Matthew Sylvester
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Warriors: Past to Present – A writer’s reference, and a writing challenge – Part 1 – Huscarl 1066
The amazing photographer, Thom Atkinson has recently published what he calls ‘Soldiers Inventories’ on his website. It’s annoyingly close to a book/documentary that I was putting a pitch together for (although I still shall!) and the photography is gorgeous. This is a fabulous resource for budding authors who want to write either historical fiction, historical … Continue reading
Is this how world war three starts?
Things are moving quickly across Europe. Countries are fragmenting and borders seem to be redefined on a daily basis. It feels to me that the maps of Europe in the future will resemble those of 19th century Europe. With my author head in mind, I’ve been watching the news with great interest, especially the claims … Continue reading
Raus! Untoten! – An update
Anyone who knows me and either a) actually listens to me b) reads my social media updates, will know that I’m currently editing a four volume series of anthologies called Raus! Untoten! The process itself has been a hugely enjoyable learning curve. I got to see things from an editor’s point of view. In fact, … Continue reading
Gamesday 2013 – Why?
Gamesday 2013 was going to be a big thing for me. Firstly I was going to be travelling up with my youngest, spending a night in the hotel and then taking her to what has been the biggest event for Games Workshop fans for years. Secondly, this was going to be my birthday trip. I … Continue reading
The cold embrace
The following is a story that was inspired by a couple of pencil sketches by Karl Kopinksi of two French cavalrymen from the Napoleonic era. I don’t know what setting that Karl had in mind for them, but I hope he likes this one! ***** Snow drifted slowly down, adding to the inches that had … Continue reading
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