Tag Archives: Children's Books

Coming soon: ‘The Traitor’s Son’ by Wendy Johnson

I’m delighted to say that this Sunday, 14th April, sees the publication of a new Ricardian classic. The Traitor’s Son is the debut novel of Wendy Johnson. Wendy will be known to many people as a member of the Looking … Continue reading

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“Did he or didn’t he? This excellent book suggests not!” Review of Philippa Langley’s “The Princes in the Tower”

It’s been another busy few weeks, or indeed months, for me. I can’t believe that it’s already March and spring is tentatively rearing its head here in the Yorkshire Pennines. Snowdrops are going over, and miniature daffs (and even the … Continue reading

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Twelfth Night: or, celebrating Kings’ Day…

Today is Twelfth Night, the traditional end to the Yuletide festivities – and a day for gift-giving during the medieval period (and beyond). Having lost much of the New Year so far to illness, I’ve just scraped some energy together … Continue reading

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#HistFicXmas – catching up! Christmas families and places…

Well, as suspected, I’m well behind with the #HistFicXmas, or snippets about my books and characters prompted by the list from the Historical Writers Forum: So I guess it’s about time I caught up a little… Some of the days … Continue reading

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FREE this weekend – and welcome to the Coffee Pot Book Club!

I’m delighted to have a Spotlight post today on the fabulous Coffee Pot Book Club blogspot, where I talk about the inspiration for my Order of the White Boar books – and of course the latest revelations about the fate … Continue reading

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A historical fiction run-up to Christmas! #HistFicXmas

The Historical Writers Forum on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/214932209068655/) is hosting a little pre-Christmas fun by inviting all its members to offer brief daily posts prompted by a festive list. I thought I would join in when I can. And yes, this … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving – and a little snippet from my upcoming book…

After a week in which most of my attention has been firmly focused on my new release and King Richard and the so-called ‘Princes in the Tower’ – following the startling new evidence presented by Philippa Langley and her team … Continue reading

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*LAUNCH DAY*: King in Waiting, Books 3 & 4

After the exciting news of new evidence that the ‘Princes in the Tower’ survived and Edward V returned as the Dublin King, it’s time to read his story in King in Waiting! Out today – 2 books in 1! Books … Continue reading

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Matt Wansford as unreliable narrator? Or what really happened to the ‘Princes in the Tower’?

What really happened to the ‘Princes in the Tower’?This has been my tag line for King in Waiting and Sons of York for some time, followed by ‘Does Matthew Wansford know the truth?’ But this morning on my dog walk … Continue reading

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What really happened to the ‘Princes in the Tower’? Major Channel 4 documentary airs

Well, this is what so many of us have been waiting for for a very long time! Next Saturday, 18 November, at 8 pm in the UK Channel 4 will be broadcasting ‘The Princes in the Tower: the New Evidence‘, … Continue reading

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