The Green Knight – A Movie Review and More
A look at the original Green Knight story, the recent movie version, and my own adaptation for The Retreat to Avalon.
King Arthur
The Consilium, Dark Age Politics, Part 9
What kind of government replaced the Roman Empire in 5th Century Britain? How does that relate to King Arthur?
The Discovery Behind The Retreat to Avalon
See how The Discovery of King Arthur became the novel The Retreat to Avalon and the trilogy, The Arthurian Age.
All the People in The Retreat to Avalon
Who is your favorite character from the stories of King Arthur?
The characters of The Retreat to Avalon are based on historical figures and people from the oldest Welsh legends about King Arthur. Here is the list and notes for each one.
The People of the Arthurian Age, Episode III: The Picts
Who were the mysterious Picts? Find out and get a surprise sneak preview from the upcoming sequel, The Strife of Camlann!
Have you heard of Arthur’s greatest victory?
The most important battle of King Arthur’s era, the Siege of Mount Badon is shrouded in mystery. But there are clues that can help recreate what may have happened.
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
The Tudor Connection to King Arthur
Claiming King Arthur lived in one’s postal code is a frequent pursuit. But claiming descent from Arthur has always been a trickier issue, because he is not said to have any surviving children. Or did he? Even in the fifteenth century, lawyers were mucking things up. The three decade-long War of the Roses had depleted … Read more