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May 4, 2019
Update on writing
I am allocating more hours of my day to writing than ever before. Why?
Because I have put Book V of the Thrice Named Man aside for a while to write the first book in a new series. I am keen to complete this book and get back to Book V.
The new series will most likely be called: erilaR with the first book titled – Stranger from Another Land.
This series follows the exploits of a Heruli, named Ragnaris in the period following the demise of Attila the Hun (453 AD). Most authors do not seem to favor this period, although it is immensely interesting.
Why this period in history? Well, initially it started with a curiosity regarding the origins of the Northmen, or Vikings as we know them, but as you will see, it ended up being much more…
I have written 70% of this book and hope to complete it in May.
I will keep you updated.
March 28, 2019
Transsilvanian Paperback
The fourth book in the Thrice Named Man series is now available in paperback format from Amazon.
Enjoy!
March 14, 2019
Transsilvanian – Published!
The Thrice Named Man IV is propagating through the Amazon system.
The proofing and editing took longer than I expected.
I would like to quote Winston Churchill:
Writing a book is an adventure. To begin with it is a toy and an amusement. Then it becomes a mistress, then it becomes a master, then a tyrant. The last phase is that just as you are about to be reconciled to your servitude, you kill the monster and fling him to the public.
Enjoy!
(I will make the paperback version available as soon as possible.)
March 5, 2019
Update – Transsilvanian
A line has been drawn in the sand…
I aim to publish the fourth book in the series by or before 15 March 2019.
Have a look at the Book page on this site for more detail.
February 3, 2019
The Thrice Named Man IV – Transsilvanian
In Rome, an oath is broken. Far to the north, on the Sea of Grass, another is sealed in blood.
The land beyond the forest beckons, rich beyond belief. The horde gathers…
Book number IV has been written. Editing it at the moment.
You will be kept updated.
January 8, 2019
Sasanian Paperback
The Thrice Named Man III – Sasanian, now available in paperback format on Amazon.
Enjoy!
December 28, 2018
Update – The Thrice Named Man IV
I estimate that I have completed 60% of the 4th book in the series.
I place a lot of value on following surviving ancient records, actual geography and local customs/folklore.
This is, in some instances, a drawback, as I have spend an inordinate amount of time researching the Limes Transalutanus, the Roman province of Dacia and specifically the area the Romans called Transsilvania.
With that in mind, the fourth installment might be called “Transsilvanian”, although I am worried that it will create an expectation of vampires and the like.
The good news is that most of the research is done and my writing is gaining momentum.
You will be kept updated.
December 25, 2018
Historical note – Thrice Named Man series
My intention is to include a historical note in the final book of the series.
Why do I not include a note at the end of each book?
I have given it much thought, coming to the conclusion that
it might be a spoiler for many of my readers.
When you read the books and are momentarily left thinking
“this is a bit far-fetched”, know that most probably, I am being true to the
actual historical record.
I believe that Lucius Domitius Aurelianus was the greatest Roman
who ever walked this earth. One of those
men in history who profoundly changed the course of events.
In time, all will be revealed, but for now I will leave you
with a few quotes from the surviving records.
From the English Translation of the Historia Augusta
Volume III:
“Aurelian, born of humble parents and from his earliest
years very quick of mind and famous for his strength, never let a day go
by, even though a feast-day or a day of leisure, on which he did not
practise with the spear, the bow and arrow, and other exercises in arms.”
“… he was a comely man, good to look upon because
of his manly grace, rather tall in stature, and very strong in his muscles; he
was a little too fond of wine and food, but he indulged his passions rarely; he
exercised the greatest severity and a discipline that had no equal, being
extremely ready to draw his sword.”
“…”Aurelian Sword-in‑hand,” and so he would be
identified.”
“… in the war against the Sarmatians Aurelian with his
own hand slew forty-eight men in a single day and that in the course of several
days he slew over nine hundred and fifty, so that the boys even composed in his
honour the following jingles and dance-ditties, to which they would dance on
holidays in soldier fashion:
“Thousand, thousand, thousand we’ve
beheaded now.
One alone, a thousand we’ve beheaded now.
He shall drink a thousand who a thousand
slew.
So much wine is owned by no one as the blood which he has
shed.”
December 23, 2018
Update Sasanian paperback
Received the paperback proof at long last. Found a niggle – now waiting on second proof.
If all goes well, I will publish in three weeks time.
December 5, 2018
Sasanian paperback
I have ordered a proof of the paperback version of Sasanian today.
In this part of the world delivery takes time.
As soon as I am happy with the quality, the paperback will be released.
You will be kept undated.
