Category Archives: historical novel

Nowt to do

Posted on September 1, 2016 by

I’ve finished writing the sequel to ‘Tom Fleck’. It’s called ‘The Black Caravel,’ and I’m now waiting for Amazon to complete the combination of the paperback and eBook pages. But it’s there if you’d like it. Meanwhile – having nothing … Continue reading →

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We slip away . . .

Posted on March 28, 2016 by

Here’s me, spending Sunday, writing another historical novel, and this appears: http://www.newstatesman.com/2016/03/can-we-ever-know-what-will-escape-oblivion-history  

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Heart Toucher

Posted on February 3, 2016 by

I’d stopped looking at my novel’s Amazon page. I see today ‘Tom Fleck’ has had 35 reviews and one I’d missed touches me right in the heart centre. The reader has completely caught the spirit I intended. Here it is: 4.0 out of 5 … Continue reading →

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500 years ago this morning

Posted on September 9, 2013 by

Re-enactment Image, from iFlodden. 500 years ago, right now as I sit with an Earl Grey a few miles from Twyzell Bridge, Tom Fleck crossed this bridge in the rain. The bridge was just two years old in 1513. The … Continue reading →

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Warmth after London

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

After a chilly little holiday in London – a fresh and charming review to come home to: From a reader in Virginia: Harry Nicholson is my new favorite author. I will be waiting his next book. Tom Fleck is truly … Continue reading →

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Last free day for Tom Fleck

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

This is an unusual historical novel. Set in 1513, the year of Flodden (recall the lament: Flowers of the Forest?). The Kindle version is free until the end of Tuesday 12 March. I’d like this story to be better known. … Continue reading →

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Tom Fleck – a new review.

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

Tom Fleck on Amazon I’m delighted with a new 5 star review that appeared today. It was unsolicited and from Rebecca Jones. Rebecca writes for the new arts and writing on-line magazine, ‘What The Dickens’ http://www.wtd-magazine.com/ A Human and Credible … Continue reading →

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‘Sari Caste’ and other things.

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

It’s been quiet here. I’ve been going through the text of ‘Tom Fleck’ again to prepare the novel for republication through Amazon’s CreateSpace service. It’s an opportunity to root out the odd misplaced comma and other minor matters. Also, a … Continue reading →

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‘Tom Fleck’ – latest review

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

This on Amazon.com and on Denna Holm’s web-page at: http://dennaholm.wordpress.com/ 23 Feb 2012 By Denna Holm – Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Tom Fleck (Paperback) Tom Fleck is a young man with an adult’s load of responsibility resting … Continue reading →

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Tom Fleck featured.

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

Today there’s a page discussing ‘Tom Fleck’ on Debra’s English history site: http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/ The site is rich in erudite articles ranging from King Athelstan to Regency Wallpaper.

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