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Musings of an historical fantasy novelist

I spend my time staring at my computer screen. So this is my way of reaching out to the people who I always have in the back of my mind. People like me, who love that moment when history collides with the power of the imagination.

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Needing Napoleon

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Serving Shaka

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Rescuing Richard

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Favourite reads of the year so far (2023)

I was asked for my favourite three reads of 2023 so far by Ben Fox of shepherd.com - an excellent website for discovering new books...

A delightful day in Dunvegan

Yesterday I drove along the coast from home in Sconser to Dunvegan. The sun was shining, the sky was blue and the mountains stood out...

A difference of opinion

I recently read A Brutal Reckoning - The Creek Indians and the Epic War for the American South by Peter Cozens. I bought the book because...

Dingwall & Cairngorms road trip

Just a short post to thank Carmen and her book group for hosting me at Dingwall Community Library on Tuesday. There was a good turn out...

I can smell spring coming!

Even up here on the Isle of Skye, hints of spring are afoot. We have had Snowdrop Day at Dunvegan Castle and seen the first brave...

Talking to literary agents

I was lucky enough to get a session with two well-established literary agents yesterday. We talked about my current project featuring...

Taking it in my stride

Unfortunately, I have just discovered there is going to be quite a long delay before the third instalment of the Richard Davey Chronicles...

Back from a Tour of England

I have just got back home to Skye after a tour down south. First, I headed for Coventry to see my father before heading to Ascot for a...

Fantastic Arthurian series by Fil Reid

Today, I want to feature a fellow historical novelist - Fil Reid – Author – Historical Romance Writer. If you like a bit of romance in...

Latest review for Needing Napoleon

Delighted to see a review for Needing Napoleon on www.discoveringdiamonds.blogspot.com This is a great site which audits books before...

The kindness of friends and strangers

Helen and I are just back from almost two weeks travelling around England. We met lots of people and got good use from our VW Campervan,...

Historical Novel Society interview

The Historical Novel Society is an amazing organisation for any fan of historical fiction. I really enjoyed my recent interview with...

I've just discovered Goodreads

I may be preaching to the converted here, but I have just discovered the Goodreads website/app which is great for anyone who loves books,...

A big thank you and Merry Christmas!

I am so grateful to everyone who has bought a copy of Needing Napoleon. It is such a wonderful feeling to know the words I wrote are now...

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My list on Shepherd.com

I have put together a choice of five books I think really help a reader get inside Napoleon's head. Originally, I have called the list Best Books for Getting Inside Napoleon's Head!

Shepherd. com is a great site that I really recommend to anyone who loves reading. It is a fresh approach to bringing together readers and authors.


Follow the link below to find out which books I have chosen and why.

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