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Out now – The Mighty Ocean
Thrilled to see THE MIGHTY OCEAN launching today – the third book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series! Following their earlier adventures in For Those In Peril and In Danger’s Hour, twin brothers Romulus and Remus Hutchinson – Rom and Remmie – have been serving in a range of challenging environments as the naval threat…
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U-boat Aces – new novel series for Sapere Books
I’m delighted to report that I’ve signed with Sapere Books to deliver an exciting new novel series. U-boat Aces will be a sweeping, character-driven saga that charts the rise and fall of Germany’s submarine elite across two world wars. Spanning three decades, from 1914 to 1945, the five-book series will follow a handful of officers from idealistic cadets…
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The trials of HMS Ayrshire: a tale of courage in the Arctic
In the summer of 1942, the Arctic Ocean became the stage for one of the most perilous naval operations of the Second World War: Convoy PQ17. Among the ships braving the icy waters and relentless threat of German attack was HMS Ayrshire, a humble trawler that would go on to earn a place in naval legend. …
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The WWII bombing of Upper Stanhope Street and its connection to Adolf Hitler’s own family
During the Liverpool Blitz, Upper Stanhope Street in Toxteth faced devastation in the final Luftwaffe raid on the city on 10 January 1942. This raid marked the end of sustained bombing in Liverpool, but not before several homes on the street were levelled. In a curious twist of fate, among these was No 102, a property…
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Who Do You Think You Are? magazine interview
Fantastic to be interviewed for Who Do You Think You Are? magazine about the real life inspiration behind For Those In Peril and the Romulus Hutchinson naval adventure series. The February issue of the magazine is out now!
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The Royal Liver Building: Liverpool’s iconic structure
Few landmarks embody the spirit of Liverpool quite like the Royal Liver Building. Indeed, few buildings symbolise their city quite like this waterfront icon with its famous sculptural pinnacles. Standing proudly on the Pier Head since 1911, this architectural masterpiece is more than just a striking silhouette on the waterfront – for Liverpudlians it has come to stand…
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Gateways to knowledge – a defence of the humble public library
Ahead of the start of the UK’s National Year of Reading 2026, David Clensy shares his passion for the nation’s under-resourced public libraries The library was a haven for me at school. While other children spent their lunchtimes kicking a ball around the playground or clustering in gossiping gangs – menacing each other, or being…
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Author newsletter – sign up now for updates
I am considering launching an occasional newsletter, to give readers more insight into my writing and to keep you up to date with what I’m currently working on. It will also be an opportunity to tell some of the “stories behind the stories”. If you would be interested in signing up for this (you can,…
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In Danger’s Hour – Out Today!
I’m thrilled to announce that my latest novel, In Danger’s Hour, is officially released today (Nov 28, 2025)! This gripping new instalment in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series plunges readers into a world of high-stakes warfare in the Mediterranean in 1941. Following their earlier adventures in For Those In Peril, twin brothers Romulus and…
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Alfred FM interview – Walking the Standing Stones
Thanks to local #Shaftesbury radio station Alfred FM for interviewing me on today’s show about my book Walking The Standing Stones! If you want to hear me rambling on about rambling on, you can stream it via their website (the interview is about half an hour in on the Nov 21st show) https://thisisalfred.com/ To pick…
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