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Everything Drakemaster (or Nearly So)
My latest historical fantasy novel is hitting the shelves! Along with that, are all kinds of podcast, interviews and blogs! So, you can now buy the book! find it on Amazon| Barnes and Noble| Apple| Kobo or order from your … Continue reading
DRAKEMASTER! Forthcoming historical fantasy
I am thrilled to share the cover and concept for my next historical fantasy novel. Set in China during the Mongol invasions, DRAKEMASTER brings together an unexpected team of rivals to find a mechanical wonder based on Su Song’s astronomical … Continue reading
Posted in fantasy, fiction, history, medieval, medieval technology, Mongolia, Uncategorized
Tagged fantasy, fiction, history, medieval
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The Medieval Engineers of Islam
Many of my historical projects have delved into the technology of the Middle Ages, and it’s a topic I enjoy researching. I am always discovering cool things–sometimes things I’m not, alas, in a position to use. One fantastic example is … Continue reading
Posted in history, medieval, medieval technology, technology
Tagged al Jazari, Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Devices, historical technology, history, history of technology, inventions, Islam, Islamic engineering, Islamic technology, medieval engineering, medieval history, medieval Islam, medieval technology, Muslim engineer, Religion
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The Seasons of War
As I set out from my home to do battle, once again, with the forces of Winter, I mused upon my recent reading, a historical novel, which, in part, depicted battles between Mongols and the knights of the European High … Continue reading
Religious Influence on Medical Care, A Historical Perspective
A couple of recent court cases and the advent of recent changes to health insurance law have brought the issue of who controls the patient’s access to health care into the public mind, particularly in relation to religious freedom. Should … Continue reading
Pole Vaulting in the Middle Ages
While we associate Pole Vaulting today with the Olympic track and field competitions, the sport actually has an interesting history as a means of practical transportation. Practical? Transportation? Yep. I just learned about this myself, while I was listening to … Continue reading
Posted in history, medieval
Tagged Eel Island, Ely Cathedral, fenlands, fens, Hereward the Wake, history, pole vaulting
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Review: Hereward the Wake, ‘Last of the English’
Hereward the Wake, ‘Last of the English’ by Charles Kingsley My rating: 5 of 5 stars A marvelous adventure story with a medieval setting about the legendary hero of England. I picked up the new Audible edition, read by the … Continue reading
Brain-biter and Bansh: On the Naming of Things
I’m currently listening to Hereward the Wake, a historical novel twice over (one set in a historical period, and written, from our perspective, in a different one). Our hero has just won his sword, in grand Viking tradition, by slaying … Continue reading
Posted in essays, fantasy, history, Uncategorized, worldbuilding
Tagged character, fantasy, history, horses, Range of Ghosts, swords, weapons
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