by Dan | Jan 18, 2021 | history, Robin Hood, the Immortal Knight Chronicles
At the invitation of rebel barons, Louis the Dauphine of France, son of Philip II, invaded England in 1216 with a powerful army of knights. King John and the greatest knight in history William the Marshal battle against Louis to save the kingdom. It’s remarkable...
by Dan | Feb 13, 2020 | history, the Immortal Knight Chronicles
King John is arguably England’s most maligned king. Does he deserve his appalling reputation? Watch my new video to find out! Thank you for watching, please subscribe to my YouTube channel!
by Dan | Jan 25, 2020 | Gods of Bronze, history
Uncovered in 1987 during a scheme to landscape an area of the Great Orme, the copper mines discovered represent one of the most astounding archaeological discoveries of recent times. Dating back 4,000 years to the Bronze Age they change our views about the ancient...
by Dan | Feb 17, 2019 | history, the Immortal Knight Chronicles
In the 15th century, firearms were beginning to be introduced for armies fighting in Europe, most famously by the Hussites and Ottoman Janissaries. I am writing about battles with these early firearms now in my novel Vampire Impaler: the Immortal Knight Chronicles 6,...
by Dan | Jan 29, 2019 | history, the Immortal Knight Chronicles
This is Janos Hunyadi – a heroic European soldier and statesman. 17th Century painting A lord from Transylvania who rose from the knightly class to become the most celebrated soldier of his day, eventually ruled Hungary as Regent and even fathered a king. From a...
by Dan | Dec 27, 2018 | fantasy, Galactic Arena, history, horror, Indie publishing, Sci-fi, the Immortal Knight Chronicles, Vampires
A review of my 2018. What a wonderful year it has been, thanks so much to everyone for your support!