If you’re a subscriber to my Newsletter, or follow my author page on Facebook, you’ll have heard me mention a forthcoming Sir Stephan l’Aigle short story. It’s cover reveal time! A Knight’s Tale (Passages) will be exclusive to my Newsletter subscribers and won’t be available for purchase elsewhere until summer 2019. Subscribe to the Newsletter if you’d like…
In late 1197, King Richard I asked his chancellor to convene a council in Oxford. After his return in 1194 from Crusade and captivity by the Holy Roman Emperor, he had plunged his kingdom into war against Philip II of France. The French had taken advantage of Richard’s absence – despite a papal ban on…
Arthur (b. 1187), Duke of Brittany, falls more under King Philip of France’s influence after the death of his mother Constance of Brittany in September 1201. Philip offers Arthur the hand of his infant daughter and bestows knighthood on Arthur. In July 1202, Philip sends 200 knights with Arthur to attack Poitou. Joined by an…
Monday, Sept 10 – Friday, Sept 14 Get your ebook copy of Men of the Cross for 99c/99p at US and UK Amazon ><><><><><><>< Charlene Newcomb recently published Book III of Battle Scars, 12th century historical fiction filled with war, political intrigue, and a knightly romance of forbidden love set during the reign of Richard the…
King Richard I, the Lionheart, died on April 6, 1199. On his deathbed, he named William Marshal as custodian of the royal treasury until his successor was crowned. Marshal took the news of the king’s death to Archbishop of Canterbury Hubert Walter. The two men had long, faithful service to the king and had served…
I am thrilled to tell you that Swords of the King has been named to the shortlist of the 2018 Chaucer Book Awards for pre-1750s Historical Fiction. What an honor to be recognized along with 11 other authors who go on to be judged for a semi-final round. Good luck to everyone!
John, Count of Mortain, the youngest of Henry II and Eleanor’s brood, conspired with King Philip of France to usurp his brother’s throne while Richard I, the Lionheart, was a captive of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI. Their scheming failed, and Richard looked past John’s traitorous activities. “He is my brother and should have…
