After eighteen years as a meter reader (gas and electric) for Accuread, G4S, and Morrison Data Services, I decided it was time to give it up and put all of my efforts into writing. This was an extremely hard decision because, surprising as it might seem, reading meters was an enjoyable job, at least for... Continue Reading →
Old Kilpatrick Antonine Wall Distance Stone
As you may know, the village I live in, Old Kilpatrick, was once part of the Antonine Wall - the very last fort on the western end in fact and, as such, an important site for the Romans. A distance stone was found here over three hundred years ago and, while that's now safely in... Continue Reading →
New Robin Hood podcast available
I recently appeared on a brand new podcast all about Robin Hood, called INTO THE GREENWOOD. We chatted about my writing, research, and the new video game Hood - Outlaws and Legends which I wrote for. It was a lot of fun and I think makes for an entertaining and even amusing listen! Check it... Continue Reading →
Ye Olde Xmas Traditions
...and a giveaway too. Check out my blog post on the English Historical Fiction Authors blog and leave a comment at the bottom to be in with a chance of winning a signed copy (worldwide)! SEE IT HERE
Friar Tuck and the Christmas Devil COVER REVEAL!
This is the first draft, although it will probably end up just like this as I think it's perfect! Like it? As you can see from the artwork, the novella is going to be part of the Kindle Singles programme! I'm really excited about the whole project - it's been great fun to write and... Continue Reading →
Hollywood interest in my books?!
I've never told any of you about this before but...a few months ago I was contacted by one of the biggest film production companies in the world, asking about the rights for The Wolf and the Raven. I don't think I've ever been so excited in my life. You can probably imagine the £££ signs... Continue Reading →