Tag Archives: Historical fiction

The Swiftness of the Vikings

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Martin Lake

One of the secrets of the Vikings’ success was the speed at which they moved. Their longships were probably the fastest things on earth over long distances and they could land and witthdraw their raiding bands far more quickly than … Continue reading →

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Wolves of War

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Martin Lake

My new novel, Wolves of War, will be published next week. It’s set in the time of Alfred the Great but from the point of view of his enemies, the Vikings. Here’s the cover, designed by Jenny Quinlan of Historical … Continue reading →

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Four years ago today…..

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Martin Lake

Four years ago today I self-published my novel, A Love Most Dangerous.   It was an unusual venture for me who had, up until then, written books about the Norman Conquest, the Crusades and the adventures of the Artful Dodger. … Continue reading →

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RUADH BUTLER – WHERE I WRITE

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Martin Lake

  This is a fascinating series. I’m really grateful for the authors who have taken the time to show us a glimpse into their world. Today I’m pleased to have a piece from Ruadh Butler. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. … Continue reading →

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Extract from my new Work in Progress

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Martin Lake

I’m in the last stages of editing my new book which is a sequel to Land of Blood and Water. This is set four years after King Alfred’s victory at Ethandun and follows the adventures of Ulf and Inga who … Continue reading →

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The Treasures in Notebooks

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Martin Lake

I have many notebooks. Too many. Long ago I read that authors should keep noteworks  and I took the message to heart. I have loads and if I see a new one that I like the look of I can’t … Continue reading →

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VERY LIKE A QUEEN

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Martin Lake

TWO KINGS      TWO QUEENS THREE ENEMIES        ONE FRIEND     ONE LOVER   ONE ALICE PETHERTON     myBook.to/VeryLikeAQueen

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The Final Publishing Process.

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Martin Lake

Previously: I get discovered by Amazon’s Lake Union Publishing I sign up I discover that editing is not as painful as I thought Before I started on the editing process I had a phone conference with two managers from Amazon … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Editing

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Martin Lake

Previously: (can’t you see I’m a fan of The West Wing and House of Cards) I get an email from Lake Union Publishing saying they want to publish my novel I have long and fruitful negotiations with Senior Editor, Jodie … Continue reading →

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Lake Union Publishing

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Martin Lake

Previously: I Discover Alice Petherton I am Discovered by Lake Union Publishing My hand hovered over the spam box. I’d already had an offer from ‘A Keen Raeder’ who said she could ‘tranlate the novel’ to our mutual advantage. This … Continue reading →

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