A Brilliant day in Bristol As in all the best stories from my childhood, the day of my book launch dawned bright and clear, so much so that as we walked down Park Street I worried guests might have chosen to head for the beach rather than the book launch. However my fears proved groundless … Continue reading The Absent Heart takes off in #Bristol #booklaunch #historicalfiction
I’m thrilled to announce that my latest historical novel, The Absent Heart, the story of Frances Sitwell, enigmatic muse to Victorian Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson will be published early in 2025 by Linen Press. Followers will know this book has been a while in the writing and rewriting and I’m delighted it has found … Continue reading NEWS! ‘The Absent Heart’ to be published by Linen Press.
Historical Fiction Convention, February 2022 The first Historical Fiction Convention organised by History Quill was a four day virtual and international event covering publishing, marketing, writing craft and research. In my slot on the final day Stepping through the Magic Door: defining analysing authenticity in historical fiction (ambitious or what?) I gave my take on … Continue reading What exactly do we mean by authenticity? A Historical Fiction Convention and other news @HistoryQuill @BLFupdates @StroudStories #hiddengems
Where? Spike Island Cafe Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6UX Myself and Linen Press are delighted to have booked this warm, bright and welcoming venue which is part of the Spike Island art complex, close to Bristol’s Historic Harbour. When? Saturday 14th April, 5 – 7 pm The cafe serves drinks and snacks all day. After 5 pm we’ll … Continue reading Party, party! Bristol Book Launch for In the Blink of an Eye
No, you can’t yet buy a copy of In the Blink of an Eye – it hasn’t even been printed yet – but before a book is published a few proof copies go out, in whatever form is available, to people whom it’s hoped will have time to read it and give some positive endorsement … Continue reading A wonderful first review!
Ali Bacon, Author 