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, valettus and esquire to royalty, diplomat and ‘reluctant spy’ for King Edward the Third. Senior bureaucrat, Member of Parliament, spin-doctor for the ages, Chaucer wrote in English when those in power wrote and spoke in French – a rebel of sorts whose voice could not be silenced, and now considered the “father of English literature”.
The Storyteller’s War: Geoffrey Chaucer, Reluctant Spy is the first novel in the series, and was released by US publisher Black Rose Writing in 2025.
See my Linktree for where you can buy the book in Canada, the US and the UK. It is also available at local independent bookstores across BC including Armchair Books (Whistler), Helicon Books (North Vancouver), Munro’s (Victoria) and Salt Spring Books. It’s also available in select libraries (Vancouver, Salt Spring, Creston, Regina); please do ask your local library to order a copy if it is not available (as I may even see a few pesos if enough libraries order it).
The Storyteller’s Reputation is the second novel in the series. What began as a film script was followed by two research trips to London, Paris, Milan and Tuscany that helped paint some of the details. The book should be available next year.
I’m also planning a research trip to Europe later this summer for the next book in the series. Assuming health, wealth and happiness prevail, more details shall follow.
Check my blog and social media accounts for updates on my writing.
You can find me at the following events, conferences and festivals. Feel free to reach out if in person or online 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. You can email me at john.corry10 at gmail.com.
2025
May 4: Kauai Writers Conference, virtual panel member, discussing the publication journey of new writers – see video here.
May 8: Book launch and signing, The Storyteller’s War: Geoffrey Chaucer, Reluctant Spy, Vancouver, BC (Bill Bishop Legion Hall, Vancouver).
June 26-28: Historical Novel Society North America Conference (virtual)
July 19, 1pm: Presentation and reading/book signing, SaltSpring Public Library, Ganges
August 15-17: When Words Collide writing festival, Calgary, AB and panel member, “Historical Fact and Fiction: What Can and Can’t be Changed”
August 23: Sunshine Coast Book Awards for BC Authors, Gibsons, BC, Honourable Mention, Fiction category and book signing
August 27: Book Warehouse, 4118 Main Street, Vancouver, BC; panel member, “Home Grown Fiction Authors” and book signing
2026
May 30, 2-3:30pm: Presentation and reading/book signing, Vancouver Public Library (Dunbar branch) – Author Reading/Salmonberry Days
August 14-16: When Words Collide writing festival, Calgary AB, on two panels: “The Importance of Finding Your Tribe” and “Historical research methods that work for you”
August 20-23: Historical Novel Society Conference, Maynooth University, Ireland
September 6-13: McLoughlin Gardens, Vancouver Island, Visiting Artist Creative Residency (stop by and say hi)
September 25-27: Wine Country Writers Festival, Penticton, BC
October 23-25: Surrey International Writers’ Conference
Reach me via john.corry10 AT gmail.com
Research trip to Olite Palace, Navarre, Spain (June 2023)
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