Whilst creating the wonderful world of The Septimus Knights Adventures, I noticed many of my characters love swearing, cussing, or abusing each other with joyful abandon. However, these ancient insults from the dim and distant thirteenth century are sadly no longer in use. Here’s a list of the commonest and juiciest ones. I say let’s bring them back, as most would be effective defence against the thoughtless fools, frightful egos, and endless wafflers we meet on our daily tra

Author interview for my new Cosy Medieval Fantasy novel, Brom of Bromwick.

When people around the world think of England, they conjure up images of the Lake District with its glorious mountains, walking trails, Lake Windermere, and tea shops. Or Stratford-Upon-Avon with its beautiful half-timbered houses and Shakespeare’s legacy. Or Windsor Castle with its majestic grounds and the Queen in a carriage. Beautiful places to stir the senses and revitalise the mind. The town I was born and grew up in is NOT one of those places!

Are ebooks better than paperbacks?