MY PICKS FOR A GREAT READ

A wonderfully crafted short story by Stuart S Laing. Brings the dark and menacing streets of Edinburgh to life, in this murder mystery tale.

Robin Hood tale that stands out from the crowd. Forget what you thought you knew and delve into the unknown.

Kevin's roman series is a joy to read. I suggest you read these and then move onto to his latest release Medieval but no matter what order, you will be truly entertained.

Well i hate to blow my own trumpet but i think this book is a delight. Full of high energy adventure a fitting sequel.

Well its here, the sequel has landed. Available pretty much anywhere as an ebook. The paperback version filtering through to various outlets but already available at Waterstones, Amazon, B&N, Book Depository.

So i have come up with a promotion for UK based readers( i will be looking to do something for my global readers at a later date) If you purchase the new book (Spartacus The Gods Demand Sacrifice) i will  post you a free copy of Spartacus Talons of an Empire absolutely free and signed.

Im delighted to announce that the sequel to Spartacus Talons of an Empire will be released in September.
Spartacus The Gods Demand Sacrifice carries on the story of our hero Spartacus. he will face dangers which threaten to tear his world apart. Only with his deadly skill with the blade and the loyalty of his friends can he hope to save those that he loves.
For those of you that dont know, the first book of the series is currently on promotion for all digital formats at less than £1 but this is for limited time only.
The paperback is available globally.

Luisiana Tiger........Coming Soon

A young man (James Brode) starts out on his military career, with a commission unknown to him paid for by his father (Lord Cardigan) The Crimea is a desperate place made far worse by the inadequate supply lines of the British forces. He undergoes some of the most terrifying experiences that a soldier can stand but somehow builds a reputation as a fine soldier and leader of men as part of the 17th regiment of Foot known as the tigers. Loathing the army the only thing that keeps him from deserting is the loyalty of his men. As the the war in the Crimea comes to an end and his true parentage comes to light he is filled with emotions that could tear a mans soul apart, but when all seems to crash about him the fates step in giving him the means to buy himself out of the army. He seeks a new life as far from his father's influence as possible but his plans to live out a peaceful existence in Luisiana are shattered, as the first shots at Fort Sumter were fired. James fought for his life in the Crimea but now he must fight for his home and new bride. Once more he must become the Tiger.

Spartacus (eBook) by Southworth, Robert 9781781599822 | WHSmith.co.uk

Spartacus (eBook) by Southworth, Robert 9781781599822 | WHSmith.co.uk

Robert Southworth: Authors continued.....

Robert Southworth: Authors continued.....: Hugh R MacDonald Set in a 1920s coal-mining town, Trapper Boy is the story of 13-year-old JW Donaldson, a good student with a bright fu...

Robert Southworth: New Authors Creating a Stir

Robert Southworth: New Authors Creating a Stir: Lauren Gilbert Presents ..... HEYERWOOD : A  romantic historical novel, set in the Georgian/Regency period in England. The story of a...

Moan for the Day

I suppose in many ways i am new to the world of writing, really only taking it seriously for two years. In that time i have met and enjoyed the friendship of many other writers who have interests in a variety of differing genres. I suppose the most startling observation i have made from visiting forums and belonging to some groups(not all i hasten to add) is the overwhelming snobbery of some fellow writers. First of all you have those that clearly believe that traditionally published authors are the only authors worth bothering about. Switching to the other end of the scale you you have the indie and proud brigade, who seem to believe that signing a contract with a traditional publisher ranks favourably with treason. Personally both points of view are in fact 'tosh'. Writers put pen to paper or more likely these days mouse to mat for a multitude of reasons. If i take the validation argument first, does being selected  and paid by a publisher validate you as an 'authentic author' not at all it merely says that the book you have written has a chance of selling enough copies to make them money. It does not in any shape or form validate the quality of your work. If you question this, take a walk down to your local bookshop and try not to be amazed by the amount of absolute rubbish that is churned out by traditional publishers almost on a daily basis. The latest z list celebrity had released yet another kiss and tell, or some chef has released his/her 90th cookery book of the year. Its my belief that the only person who can validate you as a writer is the person that stares back from the mirror. As for the indie brigade, most traditionally published authors have to do most of there own marketing these days, they may get a little help with final editing or the look of the book. The most important thing that the self righteous should remember is that most published authors earn less than self published because their slice of the cake is so much smaller. So unless they sell novels by the shed load the chances of making a living at it are slim. So the selling out argument falls flat. So to sum up; don't judge we are all writers, but the reasons for writing are as varied as pebbles on a beach. The journey that we choose to take as writers can only be done in our own footprints.

Spartacus Talons of an Empire

Adventure and gladitorial combat in this imaginative 'what if' tale. Spartacus has survived the slave rebellion and finds himself back in the hands of Roman masters.

 

Thats me!Looking very dapper not sure about the beard though.