Questions, answered
The questions readers ask most about M.G. Darwish, his books and events, answered directly by him. If yours isn’t here, send it through the contact page.
About M.G. Darwish
Who is M.G. Darwish?
M.G. Darwish is a Bahraini-born author of dark epic fantasy and gritty thrillers, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He writes the Titanlord saga and the Fortier vampire series. He is not the Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish.
What does Infrangilis mean?
It is Latin for “unbreakable”. Darwish uses it as a personal motto and a reminder to keep moving forward, and publishes under it as his banner.
Where are you based?
Born and raised in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and currently living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Why are your stories so dark? Who hurt you?
Nobody. That’s the honest truth. They may seem dark because they wrestle with consequences and present an alternative narrative: not every hero wins, and sometimes the right person at the wrong time causes a calamity.
What genres do you write in?
Honestly? Whatever I want. Genre classification and the marketing side of publishing come later in my process, and I keep it that way so my writing isn’t shaped by trends. Writing to market is cool; it’s just not for me.
What is your zodiac sign?
Gemini.
The books
Where should I start with M.G. Darwish's books?
For epic fantasy, start with Titanlord: Of Death & Sacrifice. For vampires and power politics, start with Fortier: Blood & Moon. For a quick taste, try the short story Dullahan: The Headless Knight.
Are the books on Kindle Unlimited?
All four Titanlord volumes are free to read with a Kindle Unlimited membership. They are also sold as Kindle editions, and the three Titanlord novels are in paperback.
Is there an audiobook?
Yes. Fortier: The Long Night, Blood Will Be Served is available as an audiobook narrated by Tremaine Davies, who talked about recording it in this interview.
Are the books written for adults?
Yes. Titanlord is dark epic fantasy written for adults, with war, death and cruelty on the page, though the worst is mostly handled by implication. Fortier is a dark vampire series with graphic violence.
Events, reviews and media
Do you do readings, classes or events for organizations?
Yes. Schools, universities, book clubs and more. Reach out through the contact form with your dates and audience size.
Do you host virtual events?
In the 21st century? Of course I do. I have set topics I can talk about, and I can tailor something to fit your audience.
Do you accept ARC and review requests?
Yes. I have a dedicated ARC team. Share your platform and preferred format and I’ll be in touch.
Where can journalists find a bio, photos and covers?
On the press page, which has short and long biographies, a headshot, the logo, book covers, awards and approved quotes.
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