Simon Cann author

Historical Series

I recently posted a first chapter from a possible future book. Having posted this chapter, I had some questions from, and conversations with readers about historical accuracy and my approach to the concept.

last updated: 10 October 2017; category: writing 

This post looks at some of my considerations and the decisions I made when writing the first chapter of an (as yet unpublished) novel which will be set in the mid 18th century.

last updated: 12 September 2017; category: writing 

I recently posted a first chapter from a possible future book. Having posted this chapter, many people were kind enough to give me their comments. I had some very interesting conversations with readers and want to share a flavor of those exchanges.

last updated: 12 September 2017; category: writing 

I’m working on a new (as yet untitled) series of books that will see me return to London as a setting. I thought it might be interesting for readers to see a work-in-progress while it’s actually in progress.

last updated: 8 August 2017; category: writing 

This is a very early draft of the first chapter from a novel which will be set in the mid 18th century.

last updated: 8 August 2017; category: writing