I have always been passionate about history, particularly in defending the underdogs of this world whose reputations have been vilified for centuries.
I am a member of the Richard III society, which works to show the public that Richard III was a competent, caring king and a good law-maker, not the monster he is so often believed to be. The society also expands knowledge of the late medieval period.
I am also a member of the Roman Society and my first book concerns the Dictator Lucius Cornelius Sulla, who was blamed for many of the ills of the late Roman Republic. However, the evidence shows him to have been a capable soldier, a successful politician and a man who was devoted to Rome's welfare.
Other interests include medieval monasticism, particularly the Cistercian order in Yorkshire, and early Tudor history. This is the subject of my forthcoming book, which will explore the relationship between Cardinal Thomas Wolsey and Anne Boleyn. The joining of these two charismatic and ambitious people into one biography should be of great interest and allow the reader to compare their very different approach to Henry VIII, who ultimately controlled them both.
I have given many talks, both public and private, on these subjects, and have published several articles. I thoroughly enjoy interaction with an audience of enthusiasts.
On a lighter note - I love the countryside and all animals..and Terry Pratchett's Disc-world series of books.
