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I’m really excited to tell you about my forthcoming medieval adventure entitled ‘The Apothecaries’. AD1399. One small town. One castle contract. Two apothecaries… Civil war is brewing, and soldiers massing at Warmstirrup Castle have the townsfolk worried. England has barely recovered from the plague when Death begins sharpening his scythe anew. On the other hand, …

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As Book 7 ‘the grand finale’ approaches, I’ve been reminiscing over the journey so far…

I’m delighted to let you know that CURSED | Book 6 of the New World Series is now complete! Phew, another 125,000 words. The work is in the final stages of development with editors and typesetters, etc. Everything that’s required to turn it into an actual book, and I hope it will be released and …

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I wrote the books primarily to be enjoyed by adults, while still being suitable for a family audience (think Indiana Jones or perhaps Terry Pratchett in tone). They’re packed with humour, science, history, palaeontology and mystery – by no means are they merely about dinosaurs, but as dinosaurs often interest a younger audience, I try …

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I hope you enjoy this little companion to your New World reading – a reveal of Hermitage Castle! Firstly, let me just assure you that there are no spoilers here for anyone who has already read REROUTE (book 4). I thought anyone who might be working their way through REMAINS (book 5), or will be, you …

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I’m kickstarting this new year by talking, just a little, about the New World Series Book 6 – CURSED. Some of you kind souls have already been asking when it will be out on pre-order, well… IT’S AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW! – SPOILER ALERT FOR ANYONE STILL READING REMAINS! – Book 6 kicks off straight …

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Wishing all my friends, followers and loyal readers a very Happy Christmas and a hopeful 2022 (see how I held back from cracking a bad joke about the ROARING twenties then?).

Back to the previously mentioned dangling carrot, I’m excited to share with you that my publisher has commissioned ‘The Apothecaries’, a medieval comedy I’ve been playing around with for some years. It’s as yet incomplete, but I hope to be able to finish it next year and bring it out for a little summer reading. …

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