Medieval Christmas

I’ve recently posted a series of three Medieval Christmas extracts from my novels, each accompanied by a medieval recipe. The Christmas medieval recipes to have a look at are dariole, wassail bowl, and Cawl. You can subscribe to my Substack free for occasional posts on medieval history and fiction. In the new year, I will…

Publication Day – The Drowned Court

It’s publication day for The Drowned Court, the second book in my Conquest trilogy about Nest ferch Rhys and King Henry I, set in the early 12th century.  See Meanda Books for more information. Buy the book.

Cover Reveal – The Viking Hostage

I am very excited to reveal the new cover for The Viking Hostage, which has been designed by Jessica Bell. The Viking Hostage was an Amazon bestseller in Australia on its first publication, back in 2014, and has been out of print for two years. I am especially excited, therefore, to welcome it back to…

Guest post on medieval Wales

Thank you to Tony Riches for hosting my guest post on the Turbulent Life of Nest Ferch Rhys, her relationship with King Henry I, and how she lived through the Norman conquest of Wales. Nest is the heroine of my Conquest trilogy. The first book, Daughter of the Last King, has just been reissued and…

Happy Saint David’s Day

Happy Saint David’s Day and happy publication day to me for the launch of the first book in the new edition of my Conquest trilogy set in 12th century Wales! Saint David was a renowned teacher and an eloquent preacher. He practised asceticism, encouraging the avoidance of meat and beer. He founded monasteries across southwest Wales,…

Today’s Launch of Daughter of the Last King

M.N. Stroh’s interview with me is posted today on the Historical Novel Society website to celebrate the publication of Daughter of the Last King and the launch of my imprint Meanda Books.

An invasion and a curse

I am delighted to announce the new edition of Daughter of the Last King, the first novel in my Conquest trilogy on the turbulent life of the 12th century Welsh noblewoman, Nest ferch Rhys, and the reign of King Henry I. The book will be published on 1 March 2023, Saint David’s Day. The ebook…

New video review of Conquest

I just came across this video book review of my Conquest trilogy by the Mental Traveler. Thank you! The Conquest trilogy centres on the turbulent life of the 12th century Welsh noblewoman, Nest ferch Rhys, who was the daughter of the last independent Welsh king during the Norman invasions. She was the mistress of the…

Fictional Worlds

This is week 6 of the Blog Tour for my latest medieval novel, The Anarchy. MJ Porter asked me about the historical sources I drew on for my research. My guest post is here. I discuss how I use objects in museums, such as the medieval wedding ring pictured above. Its inscription reads, ‘I will…