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Novel approaches: Famous books that started with different names
What’s in a name? I’ve been thinking a lot about novel titles recently. When it comes to writing a novel, choosing the perfect title can almost be as challenging as crafting the story itself. Many iconic books we know and love today started with very different working titles. Here are some interesting examples: “War and…
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The first Japanese Kaiten suicide submarine mission: Attack on USS Mississinewa
Eighty years ago today, on 20th November 1944, the Pacific theatre of World War II witnessed a harrowing and unprecedented event: the first successful Japanese Kaiten suicide submarine attack. This tragic chapter unfolded at Ulithi Atoll in the Caroline Islands, marking a desperate and deadly tactic employed by the Imperial Japanese Navy. The Kaiten, translating…
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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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