Category: News
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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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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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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 Based on the folklore of the Crier of Claife, this previously unpublished story expands on the mystery surrounding Claife Heights and offers readers a new glimpse into the…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…
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From Idea to Bookshop
From idea to bookshop shelf. The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier is now sitting in the Lake District that inspired it, ready to be discovered by new readers.
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Looking for something to do next weekend?
I’ll be at the Furness Book Fair at Swarthmoor Hall in Ulverston on Saturday 28 March 2026 (10am–4pm). Meet local authors, browse the stalls, and pick up a signed copy of The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier at a special event price of £10.99. Free bookmarks available.
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Time for an Update
Since launching in October, The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier has connected with a remarkable range of readers. From bookshops to real-world locations that inspired the story, this update shares what has happened since publication and what comes next.
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Free Kindle Promotion – Until Sunday
The Kindle edition of The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier is free on Amazon until Sunday. If you enjoy dark fantasy with mystery, tension, and a quietly unsettling atmosphere that grows with every chapter, feel free to download a copy while the promotion is live.
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The Crier now on IngramSpark
The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier is now available beyond Amazon, as it’s listed through IngramSpark for wider distribution. Readers can request local bookstores to order it and can also purchase it directly on IngramSpark. The story remains the same, now with more purchasing options, including a hardback version.
Paul J. Scribbans - Author 