Khutulun – The Mongolian Wrestling Princess

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 little bit more aware of. Living between around 1260AD – 1306AD and niece of the… Continue reading Khutulun – The Mongolian Wrestling Princess

My First Ever Booksigning!

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 I live. The shop does a lot of work for good causes and has a… Continue reading My First Ever Booksigning!

A new cover for an older book for my first book-signing event!

I thought I would take a quick break from my holiday blogs as things are very exciting in the Stephen household.   On Thursday I have my very first book-signing at Reasons Coffee Shop and Bookstore on the High Street at my nearest big town of Watford. I’ll be taking all of my paperbacks along… Continue reading A new cover for an older book for my first book-signing event!

I have my first book signing!

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 it, be prepared to do. It’s not in London’s Oxford Street or New York’s Time… Continue reading I have my first book signing!

Forever and Until – Book 3 of the Timeless Trilogy

Today is a happy day as it sees the release of Forever and Until, the final book in my Timeless Trilogy.  For those of you who have been reading the first two books, please forgive me in giving a little re-cap to those who haven’t. In book 1, The Promise, Ben Milburn is a man… Continue reading Forever and Until – Book 3 of the Timeless Trilogy

The Messenger – Book 2 in the Timeless Trilogy

Today marks the release of the second book in my Timeless Trilogy of History-Romance novels, namely The Messenger. I’m very excited about The Messenger as with any trilogy, the second book in the series contains much of the meat of the overall story though it is a gripping read as a book in its own… Continue reading The Messenger – Book 2 in the Timeless Trilogy

Why is there no history on History TV?

I know, I’m a bit old-fashioned.  I like history, I visit historical places, I read about history and write about it too and when I switch on the History TV channel, I kind of expect history too.  I used to find it too until a few years ago. When the History Channel started, it was… Continue reading Why is there no history on History TV?

Farewell to a great Airbnb guest – or am I Matthew from Game On

I’m not sure how many people are familiar with the 1990’s extremely funny but short-lived BBC Comedy Game-On.  It centres on the lives of 3 flatmates, most particularly Matthew who comes into an inheritance after his parents are killed in a car crash and buys a large flat (apartment) in London which he rents out… Continue reading Farewell to a great Airbnb guest – or am I Matthew from Game On

Stupid corporate customer surveys

We all have them don’t we.  Every time we go somewhere, every time we do something, every time we visit a website we are urged to share our opinion.  Tight companies offer us nothing in return, others offer us a 1 in a million chance to win £10 or something similar.  Those lucky enough to… Continue reading Stupid corporate customer surveys

The Promise – Book 1 in the Timeless Trilogy

Today is an exciting day for me as I’m very pleased to announce that The Promise, the first book in my Timeless Trilogy has been released. The Promise is a romantic adventure story set both in the modern-day and in the past. Ben Milburn thinks that he has met the girl of his dreams. Samantha… Continue reading The Promise – Book 1 in the Timeless Trilogy