I normally stick to posts about medieval history and fantasy novels, but since I’m a fan of Ernest Hemingway, I thought I’d post about this when I saw the article. Apparently, plans are in the works for creating a movie based on the last years of Ernest Hemingway’s life and… Read More »Ernest Hemingway – The Old Man and the Sea Movie
What types of stories did you write when you were young? How, if at all, have your interests changed over time? When I was in elementary school, I was writing stories set during the French Indian War, the American Revolution, and the westward expansion of America. It’s interesting to me… Read More »Discussion Topic: Evolution of the Imagination
I’ve added three new categories to make things easier to find in relation to medieval history topics: Arms and Armor Battles, Wars People Should make it easier than having to search through the entire medieval history directory.
Henry I (1068 – 1135) was the fourth son of William the Conqueror, and might never have become king if not for the rebellious nature of his eldest brother (Robert Curthose) and the untimely deaths of his other two brothers (Richard and William Rufus). It is even speculated that Henry… Read More »King Henry I of England
The goal this month — while I’m still awaiting feedback from those reading my novel — is to submit some of my short stories to online publications. I’m leaning toward online publications because I think that would have a wider audience and give me more exposure than a traditional print… Read More »Short Story Submissions
The first photo has been released for the new Robin Hood movie starring Russell Crowe and directed by Ridley Scott. The release date is set for May 14, 2010. The film includes the following actors: Mark Strong (Endgame, Body of Lies) Cate Blanchett Scott Grimes (E.R., Band of Brothers) Kevin… Read More »Robin Hood The Movie
Special thanks to my friend Trudy for sending the Heroic Age website link to me. The Heroic Age (A Journal of Early Medieval Northwestern Europe) is a fully peer-reviewed academic journal intended for professionals, students and independent scholars that focuses on North-western Europe during the early medieval period (from the… Read More »The Heroic Age: Journal of Early Medieval Northwestern Europe
Robert Curthose (Robert II), Duke of Normandy (b. 1054 – d. 1134) The eldest son of William the Conqueror and Maltida of Flanders, Robert Curthose was the likely successor to his father’s estates in Normandy. His unstable temperament and rebellious nature, however, led to his expulsion and exile to Italy,… Read More »Robert Curthose (Robert II), Duke of Normandy
Are there any writing groups you’re involved with that you use on a regular basis to share your writing for critiquing and feedback? I’ve used Critique Circle for some time, and have found the reviews to be mostly useful and constructive. I tried Writer’s Cafe too, but there wasn’t a… Read More »Discussion Topic: Writing Groups