Tag Archives: Children's Books

4 days to go …

“Dominating everything was the towering castle, its patchwork stone walls stained pink in the early morning sunlight. The glassless windows of its massive keep yawned black as they kept watch over our disembarking army. Beyond the parapet far above, I … Continue reading

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5 days to go …

“The voices of all the men there gathered – lords, soldiers, sailors, monks – had risen once more in thunderous cheering. As Roger and I had followed Lords Lincoln and Lovell on to the beach to stand with our king, … Continue reading

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‘Sons of York’ – available for pre-order!

I’m delighted to announce… Sons of York is now available for pre-order! ‘It’s June 1487 The invasion of England begins . . .’ Follow the further adventures of Matt and friends in Book 4 of The Order of the White … Continue reading

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First performance of ‘Lord of the North’ – a Richard III Musical!

Where will I be next Wednesday, 22 June? Only joining some amazing school children, their teachers and Kim Harding of the Northern Dales Richard III Group in Barnard Castle for the first performance of what looks to be a truly … Continue reading

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‘Sons of York’ – cover reveal & publication date!

It’s been a busy few weeks, and another busy summer on its way. But, among all of that, today is a big day as today is COVER REVEAL day for Sons of York! As ever, I’m indebted to Olly Bennett … Continue reading

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Fundraising for a special guest at the Middleham Richard III Festival – please help if you can!

Some of you may have read the story of young Alex Goodwin, who, following his experience with traumatic illness from the age of eight, discovered the true story of King Richard III and his experience with scoliosis. As a young … Continue reading

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Who was ‘Lambert Simnel’?

Yesterday (24 May) was the anniversary of the coronation in Dublin of the person who later became known to history as ‘Lambert Simnel’. This is a subject very close to my heart as I’m about the publish the second of … Continue reading

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Easter author event at Middleham Castle

I’m delighted to announce my first author event of 2022! Over the Easter weekend, 15-18 April, I will be joined by fellow authors Alice Mitchell (‘The Mortimer Affair‘) and Bridget Beauchamp (‘Maiden of Middleham‘) at my favourite stomping ground, Middleham … Continue reading

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Review of ‘King in Waiting’ from the Richard III Society

I’ve just received my copy of March’s Ricardian Bulletin hotfoot from the Richard III Society – and I’m delighted to see there’s a fantastic review of King in Waiting in it. Judith Ridley, chair of the Thames Valley branch, says … Continue reading

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#HistoryWritersDay on Twitter! 27-28 November

Calling all history lovers! There’s a great weekend happening on Twitter, 27-28 November #historywritersday will be running both days, with more than 250 authors, publishers and bookshops advertising their wares, using this hashtag. All aspects of historical writing feature including … Continue reading

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