Nov 7, 2017 | Books - Publishing - Shakespeare - The Novel - Writing
2017 marks the 10th anniversary of the release of The Master Of Verona. To mark the occasion, there's a new cover, new format – and, by popular demand, an audiobook! All of which drop in December. First, take a moment to admire the gorgeous new cover by Kim...
Nov 5, 2016 | Current Affairs - Writing
I'm a Tom Clancy fan (at least his early stuff, before he disavowed editors). Let me see if I can imitate him. Nick Glenn, a young outsider CIA analyst, sees a troubling pattern. International leaks and campaigns of misinformation are coming at an alarming pace...
Aug 10, 2016 | Books - Publishing - Writing
Hey there. Long time no chat. On my end it's simply a matter of life being lived, theatre being made, kids being played with, and occasionally writing getting done. But as the Michigan Shakespeare Festival once again winds down (one week left to see the...
Dec 14, 2015 | Books - Cut Scenes - Essential Posts - Shakespeare - Short Stories - The Novel - Writing
Verona, Italy 8 December, 1328 One of the favourite haunts of the Rakehells was a tavern with exquisite fare known as La Pentola – ‘The Cookpot’. Through its narrow half-door and large interior portal were wide rooms with long...
Jun 22, 2015 | History - Writing
Ahead of the Historical Novel Society Conference this weekend, I thought I'd throw out some basic combat terms as a resource for participants. So here are a few essential definitions: Baldric (Baldrick) – A belt or girdle usually of leather that...
Jun 19, 2015 | History - Writing
A week from today I'll be in Denver, leading 60 authors through their paces with Broadswords, Rapiers, and Smallswords at the Historical Novel Society Conference. It's quite an honor, and I'm hugely excited. Because the more writers understand about...
