Alternate history and steampunk - settling the ambiguity

Steampunk themed photo: Kyle Cassidy

When people ask me about my books, I say ‘Thrillers – alternative history thrillers.’

‘Oh, steampunk, then?’

I gnash my teeth, but put on a pleasant smile.

‘No, actually, they’re adventure stories set in our world, but where history evolved alternatively.’

‘Oh, steampunk, then?’

’No, that’s more fantastical […]

What the Historical Novel Society says about PERFIDITAS

Well, PERFIDITAS made it to the HNS Indie Reviews Editor’s Choice Shortlist which was rather thrilling. I’m so pleased that the HNS includes alternate history in its remit – it just shows what an ecumenical and friendly society it is.

So what did they say about PERFIDITAS?

PERFIDITAS (Roma Nova) By Alison Morton

“Not strictly […]

PERFIDITAS is on tour!

Interviews, reviews, spotlights and giveaways along the way. See you there!

Virtual Book Tour Schedule

Monday, April 14 Review at Flashlight Commentary INCEPTIO PERFIDITAS

Tuesday, April 15 Interview at Flashlight Commentary

Wednesday, April 16 Interview at Bibliophilia, Please

Thursday, April 17 Spotlight & Giveaway at Broken Teepee

Monday, April 21 Review at […]

How the Romans celebrated spring

Welcome to the SilverWood Books Spring Blog Hop!

Some of our authors have come together to share a variety of articles and items of interest on their blogs for your enjoyment. There are some lovely giveaway prizes, and – to stay in keeping with the spring and rebirth theme at this time of year – […]

Meet Carina Mitela, main character...

Antoine Vanner, who writes the Dawlish Chronicles, cracking naval adventure stories in the 19th Century, has invited me to participate in a blog-hop about meeting writers’ main characters. I asked Carina, the heroine of INCEPTIO and PERFIDITAS, if she’d like to take part and she said, ‘Sure’.

What is the name of your character? Is […]