Writing historical novels sometimes takes me to strange places - and this time into the mystery of Elihu Yale's tomb. Back in June 2019, I accepted an invitation to do a book-signing at the Yale Bookstore in New Haven, Connecticut. Fabulous book shop just near the university’s campus. And the book in question, of course, was The Doubtful Diaries … [Read more...] about The Strange Case of Elihu Yale’s Tomb
Writing Great Battle Scenes
I was asked to take part in a panel session at a Historical Novel Society Conference in the USA. About writing great battle scenes. And I was privileged to share the platform with three superb authors, Glen Craney, Charlene Newcomb and Jack Hight. The session was actually billed as Landscapes Turned Red: The Pacifist’s Guide to Writing Authentic … [Read more...] about Writing Great Battle Scenes
Catherine Hynmers Yale
Spare a thought for poor Catherine Yale! Elihu Yale, Welsh nabob, East India Company merchant adventurer, collector, philanthropist – and slave trader – gave his name to one of the world’s most famous universities. His biography has been written many times, most notably by the American academic, explorer and politician Hiram Bingham. Bingham is … [Read more...] about Catherine Hynmers Yale
It’s here! The Elihu Yale Story!
The story of Elihu Yale as you've never heard it before! It was a chance meeting. Our local Wrexham MP Ian Lucas asking me if I’d ever thought of writing a story about our local historical celebrity, Elihu Yale. Yale has a very fine and famous tomb in the grounds of St. Giles Parish Church and is taught to Wrexham school kids as the … [Read more...] about It’s here! The Elihu Yale Story!
Ten Minutes at Arnhem – Free Short Story
Ten Minutes at Arnhem Bloody suicide! Or so his co-pilot, Dickie Medhurst, had shouted at him. ‘We can make it,’ David smiled, though he wasn’t sure the old bus would hold up. The wings had more holes than a colander, and the starboard engine was coughing blood, spitting flames. But, as they lurched down, out of the mirky cloud, he gave … [Read more...] about Ten Minutes at Arnhem – Free Short Story