Tag: Novel
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Proofs, Pre-Orders: A Peek Behind the Curtain
The first proof copy of The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier has arrived. After years of late nights and spare hours outside work, the official pre-order announcement is coming very soon! Thank you all for the incredible support.
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Mountain Biking for Mereland
Some writers spend their weekends outlining chapters. I spent mine being flung off a mountain bike in Grizedale Forest, gathering footage for the first book trailers of The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier. Bruises aside, the results were worth it, and soon you’ll get to see how those moss-thick forests shaped…
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Self-Publishing or Traditional?
Why I didn’t even try traditional publishing. For me, self-publishing was about control, sustainability, and sharing The Mereland Chronicles on my terms.
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Mapping Mereland: The World of The Crier
Step into Mereland with the official map of The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier, inspired by the Furness Peninsula in Cumbria. Blending real Lake District geography with older place names like Ulverstone, Daltune, and Baarrai, the map highlights a world where history and fantasy meet.
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Mereland Final Polish
The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier has returned from editing, and the author is preparing for final revisions. After years of development, the story and characters are nearly complete. Updates on the manuscript’s production and a potential pre-Halloween release are forthcoming. Appreciation is expressed to followers for their support.
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Now we Wait…
Sending my manuscript to the editor felt like launching a rocket: excitement mixed with the fear of explosion. Now, I’m juggling promo tasks while my feet recover from plantar fasciitis. Meanwhile, I’ve become a reading machine! Let’s get this book into the wild!
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NEWS FLASH – Final Edits!
After years of world-building, writing, and rewrites, The Mereland Chronicles has officially gone in for its final edit. It’s one of the last big steps before launch. It’s starting to feel real!
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Challenges of Writing Historical Mystery
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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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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Character Notes: Brother Michael
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…
Paul J. Scribbans - Author 