My review of Leslie Conzatti’s "Princess of Undersea - a Timeless Tale."
My review of Craig Hallam's Steampunk novel "The Adventures of Alan Shaw"
My review of Morgan Smith's Casting in Stone (A Novel of the Averraine Cycle), a gritty, gripping 'realistic' fantasy which I can wholly recommend
My review of Stephen Mullaney-Westwood's novel "Forgotten Things."
My review of Corinna Edwards-Colledge's RETURN OF THE MORRIGAN
My review of Rachel West's Onwards and Downwards, being the memoirs of an ordinary Sussex girl growing up in the 1940s and 1950s.
My review of the first Fair Folk Chronicles book: Foul is Fair by Jeffrey Cook and Katherine Perkins
I've read many novels which are set in the Dark Ages but none which have transported me there as wholly as Guy Donovan’s The Forgotten Princess of Mona; here is my review
My review of Book One of the Aona Series: Oblivion's Forge by Simon Williams
My review of Nancy Chase's debut: The Seventh Magpie. A compelling and original dark faery tale with many dreamtime-tale elements.
A book review of Simon Williams' dark modern fairy tale: Summer's Dark Waters
A review of the debut Sci-Fi novel by Callen Clarke - Firadis (Arena). A story that will take you places faster than a tornado with as many twists and turns as the wildest roller coast ride.
How to get a twelve-year-old book character into an aerial dog fight and shoot down a Messerschmitt.
A short depiction of the Ravesteyn Siege on the Seventh of the Seventh month, 2012. Mostly pictures.
A very brief (Yes I can!) description of Shakespeare and Company in Paris, France.
A pictorial portrayal of the bank holiday weekend of 26, 27 and 28 May at Castle Hoensbroek, in Limburg, in the Netherlands. Under the slogan "Hoensbroek Lives!" a great number of re-enactors and weapons demonstration groups as well as related traders and entertainers, were allowed to invade the...
Happy Hour for the Head, an attempt is made to provide closure in this long ramble. What me worry?
About death, loss and foresight.
Part of a course assingment which requires a reading diary to be started up, consisting of thoughts and insights while reading six books from the reading list.
Yeah, autobiographical attempt to analyze my formative years as part of a grand quest I've embarked on (I.e. Midlife Existential Ponderings)
A series of original hubs exploring useful household items. In this chapter: the bucket
In a series that is part of a course assigment, I continue to explore literature for teens and young adults in a rambling sort of way. This time an old favourite: The Hobbit.
Seriously, only watch this lot if you like archery, otherwise they're just someone's boring holiday pics.
In this ramble on various aspects of literature we've reached Lord of the Flies and I discuss the personification of setting, i.e. islands.
Uffish thoughts on Alice in Wonderland
A continuation of a reading biography. The first part focused on children's books, this part moves on to adolescence, and therefore sexuality.
A good way of fletching traditional arrows
A brief description of the Battle of Courtrai 1302, also known as the Battle of the Golden Spurs
A course assignment: six entries in a reading diary in which you record your thoughts on reading in general, and reading as a child. Trust me to twist and tweak that assignment a bit.
A visit to the Osthofentor-Museum, Soest, Germany with some of the Dutch Warbow Society Research Team
A short description of one of my favourite poets, Leonard Cohen, someone who seems to understand life, having lived it fully.
The last part of an exploration of the narrability of the First Baron's War, featuring treacherous villains, brave heroes and remarkable damsels.
The next installment of England Invaded, an account of the First Baron's War trying to focus on the role of archers. This time round we cover the return of Prince Louis, the chevauchée of Thomas Du Perche, and the Battle of Lincoln Fair.
We reached the place where we focus on some of the action taking place in Kent during the First Baron's War. Specifically at Dover Castle and in the Weald.
Today's lunch time project, first go at creative fiction in a long time. Such a relief not to be mired down in research for a change.
England Invaded consists of a closer look at the First Barons' War. During 1215-1217 England had been invaded by a French army, however the English don't seem to be in a hurry to remind anyone of this episode from their history.
An exploration of tne First Baron's War. This episode focuses on the Anglo-Norman side, consisting of some baddies and some classic heroes, amongst whom we find the enigmatic Willikin of the Weald.
Analysis of the First Baron's War. Although the followers of Prince Louis the Lion of France consisted of a large number of Englishmen, or rather Norman nobles who had settled in England around 1066, we'll call this side the French side for convenience's sake.
An exploration of the life and times of Willikin of the Weald. In this episode we start on King John, and discover he's such a baddie he hijacks the whole episode.
Another war poem translated to Dutch. A strange interest perhaps, but I was captivated by the World War One cemetaries I found in the North of France.
Happy Hour for the Head, it just goes on and on. Obviously a lot of catharsis is needed and this form of vanity publishing ideal for the urge. Enjoy. Or run away screaming. What me worry?
Happy Hour for the Head. This makes little sense, it's an aimless eruption of ranting and raving. A Catharsis for me, perhaps lightly entertaining for you.
A report about the archery event Fair Day 2011 in the Low Countries. Enjoy!
The second and final part of Making the Maciejowski, an article which examines the history, research and development involved in the production of a "new" historical replica bow.
A tale of possible winter activities for traditional archers who spent most of the summer in the fields and on the hills. One thing they could do is sign up for a bow or arrow workshop. I've found them to be most rewarding, having attended a couple given by Magen Klomp, and explain why I liked them.
The introduction of a journey through Medieval Europe and traditional archery, covering a wide range of related topics.
A short description and analysis of the 1415 Battle of Agincourt.
"Breaking News" with regard to the 2015 600 year anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. Some spectacular memorial events are being planned.
The first part of an article that explores the development of a traditional bow, revealing the thinking, research and discoveries behind Fairbow Netherlands' Maciejowski composite bow.
An epic poem regarding the career of the historical (Welsh) King Arthur, written using imagery in the style of the Mabinogion and heroic verse.
Has the English original, so worth a read even if you don't speak Dutch (apparently not everyone does). Following the original is my own translation of the poem.
Has the English original, so worth a read even if you don't speak Dutch (apparently not everyone does). Following the original is my own translation of the poem.
Has the English original, so worth a read even if you don't speak Dutch (apparently not everyone does). Following the original is my own translation of the poem.