A scene from the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin. The event features in the forthcoming novel. Hitler declared certain races could not participate and when a number of countries threatened a boycott, he had to back down. Before the Games began, anti-Semitic signs and slogans had been removed to portray a hospitable city. After the closing ceremony, they were back in place.
My thanks to Ann, who organised the author talk at Astley Hall in Arisaig on Thurday evening. The village features in the forthcoming novel. Also, the Heritage Centre in Mallaig received a visit. My gratitude to them for suppling information about the previous novel (Georgina) which has its conclusion in Mallaig, circa 1947.
The above locations received a visit yesterday. The library and Argyll Bookshop in Lochgilphead, plus the Grey Gull Inn at nearby Ardrishaig. For those who have read books 1 aand 3 in my series, the inn is mentioned frequently. My thanks to people I met on a warm sunny day in scenic Argyll.
My thanks to the people of this Scottish town set in the highlands for their welcoming attitude. A successful visit in terms of profile-raising and book purchases. However, during my visit, the town’s high street was a lot busier.
The forthcoming novel is set in Berlin between 1912 and 1940. One of the main characters, a young actress, has a role in an iconic film released in 1927. Shot in the German capital, the actress is caught up in a scandal.
Upheaval will be published early 2026. Watch this space.
Sci-Fi Romance. Now available to buy on Amazon in Paperback and eBook.
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Kingussie High School and the local library received an author visit yesterday. My thanks to the event organiser and staff for a warm welcome. An enjoyable day in the highlands.
High School
Kingussie Village
The second of this week’s visits will be in another picturesque location. and beside a sea.
My thanks to the organisers for inviting me to participate in the festival held last weekend. A well-organised and enjoyable three days. A member of the committee interviewed yours truly on aspects relating to research, writing and marketing.
October 1962 turned out to be a poignant period in time. Not only for the planet avoiding a nuclear war, also the first James Bond film and debut single by a group from Liverpool. With the forthcoming novel set in 1962, Earthman will give you a flavour of that year.
The Time Jigsaw 