My new book with Matthew Harffy!

You might know I do a podcast with fellow historical fiction author Matthew Harffy called Rock, Paper, Swords! We interview guests about writing mostly, and have had some really big names on like Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow, Griff Hosker and TV’s Dan Jones. We also do episodes with just the two of us discussing our own writing though, so we thought it would be a nice idea to put together a book with all the tips we’ve learned from publishing (and especially self-publishing) over the years.

From the initial spark of an idea to navigating the complex landscape of publishing, this easy-to-read guide provides a roadmap for aspiring and seasoned writers alike. Learn the ins and outs of both the traditional and self-publishing routes, with invaluable advice on finding your audience, getting reviews, and managing pre-orders, giveaways, and promotions.

You can pre-order the book HERE on Amazon (it’s out tomorrow, April 25th), or read it on Kindle Unlimited if you subscribe,

OR, you can get it FREE if you are one of our Patreon TOP FANS or PRODUCERS! So not only will you get the book, you get a bonus Rock, Paper, Swords episode each month along with other cool perks and help support us with our running costs (Zoom and audio editing software aren’t free unfortunately) which is hugely appreciated. Find out more HERE.

Don’t forget Sword of the Saxons is out on July 4th. I can’t wait to see it on the shelves and I hope you all enjoy it. Book 3 will be out early 2025 and I’m really hoping there will be a new Warrior Druid of Britain novel in between then as well…