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Aug 13, 20223 min read

An Interview with Fiona Forsyth

I am delighted to have historical novelist, Fiona Forsyth, visit me on the blog today to chat about her novel, Thank you for your time...

May 21, 20223 min read

The Observations by Jane Harris

The Blurb A powerful story of secrets and suspicions, hidden histories and mysterious disappearances set in Victorian Scotland. Scotland,...

May 14, 20222 min read

Life Class by Pat Barker

The Blurb Spring, 1914. The students at the Slade School of Art gather in Henry Tonks's studio for his life-drawing class. But for Paul...

Apr 20, 20224 min read

Developing and Sustaining a Character in a Series by Trevor Belshaw

I am delighted to welcome author Trevor Belshaw to the blog today. He is also my my stable mate following my move to Spellbound Books. It...

Apr 13, 20223 min read

Being British at the time of Rome by Jacquie Rogers

I am thrilled to have my friend and fellow swanwicker, Jacquie Rogers whose historical novels set in Ancient Rome are fabulous. She has...

Nov 4, 20204 min read

Who does that? Building character in historical fiction by Kate Braithwaite

It is a pleasure to welcome bestselling author, Kate Braithwaite today to discuss how she builds characters in her fabulous novels. Thank...

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