Cover-up: The Shards of Heaven
My last post talked about the appearance of The Shards of Heaven on Amazon, including the public release of its cover. What I’d like to do today is talk a bit more about how that gorgeous cover came to be.
Shards of Heaven for Pre-order!
My first novel, Shards of Heaven, is available for pre-order on Amazon, scheduled for release on 17 November. (I’ve not yet seen it available on Barnes and Noble, etc., but it should be there soon!) Oh yes. It is real, it has a cover, and it is beautiful. It also …
Brunanburh, Bernard Cornwell, and a Blurb
Bernard Cornwell is perhaps the greatest living writer of historical fiction today. An internationally bestselling author, he’s a legend, an icon, and a fascinating human being. So imagine my surprise to open up his latest novel, The Empty Throne (Harper, 2015), and find my name in it. Go ahead, pick …
Getting and Giving Thanks
Teaching is surely the greatest job in the world. I am biased, of course, but I firmly believe that teachers should be the most respected, most appreciated, and most rewarded people in any civilized society. The fact that this (to me) obvious truth is so rarely the case is shameful. …
One Bag Travel: Minaal Bag
I’m not a digital nomad by any means, but my increasingly international research agenda means I am very fortunate to travel more than the average Joe. I’m appreciative of such opportunities, of course. Not everyone gets paid to do what they love. More than that, it’s an awesome feeling to …
