“Rhydderch The Red” – a song from the mead halls of The Druid!

As I mentioned in a previous post I knew I'd need to write some songs for my druid, Bellicus, to sing in the new book. As it happens, the opening scene features a song but I didn't have any lyrics for it, just an idea of how it might sound. So, today, I somehow came... Continue Reading →

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Ye Olde Christmas Traditions

This post originally appeared on the English Historical Fiction Authors blog in 2015. Enjoy! Christmas isn't a new invention – it's been around for quite a while, in one form or another, as you're probably aware! Many of our favourite traditions are relatively recent additions though, such as the red-suited, white-bearded Santa with his... Continue Reading →