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Welcome to my blog, where I share my fascination with the history of Swansea and Gower, reflections on the art of writing historical fiction, and recommendations for novels that bring the past vividly to life. Plus news about my own books.

Whether you’re drawn by the region’s industrial heritage, curious about the creative process behind historical storytelling, or simply looking for your next great read, I hope you’ll find something here to inspire you.

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Review of Lucie Dumas by Katherine Mezzacappa

A spirited young Frenchwoman, tricked into prostitution in Victorian London, carves out an unorthodox life while yearning for her missing child.

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London 1871. A young Frenchwoman is persuaded by her erstwhile lover to hand over their baby and be exiled to London. Lucie is unwittingly drawn into...

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Book event Cover to Cover, Mumbles, 12 Sep 26

Cover to Cover is the leading indie bookshop in the Swansea area, and its location in Mumbles is at the heart of the Copperopolis story.

On a drizzly, blustery Saturday the Cover to Cover team put on a great display for Copperopolis.

I shared the history behind the book - the copper boom in Swansea...

Writing historical fiction

Building a writer network

Why all authors need a writer network – and why the best time to start building one is now.
I explore why a writer network is valuable, and practical steps you can take to build your own, whatever stage you are at.

Remember, you are not competing with other authors for sales. Readers have a wide repertoire...

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