A hat trick of exciting announcements

I’m so excited and pleased to announce not just one thrilling piece of news, but three! Drum roll…. Thrilling News #1: I have been invited to speak before the Battle of Worcester Society on September 1st on the subject of the Royalist Highwayman, Captain James Hind. Highwaymen, and especially 17th century highwaymen, have been a fascination for me for many years. It should come as no surprise that the hero in my ms Traitor’s Knot is a highwayman (you should have been surprised if he was not). To say that I’m thrilled to be included in the Battle of Worcester Society’s Civil War Nights for 2016…

5 Tips for Writing a Series by Barbara Kyle

It is with great pleasure that I welcome guest, Barbara Kyle, author of the Thornleigh Saga series. (Above is a detail from the cover of her latest release, The Traitor’s Daughter). I’ve had the privilege of knowing Barbara for the last few years. Not only is she a bestselling historical fiction author who crafts thrilling page-turners, but she is also an excellent creative writing instructor who is a generous mentor to new writers. The advice I received through working with her has elevated my story to a new level. Writing a series has become a growing trend, expanding beyond science fiction and…