Author Bio: I write the kind of book I want to read myself. I write about history as a way to better understand my own times. I write about people who are far better, and (I hope)far worse than myself. And beautiful objects inspire me: the hand-carved combs, skilfully wrought swords, and gemmed goblets of the world of The Circle of Ceridwen Trilogy. Almost everything interests me; I've studied Anglo-Saxon and Norse runes, and learnt to spin with a drop spindle. My path has led to extensive … [Read more...]