Today for the #HistFicThursdays blog, I'm sharing my Alternative History short story The Triumph of Maxentius . It looks at the possible outcome if Constantine had not been victorious at Milvian Bridge. This was one of those key moments in history where everything changed direction... but what if it had gone in a different direction? If you enjoy this story, have a look at my other Roman Alternative History story, Vercingetorix's Virgin , in the Historical Writers Forum 's anthology Alternate Endings . The Battle of the Milvian Bridge (1520–24) by Giulio Romano. The Triumph of Maxentius Ignatius had not watched his father’s execution. He had been present, hoping to avert the sword’s terrible movement as it delivered its fatal blow but, upon being recognised in the gathering crowd, he had fled. For several weeks he had hidden from everyone he knew and run from those he did not, dreaming of the day he could free his father and quit Rome altogether. But he had never found hi
Here I am (on the left) with 2 of my sisters and fellow publishers. We're in front of Dunrobin Castle in Sutherland. I was NOT impressed at how the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland were portrayed when they were responsible for the clearances which destroyed so many lives! I'm a primary teacher and an author. These two things take up most of my time, but I also love to read kidlit and go to the allotment when I can persuade myself to leave the house. I published my debut novel "Taking Wing" in July 2019 and was blown away by the reception it received. It is a middle grade fantasy adventure (my favourite genre!) about a 12 yr old girl who find herself mixed up in the middle of a centuries-old war. The war is between two tribes of immortals who can turn themselves into birds in a moment's notice. It's fun, scary, full of peril, and just a good read! I have had a publishing haitus in 2020, as I've been focussing on my family's business "Crowvus" which publishes all kinds of books. This doesn't mean I've not been writing, however, and I have three books coming out in 2021.
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Bye for now,
Clemency :)
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