If you are going to have a female character who has a genuine role in the story then she is going to need an antagonist.
Fake History is as bad as Fake News
I have written previously about my concern that history is being misrepresented in popular media, first in Is Racism in Historical Dramas being quietly Erased? and then in Why Race in a Historical Context is Important. The arrival of Bridgerton on Netflix has not put my mind at ease. The television series departs from the novels by … Continue reading Fake History is as bad as Fake News
The War Wolf – Let’s Read and Discuss 03
In 1066, King Harold of England faced two enemies, Duke Guillaume of Normandy and King Hardrada of Norway. Both had only weak claims to the English crown but it appears that Harold underestimated Hardrada and, coincidentally, the thirst for vengeance of his own brother, Tostig Godwinson. King Harold spent the summer watching the movements of … Continue reading The War Wolf – Let’s Read and Discuss 03
The War Wolf – Let’s Read and Discuss 02
Very early on in working on The War Wolf I realised that only a warrior could link all three books together. Originally, I had thought of writing more of an historical account of 1066, but, in my opinion, there was too much separation between the main historical figures to make that work. I needed to create a character who could logically appear in all three battles.
The War Wolf – Let’s Read and Discuss 01
Having looked at the Prologue in my previous post we now move to the opening chapter. It might surprise those who have not read the book that I began with the actual tale not in Saxon England but on the continent: enter Duke Guillaume of Normandy!
Would you take a knee for the disabled?
I was watching the BBC’s ‘Match of the Day’ recently and noticed that the commentator referred to what is now the customary ‘taking a knee’ as a protest against all forms of discrimination. That, I thought, is a step in the right direction. Due to the disruption to the season caused by the pandemic, and … Continue reading Would you take a knee for the disabled?
The War Wolf – Let’s Read and Discuss
Starting at the beginning seems like a very good idea. It occurred to me that my writing style has changed significantly over the years. I have learnt a lot when it comes to writing, it would be a shame if I could not say that. Of course, I am mindful of the fact that different … Continue reading The War Wolf – Let’s Read and Discuss
I had a thought about my books
I had a thought about my books that concerned discussing them in detail, something that I have not been able to do with any regularity. My idea is simple, I will post a chapter from one of my novels and then invite comments and, hopefully, get a discussion going. This will be followed by each … Continue reading I had a thought about my books
Bring it on, 2021
Writing and everything associated with it is going to be at the forefront for me, but other creative projects are also in my future. Instead of bemoaning the current state of affairs in both the country and the larger world I am going to exploit the opportunities on offer.
12 Days of Christmas Giveaway
Over the traditional 12 Days of Christmas I will be giving away for FREE electronic copies of all 7 of my books. That's right, over the 12 days you can have each of my books in your library.
Peter C Whitaker 