Tag Archives: Richard III

A 2nd coronation … but who was the ‘Dublin King’?

Yesterday I posted a snippet from my second novel about King Richard III, The King’s Man, to mark the coronation today of King Charles III and his queen-consort, Camilla. The snippet related young Matthew Wansford’s view of the coronation at … Continue reading

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A coronation – or two… King Richard III and the Dublin King

Tomorrow will be the coronation of King Charles III – just in case you’ve missed the news! The first coronation seen in the UK for seventy years (give or take a month). I’ll be watching. It’s history unfolding right before … Continue reading

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Easter weekend at Middleham Castle

Sadly His Grace King Richard III won’t be in attendance this year, but I’m just prepping for my Easter weekend visit to Middleham Castle All being well, I’ll be there from Friday morning, April 7th, selling & signing my own … Continue reading

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‘Watchers’ anthology up for prestigious award!

I do like a good short list – and this looks like it is one! Clamour and Mischief, which includes my Ricardian short story ‘Watchers’ – has been shortlisted for Australia’s ‘premier speculative fiction awards’, the 2022 Aurealis Awards If … Continue reading

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World Book Day 2023

I’ve just enjoyed my first World Book Day school visit for four years! Many thanks to Ms Grunill and the wonderful Ringstead CE Primary School in Northamptonshire (just 15 miles from Fotheringhay) for inviting me to share my books and … Continue reading

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A treat for a special anniversary! All books 99p/99c

Hands up who knows what day it is today! 4th February 2023? Believe it or not, it’s ten years since *that* press conference! You know – the one that announced that ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ the grave of King Richard III … Continue reading

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‘Clamour and Mischief’ – short stories for Christmas

How much am I looking forward to receiving my copy of this? A brand new anthology from Clan Destine Press and edited by Narrelle Harris featuring all the corvids – crows, ravens, rooks, jackdaws, magpies, etc. – among the most … Continue reading

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Why not order direct? Signed copies available from the author

With Christmas fast approaching, now’s the time to treat any young relatives or friends (or yourself!) to The Order of the White Boar – the story of the life and legacy of the real King Richard III. All 4 books in the … Continue reading

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Ricardian Fundraiser for Alex Goodwin, York, 19 November

As so often I’ve been a little quiet of late – lots of family and writing matters to attend to. But I’m taking a little time out from them to let you know all about an exciting upcoming event! On … Continue reading

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Available for pre-order: ‘Clamour and Mischief’, an anthology…

My new short story ‘Watchers’ is now available for pre-order as part of the upcoming anthology Clamour and Mischief from Clan Destine Press. I was delighted when editor and fellow author Narrelle Harris invited me to submit a short story … Continue reading

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