Author: P.J.Scribbans
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A Small Delay – But Worth the Wait
The Mereland Chronicles – The Crier is set for a Summer 2025 release, as the author prioritizes quality over haste. Amid life’s demands, significant improvements based on feedback are being made. The delay reflects deep care for the story and its readers, promising an exciting adventure worth the wait.
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Chapter Titles, or No Chapter Titles, That Is the Question
By PJ Scribbans One of the quiet decisions every novelist faces might seem trivial from the outside, but it can shape the entire reading experience: Should you use chapter titles… or not? When I began writing The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier, this question lingered in the background as I crafted…
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Unveiling The Mereland Chronicles: The Challenges of Writing Historical Fantasy
Writing historical fantasy is a unique challenge, one that demands a careful dance between fact and imagination. When I began The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier, I knew I wanted a story deeply rooted in the English Lake District: its rich history, its haunting landscapes, and importantly, a prequel thread to…
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Mysterious Locations of the Lake District – The Hidden Secrets of Mereland
The English Lake District is steeped in legends, but few are as eerie as the tale of the Claife Crier; a spectral monk whose mournful wails echo across Windermere. In The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier, this chilling myth is more than just folklore; it’s the key to something far greater.…
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Unveiling The Mereland Chronicles: Decoding the Title
Titles shape stories, and The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier by PJ Scribbans needed one that captured its haunting atmosphere. Inspired by the Lake District’s meres and the eerie legend of the Claife Crier, the title emerged naturally. This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes insights into the…
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Unseen Character Notes: Brother Michael, the Well-Meaning Nuisance
In The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier, Brother Michael is a bumbling, overly enthusiastic monk whose loyalty to Henry borders on excessive. As the Abbey’s unofficial exorcist, his vague prophecies and clumsy intuition hint at a lurking malevolence. Though often dismissed, his well-meaning heart and peculiar talents make him both a…
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Unveiling Furness Abbey: The Heart of The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier
Furness Abbey is more than a ruin, it’s the heart of The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier. Once a place of power, learning, and faith, its echoes shape Henry’s journey. Explore its rich history, legends of hidden tunnels, and the whispers of betrayal that linger among its ancient stones in the…
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Unseen Character Notes: The Devotion of Henry
Henry moved through the Abbey’s halls, a monk in appearance but restless in spirit. He sought knowledge, not salvation, yet clung to faith out of habit. When Hannah entered his life, her presence challenged his beliefs. Was his trust a virtue, or the very flaw that would lead to his…
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Unseen Character Notes: The Enigma of Hannah
In The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier, Hannah emerges from the mists of Morikambe Bay, cloaked in mystery and intrigue. Every word and gesture seem natural, yet beneath her fragile exterior lies something far more calculated. Who is she really, and what secrets does she carry?
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My Website Just Got an Upgrade!
I’ve just updated my website, and it’s looking better than ever! With a fresh design, updated concept art, and a new page for my book trailers, there’s plenty to explore. Plus, newsletter subscribers now get exclusive clues about The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier! If you need the link, it’s pjscribbans.co.uk…
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