Battle of Arques
I have found a connection between the first and third books of the Sir Anthony Standen Adventures, other than Sir Anthony, and myself, the author. The Battle of Arques was a significant military engagement that took place in September 1589, during the French Wars of...
Writing, Publishing, and the Secret of Success.
Claire and I recently attended a talk at Chippenham Library on the subject of Writing, Publishing, and the Secret of Success. Local writers Rachel Brimble, L.B. Griffin, and Jane Lark spoke and led the discussion. It was well attended, including by two of my new...
Women’s Suffrage and New Zealand
The governor of New Zealand, Lord Glasgow, signed an act into law on 19th September 1893. The Electoral Act gave women the right to vote in parliamentary elections. Prior to this historic moment, women in New Zealand, like many other parts of the world, were...
James Bond & Hoagy Carmichael
Younger readers will be wondering who on earth Hoagy Carmichael is. He was a musician, composer, songwriter, actor, and lawyer. He was born in Bloomington Indiana on 22nd November 1899 and died in California aged 82. He wrote the music for over a hundred songs, of...
Kirkus Review Comparisons
I’m looking forward to attending a talk in Chippenham Library on Monday titled “Writing, Publishing, and the Secret of Success”. I’ve done a little research myself by comparing my book reviews in Kirkus with those of a Booker Prize winning novelist, Hilary Mantel....
Flight of the Earls
In September 1607 Hugh O’Neill, 2nd Earl of Tyrone, and Rory O’Donnell, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell, sailed from Ireland to Europe together with around ninety followers. The Flight of the Earls was a response to the English Crown's increasing dominance and efforts to...
Marathon
According to onthisday,com the Battle of Marathon was fought on 12th September 490 BC. Wikipedia has it as 10th September. Either way, the Battle of Marathon is a defining moment in ancient history. The battle not only showcased the bravery and military prowess of the...
Innovation vs. Tried & Trusted
My directors demanded innovation. Innovate or die was the mantra. Faster! Cheaper! Lighter! Stronger! You get the picture. And there is a place for it. I’d rather cross the Atlantic in a modern airliner than a Zeppelin. I’d rather be treated by a modern surgeon than a...
Battle of Britain – Facts & Turning Point
On 7th September 1940 there was a turning point in the Battle of Britain. The Luftwaffe switched from attacking RAF Fighter Command airfields, to bombing London. The Blitz as it was known, was devastating for London, but a huge relief to Fighter Command. Although the...
Battle of Arques
I have found a connection between the first and third books of the Sir Anthony Standen Adventures, other than Sir Anthony, and myself, the author. The Battle of Arques was a significant military engagement that took place in September 1589, during the French Wars of...
Writing, Publishing, and the Secret of Success.
Claire and I recently attended a talk at Chippenham Library on the subject of Writing, Publishing, and the Secret of Success. Local writers Rachel Brimble, L.B. Griffin, and Jane Lark spoke and led the discussion. It was well attended, including by two of my new...
Women’s Suffrage and New Zealand
The governor of New Zealand, Lord Glasgow, signed an act into law on 19th September 1893. The Electoral Act gave women the right to vote in parliamentary elections. Prior to this historic moment, women in New Zealand, like many other parts of the world, were...
James Bond & Hoagy Carmichael
Younger readers will be wondering who on earth Hoagy Carmichael is. He was a musician, composer, songwriter, actor, and lawyer. He was born in Bloomington Indiana on 22nd November 1899 and died in California aged 82. He wrote the music for over a hundred songs, of...
Kirkus Review Comparisons
I’m looking forward to attending a talk in Chippenham Library on Monday titled “Writing, Publishing, and the Secret of Success”. I’ve done a little research myself by comparing my book reviews in Kirkus with those of a Booker Prize winning novelist, Hilary Mantel....
Flight of the Earls
In September 1607 Hugh O’Neill, 2nd Earl of Tyrone, and Rory O’Donnell, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell, sailed from Ireland to Europe together with around ninety followers. The Flight of the Earls was a response to the English Crown's increasing dominance and efforts to...
Marathon
According to onthisday,com the Battle of Marathon was fought on 12th September 490 BC. Wikipedia has it as 10th September. Either way, the Battle of Marathon is a defining moment in ancient history. The battle not only showcased the bravery and military prowess of the...
Innovation vs. Tried & Trusted
My directors demanded innovation. Innovate or die was the mantra. Faster! Cheaper! Lighter! Stronger! You get the picture. And there is a place for it. I’d rather cross the Atlantic in a modern airliner than a Zeppelin. I’d rather be treated by a modern surgeon than a...
Battle of Britain – Facts & Turning Point
On 7th September 1940 there was a turning point in the Battle of Britain. The Luftwaffe switched from attacking RAF Fighter Command airfields, to bombing London. The Blitz as it was known, was devastating for London, but a huge relief to Fighter Command. Although the...