The Six Bells of Madame Lin is the first book in The Witch of Marigold Hall Trilogy, a fictionalized account of the struggles of Lin Mang, a blind woman who manages to navigate the world during the Mongol conquest of China in the 13th Century. Withou
Compelling historical fiction that traces the life of a young English immigrant woman who travels to America at the turn of the century to start a new life for herself. Encountering danger, romance, heartache and tragedy, she strives to fit into a
England 1648 - civil war. Blacksmith Wayland, seeking his wife's killer, is trapped in the Siege of Colchester - with his suspect.
Background
Information
I now live on a smallholding bafflingly close to Luton after many years working on regeneration projects in south London.
I'm long-time member of the British Film Institute and the Script Factory, So that got me started - my first book, about the horse in film, was published in 2012.
My historical mystery novel, Wayland's Revenge, is set in 17th century England and features ex-soldier and blacksmith Wayland. And I'm always looking for new stories about horses in film or TV.
Birth Place
Luton, United Kingdom
Accomplishments
I have twice been a Runner-up Prizewinner in the annual British National Short Screenplay Competition and is a past Time Out and Jim Beam Whiskey Cult Film Buff of the Year. My story Blues to Orange, about a farmer ruined by the foot and mouth outbreak, was a Luton Literary Prize Winner.
Contact Information
(Indie)
62 Sharpenhoe Road Streatley
Luton LU3 3PS
United Kingdom