Monthly Archives: August 2010

Paignton Green Festival

August 17, 2010
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This afternoon I’ll be reading from Castle of Shadows and City of Thieves in the Story-telling tent at the Paignton Green Festival. My friend, Steve Hartley will be there too, talking about his Danny Baker, Record Breaker books. Should be loads of fun.

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City of Thieves gets a review in the Times!

August 7, 2010
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Following Castle of Shadows’ success in making both the Times and the Independent Newspapers’ summer reading lists, City of Thieves gets an excellent review in today’s Times. Amanda Craig in today’s Times on City of Thieves: ‘It has a dramatic plot, like a cross between Oliver Twist and Black Hearts in Battersea [by Joan...

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City of Thieves Published Today

August 5, 2010
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City of Thieves published Today! I’m on a mini-holiday in the Welsh Border country with my family, visiting glorious places like Dore Abbey, Llanthony Priory and TreTower Castle and Court. We’ve been blessed with golden light and spectacular views. Today is made even more exciting because it’s the official publication date for City of...

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