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Bank Holiday Break and The Windmill

With the last Bank Holiday of the summer falling upon us here in Britain, it is our last chance to seize the moment to indulge ourselves before the Autumn. So, why not treat yourself to a lazy day with a good story that is told through a lens of three snapshots in time that are … Continue reading Bank Holiday Break and The Windmill →

Spying Before The Great War…

Document date 1909 The National Archives KV 1/4 Director of Military operations ( M.O.5.)War OfficeLondonS.W. Whilst researching the National Archives for information pertinent to my second book in the series, I came across this document. Not only was it of historical interest, but would give a great background history to one of my characters from … Continue reading Spying Before The Great War… →

Thunderstorms and The Windmill

Over here in the United Kingdom we have been experiencing some lovely sunny weather with great temperatures. It all ended with a bang last night! In the South of England we were awoken by a huge series of thunderstorms. I awoke to an amazing flash of lightning in the night followed by a loud rumble … Continue reading Thunderstorms and The Windmill →

This Summer…Read The Windmill

Get your very own FIRST EDITION signed copy for summer. ONLY 30 COPIES REMAINING BUY HERE: An excerpt taken from the book to remind you of the beauty of summer and The Windmill. Chill out this summer, feel the sun, read a great story that's had great reviews Enjoy Please subscribe and follow my blog. … Continue reading This Summer…Read The Windmill →

The Windmill and Genealogy…isn’t it wonderful?

My Family, My Ancestors. I wanted to revisit my very first blog to expand upon some of the ideas and thoughts I used to create the hypothesis running through The Windmill and future books within the series. The storyboard is there, the stories are taking shape. In this blog, I explained the catalyst of events. … Continue reading The Windmill and Genealogy…isn’t it wonderful? →

The Windmill and a Revisit to a Celtic tale of love and loss Part II.

What is love at first sight? In a tale originating in the ninth century, it appears they believed in destiny and everlasting love. Liadan and Kurithir are beginning to realise it doesn't matter what happens to them now - especially as the tale reveals there are those who would sabotage their connection - but they … Continue reading The Windmill and a Revisit to a Celtic tale of love and loss Part II. →

The Windmill and a Revisit to A Celtic Tale of Love and Loss.

What is love at first sight?What do we mean by destiny?Are some things just meant to be?And are there messages in our dreams? Today I'm revisiting an earlier blog that included the old Celtic tale of Liadan and Kurithir. The story was an inspiration when writing the book. With the release of The Windmill last … Continue reading The Windmill and a Revisit to A Celtic Tale of Love and Loss. →

Weaving Historical Fact into Fiction?

I'm sure, as with many historical fiction authors, the information we research is spun into threads and woven into our stories. Excerpt from Part Two of The Windmill January 1940, Colonel Taverner speaking to Major Blackthorn at the War Office, London: The Windmill, K Lewis Adair 2020 Colonel Taverner and Major Blackthorn will have further … Continue reading Weaving Historical Fact into Fiction? →

Reflections

With a reflective mood descending on the United Kingdom today and perhaps around the world, the nation reflects on the life of the Duke of Edinburgh. Termed by many as 'the grandfather of the nation.' A sad day but also a day to remember and celebrate a life once lived. With this in mind, our … Continue reading Reflections →

The Windmill – Spring Ebook Special Offer

Special Offer on Ebook for 4 weeks only. Get a copy of The Windmill on Ebook for 99p Available on multiple platforms through Troubador Publishing and through your usual retailers. Amazon US: The Windmill. E Book Amazon UK: The Windmill. E Book Please read, enjoy, like, share and follow. Please subscribe and follow my blog. … Continue reading The Windmill – Spring Ebook Special Offer →