In a novel the ‘point of view’ (POV) is considered one of the most crucial elements of telling a story. I had a customer complain about the fact that in ‘The War Wolf’ I used what seemed to them to be many or multiple points of view. To date they are the only person to … Continue reading POV – Literally a Point of View
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Sex; I haven’t done it!
I have not written about sex. There, I said it. I have written three novels and not one of them recounts a sexual encounter in any detail. It is not that I have lacked the opportunity, rather that I just that I did not take it, so to speak, when it arose in the story. … Continue reading Sex; I haven’t done it!
Returning to the Sorrow Song Trilogy
Writing Eugenica was something of an interruption to completing the Sorrow Song Trilogy in that it was both unplanned and unexpected. I think that at the time I finished For Rapture of Ravens, the second in the series, I needed a break from all things 1066. Eugenica gave me that break. Now, however, it is … Continue reading Returning to the Sorrow Song Trilogy
I’ve Walked Les Ramblas but Not With Real Intent
I visited Barcelona in November 2014 and, as a tourist, I was obliged to take a wander down Las Ramblas. Despite being largely a tourist trap area there is something quite wonderful about the place. As I walked along with everyone else, glancing at the street entertainers and the various stalls that all seem … Continue reading I’ve Walked Les Ramblas but Not With Real Intent
My first book makes the Kindle bookshelf
For me it is a dream come true, my book has been published!It is quite a feeling logging onto a site like Amazon and seeing your hard work appearing there and not just that but knowing that it is for sale! What a rush!After four years of writing, research, re-writing, more research, and then hours … Continue reading My first book makes the Kindle bookshelf
My book has gone to Kindle for publishing
After two days of intensive work at the prompting of ‘M’ (you know how you are!) I finally submitted my manuscript to Kindle last night! At last, I have written a book and sent it for publication. I’d like to say that it was easy but it wasn’t. Even going down to the last wire I discovered … Continue reading My book has gone to Kindle for publishing
When the finish line is in sight!
Taking a break for a family holiday seemed like a good idea at the time but now that it is over and I am back at my desk I have to admit that I feel somewhat under pressure! Perhaps that is not so surprising when I look at my notes and realise that I started … Continue reading When the finish line is in sight!
As a prelude to publishing…
I have decided to make the first chapter of my book, The War Wolf, free to download in pdf format. The fact is that it is about time that I got something out there and while the book is being finalised for that very event why not, I thought, put out a taster? Well, what's … Continue reading As a prelude to publishing…
The Staffordshire Hoard of Anglo-Saxon Treasure
The Staffordshire Hoard was discovered in July of 2009 by Terry Herbert who had asked for permission to search a farmer’s field with his metal detector. The field had only recently been ploughed and also other people had searched it only a little while ago but Mr Herbert was keen to give it a try. The … Continue reading The Staffordshire Hoard of Anglo-Saxon Treasure
The Forgotten Battle of 1066
Most British people can name at least one battle from 1066; the Battle of Hastings. In fact this is the one event that seems to encapsulate the very essence of 1066 as a subject; the killing of King Harold and (almost) inevitable Norman Conquest of England.Some people can also name a second, earlier encounter; the … Continue reading The Forgotten Battle of 1066
Peter C Whitaker 