by Geoffrey | Oct 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
What do you expect? Some people expect a lot from fictional heroes. Of course, some people expect a lot from their real-life heroes too. They are usually disappointed. Real people, even the ones who are rightly admired, all have their faults. I am often amazed when...
by Geoffrey | Oct 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Why ask? I have been asked this question (whether in hope or anxiety I am not sure) because of the current controversy over a scene in Poldark. Some call it a rape scene, whilst others argue that the woman’s apparent eventual consent negates that description. You...
by Geoffrey | Oct 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Some say there is a market for modern detective fiction – ‘whodunits’ – and a separate market for historical fiction. The second category includes adventure stories – ‘swashbucklers’ – and romantic fiction. Of course, many books combine the two. Is that what...
by Geoffrey | Oct 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Tomorrow, 23rd October is Bible Sunday. All right, I know some churches have it on a different day. The ones who like to be different. Never mind. Let us think about it now. The Bible is important to lots of people for lots of reasons. Obviously Christians. Also...
by Geoffrey | Oct 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Just as I am about to officially launch Highwaypersons, I have been reminded in a tweet that many writers, especially of historical fiction, make their heroines and other female characters little more than toys for the heroes. I entirely agree and have no desire to...
