New Release: Introducing Rebel’s Knot

It’s publication day! Rebel’s Knot has been released into the world! This is the third novel in my standalone series, The Quest for the Three Kingdoms, and features the conflict in Ireland during the final days of the Irish resistance against the English invasion. As with the first two books, Rebel’s Knot is a standalone romantic adventure that can be read even if you haven’t read the others (but I hope you will). For a limited time, Rebel’s Knot is available at the special publication price of 1.99 worldwide and across all retailers. About Rebel’s Knot Ireland 1652: In the desperate, final days of the English invasion . . . A…

Introducing BETRAYAL – Historical Fiction Anthology #histfic @HistFictioneers

November 20, 2020November 19, 2020 Categories: historical fiction · NewsTags: Alison Morton · Amy Maroney · Anna Belfrage · Annie Whitehead · Betrayal · Betrayal anthology · Charlene Newcomb · Cryssa Bazos · Derek Birks · Elizabeth St. John · Helen Hollick · historical fiction anthology · Historical Fictioneers · Judith Arnopp · Mercedes Rochelle · Tony Riches · Traitor's KnotLeave a comment

I’m very excited to announce the launch of Betrayal, a historical fiction anthology that I have the honour of being a part of with my story “Honour of Thieves”. Spanning eras from post-Roman Britain to the present day, the stories in Betrayal bring to life both legendary moments of deceit as well as imagined episodes of treachery. You’ll encounter highwaymen, knights, pirates, soldiers and even ordinary people, caught up in extraordinary circumstances. Collectively, these stories illustrate multiple facets of betrayal. Under the banner of Historical Fictioneers, the authors of Betrayal include myself, Judith Arnopp, Anna Belfrage, Derek Birks, Helen Hollick, Amy Maroney,…

Combining words, art, and a book launch

July 31, 2017August 19, 2019 Categories: News · Traitor's KnotTags: book launch · David Wysotski · Station Gallery · Traitor's KnotLeave a comment

The Traitor’s Knot book launch was held on July 27th at Whitby’s Station Gallery. Family, friends and friends of friends came out to help me celebrate my debut novel. I’m still overwhelmed by the support of those who came out. Thank you! It was a very special evening held an incredibly creative venue. Station Gallery is a community gallery in Whitby, Ontario situated in the historic Whitby’s Grand Trunk Railroad station. Station Gallery has operated as a community visual arts centre for 45 years. The exhibit running at that time showcased the work of David Wysotski, a local artist who explored…

Publishing announcement Traitor’s Knot

November 8, 2016August 19, 2019 Categories: News · Traitor's KnotTags: Endeavour Press · Historical Novelist Society · HNS Oxford · Publishing accouncement · Traitor's Knot17 Comments

It is with a great deal of excitement that I announce that my novel, Traitor’s Knot, will be published by Endeavour Press in early 2017. Endeavour is the UK’s leading independent digital publisher. Traitor’s Knot is the first of a series that starts during the third English Civil war and leads to the restoration of King Charles II. I had the pleasure of meeting Amy Durant, Endeavour’s Publishing Director, at the Historical Novelist Society Conference in Oxford during a pitch session, and later hearing her thoughts on marketing and promotion during a panel discussion. Endeavour has come up with innovative ways to attract historical fiction readers,…

Battle of Worcester Society

October 28, 2016August 19, 2019 Categories: NewsTags: Battle of Worcester · Battle of Worcester Society · Captain James Hind · King Charles II · Oliver Cromwell · Traitor's Knot5 Comments

I had the pleasure and honour of speaking before the Battle of Worcester Society for their Civil War Night series. The talk happened on September 1st, two days before the 365th anniversary of the Battle of Worcester, the final engagement of the English Civil War. As well, BBC Radio Hereford Worcester interviewed me on the subject of my talk and aired the interview in the evening before the event. The subject of my talk was Captain James Hind, a Royalist Highwayman who fought for King Charles II. Captain Hind managed to escape the battlefield and elude Parliamentary soldiers who were beating the…