Silk Tree Category
Ten Cool Facts: Hagia Sophia
Posted on January 11, 2015 1 Comment
The first of a series of blogs spotlighting some of the marvels I’ve come across as I’ve travelled the world researching my books. There’ll be a contest with each blog so watch out for a chance to win book prizes! The glorious Hagia Sophia in Istanbul (formerly Constantinople) is regarded by many as the eighth […]
She Speaks: The Silk Tree – Launched in Style!
Posted on November 1, 2014 6 Comments
Just returned to Devon after a whirlwind two days in London for the launch of The Silk Tree. The launch party was held at Goldsboro books and with wine flowing and spirited conversations all around the room, the guests spilled out into Cecil Court. Fortunately it was one of those lovely balmy evenings, unusual for […]
The Silk Tree: Fact v Fiction
Posted on October 23, 2014 3 Comments
My standalone historical fiction The Silk Tree is somewhat of a departure from my seafaring tales but has been a hugely enjoyable project, not the least being the research. As in all historical fiction there is a certain leeway for an author but I firmly believe you have to thoroughly do your homework first and […]
The Silk Tree: Getting a Historical Mindset
Posted on October 6, 2014 5 Comments
It’s just a month today to the launch of The Silk Tree, my upcoming historical novel set in the time of Emperor Justinian. All of my Thomas Kydd books have been based in the Georgian era, 200-odd years ago. I now know that period pretty well and can mentally go back in time there with […]
Julian Stockwin 