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Tag Archives: Messina

Third Crusade history – 4 October 1190 – the capture of Messina

On their way to the Holy Land after the fall of Jerusalem to Salah al-Dīn, Christian armies gathered in Messina, Sicily. Today, I am guest posting  on English Historical Fiction Authors about the political background, intrigue, and events that led to Messina’s capture by Richard the Lionheart. Many thanks to Debra Brown for inviting me to…

October 4, 2014 in marketing, research.

#luckyseven – book excerpt – Men of the Cross

Two years ago, I participated in  #luckyseven, a writers’ exercise making the rounds on Twitter. I was still working on my first novel, Keeping the Family Peace (published Dec. 2012), and noted that Battle Scars was no more than a 5 page short story! (Wow!) Here are the rules for #luckyseven: Go to page 7 or…

June 8, 2014 in Battle Scars, historical fiction, teasers.

23 Sept 1190 – Messina

Messina is a thriving Sicilian port in the 12th century. Galleys and trading ships of every shape and size were common to its people. But surely the arrival of King Richard’s fleet – some 100+ ships strong – must have been an incredible sight. The chronicler of the Itinerarium describes the scene…  “…the people rushed…

September 23, 2013 in Battle Scars, historical fiction, research, teasers, works in progress.

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