Tag Archives: authors

‘We Are Historical Novelists': the Rest of the Speech #HNSDenver2015

Posted on July 6, 2015 by

Everyone has been so kind about my poem – and I’ve had a number of requests for the rest of the speech. So here it is, along with a photograph of me in mid rant! You’ll all remember, I’m sure, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“We are Historical Novelists, Fiction is our Game”: The Poem that opened the conference #HNSDenver2015

Posted on June 29, 2015 by

I got so many requests for this, I agreed to put it up. Again, apologies to all true poets. The spirit of Walter McGonagal lives on! Opening Keynote speech, Historical Novelists North American Conference Denver 2015: “We are historical novelists, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Swords and Words in Toronto!

Posted on October 27, 2013 by

I think this is going to be great fun! Huzzah! I am appearing at two libraries in Toronto this coming week: On Oct 29  12:30 pm – Northern District Public Library (Yonge and Eglinton). This will be a solo author … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

From musket to megabyte- Jack Absolute over America

Posted on September 17, 2013 by

“An absolute delight! Swashbuckling adventure, eighteenth-century wit, hugely entertaining plots, and one of the most appealing military gentlemen ever to wear a sword.”-Diana Gabaldon – Author of the Outlander and Lord John Grey series Check out The Irresistible Jack Absolute … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment