Rock, Paper, Swords!

By: Matthew Harffy & Steven A. McKay
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  • The Historical Action and Adventure Podcast - making history come alive! Bestselling authors Matthew Harffy and Steven A. McKay chat about writing action and adventure stories, diving into some of the more quirky and unusual aspects of history, with a detour through music and its role in their process. Each episode covers different exciting themes, often with brilliant guests who help shed light on what Matthew and Steven have decided to talk about that week.
    Matthew Harffy & Steven A. McKay
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  • Historic Building Mythbusting - James Wright gets medieval!

    Historic Building Mythbusting - James Wright gets medieval!
    Sep 27 2024

    Support us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠ Hailing from Staffordshire, James Wright has been involved with the world of archaeology for over twenty years. Both Archaeologist and conservation stonemason, James combined both disciplines as Archaeological and Historic Buildings Assistant at Nottinghamshire County Council between 2004-2010, where he ran the Castles of Nottinghamshire Project. James then moved on to work as a buildings archaeologist and historic stone specialist for the Museum of London Archaeology until the autumn of 2016. He has worked in several areas of the heritage sector but his principle interest is buildings archaeology and he has experience of working on properties from the eleventh to twentieth century. In 2020, James began writing the Mediaeval Mythbusting Blog which investigates and debunks commonly believed and repeated stories about ancient buildings. This project has subsequently been picked up as a book option – Historic Building Mythbusting – by The History Press and will be released on 6 June 2024.

    Welcome to RPS, James Wright.

    Useful links: https://triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/

    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast and X https://twitter.com/rock_swords


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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Diana Gabaldon! Outlander! - HNS 2024

    Diana Gabaldon! Outlander! - HNS 2024
    Sep 23 2024

    Historical Novel Society Conference 2024!

    I don't think Diana Gabaldon needs much of an introduction! We were lucky enough to sit down with her at the conference for an interview. Author of the Outlander novels which have also been made into the HUGELY successful Starz TV show, Diana was funny, friendly, generous with her time, and gave us probably the best answer EVER to the question, "What do you listen to when you write?" Do NOT miss this interview! We talked about her planned novel Red Ant's Head, how her lead female character guided her to create the Outlander series, and, of course, Dwarf Metal! https://www.dianagabaldon.com/

    Windrose - "Diggy Diggy Hole" -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34CZjsEI1yU

    Join us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes, a FREE copy of our book Tips for Writing, Publishing and Marketing Your Novel, and more perks. patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast

    Find out more about the Historical Novel Society (and become a member) here - https://historicalnovelsociety.org/
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    15 mins
  • HNS 2024 Roving Interviews 3!

    HNS 2024 Roving Interviews 3!
    Sep 22 2024

    HNS 2024!

    The last of our roving interviews, we have three brilliant authors for you here, give the episode a listen and check out their work!

    Patricia Bracewell

    Elizabeth R Andersen

    Jan Foster

    Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes, and a FREE copy of our book Tips for Writing, Publishing and Marketing Your Novel: How we sold over 750,000 books! ⁠patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠
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    29 mins
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It’s like hanging out with two great authors.

Imagine walking into a pub, waving to your two friends you were to met up with. Now these friends aren’t just ordinary people, nope Steven and Matthew are fantastic minds as well as best sellers of historical fiction. So sitting and chatting it up with them you not only get educated but feel awe inspired in their presence. Well I’d probably be nervous which in turn makes me overly chatty, to the extent one of the guys would be saying can I talk now please. I’m a big fan of them both and a horrible geek of history in general. So this podcast is on my follow list. Cheers to you both on your podcast long may it reign!

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Really interesting interview!

This was a really great podcast. Matthew and Steven asked great questions and received great answers from Jason Kingsley. All three have extensive backgrounds in Medieval History. As well as 2000 AD, British Comics and games. Will need to listen again to be sure I heard it all. Will also enjoy it a second time.

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