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Author of the BERNICIA CHRONICLES, the A TIME FOR SWORDS series, DARK FRONTIER, WOLF OF WESSEX. Co-host of Rock, Paper, Swords! The Historical Action and Adventure Podcast. https://linktr.ee/MatthewHarffy
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I am "Author of the Month" at Corsham Library! I have a talk there on 14th May at 5pm. If you are local, I'd love to meet you there. @headofzeus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social #libraries #booksky

EXCLUSIVE BERNICIA CHRONICLES XI TITLE REVEAL FOR PATRONS: www.patreon.com/posts/title-...

An exciting moment in the life of every novel is when the title is agreed upon with everybody (author, editors, marketing, etc.). You will be pleased to know we have just agreed the title of the 11th Bernicia Chronicles book.

#ANightOfFlames is currently on sale on Kobo! If you haven't got it, now is your chance to get a bargain!

Me emociona ver mis libros en la prensa. ¡Ver que uno de los míos es recomendado en un periódico español es una auténtica maravilla! I get excited to see my books in the press. To see one of mine get recommended in a Spanish newspaper, is a real thrill! www.abc.es/historia/sei... #booksky

🙂New episode out now! 🌆 This week we’re joined by special guest @iammilliam.bsky.social from one of our favourite literary podcasts @backlisted.bsky.social to uncover the secrets and genius behind Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ groundbreaking comic series. 🎧 Listen now. #Watchmen

Tuesday, 15th April Last week, I was in Shaftesbury talking about Rebel Sword which is set in the town during the Anarchy period. I was also interviewed by local radio Alfred 107.3FM. Here is the interview: You can get Rebel Sword on Amazon UK or Amazon US as well as bookstores. Why not request it…

I’m delighted to be launching this today: the next instalment of the Ice Age adventure that began with Wolf Road. I hope you enjoy diving in to this snowy, icy, ancient tale. Illustrated by the brilliant Keith Robinson & published by the fantastic team at @simonandschuster.bsky.social

The towering conclusion to Mark Lawrence’s Library Trilogy is published today! Epic in scope and going deep into the human psyche, the nature and use of knowledge, and the transformative power of love, it is both timeless and topical. So proud to publish these wonderful books. 💙📚 #books

Some scumbags have been sending emails purporting to be from me. They have used my image and have created an email address that looks very plausible, but these emails are not from me. If you receive an email from [email protected] do not reply, it's not me!

To my foreign friends, please DO NOT come here. For your own safety, and to punish Trump’s Nazi policies

Good trouble

An announcement from Rock, Paper, Swords! www.patreon.com/posts/announ...

Last day in the Lake District. youtube.com/shorts/JsOMu...

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Historical fiction fans! 😃 Pre-orders now live! stevenamckay.com/2025/03/29/t... #Amreading #historicalfiction #histfic #TheDruid #kindleunlimited

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If you’re not a member of the SoA, now is the time to join! We are fighting to protect the rights of all authors, now and in the future. We’re stronger together. Join now

I'm just trying to imagine how much of a moron someone has to be to unwittingly add a person to a group chat. And if that group chat was filled with secret, sensitive information, how much more careful would a normal person be before adding anyone?

A reader of mine has asked for help finding author SARA GEORGE, writer of THE DIARY OF MRS. PEPYS. British, daughter of Peter George, author of Dr. Strangelove. My reader and Sara were childhood friends, but she seems to have vanished. Any ideas?

@profaliceroberts.bsky.social Was that you I saw rocking out to the fabulous The Darkness last night in Bristol? Rock on! 🤘🤘🎸

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Today on Rock, Paper, Swords we talk to Edoardo Albert. He writes about Britain in the early medieval period, the 40th millennium in the Warhammer universe, and lots of other things! He has written novels and non-fiction, so there was a lot to chat about. creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roc...

Nice surprise to see this glowing review of my new novella. :-)

Today on Rock, Paper, Swords we talk to Edoardo Albert. He writes about Britain in the early medieval period, the 40th millennium in the Warhammer universe, and lots of other things! He has written novels and non-fiction, so there was a lot to chat about. creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roc...

Thanks to a reader pointing out that I had not responded to an email from my website's contact form, I have now found over 20 emails that had fallen foul of a rather overzealous spam filter! I will reply now to all those emails (some months old!). Sorry if you had emailed me and I have not replied!

Signing and packing these beauties today. I've got a handful left, so if you'd like a signed copy, have a look on my website.

I foolishly made the mistake of promising my publisher a synopsis of Bernicia Chronicles XI so that they could start thinking of title ideas. Most of the day later, a 2,500 word synopsis is winging its way to my editor. Tomorrow, back to actually writing the book!

The March Historia newsletter is landing in inboxes now! With news about the HWA's competitions for historical writing as well as highlights from the past month in Historia. And the usual subscribers-only look ahead to upcoming features. Centuries of history in one five-minute read!

A MAN DIES BUT ONCE is now available in paperback and e-book formats from Amazon. You can also order a signed paperback from my website. www.patreon.com/posts/man-di...

This week my free author newsletter tackles guilt about not being more productive as a writer, and reveals the six winners in the competition for CARNIVAL OF LIES sneak previews! dvbishop.substack.com/p/productivi...

Who am I to disagree?!

Segovia Roman Aqueduct. youtu.be/cLKpc5TNqTU?...

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BREAKING: My 1st #audiobook (in partnership with Orland Media) is now live. Too busy to sit & read? Need something to occupy your mind while commuting or ironing? Your prayers are answered. Get ⚔️BLOOD FEUD⚔️ on #audible now! #histfic PS - cracking theme music too! www.audible.co.uk/pd/Blood-Feu...

I have a novella out on Friday. Pre-order it here: mybook.to/AManDiesButO... Nice to see that someone on Goodreads has already rated it 2 stars when it is not yet available to read. I guess they might have made a mistake, or perhaps be related to Nostradamus...

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New episode of Rock, Paper, Swords today #history and #historicalfiction fans! We discuss Steven's time working on the PC/Xbox/Playstation game HOOD, and we look at how to write exciting novels! spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/U2te7EFuiRb #writingcommunity

"Harffy has mastered the voice of the Old West." - Cody C. Engdahl codycengdahl.wordpress.com/2025/02/27/r... Check out the first review of my new novella. It is published on 7th March. Pre-order it now!

ICYMI I have a new book out next week. Currently nestled beneath the masterful Lonesome Dove in the U.S. Historical Fiction chart on Amazon. This brings me untold joy! Pre-order A MAN DIES BUT ONCE now! mybook.to/AManDiesButO...

I have a new book out on 7th March! Read about it here and pre-order it! www.patreon.com/posts/123142...