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Burnham Beeches – Tales of the Trees

There’s something wise and magical about old trees and one of the best places in England to see some ancient trees is at Burnham Beeches which I used as a setting in the fourth book in the Moon Stealer series. I was particularly interested in the Druid’s Oak trees and their deep rooted connection to… Read More

Osborne House – A Former Royal Residence

For those of you who have read the complete Moon Stealer series you will know that the climax to the story occurs at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight – a very grand house that was once the home of Queen Victoria. Today I thought I’d revisit it… The Isle of Wight is known… Read More

Christmas Traditions – The Stories Behind the Season (Part 2)

Following on from last weeks blog post, here’s another batch of interesting traditions at Christmas time. Kissing Under the Mistletoe Everybody loves to be kissed at Christmas, but most of us have no idea why standing under the mistletoe gets us more than our fair share. A parasitic plant that attaches itself to a range… Read More

The White Arrow Assassin – FREE Christmas Gift for you!

I know you’re all super busy getting everything ready for Christmas so just a  very quick post to tell you that The White Arrow Assassin is FREE to download on Kindle at the moment. My gift to you! Enjoy! Have a great Christmas, Tim.

Christmas Traditions – The Stories Behind the Season (Part 1)

Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated events in the world and is normally filled with love, laughter and many traditions. These have all originated in different places at separate times, but are as much a part of the season as the family and friends that we celebrate with. Santa Claus Everybody knows this… Read More

Christmas in London – Out and About

The first thing most people do when December arrives is to make a last minute Christmas list, and wonder how they are going to be able to get all their shopping done on time. For those that have been super organised all year round, however, and can indulge in a bit of Christmas entertainment; London… Read More

Rebranding Lawrence Pinkley

Some of you will already be aware of the humorous adventures of teen detective Lawrence Pinkley. This year it’s been subject to a rebranding to make it more appealing and interactive to children aged 8-12. Dylan Gibson, the original artist, has worked on a whole new set of exciting illustrations that litter the text. Puzzles and… Read More

DIY – Essential Gadgets for the Modern Spy

Most spies are taught to make their own gadgets before being sent out into the field. This might be the difference between catching a target and becoming one. Many of them can be   quick and easy to make, and others are more complicated and require tons of practice. One of the key requirements of being… Read More

Smart Spies – Creating the Perfect Disguise

Many people think that creating the perfect disguise is just about dressing up. There are other things that also need to be taken into consideration as pulling off a disguise can be the difference between life and death. A spy needs to be aware of both their surroundings and their abilities before deciding what to… Read More

Invisible Ink – Hide a Message in Plain View

When I was a child I remember making invisible ink and writing codes on paper that no one else would be able to read. If you want to be a secret agent or spy then this is an essential skill you need to learn to be able to pass on secret messages! Enjoy… Mystery, magic and secrets… Read More