Gawain, the Green Knight and the Retreat to Avalon
Adapting Gawain and the Green Knight to the historical fiction novel ‘The Retreat to Avalon’ was challenging and a lot of fun.
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Halloween 2021 Costume Reveal!
We’re known for going over the top with our costumes at Halloween. Check out how we made up for missing 2020!
The Dark Ages Invade A Renaissance Fair
The Arthurian Age brought the Dark Ages to New England’s biggest and oldest Renaissance Fair with a book signing and talk about King Arthur.
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.
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