January 16, 2018

Hello to all, I hope you are having a happy and healthy start to 2018. For me, the new year means working on a new book. The fifth book in the Eboracum series is well underway after launching Book IV: No Turning Back in 2017. On Tuesday Jan. 2, Drystone Radio’s David Driver aired his…

The North Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
October 23, 2017

I’m in the research portion of my Moor Inspirationtrip now. As you know, I’m exploring various historic sites and determining possible places to use in Eboracum Book V. I’m looking at the area around Dumfries, taking in the Antonine Wall (known as Vallum Antonini to the Romans), and following Dag’s route to where he fought…

October 19, 2017

Today, I’m talking to David Driver of DrystoneRadio. He’s taping an interview that will air on The Writers Bookshelf either on Nov. 28 or Dec. 5. Tomorrow, I have an early morning chat with RadioYorkshire! Good Morning Yorkshire starts at 6:30 a.m. The U.K. is 7 hours ahead of Alberta so that makes it 11:30…

October 11, 2017

I’m leaving for the U.K. today to start my “Moor Inspiration” trip. I’m going to play a little game with you to see if you can guess where I’m stopping first. In Eboracum: The Fortress, Galgar is a Caledonii king (or primary chieftain) and the leader of a combined tribal army. Where was this army…

October 5, 2017

When I’m writing about an area, I like to get it right. This is especially important as a writer of historical fiction. I don’t want to put a mountain in the centre of the city of York (or in my books, Eboracum) when I know there isn’t one. That just takes you, the reader, out…

September 26, 2017

Today, I’m sharing an excerpt from Eboracum, No Turning Back. Please, tell me what you think in the comments below. From Chapter VIII: She had no idea of the time, for the hut was dark and her sleep had been restless. The first intimation was a vague coldness about her legs, and the appearance of…

September 14, 2017

I dedicated Eboracum, No Turning Back to the recent Brexit decision. Brexit is controversial, to say the least, but it is history going full-circle. After more than sixteen hundred years, Britain will free itself of rule from Europe for the second time. As with most break-ups, it won’t be easy. There will be tears and…

July 24, 2017

Well, dear reader, you’ve been with me through the founding of  Eboracum (York) and through the struggles of the families on both sides of the war for Northern Britain. I thought our time in ancient Eboracum was finished, but apparently, it’s not. As you know, the Eboracum trilogy is a first century saga that spans…