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September 12, 2012
Twice in a Blue Moon
Photo by Gregory H. Revera
It seems something no one would know or care about, a writer making sure the moon behaves correctly in their stories. But as anyone who has ever tried to write a novel will tell you, it's very easy to give every nighttime scene a gloriously moonlit landscape for the sake of literary convenience. But if one scene takes place roughly a fortnight after the other, there
It seems something no one would know or care about, a writer making sure the moon behaves correctly in their stories. But as anyone who has ever tried to write a novel will tell you, it's very easy to give every nighttime scene a gloriously moonlit landscape for the sake of literary convenience. But if one scene takes place roughly a fortnight after the other, there
September 10, 2012
A Haunted Writing Retreat
The hearth is the heart of a house, or so I have always believed. This is the open fire in the cottage I rented for two weeks this August, hoping to finish the sequel to Witchstruck while living there alone, with no distractions - especially as the nearest phone or internet signal was three miles away. No Facebook, no Twitter, no blogging ... just good solid writing every day.
September 7, 2012
Elizabeth I at Kenilworth, 1575: Warwick Words Festival
The Queen's Secret: set at Kenilworth
If you're based in the West Midlands, do please come and hear me talk about my research for The Queen's Secret at the Warwick Words Festival.
On Monday October 1st, I'll be discussing the secrets and the elaborate preparations behind Elizabeth I's epic visit to Kenilworth Castle in the summer of 1575. Cake and tea are included in the price, which you can
If you're based in the West Midlands, do please come and hear me talk about my research for The Queen's Secret at the Warwick Words Festival.
On Monday October 1st, I'll be discussing the secrets and the elaborate preparations behind Elizabeth I's epic visit to Kenilworth Castle in the summer of 1575. Cake and tea are included in the price, which you can
August 17, 2012
Writing Retreat
I have now taken myself away to a lonesome cottage on the North Yorks Moors where internet access is limited.
So please forgive the hiatus in posts as I finish the sequel to Witchstruck, surrounded by Tudor and witchcraft research books and inspirational items.
Back in two weeks!
So please forgive the hiatus in posts as I finish the sequel to Witchstruck, surrounded by Tudor and witchcraft research books and inspirational items.
Back in two weeks!
August 16, 2012
Witchcraft in Tudor Times
Are these witches or historical writers in the fire?
Some small controversy seems to have arisen at History Today over a blog post I've contributed there. The post is on "Witchcraft in Tudor Times".
One key issue seems to be that I have referred to Dr John Dee without proper respect for his status as a man of science, pointing out that he openly summoned and spoke with spirits from the '
Some small controversy seems to have arisen at History Today over a blog post I've contributed there. The post is on "Witchcraft in Tudor Times".
One key issue seems to be that I have referred to Dr John Dee without proper respect for his status as a man of science, pointing out that he openly summoned and spoke with spirits from the '
August 15, 2012
Round-Up Of This Week's News (with Kittens!)
Bo-Bo and Jangles, caught in the middle of planning something mischievous!
MAIN STORY: Two Gorgeous Kittens
This week we acquired two gorgeous dark tabby kittens, whom we have named Bo-Bo and Jangles. They are very cute but a little bit mischievous. As one might expect from eight week old kittens!
On the negative side, I don't think our Red Setter puppy is terribly pleased with their arrival.
MAIN STORY: Two Gorgeous Kittens
This week we acquired two gorgeous dark tabby kittens, whom we have named Bo-Bo and Jangles. They are very cute but a little bit mischievous. As one might expect from eight week old kittens!
On the negative side, I don't think our Red Setter puppy is terribly pleased with their arrival.
August 13, 2012
South-West Signing
Signing copies of WITCHSTRUCK at Exeter Waterstones
I had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon on Saturday at the Exeter Roman Gate branch of Waterstones, signing copies of WITCHSTRUCK and meeting a large number of readers.
One of the most wonderful things about meeting young adult readers is how many express an interest in writing fiction themselves. One I met on Saturday had even recently
I had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon on Saturday at the Exeter Roman Gate branch of Waterstones, signing copies of WITCHSTRUCK and meeting a large number of readers.
One of the most wonderful things about meeting young adult readers is how many express an interest in writing fiction themselves. One I met on Saturday had even recently
August 9, 2012
Witchstruck Signing at Waterstones
Just a reminder that I'll be at Exeter's Roman Gate branch of Waterstones this Saturday afternoon, balancing a book on my head and twirling a pen between my fingers, hoping to sign some books for eager readers.
I'm signing copies of Witchstruck at Exeter Roman Gate branch of Waterstones (252 High Street) on Saturday August 11th from 1-3pm.
See, I'll be in good company with The Hungry
I'm signing copies of Witchstruck at Exeter Roman Gate branch of Waterstones (252 High Street) on Saturday August 11th from 1-3pm.
See, I'll be in good company with The Hungry
August 7, 2012
The Queen's Secret
The Queen's Secret is currently available on a reduced promotion for only £2.84 on Amazon Kindle.
The Queen's Secret is also available at the reduced price of £2.99 from the Apple iBooks store. That's for any compatible i-device, such as iPod touch, iPad, or iPhone.
N.B. These reduced offers are for a limited period only.
Elizabeth I, Queen of England, arrives at Kenilworth Castle amid pomp
The Queen's Secret is also available at the reduced price of £2.99 from the Apple iBooks store. That's for any compatible i-device, such as iPod touch, iPad, or iPhone.
N.B. These reduced offers are for a limited period only.
Elizabeth I, Queen of England, arrives at Kenilworth Castle amid pomp
August 6, 2012
Author Discussion: Hampstead & Highgate Literary Festival
I'll be talking with Dr Helen Fry and fellow historical author Fiona Mountain at the Ham & High Literary Festival on Monday September 10th, 12.30 - 1.30pm.
Two historical fiction writers discuss the theme of betrayal with historian, Dr Helen Fry.
In Fiona Mountain's Cavalier Queen, Queen Henrietta Maria's love
of another man whilst married to King Charles I sustains her through
days of
Two historical fiction writers discuss the theme of betrayal with historian, Dr Helen Fry.
In Fiona Mountain's Cavalier Queen, Queen Henrietta Maria's love
of another man whilst married to King Charles I sustains her through
days of
