Tag Archives: English Civil War

The Regicides of Charles I

My novel, Conditions Are Different After Dark, begins with a brief prologue, set in 1662. Captain George Massey is about to be executed, having been framed as one of the signatories of the death warrant of Charles I. My novel, Conditions Are Different After Dark, begins with a brief prologue, set in 1662. Captain George […]

Conditions Are Different After Dark – Corn Dolly

In my new novel, Conditions Are Different After Dark, the main characters, James and Faith, are attracted to an antique corn dolly, or harvest trophy, offered by a shop owner in the village they have recently moved to. They purchase it as a decorative item for their new home. As time goes by, Faith imagines […]

Publication Day

At last, publication day has arrived for my new novel Conditions Are Different After Dark. A dark conspiracy novel with elements of folklore and alternate history. Set in a secretive Cotswold village that sets its own rules. Tully and Blue Ivy are looking forward enthusiastically to reading it.

Cover Reveal

I am pleased to reveal the cover of my latest book, Conditions Are different After Dark. It will be released on 26th April 2024 and can be pre-ordered from Amazon and booksellers. I agreed the design with my publisher, Burton Mayers Books, following consideration of a few alternatives. I love the simplicity of the design. […]

The Proof Copy of My New Book Has Arrived

I have received the proof copy of my new novel, Conditions Are Different After Dark. The book is available to preorder in advance of publication 26th April 2024. Probably my most mainstream commercial book to date. Meanwhile, Lyra is becoming familiar with it in her role as my Marketing Assistant.

Business Cards and Bookmarks For My New Book Have Arrived

Marketing collateral for my new novel, Conditions Are Different After Dark, has arrived. I like the simplicity of the bookmark, based on the business cards, with its white space. It is timely too that, for the book marketing purposes, orange is a title colour, being predominant in the publicity for the recent film releases of […]