Do you prefer print or ebooks?

It is a weird old world, where nothing is certain being a self-published author there is a marketing quandary.

That is promoting and marketing. Where should the focus be?

My first two books (Watching the Watched and Zero Fucks Given) sold better as paperbacks, my second two (Race The Undead and Chords of Chaos) sold better as e-books, specifically on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited,

So which do you prefer? Answer in comments, please.

On my Amazon page, you can find all four, and within the next four weeks there may be a new book appearing on that page.

In the meantime, just buy my books.  And if you want to buy direct from me, message me on Facebook or X/Twitter. 

Christopher Owens prepares for release of fourth book in February

 Belfast author Christopher Owens is preparing for the release of his fourth book, Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown on February 26th, 2006,

An exploration of loss and masculinity and the effects of trauma on societies and individuals, it is sure to earn more praise for the author.

Owens' most recent book Soineanta Maskirovka is a melancholic and darkly witty story of recent retiree, Gilbert Hood.

Previous books, dethrone god, and A Vortex of Securocrats explored the darker side of life in Belfast and a wider post-peace deal Northern Ireland.

Surreal at times, existential angst at its best, with a laugh along the way, while you wait on Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown, check out all Christopher Owens books on Amazon.

Race the Undead picked as one of the 2025 'stop books

 Somethings come as a real surprise, Like checking your book and find only three typos after it goes to print. Or checking randomly and finding you've sold enough copies to afford aa case of beer.

But a real surprise was that yesterday (19/12/25) that I was included in the Top 10 Books of 2025 by writer, Christopher Owens in his column for Pensive Quill.

To be included by such a respected reviewer and talented writer (check out his books here) is a source of real delight.

Race the Undead was a labour of love, much delayed as my father was ailing, and eventually, after his passing it could be completed. It is flawed in many ways, but from feedback, and Christopher's review, it is clear that the story prevails.

So a massive thank you to Christopher for even considering Race the Undead, let alone ranking it in the top 10 0f 2025.

And, if you wish to read Race the Undead, or any other of my books, head here,

Please do check out the other books included in Christopher's list, support independent writers, and if you get a Kindle for Christmas make sure to download my books -please.

Chords of Chaos available now

 I am delighted that my fourth book, Chords of Chaos, is available now in a number of different platforms. 

Set in the year 2112, it is set in a future where federations and corporates across the globe seek to cJonathan Trontrol the populace. But in one tiny area of dust and poverty salvation may lie in one young man's fingers.

Joe Murphy can make his guitar sing, rage and provoke passions, But such a challenge is dangerous.

Will his talent bring a fate of fortune or fear?

Chords of Chaos follows on from Race The Undead, published earlier this year, a zombie epic set in Northern Ireland.

Praise for Chords of Chaos:

"As a reaffirmation to the power of live music and the human spirit to rebel when the chips are down, Chords of Chaos tells the truth with just a few chords in its possession." Author, Christopher Owens

Paperbacks, Kindle and Kindle Unlimited versions of all my book are all available from my Amazon page.