Guest post with Stacy Townend

Today I welcome author Stacy Townend to my blog. Stacy has kindly answered a whole bunch of questions about his writing and books. So let’s get in to the questions!

Tell us a little about yourself.

I am a 52 year old living in West Yorkshire with my wife of 26 years & our two sons of 24 & 22. Along with our cheeky Westie Trixy who is 10 this November. I am an ex school governor of “Educating Yorkshire School” I am a qualified Local Government Election Officer. Though my current role is a Recycling Officer for my local government.

How did you get into writing?

I have been an avid reader since my youth over the past 7 years I started doing AR work & Beta reads. During this period I provided a brief for an author who encouraged me to take a leap of faith & write myself. That was during 2021. In December 2021 I started the journey as a writer.

What era do you write about?

Mercia 760AD

What drew you to that time period(s)?

I love reading historical fiction & was due on holiday & planned to visit a section of Offa’s Dyke

Can you tell us a little bit about your most recent book?

The Revenge is my 2nd book in the trilogy The Mercian Tales. It continues on from Book 1 The Betrayal. Oswi now Ealdorman of Holt is once more thrown into action serving King Offa. The Ealdorman of East Sussex call for support against the invading King Wattus of the Haestingas Tribe. Oswi must use his skills as a warrior to take battle to the enemy. Oswi finds new friends and warriors go take north to battle the invading raiders. Lies, mistrust, death, honour loyalty & friend & foe alike all seeking revenge. Who will succeed & be triumphant.

Where can people order your book(s)?

Available via Amazon as ebook, paperback & kindleunlimited

Are you working on something at the moment? If so, can you spill the beans a little?

I am working on a novella The Wessex War this is a new concept for me and it is a small adventure for a new character from book 2 The Revenge and will potentially link book 2 to book 3 currently named The Justice which will continue the story of Ealdorman Oswi

Do you have a favourite historical source?

I didn’t really use a particular source for my research.
I visited Offa’s Dyke & an area in North Yorkshire for information & inspiration of content. Standing on a section of Offa’s Dyke was fantastic and actually helped focus The Revenge & provided a change in plot which will come through in the third instalment.
I Then used various historical maps of areas & roads. To assist with locations & undertook online searches about the locations and people. To provide accurate character names & places

If you could give one piece of advice to aspiring authors, what would it be?

Ask for support from authors , They will help

Can you tell us your favourite fiction and favourite non-fiction book?

I don’t have a favourable book but my favourite authors are Simon Scarrow & MJ Porter

If you’d like to find out more about Stacy and his writing you can find him on all social media sites FB, X, Goodreads, Threads, Instagram all under the name Stacy Townend.