For nearly two thousand years, one question has endured beneath the heart of Rome: Is this where Peter rests? Under the soaring dome of St. Peter's Basilica, beneath marble floors and layers of sacred history, lies a tomb that has drawn emperors, popes, pilgrims, archaeologists, and skeptics across the centuries. And the tiniest observer watched it all. Whilst I may not be religious, I'm fascinated by the history of the Church. And I'm particularly fascinated with the tomb of

Progress on the heavy metal book has slowed down somewhat. And by somewhat I mean it's just stalled. I've run out of gas on it and every time I try to open up the last chapter I was working on I just feel a sense of dread. And it's not because I don't want to write it - I really do - but it's because I know just how big of a project this has turned out to be. With what I've written so far - just 2 chapters - I'm at almost half of the word count. I know I'm going to exceed sai

One magical wish. A love that transcends time. When sixteen-year-old Agatha Bromwell makes a desperate wish to escape her miserable life, she never expects it to come true. One moment, she’s a bullied outcast in modern-day New York. The next, she’s thrust into the glittering—and deadly—world of 1660s London, where plague haunts the streets, fire threatens to consume the city, and beauty is power. For the first time in her life, Agatha is admired. But in a world ruled by court

When nobleman Thomas Boleyn, lord of Hever Castle, is called to London in 1509 to present himself to a newly anointed King Henry VIII, he sets in train events that ensure the Boleyn name will never be forgotten. Years later, as Henry VIII relentlessly pursues Thomas' daughter Anne Boleyn to be his queen, Hever Castle becomes her escape, a place where her trusted attendants and her father must advise, protect and support her. Lavish gifts are sent by the King and the Boleyn fa

My next book 'Harder Than Ever: A History of Heavy Metal' is in the works - originally it was set to be completed this year and for release in 2027... However, the book is turning out to be a bit of a beast and as such, the release date has been pushed back to 2028. Just so I have time to fill the pages with as much HEAVY METAL as I possibly can. My apologies to those of you who were expecting the book in 2027. But I promise you that the wait will be more than worth it.

A few short weeks ago, I got on a tiny plane at Southampton airport and flew over to Belfast. It was only really a flying visit but we did have a little wander around the city and visited a few places. Upon arrival, I was immediately struck with how friendly everyone was. We hopped in a taxi to get us to our hotel and the driver was just so friendly and chatty. We had a bit of a laugh when he asked us what had brought us to Belfast - we were there for the WWE show, we said. H

In my restless dreams, I see that town... The UNOFFICIAL History of Silent Hill is almost here! And today I received my author copies. I won't lie...I shed a few tears holding this book in my hands for the first time. It's been the honour of my life working on this book, and this is my love letter to a video game franchise I have adored since I was far too young to be playing them. Releasing on 30th Jan (UK) & 30th March (USA) Available to preorder now: https://pen-and-sword.

With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums thrill; Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres, There is music in the midst of desolation And a glory that shines upon our tears. They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the en

It's been a funny old year so far both in the book writing world and in the 'real world'. There have been some incredible highs and, as always, some incredible lows. From being ringside at WWE RAW to losing my job, it always makes me stop and think how funny it is that life can be so changeable. One day things can be bloody brilliant, full of smiles and laughter and the next you could be ready to burst into tears and disappear for the rest of forever. One thing that I've been

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