I have been obsessed by the endlessly fascinating life of Geoffrey Chaucer since university and have channeled this interest into The Storyteller series of historical novels.
Chaucer led many lives. Son of a wine trader. Soldier. Page, valet and esquire to royalty, and diplomat and reluctant spy for King Edward the Third. Senior bureaucrat, Member of Parliament, spin-doctor for the ages, and finally, father to English literature, Chaucer wrote in English when those in power wrote and spoke in French – an underdog and rebel whose voice would not be silenced. A man for all ages, all levels of society.
In May 2023 I undertook a research trip to London, Bordeaux, Navarre, Rioja, Castile and Aragon (Barcelona) to research the first novel in the series, The Storyteller’s War , which will be released May 8, 2025, with pre-sales available prior. See the recent blog post here.
The Storyteller’s Reputation is the second novel in the series, but the first to be written. Two research trips to Europe that included London, Paris, Milan and Tuscany helped paint some of the details, and the story was a finalist for the Pacific Northwest Writing Conference Historical Novel competition. To be released next, date TBD.
I’m currently working on the sequel, The Storyteller’s Desire, and planning another research trip to Europe soon. More stories to follow.
Check my blog and social media accounts for updates on my research trips as I follow in Chaucer’s footsteps, and on my progress with research, writing, editing and publication.
I’ll also be at the following events, conferences and festivals in the coming months. Feel free to reach out if you’re interested in learning more about my writing and journey, or to just chat about historical fiction, all things medieval, short stories or writing in general.
2024
September 6-8: Historical Novel Society UK Conference (Virtual)
October 25-27: Surrey International Writers’ Conference
November 11-17: Kauai Writers Conference
2025
May 8: Book launch, The Storyteller’s War (Vancouver, BC)
June 26-28: Historical Novel Society North America Conference
August 15-17: When Words Collide
September TBD: Wine Country Writers’ Festival; Pacific Northwest Writers Conference
October TBD: Surrey International Writers’ Conference