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…
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…
It’s summer and while for some people that means holidays and rest, for me it means work… and I’m retired! I’m mowing the grass today around our place. It takes two of us to get the job done. I get on my mower, my wife gets on her mower, and then we go around and…
I was delighted to discover another review on Eboracum, The Village. This one was by Cathy W, on Goodreads, and it left me with a hearteningly warm glow. It’s such a wonderful feeling when someone really seems to like and enjoy your work. There is an irony to be found here, though. When I began…
Dropped my memoir off at the Little Free Library in Calgary on 7th Ave NE. Like I’ve said before, The Sound of Silence is an incredibly personal story. I’m sharing it with the sincere hope that readers will find something of value in my words. Let me know what you think: https://www.graham-clews.com/contact.shtml.
I wrote three books in 2015 and I’ve just published the third: a memoir. The Sound of Silence is an incredibly personal story. My father was a pedophile and I was sexually abused by him. I put my experiences and thoughts down on paper because, as I say in my dedication, it is with sincere…
Thanks to everyone who entered my giveaway for A Slightly Tainted Hero. If you’re in the Calgary area, A Slightly Tainted Hero and Politically Detained are making the rounds through the Little Free Library on 7th Ave NE. I also want to thank author Thomas MD Brooke for his intro to my book on his…
Another excerpt from my new book A Slightly Tainted Hero. It just launched on Smashwords: http://bit.ly/20HECit. Grab a copy and let me know what you think! From Chapter Seven: Louise was prepared to find Dave in a contrary mood as she strode down the hallway and turned into his room. She was also fully prepared…