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‘The only way to write’ – 20 quotes from famous authors on overcoming writing challenges
As somebody who has been writing rather a lot of fiction for the last few months, like anyone I’ve faced a range of challenges and set-backs. But here are 20 inspiring comments I’ve collected from some of the true greats, which have helped to keep me on track. I hope you might find them equally…
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Understanding the Bombing of Pompeii during World War II
Earlier this year, I released my debut novel Prayer in Time of War. It tells the story of elderly veteran Ernie as he returns to an Italy transformed from his experiences during the Second World War, in search of the girl he left behind in the back streets of Naples half a century before. A visit…
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Understanding the Battle of Monte Cassino – Ten key facts
Earlier this year, I released my debut novel Prayer in Time of War. It tells the story of elderly veteran Ernie as he returns to an Italy transformed from his experiences during the Second World War, in search of the girl he left behind in the back streets of Naples half a century before. The…
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Understanding the impact of the 1944 eruption of Mount Vesuvius – Ten key facts
Earlier this year, I released my debut novel Prayer in Time of War. It tells the story of elderly veteran Ernie as he returns to an Italy transformed from his experiences during the Second World War, in search of the girl he left behind in the back streets of Naples half a century before. The…
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Five-book contract with Sapere Books
I’m absolutely delighted to be able to reveal today that I have signed a five-book deal with historical fiction specialist Sapere Books to deliver a series of World War II naval thrillers. It comes after winning the naval thrillers brief in the Sapere Books writing competition. More details on the books themselves to follow, but I…
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D-Day 80th anniversary
Eighty years ago today, the liberation of northern Europe began with the D-Day landings on the beaches of Normandy. Fifteen years ago, in 2009, photographer Simon Galloway and I were lucky enough to have an opportunity to take two veterans of the Battle of Normandy back across the Channel to return to the places where…
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Favourite reads of last year
Thanks to Shepherd.com for asking me about my three favourite reads of last year. Here’s a link to the article: https://shepherd.com/bboy/2023/f/david-clensy
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Prayer in Time of War – reviews
Delighted to see the first of the reviews coming in for Prayer in Time of War. Thanks to Patrick Larsimont, author of The Lightning and the Few, and Helen Salsbury, author of Sometimes When I Sleep, for the first two posted online. Here’s a little taste of what they said – to read their full…
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