Historical Fiction
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Winchester Hampshire Regiment Museum ~ Many thanks
In Ancasta, one of Harriet’s sons worked in a bicycle shop before WW1. I knew there was a bicycle shop in Woolston having discovered a wonderful book of collected memories, of people in Woolston and the surrounding area, in Southampton Library about ten years ago. It just goes to show how a snippet of information…
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Book Launch ~ Ancasta Guide me Swiftly Home on 7th July 2012
The second in the Riduna Series will be launched this Saturday 7th July 2012! It seems fitting that the launch of my second novel should take place in Woolston, Southampton. In fact there will be a morning of events in Woolston and Bitterne, just over the River Itchen from Southampton. 10 am to 10.50 am…
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There’s a time for every season – Which period to choose?
I’ve never written in the here and now. Always inspired by social history and the classics it was not a surprise that I chose the Victorian Age for Riduna. Writing its sequel in the Edwardian era and through the First World War has been an even more rewarding journey since I have reseached a period in history which I…
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Which characters – Who gave you inspiration?
Choosing the right characters for your novel is vital but how do we do it? I have already written about the joys and pitfalls of choosing a name on another blog but where do we begin choosing characters? I must admit that my characters seem to creep up on me like new aquaintances many of whom, over subsequent months,…
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Researching for Historical Fiction- A personal journey
I’m still a bit in awe of other people’s blogs with 10 tips for …….. and you must remember these key points when you………I’m afraid I find the advice a bit daunting, although extremely useful. If you are not a full time author – do not despair. You will reap your rewards from your diligent…