Author Archives: tthurai

Rochester’s Medieval Mystery

Posted on July 18, 2013 by tthurai

When researching medieval pilgrims for my story The Baker’s Boy, I was struck by the many facets of what resembled an early form of the tourist industry. The subject of my research was William of Perth, an obscure Scottish baker … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Little Green Men

Posted on July 11, 2013 by tthurai

In one of its most ambitious graphics yet, Google recently displayed an animated title with a humorous portrayal of a flying saucer piloted by a tiny spaceman. This commemorated the 66th anniversary of the Roswell incident in New Mexico in … Continue reading →

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Truth or dare: the medieval ordeal

Posted on July 4, 2013 by tthurai

Finding a title for a book can be surprisingly difficult. Finding the right name for my first book The Devil Dancers was a protracted agony. It took hours of jotting names on scraps of paper and pestering friends for their … Continue reading →

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A Curious Turn of Events

Posted on June 25, 2013 by tthurai

It is funny how despite your best plans, fate derails you. You can be racing along what appears to be a single-track when suddenly you are led in a totally different direction. That’s what happened to me with my latest … Continue reading →

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