Oct 29, 2023 | History - Shakespeare
In the space between the Capulet Ball and the famous Window Scene, we have a terrific mockery of love performed by an inebriated Mercutio, with a tipsy Benvolio laughing and shushing him. Early on, Mercutio tries to summon Romeo by invoking ‘love’: MERCUTIO Romeo,...
Sep 20, 2023 | Publishing - Shakespeare - Theatre
Tracing the sources of Shakespeare’s plays to their roots is fun, though sometimes vexing. Do you work backwards, or try and trace the evolution from ancient texts to his eventual recreation? Chronologically, the most obvious inspiration for Shakespeare’s Romeo...
Nov 27, 2017 | Publishing - Shakespeare - The Novel - Writing
The new ebook edition of VOICE OF THE FALCONER is out, revised and ready! The print version will hit the shelves in January, and next week I head into the recording studio to start work on the audiobook for it. Exciting!Of all the Star-Cross'd books, this is...
Nov 8, 2017 | Books - Publishing - Shakespeare - Theatre - Writing
Five years ago I released an ebook collection of essays on Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet entitled ORIGIN OF THE FEUD. Basically promotion for the Star-Cross'd series, they were all pieces I'd written prior to then. I didn't expect to be...
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...
