Battle of the Boyne – fought on this day* 330 years ago
On a blisteringly hot day in July 1690, on the banks of a placid brown river in the east of…
The Cockpit of Europe and other popular war zones
You may laugh but, one day, when I have sufficient time and money, I’m going to go to Belgium for…
Scary monsters (and super creeps)
The other day one of my readers asked which of the bad guys in my books was the worst –…
Slave power – medieval warships driven by whips
One of the most difficult chapters to write in Robin Hood and the Caliph’s Gold, my new addition to the…
The Outlaw Chronicles – in chronological order
Some people have been asking me about the order of the Robin Hood and Alan Dale novels and ebook short…
New mentor service for historical fiction authors
The other day someone said to me, “You know, Angus, what you should do is write a spin-off series about…
Robin Hood and the Caliph’s Gold – an extract
This is an extract from my new adventure novel Robin Hood and the Caliph’s Gold, which I thought I would…
Virtual voyage around the Med – with Robin Hood
When I write historical fiction, I try to be as accurate as I can about the places where my heroes…
The Last Berserker – Extract from my unpublished novel
I’ve finished writing a Viking fantasy and, so far, it has not found a suitable publishing home. Nevertheless, I think…
Robin Hood and the Castle of Bones – a beginning at last
I’ve finally made a start on my new Robin Hood novel and I’ve found a kind of zen-like calm from…