My first novel, Shards of Heaven, is available for pre-order on Amazon, scheduled for release on 17 November. (I’ve not yet seen it available on Barnes and Noble, etc., but it should be there soon!) Oh yes. It is real, it has a cover, and it is beautiful. It also …
Bernard Cornwell is perhaps the greatest living writer of historical fiction today. An internationally bestselling author, he’s a legend, an icon, and a fascinating human being. So imagine my surprise to open up his latest novel, The Empty Throne (Harper, 2015), and find my name in it. Go ahead, pick …
Teaching is surely the greatest job in the world. I am biased, of course, but I firmly believe that teachers should be the most respected, most appreciated, and most rewarded people in any civilized society. The fact that this (to me) obvious truth is so rarely the case is shameful. …
I’m not a digital nomad by any means, but my increasingly international research agenda means I am very fortunate to travel more than the average Joe. I’m appreciative of such opportunities, of course. Not everyone gets paid to do what they love. More than that, it’s an awesome feeling to …
I am very pleased to announce that I will be giving a joint lecture with Kelly DeVries at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore on 22 October. The topic? Our current book-in-progress on the famed Battle of Crecy. If you’re in the area, come check it out! And for anyone headed …
