Characters of The Retreat to Avalon: Gawain ap Gwyar

Hi everyone. I’ve covered most of the obscure details in the Behind the Scenes series for Chapter 1, except for the characters. So the next few posts are going to be about those introduced so far. If there is a detail from the first chapter that your would like more information about, please leave a … Read more

Missing Spoons, Gildas and Punk Rock

I’m so excited about this post! Today I’m lucky enough to bring you an interview with someone who’s taught me a great deal. Despite the fact that he doesn’t necessarily ascribe to some of the ideas behind The Retreat to Avalon and The Arthurian Age trilogy, he has always been exceedingly generous with his time … Read more

Halloween 2019

Well folks, been too long since a post, but here is a quick one for our latest Halloween costume. As we mentioned this time, last year, Jenn and I love to get creative with costumes around Halloween. And whenever, really. This year, the theme at Ed’s bash was “Star Wars”. Never willing to go with … Read more

Behind the Scenes: Chapter 1, Part 2

Chapter 1, Part 2

Welcome back, fans of King Arthur and historical fiction, to the second post about the process, references and details behind writing The Retreat to Avalon. This series of articles will give greater insight to some of the events and people described in the story, which could be helpful as the second book moves into the convoluted … Read more

A quick trip to Scotland

“Fifty is a big milestone. What do you want to do for your birthday?” my wife asked me.“I don’t know. Go to Scotland?” I responded, not being serious, as usual.“Ok, book it!” She said. I’m the luckiest guy in the world. Lots of pictures ahead. We hope you enjoy them. When you have a job, … Read more

Behind the Scenes: Chapter 1, Part 1

Hello, folks! Welcome to the first post discussing the process, references and details behind writing The Retreat to Avalon. One of the benefits of this series of articles is that it might help clarify some of the events and people described in the story, which could be helpful as the second book moves into the … Read more

Did Arthur Exist?

What do Confucius, Pythagoras, Sun Tzu, William Shakespeare, Homer, Mulan, Robin Hood, William Tell, Sybil Ludington, Pope Joan, John Henry, St. Christopher, Lycurgus of Sparta, Laozi, even Jesus of Nazareth have in common with King Arthur? Some say these people never existed. The historicity of Arthur, whether a king, a Dux Bellorum, a petty warlord, … Read more

Reviews by Writers

Hi folks! Once again, I am tardy in getting out a post, so I am going to cheat and do a quick post about another review. And talk about other writers. I received a great review from Walter Rhein at his website, Streets Of Lima. Every review I’ve received has been wonderful, and it’s fascinating … Read more