyricist, librettist, author and director now living in Los Angeles. He has written extensively for television, film, radio and the stage as well as theatre and the opera. His opera libretti include original works, mostly commissioned by the Los Angeles Opera, and translations/adaptations of Classic operas.
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