Category: Novel
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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 Based on the folklore of the Crier of Claife, this previously unpublished story expands on the mystery surrounding Claife Heights and offers readers a new glimpse into the…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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When a Story Stays With You
A single line from a recent reader review stopped me: “It has stayed in my mind.” What begins as a familiar story becomes something far more unsettling and far harder to forget.
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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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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.
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Mereland Hits the Radio Waves!
This morning is shaping up to be an exciting one. I will be appearing on BBC Radio Cumbria just after 10:30, where I will be talking about the release of my debut novel, The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier. For those of you who are new to my blog, the book…
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Book Trailer | Romance
The next book trailer for The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier explores the story’s emotional heart; love, desire, and the dark consequences of devotion. Following earlier trailers on separation and beauty, this one reveals the romance at the centre of the novel.
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Proofed and Ready to Go!
The proofs are done and it’s full steam ahead for The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier. Pre-orders are live, and I’m truly grateful to everyone who’s already ordered. If you haven’t yet, now’s the perfect time to join in. This journey’s just getting started! 👀
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Abbeys & Algorithms of Novel Writing
What do abbeys, algorithms and novels have in common? More than you might think. From coding Z80 assembly on a ZX Spectrum to writing The Mereland Chronicles, I’ve learned that patience, structure and resilience are what keep both code and stories alive.
Paul J. Scribbans - Author 