Author: P.J.Scribbans
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One Year of The Mereland Chronicles
One year after the publication of The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier, I’m celebrating with a special Amazon Kindle offer. Discover an atmospheric mystery of desire, manipulation and betrayal, set in 16th-century Cumbria and the Lake District. Just 99p in the UK or 99c in the US, from 16–23 October 2026.
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Sutton’s Bookshop: The Mereland Chronicles Arrives in Ulverston
The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier is now available at Sutton’s Bookshop in Ulverston, Cumbria. Discover this charming independent bookshop, with a personal connection to my younger years, and find out where else you can buy the book online and locally.
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A New Furness Ghost Story for Halloween: The Lady in White
Just in time for Halloween, discover The Lady in White, a Furness ghost story inspired by the haunting legend of a young woman said to wander the ruins of Furness Abbey.
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Furness Abbey Medieval Fair
On Saturday, September 5, 2026, The Mereland Chronicles will be featured at the Furness Abbey Medieval Fair in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria – right in the neighbourhood that inspired the novel’s setting.
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Eclipse 2026: Furness Abbey
On August 12, 2026, during a 92.7% solar eclipse over Furness Abbey, I captured a time-lapse video, showcasing the dramatic light changes and eerie atmosphere. Watch it on YouTube.
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The Mereland Chronicles Arrives at Charnley’s
The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier is now available at Charnley’s Home & Garden Centre in Dalton-in-Furness. Discover the local retailer closest to the real Furness and Lake District locations that inspired the novel, and why it’s the perfect place to begin your journey into Mereland.
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Amazon KDP Groundwood Paper vs Standard White
Is Amazon KDP Groundwood paper worth switching to? I compare Groundwood vs Standard White paper, including print quality, readability, weight, heavy ink performance and printing costs.
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New Cover Reveal for The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier
Discover the new cover for The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier, a story of mystery, hidden motives, and romance set in South Cumbria’s past and inspired by the landscapes of the Lake District.
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Retelling the Claife Crier Legend
Discover The Claife Crier, a retelling of one of the Lake District’s lesser-known legends set within the world of The Mereland Chronicles. Based on the folklore of the Crier of Claife, this previously unpublished story expands on the mystery surrounding Claife Heights and offers readers a new glimpse into the…
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Meet Me at the Grasmere Indie Book Fair
I will be exhibiting at the Grasmere Indie Book Fair on June 6, 2026, showcasing signed copies of my novel, The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier. This historical mystery set in the Lake District explores loyalty, deception, and the consequences of misplaced trust. Join me for a chat and enjoy free…
