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Monthly Archives: September 2012
The Common Knights of Jerusalem #SampleSunday #histnov
I am busy editing my new novel which is set in the days following the fall of the Frankish Kingdom of Jerusalem to Saladin. So, I thought I’d post the first few pages for today’s sample. CHAPTER 1 THE ARMY … Continue reading
Talking with Simon Toyne
Today I’m delighted to be talking with the thriller writer Simon Toyne, author of the Sanctus Trilogy. Martin: When did you first know that you wanted to be a writer? Was there a specific event that made you decide? Simon: … Continue reading
The Norman Attack on London Bridge. #SampleSunday #histnov
The newly acclaimed young King Edgar has disobeyed orders to stay in safety and been caught up in the battle to defend London Bridge. For the first time I had room to draw my sword. I turned and looked … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Heroes, Historical fiction, history, The Lost King, War, Writer, Writing for e-books
Tagged Battle of Hastings
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#TheReadersVoice An invitation to readers
I have featured a series of talks with fellow writers on this blog. The series continues with Simon Toyne, N. Gemini Sasson, MC Scott, Harvey Black and Ben Kane. And there are many others to follow. Now I think it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Historical fiction, thereadersvoice, Writer, Writing for e-books
Tagged Ben Kane, N. Gemini Sasson, Simon Toyne
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A new cover for ‘Artful.’
Today I decided to change the cover of my novel ‘Artful.’ It’s a shame because I liked the cover but I knew that I could improve on it. The old cover was too busy and did not immediately capture the … Continue reading
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Replacing GCSE’s with ‘more rigorous exams.’
I’m indebted to my friend and colleague Geoff Petty for the following. I suggest it as one of the questions on Michael Gove’s ‘new style’ exam. Please read the following extract from Jabberwocky and answer the questions using a quill … Continue reading
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Talking with Douglas Jackson #histnov
Today’s talk is with Douglas Jackson. Martin: Thanks for talking with me, Douglas. Before we focus on your books I’d like to know which authors have had the greatest influence upon you? Doug: I think Robert Louis Stevenson would be … Continue reading
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My talks with fellow authors #histnov
I’ve got some fascinating talks with fellow authors in the weeks ahead. Richard Lee of the Historical Novel Society has kindly agreed to include the schedule in the excellent Historical Fiction Daily. Here are the next four talks. Douglas Jackson … Continue reading
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The Heart of the Norman and Angevin Realms
When I was young I idolised King Richard I of England, the Lion Heart. I loved the television series starring Dermot Walsh and was enthralled as my father carefully put together an Airfix model of my hero. Later, when I … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Heroes, Historical fiction, history, The Lost King, War, Writing for e-books
Tagged Dermot Walsh, England, France, Normandy, Richard I of England, William the Conqueror
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