Tag Archives: historical fiction
New Novel Coming Soon From William Speir
“The Besieged Pharaoh,” coming in 2019, will be William Speir’s 15th Novel and 5th Historical Novel. Before the palace intrigue of King Louis XIV’s Versailles, before assassinations and corruption plagued the Roman Emperors, Pharaoh Amenhotep II of Egypt’s 18th Dynasty reigned … Continue reading
It’s Time To Just Let Old Wounds Heal
Anyone who knows me knows that I love historical fiction. I am a seeker of truth, and I also believe that the heroic deeds of those who have gone before can inspire us to live our lives with higher purpose. … Continue reading
2017 Royal Palm Litarary Awards
The results are in! At the 2017 Royal Palm Literary Award Banquet on October 21, Author William Speir won the following three trophies: 1st Place Published Historical Fiction: “Nicaea – The Rise of the Imperial Church” 2nd Place Published Historical … Continue reading
Synopsis of My New Historical Fiction Novel
NICAEA – THE RISE OF THE IMPERIAL CHURCH A 69,956 Word Historical Fiction Novel by William Speir Early in the 4th century, a new religious doctrine threatens to split the Christian churches apart. The Roman Emperor grows tired of … Continue reading
Press Release: William Speir Wins Second Royal Palm Literary Award
“Writers Helping Writers” Contact: Chris Coward President, Florida Writers Association Email: chrisbusiness@comcast.net FWA Website: http://www.floridawriters.net LOCAL WRITER WILLIAM SPEIR WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD, ANNOUNCED AT FLORIDA WRITERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. 17 October 2015: Orlando, Florida The Florida Writers Association, … Continue reading
William Speir Signs Contract to Publish 8 Novels
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Author William Speir is pleased to announce that, on 1 June 2015, he signed a contract with Progressive Rising Phoenix Press (www.progressiverisingphoenix.com) to publish his second historical fiction novel, “The Saga of Asbjorn Thorleikson.” Work will begin … Continue reading
Synopsis of “King’s Ransom”
KING’S RANSOM – A NOVEL OF INTRIGUE IN THE AGE OF PIRACY – 99,935 Word Historical Fiction In the days leading up to the War of Spanish Succession, an English Navy captain is ordered to disguise himself and his crew … Continue reading
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