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Thomas Harrison – Executed whilst cheerful!

Posted on July 19, 2018 by

Whilst walking around the City of London earlier this week, I came across a sign that I had seen several times before.  It had always made me smile, perhaps a little perversely given the circumstances but also as I admired … Continue reading →

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Funny 1-star reviews are humorous but are seriously not funny!

Posted on April 8, 2016 by

The last week or two, I have received two 1-star reviews on Amazon, which to say the least is a bit disheartening.  Everyone is entitled to their opinion I don’t deny that…. unless their wrong, ignorant, jealous or vindictive of … Continue reading →

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Khutulun – The Mongolian Wrestling Princess

Posted on March 21, 2016 by

The name of Khutulun might not mean much to people today in the Western world but in an age when there is still much debate about the equality of sexes, gender roles and stereotypes, we really all should be a … Continue reading →

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Top Tips For Writing Fiction By Top Authors Part 1

Posted on December 20, 2015 by

For a change of pace as we enter Christmas week, I thought I would post the first of two pieces on tips for writing fiction by numerous top selling authors.  You don’t have to be a writer to enjoy them, … Continue reading →

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My First Ever Booksigning!

Posted on November 30, 2015 by

Last Thursday was a big day in the life of me, I had my first ever book signing.  It took place from 10am-4pm at Reason Coffee Shop and Bookstore in Watford High Street which is just 5 miles from where … Continue reading →

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The Enfield Poltergeist

Posted on October 30, 2015 by

It’s Halloween time again and this year I’d like to tell you about one of the best documented and most irrefutable cases of otherworldly spookiness that shook London in the 1970’s and quickly came to be known as The Enfield … Continue reading →

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Interview with Stephen Liddell – Creator of 101 Most Horrible Tortures in History

Posted on October 26, 2015 by

Originally posted on Jo Robinson:
Just in time for Halloween, I’ve got a bit of historical true to life gore to share with all of you lovely innocents, and a lovely suggestion for a fascinating read. I recently designed three…

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Using Pinterest for Authors and Bloggers

Posted on September 11, 2015 by

Recently I became more aware of the social media platform Pinterest.  I must admit that I don’t have much time for Social Media both figuratively and literally.  Self promotion isn’t my thing and I’m generally too busy to complete what … Continue reading →

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I have my first book signing!

Posted on August 28, 2015 by

So the big news on the happiness front this week is that I have been offered my very first book-signing.  I didn’t have to beg or grovel or anything like I expected I might have to do or lets face … Continue reading →

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Timur the lame. The tyrant and his curse

Posted on July 31, 2015 by

If I ever get round to writing a history book on the great and often bloody names in nomadic history, Timur will have to feature quite prominently in them. Timur was born in the late 1320’s, his precise birthdate uncertain due … Continue reading →

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